Prosecutor seeks to toss out convictions, indictments of 'Groveland Four'
State Attorney William Gladson, whose circuit includes Lake County, filed a motion Monday to toss out convictions and indictments against African-American men known as the “Groveland Four” in one of the most notorious cases from Florida’s Jim Crow era.
State Attorney William Gladson, whose circuit includes Lake County, filed a motion Monday to toss out convictions and indictments against African-American men known as the “Groveland Four” in one of the most notorious cases from Florida’s Jim Crow era.
Seminole football player overcomes adversity, earns full-ride scholarship
Earlier this year, Donta Whack's life was turned upside down when his biggest supporter, his mother, was killed in a hit-and-run incident, according to police. But he turned this tragedy into motivation.
Earlier this year, Donta Whack's life was turned upside down when his biggest supporter, his mother, was killed in a hit-and-run incident, according to police. But he turned this tragedy into motivation.
NASA one step closer to returning to moon
The last time an astronaut walked on the moon was in 1972 during Apollo 17 mission, and now almost 50 years later, NASA is getting ready to get boots back on the lunar surface.
The last time an astronaut walked on the moon was in 1972 during Apollo 17 mission, and now almost 50 years later, NASA is getting ready to get boots back on the lunar surface.
Push to get sports betting on 2022 ballot would challenge Seminole Tribe
Sports betting in the state of Florida has been legal for 10 days, but not a single bet has been placed. The Seminole Tribe has exclusive rights to sports betting in the state and they aren’t ready to open the books quite yet.
Sports betting in the state of Florida has been legal for 10 days, but not a single bet has been placed. The Seminole Tribe has exclusive rights to sports betting in the state and they aren’t ready to open the books quite yet.
Extra patrols for 'Trucktoberfest' as officers issue citations
Law enforcement has promised to crack down on "Trucktoberfest" but some drivers say they feel like they're getting picked on.
Law enforcement has promised to crack down on "Trucktoberfest" but some drivers say they feel like they're getting picked on.
FOX 35 Football Friday: Week Nine scores and highlights
It's FOX 35 Football Friday and we are in the ninth week of the high school football season where we feature a monster matchup in our game of the week: Lake Mary at Seminole.
It's FOX 35 Football Friday and we are in the ninth week of the high school football season where we feature a monster matchup in our game of the week: Lake Mary at Seminole.
FOX 35 helps find owner of gun found at school bus stop
FOX 35 News reports on law enforcement incidents all the time in the news business, but on Friday, our news crew helped crack the case. It all started with a photograph of the snub-nosed .38 pistol lying on the blacktop at the bus stop.
FOX 35 News reports on law enforcement incidents all the time in the news business, but on Friday, our news crew helped crack the case. It all started with a photograph of the snub-nosed .38 pistol lying on the blacktop at the bus stop.
Florida judge set to decide on school mask rule
An administrative law judge will have up to two weeks to issue a decision after a hearing ended Friday in a challenge by six school boards to a state Department of Health rule designed to prevent student mask requirements.
An administrative law judge will have up to two weeks to issue a decision after a hearing ended Friday in a challenge by six school boards to a state Department of Health rule designed to prevent student mask requirements.
Father of child with Down syndrome says mask was tied around his daughter's head
The father of a special needs child with Down syndrome is speaking out, still fuming that his 7-year-old daughter came home from Ocean Breeze Elementary School with a mask tied around her head.
The father of a special needs child with Down syndrome is speaking out, still fuming that his 7-year-old daughter came home from Ocean Breeze Elementary School with a mask tied around her head.
Police: Clearwater man planned to kidnap young girl, throw her in trunk
Clearwater police said 26-year-old Jacob Holman was planning to kidnap a young girl and had begun collecting items on a list, including a condom, duct tape, a shovel, and gloves. Also on this list was written out "snatch up lil girl" and "throw in trunk."
Clearwater police said 26-year-old Jacob Holman was planning to kidnap a young girl and had begun collecting items on a list, including a condom, duct tape, a shovel, and gloves. Also on this list was written out "snatch up lil girl" and "throw in trunk."
Shaquille O'Neal's Central Florida mansion sells for $11 million
NBA legend Shaquille "Shaq" O’Neal's massive Windermere, Florida home has finally sold.
NBA legend Shaquille "Shaq" O’Neal's massive Windermere, Florida home has finally sold.
Autopsy of Brian Laundrie: No cause, manner of death able to be determined
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's parents says an autopsy on their son's remains, which were described as “bones” by North Port police, did not reveal a cause or manner of his death.
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's parents says an autopsy on their son's remains, which were described as “bones” by North Port police, did not reveal a cause or manner of his death.
'Bones' found at North Port reserve belong to Brian Laundrie: FBI
The manhunt for Brian Laundrie is officially over. The body that was found Wednesday is indeed the only person of interest in the Gabby Petito case, officials say.
The manhunt for Brian Laundrie is officially over. The body that was found Wednesday is indeed the only person of interest in the Gabby Petito case, officials say.
Missing Florida toddler found safe in Illinois, deputies say
Julius has been located by authorities in Illinois, deputies said Friday.
Julius has been located by authorities in Illinois, deputies said Friday.
Local NAACP calls for Deltona city commissioner to step down
The West Volusia chapter of the NAACP is calling for Deltona Commissioner Loren King to step down after he was linked to the group The Oath Keepers.
The West Volusia chapter of the NAACP is calling for Deltona Commissioner Loren King to step down after he was linked to the group The Oath Keepers.
Woman sentenced in hot car death of a 4-year-old
An Orlando woman was sentenced on Thursday following her conviction in the 2018 death of a four-year-old boy.
An Orlando woman was sentenced on Thursday following her conviction in the 2018 death of a four-year-old boy.
Universal Orlando to permanently close 'Fear Factor Live' attraction
Fear Factor Live, a Universal Orlando attraction billed as "an extreme audience participation show, full of gravity-defying stunts, audience mayhem, and more," will permanently close on November 1.
Fear Factor Live, a Universal Orlando attraction billed as "an extreme audience participation show, full of gravity-defying stunts, audience mayhem, and more," will permanently close on November 1.
Gabby Petito update: Everything known about her death, search for Brian Laundrie
Gabby Petito’s remains were found in the Bridger-Teton National Forest in September. Now, authorities are searching for her boyfriend who arrived home without her from their cross-country trip.
Gabby Petito’s remains were found in the Bridger-Teton National Forest in September. Now, authorities are searching for her boyfriend who arrived home without her from their cross-country trip.
Brian Laundrie search: Family lawyer addresses rumors parents planted evidence in North Port park
The Laundrie family's attorney says Brian's parents wanted to go into the North Port park once it reopened to the public and with water levels significantly lower than last month. They then led authorities to several items belonging to Brian, where human remains were soon discovered. But the proximity of the finds so close to the park entrance raised suspicions from critics as to their authenticity.
The Laundrie family's attorney says Brian's parents wanted to go into the North Port park once it reopened to the public and with water levels significantly lower than last month. They then led authorities to several items belonging to Brian, where human remains were soon discovered. But the proximity of the finds so close to the park entrance raised suspicions from critics as to their authenticity.
Florida Board of Education approves changes to civics curriculum
The State Board of Education on Wednesday approved a new rule aimed at shaping civic education in public schools.
The State Board of Education on Wednesday approved a new rule aimed at shaping civic education in public schools.