Car swerves off the road while on Florida Turnpike

While driving along Florida's Turnpike and tracking severe weather in the FOX 35 Thunder Truck, FOX 35's Nick Culotta witnessed a car swerve off the road near Exit 244 in the St. Cloud area. Culotta checked on the family following the incident and said that thankfully all four people in the car were safe and avoided an accident.

Rep. Soto announces grants for Orlando, Kissimmee airports

Congressman Darren Soto hosted a press conference on Wednesday afternoon at the Orlando International Airport (MCO) with Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and Kissimmee Gateway Airport representatives to announce more than $33.5 million in FY25 Airport Infrastructure Grants for MCO and Kissimmee Gateway Airport.

Florida Checkers employee shoots, kills customer upset with order, police say

An argument over a food order at a Florida Checkers restaurant ended in shooting and one man dead, deputies said. A Checkers employee allegedly shot and killed a customer during an argument over the customer's food.  The Checkers employee was arrested and booked into jail on one count of first-degree premeditated murder.

Memorial art installation honoring Pulse victims delayed

In February, the Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee finalized its recommendations for a memorial to honor the victims of the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting. The memorial will feature an angel ellipse, healing garden, survivor’s wall and space for individualized tributes. Although the project was originally scheduled to be completed in late summer or early fall 2027, officials now say the memorial is at least a year behind schedule.

Woman struck, killed in Osceola County overnight crash

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) says a woman running across the street when she shouldn't have been died after she was hit by a car in the early hours of Saturday morning in Osceola County. Officials said it happened overnight on Orange Blossom Trail near The Oaks Boulevard.

Lightning sparks brush fire in Lake Lizzie Preserve

Crews are continuing to manage a brush fire in the Lake Lizzie Preserve in Osceola County. Authorities said the fire, which broke out after a lightning strike, is about 70% contained, and no homes are in danger.

Fires break out across Florida amid ongoing drought conditions

Crews across Florida and Central Florida are working to contain ongoing brush fires. A mandatory evacuation order was issued for residents in the Silver Springs area of Marion County on Friday due to a 150-acre active wildfire. Meanwhile, a 116-acre brush fire is burning in Osceola County in the Holopaw area. Three fires are also burning in Volusia County.

Driver sought in deadly Osceola County hit-and-run crash

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is still searching for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Osceola County. The incident happened early Friday morning in the Buena Ventura Lakes area. Troopers say they have found the vehicle, but are still searching for its driver.

St. Cloud dedicates memorial bench to Maddie Soto

The City of St. Cloud is remembering Maddie Soto with a special bench at Lakefront Park. Maddie, 13, was found dead last year just days after she was reported missing. Prosecutors say Stephen Sterns, the boyfriend of Maddie's mom, killed her. Officials say Sterns is also facings sex crime charges after abusing Maddie for years.

Green Meadows Petting Farm reopens in new location

Green Meadows Petting Farm has officially reopened in a new location at 1881 Jack Calhoun Drive in Kissimmee. The educational petting farm has cattle, pigs, goats and more, as well as hay rides and leafy open spaces.