Osceola County sheriff: Mom choked 3-year-old daughter, forced kids to drink bleach
Osceola County Sheriff Marco Lopez said his agency intends to recommend murder and child abuse charges against a mother who allegedly forced her children to drink bleach over Mother's Day weekend in an apparent murder-suicide attempt, which resulted in the death of one of her children.
Here's how much more you'll be paying for food in 2022, according to USDA estimates
The USDA’s Food Price Outlook estimates that prices at the grocery store will increase by 5%-6% in 2022. Overall, food prices were 8.8% higher in March 2022, compared to a year prior.
DA declines to file charges against Mike Tyson, passenger on flight at SFO
The San Mateo County District Attorney on Tuesday announced that prosecutors would not be filing charges against Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight champion who was caught on video punching a passenger on a flight out of San Francisco International Airport.
Police officer delivers premature baby after thinking he's responding to overdose emergency
Officer Connor Doyle, 27, of Rhode Island, dispatched to check on woman with history of drug use.
Sandals Bahamas hotel guests complained of insecticide odor where Americans found dead: report
Vacationers who have recently been in the area of the Sandals Bahamas resort where three Americans were found dead say they have complained about the "strong odor" of insecticide there, according to a report Tuesday.
Florida Target shooting: Surveillance video of deputy-involved shooting released
The 20-year-old man who was shot and killed by Osceola County deputies outside a Target in Kissimmee in April drove toward the deputies and collided with at least four law enforcement vehicles prior to the shooting, Osceola County Sheriff Marco Lopez said Monday.
Identifying Jane Doe: DNA helps investigators narrow in on nearly 40-year mystery
A tooth. That’s what could help investigators crack a nearly 40-year mystery.
Lovebug season: When the most annoying couple of all time returns
Temperatures heating up in the South in April and May provide the queue for lovebugs to take to the air and find a mate at their favorite date night spots: highways.
Low pressure off East Coast brings gusty winds, high surf, rip currents and coastal flooding
Low pressure formed off the East Coast over Mother's Day weekend and will meander in the western Atlantic Ocean for much of this week, creating gusty winds, high surf, rip currents and coastal flooding from the mid-Atlantic southward to Florida.
Florida fires back in congressional redistricting lawsuit
Attorneys for Secretary of State Laurel Lee fired back Monday at an attempt to block a new congressional redistricting plan, saying plaintiffs in a lawsuit want to “revert to some racially gerrymandered” map that would stretch a district across a swath of North Florida to elect a Democrat.
Orlando City hosts Philadelphia Union in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
Orlando City SC is set to host Philadelphia Union on Tuesday, May 10 in the Round of 32 of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Exploria Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET
DeSantis signs law requiring lessons on 'victims of commmunism' in Florida schools
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law requiring all public schools to observe "Victims of Communism Day" each year. “We want to make sure that every year folks in Florida, but particularly our students, will learn about the evils of communism," the governor said.
Tamara Sytch arrest: State files motion to revoke WWE legend's bond in deadly Florida crash
Update (May 10): The State Attorney's Office said a bond hearing for Tammy Sytch has been scheduled for Friday, May 13 at 10 a.m. The state has requested Sytch's bond be revoked related to DUI charges stemming from a deadly crash in March.
Florida high school band director, counselor led cult-like 'secret society,' at school, police say
A band director and school guidance counselor at Leesburg High School in Florida have been accused of operating a so-called "secret society," according to a police report.
Gov. DeSantis signs visit Florida extension during Ocala stop
Florida’s tourism-marketing agency can continue to plan advertising campaigns for the next five years, under a bill signed into law Friday by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The measure (SB 434), which was one of 11 bills signed, extends the authorization of Visit Florida from Oct. 1, 2023, to Oct. 1, 2028.
Florida tops 74,000 COVID-19 deaths
Florida has exceeded 74,000 resident deaths from COVID-19, while newly reported cases steadily climb, according to data released Friday by the state Department of Health.
Forecast: Strong storms moving across Central Florida overnight
The FOX 35 Storm Team has declared a FOX 35 Weather Impact Day for late tonight through late morning Saturday.
Sean 'SJ' Tuohy of 'The Blindside' plays integral role for UCF Football
Sean "SJ" Tuohy, known for the book and movie made about his family, The Blindside, has been working as Gus Malzahn's Chief of Staff for UCF Football since 2021.
Crocs offering free clogs to healthcare workers as COVID-19 pandemic continues
The Colorado-based shoemaker, known for their foam clogs, is giving away 10,000 pairs of Crocs at Work shoes each day through May 12, 2022.
Gabby Petito's mother files new lawsuit against estate of Brian Laundrie
Gabby Petito's mother filed a new wrongful death lawsuit Friday against Brian Laundrie's estate, seeing damages of $30,000. The new lawsuit comes after Petito's parents sued Chris and Roberta Laundrie, claiming they knew their son killed Gabby.