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Andrew Bain 'ready and willing' to help with State Attorney-elect Monique Worrell transition, despite email

Andrew Bain 'ready and willing' to help with State Attorney-elect Monique Worrell transition, despite email

Florida State Attorney Andrew Bain told his staff that he respected the results of the 2024 election, but that he was unable to help with the transition of power to State Attorney-elect Monique Worrell's team until Gov. DeSantis gave him permission to do so, according to an internal email sent to his staff.

December 9, 2024 3:43pm EST
Tyre Sampson’s family wins $310 million in lawsuit against ride manufacturer: Will they get paid?

Tyre Sampson’s family wins $310 million in lawsuit against ride manufacturer: Will they get paid?

Tyre Sampson’s family has won their civil lawsuit against FunTimes, the Austrian manufacturer of the FreeFall ride that killed the 14-year-old boy.

December 6, 2024 11:05pm EST
Florida realtor allegedly scams couple, steals homes and car, drains bank accounts, sheriff says

Florida realtor allegedly scams couple, steals homes and car, drains bank accounts, sheriff says

Local Volusia County realtor Jason Valiant is being charged with a plethora of crimes, including organized scheme to defraud, exploitation of an elderly or disabled adult and grand theft.

December 6, 2024 8:46pm EST
Winter on the Avenue Christmas Tree lighting
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Winter on the Avenue Christmas Tree lighting

FOX 35's John Brown helped Winter Park light the Christmas Tree in Central Park for the annual Winter on the Avenue.

December 6, 2024 8:04pm EST
Off-duty Flagler County officer saves young boy's life

Off-duty Flagler County officer saves young boy's life

Off-duty Flagler County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Paul DeSousa was on vacation with his family when he performed CPR on a young boy and saved his life.

December 6, 2024 4:48pm EST
Florida doctor confesses he 'deserved to die' after allegedly killing wife: police

Florida doctor confesses he 'deserved to die' after allegedly killing wife: police

Thomas Wentzell was arrested for murder on Thursday after allegedly confessing to killing his wife, according to the Windermere Police Department.

December 6, 2024 7:14am EST
Tyre Sampson's family awarded $310M in son's deadly fall from Orlando FreeFall ride

Tyre Sampson's family awarded $310M in son's deadly fall from Orlando FreeFall ride

A Florida jury has awarded $310 million to the family of Tyre Sampson, the 14-year-old who died in 2022 after falling from the FreeFall ride at ICON Park in Orlando.

December 6, 2024 6:06am EST
Windermere man, 72, arrested for murder after confessing to killing his wife, police say

Windermere man, 72, arrested for murder after confessing to killing his wife, police say

A Windermere man was arrested Thursday after allegedly confessing to killing his wife, whose body was found at their home earlier this week, according to police.

December 5, 2024 11:01pm EST
Sister of man killed in alleged road rage incident in Orlando speaks exclusively with FOX 35

Sister of man killed in alleged road rage incident in Orlando speaks exclusively with FOX 35

FOX 35 News is learning more about what authorities are calling a deadly road rage incident that happened in broad daylight on a busy Orlando road on Monday.

December 5, 2024 6:44pm EST
Walt Disney World adds three lion siblings to the Savanna at Animal Kingdom

Walt Disney World adds three lion siblings to the Savanna at Animal Kingdom

Walt Disney World has announced the addition of three new lion cubs to the Savanna at Animal Kingdom: Mshango, Zahara and Neema.

December 5, 2024 1:04pm EST
Tyre Sampson's father speaks on eve of trial in lawsuit over son's deadly fall from Orlando ride

Tyre Sampson's father speaks on eve of trial in lawsuit over son's deadly fall from Orlando ride

The father of the boy who fell off a theme park ride to his death in Orlando spoke exclusively with FOX 35 News on the night before a trial is set to begin.

December 4, 2024 10:44pm EST
Florida water parks close as near-freezing temperatures sweep the state

Florida water parks close as near-freezing temperatures sweep the state

It is tough to enjoy the water park when temperatures dip into the 30s and 40s, no matter how much sun is shining. As a wave of arctic air sweeps across Central Florida, several of the theme park water parks have temporarily closed.

December 2, 2024 10:46am EST
New video shows possible suspect in 3-year-old cold case murder of DJ Lamar White

New video shows possible suspect in 3-year-old cold case murder of DJ Lamar White

On the three-year anniversary of DJ Lamar White’s murder, authorities are renewing their plea for community assistance in solving the case. 

November 29, 2024 11:33pm EST
'Small Business Saturday' set to draw shoppers seeking unique finds at local merchants

'Small Business Saturday' set to draw shoppers seeking unique finds at local merchants

Small businesses across the country are gearing up for Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to supporting local shops and entrepreneurs.

November 29, 2024 7:35pm EST
Woman flying to Orlando sees one of two crashes at Boston airport

Woman flying to Orlando sees one of two crashes at Boston airport

Caroline Agid was flying to Orlando to be with family over the holiday weekend, when her Jet Blue Airbus being towed across the tarmac hit the back of a Cape Air Tecnam aircraft.

November 26, 2024 9:31pm EST
Harris Rosen, Orlando hotel owner, philanthropist remembered
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Harris Rosen, Orlando hotel owner, philanthropist remembered

Harris Rosen, the founder of Rosen Hotels & Resorts and a major philanthropist in Central Florida, died Monday morning, according to a statement from his family. He was 85 years old.

November 26, 2024 1:20pm EST
Rosen Hotels & Resorts founder and Orlando philanthropist passes away at 85-years-old

Rosen Hotels & Resorts founder and Orlando philanthropist passes away at 85-years-old

Harris Rosen, a beloved philanthropist and hospitality industry leader in Central Florida and beyond, died Monday morning at the age of 85, his family announced.

November 25, 2024 11:59pm EST
Susan Lorincz sentenced to 25 years in deadly 2023 shooting of neighbor 'AJ' Owens

Susan Lorincz sentenced to 25 years in deadly 2023 shooting of neighbor 'AJ' Owens

A judge has sentenced Susan Lorincz to 25 years in prison in the fatal shooting of her neighbor, Ajike "AJ" Owens, in 2023.

November 25, 2024 8:27pm EST
Jury finds deputy accused of Taser fire at Wawa gas pumps that injured suspect not guilty

Jury finds deputy accused of Taser fire at Wawa gas pumps that injured suspect not guilty

After several hours of deliberations, a jury has found an Osceola County deputy on trial for tasing a man near a gas pump, resulting in a fire that severely injured the suspect, not guilty of negligence.

November 22, 2024 10:39pm EST
Monsters and Muppets to bring new thrills to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Monsters and Muppets to bring new thrills to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Changes are coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios as The Muppets prepare to rock and the world of Monsters, Inc. comes to life.

November 22, 2024 4:05pm EST
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