Tree downed by Hurricane Helene crashes through school bus window, narrowly missing student
It was a close call in Altamonte Springs on Friday morning when a tree downed by Hurricane Helene came crashing through a school bus window, missing a young boy’s head by mere inches.
Expert weighs in, debunks myths about lightning after Florida teen struck, injured
A weather expert spoke with FOX 35 and debunked some myths about lightning.
Florida teen survives lightning strike while doing lawn work: 'I am lucky to be alive'
A Florida teenager is recounting his miraculous survival after being struck by lightning during a Monday evening storm.
Altamonte Springs City Library closing this fall
The City of Altamonte announced this week that the city's public library would be closing its doors for good on Sept. 30.
Staying safe in the heat for 4th of July
Red, hot and boom attracted 1,000's Wednesday as many packed into Cranes Roost Park as feel-like temperatures in the triple digits continue in Central Florida.
Single dad, child get back on feet after fire
FOX 35 is helping a single father and his daughter get back on their feet after a fire at an apartment complex in Altamonte Springs earlier this month.
Father saves daughter from apartment fire
A Florida father sprung into action when he grabbed his daughter to escape an apartment fire in Altamonte Springs. They've lost everything
Child killed in apartment fire in Altamonte Springs
A child was killed in an apartment fire overnight in Seminole County, officials said. The blaze broke out shortly before 1:30 a.m. at an apartment complex located at 857 Ballard Street in Altamonte Springs.
Shona Wallace found guilty for DUI manslaughter
The woman accused of DUI manslaughter in the death of a young toddler in Altamonte Springs was found guilty by a jury Friday afternoon.
Some malls are thriving, others are struggling
FOX 35 took to city officials to explain why the Altamonte Springs mall is thriving and the Sanford mall is not.
Daughter of man shot by officers is speaking out
The daughter of an Altamonte Springs man who was shot and killed by police after walking door to door with a rifle tells FOX 35 his death could've been prevented.
Man waving weapon around shot, killed by police
Altamonte Springs police said an officer shot and killed a man who was waving his weapon around his neighborhood
Press conference held after man shot, killed
The Altamonte Springs Police Department held a press conference Wednesday following an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a man who was walking door to door in his neighborhood with a rifle.
Man involved in standoff arrested
The man who allegedly was involved in a standoff with Altamonte Springs police last week was arrested. He allegedly shot at his girlfriend in Eatonville.
Man prompts standoff in Altamonte Springs
A man who is accused of shooting at a woman in Eatonville is at large after fleeing to Altamonte Springs, prompting an hours-long standoff. He is reportedly still on the run.
Algebra students forced to go virtual
A school in Seminole County is having so much trouble hiring and keeping teachers, it’s having to put kids in virtual classrooms.
26 dogs, 13 cats rescued from home
Dozens of cats and dogs in Altamonte Springs were rescued from a home after animal services found trash bags of dog remains and found the animals living in poor conditions
19th anniversary of kidnapped woman's death
It has been 19 years since Susan Perkins was killed after jumping out of her car that she and a friend were being kidnapped in.
Mail being swiped in Altamonte Springs
Businesses in Altamonte Springs are out of thousands after someone stole a master key. About 10 businesses have been getting checks stolen since January when the key was stolen. One business owner said about $100,000 is unaccounted for.
Recycling pileup thanks to driver shortage
A shortage of commercially licensed drivers is causing recycling in Altamonte Springs to pile up.