'Why me?': Tourist randomly attacked by man armed with knife, officials say
A young woman is recovering from a brutal, random knife attack that took place outside a gas station on John Young Parkway in Orange County.
Gatorland Global's conservation efforts reach new milestone with nonprofit status
Gatorland is expanding their conservation efforts as the popular adventure theme park announces Gatorland Global has secured 501(c)(3) not-for-profit status.
Ron, Casey DeSantis speak on Hope Florida program in Lake County
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a news conference on Friday afternoon where they announced that the Department of Education is working on a new pilot program that aims to identify and train a Hope Florida liaison to serve at select school districts. DeSantis said Orange County was the first school district to identify and train a liaison. Lake County will be the second district to include this program.
Orlando Dreamers secure anchor investor Rick Workman in MLB franchise push
The Orlando Dreamers, a group pursuing a Major League Baseball franchise for Orlando, have announced a significant financial commitment totaling $2.5 billion — including $1.5 billion earmarked for acquiring a team and $1 billion for a stadium.
AI versus free speech: Lawsuit could set landmark ruling following teen’s suicide
A Central Florida family is suing Character.ai, claiming an AI chatbot encouraged their teen son’s suicide.
Orlando Dreamers secure $1.5 billion in funding to lure MLB team
The Orlando Dreamers have secured nearly $1.5 billion in investor commitments to bring a Major League Baseball team to Central Florida.
Central Florida wildfires spark crackdown on homeless camps
Local law enforcement agencies are going to homeless camps to make sure they are not setting fires, either accidentally or on purpose.
Behind-the-scenes look at 'The Lion King' in Orlando
FOX 535's Morgan Parrish heads over to the Dr. Phillips Center to get a behind-the-scenes look at "The Lion King." Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Lion King brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tickets are available for teh show at multiple times through May 18.
Orange County neighborhood drive-by shooting
The Orange County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in identifying the vehicle seen in this video, which drove by a home earlier this week along North Hastings Street and opened fire.
Florida man sentenced for hacking Disney's menus
A former Disney employee who pled guilty to hacking into the park's menu system is now heading to prison. Winter Garden resident Michael Scheuer, 40, will serve three years in federal prison, as well as forfeit his computers and pay $687,776.50 in restitution to the victims of his crimes.
Car chase ends in crash in Orange County
The Florida Highway Patrol says two people are in custody after leading troopers on a chase in a stolen vehicle. Troopers said they are continuing to search for a third suspect, and there were no injuries after the incident.
New community garden opens in Pine Hills
Hundreds of Pine Hills residents are expected to gather this Thursday afternoon for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Pine Hills Community Garden. In addition to the opening ceremony, Orange County is partnering with the local nonprofit IDEAS For US to give away more than 100 trees to Pine Hills residents. The tree giveaway is part of a neighborhood-wide beautification effort.
Repeat police impersonator arrested after pulling over driver in Orange County
A Central Florida man claims he was pulled over by someone pretending to be a police officer. According to records, the suspect has a long history of impersonation.
Apopka man arrested in cold case, unsolved for 33 years
St. Cloud police have arrested 72-year-old Gene Stuller in connection to the 1991 murder of Julia Sue Wilbanks, solving a cold case that remained unsolved for 33 years. DNA advancements led investigators to identify Stuller as a suspect earlier this year. St. Cloud Police Chief Douglas Goerke joins FOX 35 to talk about the arrest.
Orange County commission to discuss important items today
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners is meeting today, with a few important items up for discussion on the agenda. The items include rezoning land for new transitional housing, increasing LYNX bus services and a tourist development tax sports incentive.
Orlando police hold presser after officer-involved shooting
One person was killed during an officer-involved shooting on Sunday morning in Downtown Orlando. The Orlando Police Department (OPD) hosted a press conference to provide updates after the incident.
1 dead after officer-involved shooting in Downtown Orlando, police say
An early-morning altercation outside Thrive Cocktail Lounge in Downtown Orlando led to an officer-involved shooting, officials say.
New truck will bring food into local food deserts
United Against Poverty (UAP) has unveiled a new refrigerated truck to help bring food into Central Florida food deserts. The 26-foot long truck is the first of its kind and was donated through a grant from Florida Blue. UAP hopes the truck will make a positive difference in the community.
Mystery attacker: Man accused of breaking into woman's home
The Orlando Police Department is looking for a man suspected of breaking into a woman's home and attempting to sexually assault her. Police released surveillance video of the suspect allegedly running through a neighborhood.
Man wanted after attempted sexual assault in Orlando
Orlando police are searching for a man who they say broke into a home in the Orwin Manor neighborhood and tried to sexually assault a woman. The man is described as a Black or Hispanic man in his teens or early 20s. Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to call the Orlando police and request the special victim's unit.