First look inside Florida home damaged by tornado

Residents were out in their yards on Tuesday cleaning up the damage and debris after an EF2 tornado touched down in Seminole County, Florida. The tornado had peak winds of at least 115 mph, which is comparable to a Category 2 or Category 3 hurricane. One resident let FOX 35 inside their home to see where they took cover and the damage left behind. Law enforcement was also out making sure insurance adjusters were legit

Florida home camera records tornado impact: 'Total destruction'

An EF2 tornado touched down in Seminole County on Monday, March 10, 2025, and traveled at least 4 miles, toppling trees, powerlines, and damaging several homes. Don Shenoy lives in Longwood, Florida. His home surveillance camera recorded the moment the tornado and storm moved passed his house. Trees fell. A basketball court was destroyed. "Total destruction everywhere," he told FOX 35.

Home video shows tornado rip up backyard in Longwood

An EF2 tornado touched down Monday in Seminole County, north of Orlando, damaging homes, and toppling trees and powerlines. Don Shenoy lives in Longwood, where the suspected tornado damaged several homes. Sheney shared surveillance video which shows the moment the tornado moved through, topping trees and a basketball hoop.

FOX 35's Brooks Garner talks tornado coverage

FOX 35 meteorologist Brooks Garner was live on air when a tornado warning was issued for Seminole County -- and an EF2 tornado touched down in Lake Mary. He discusses the storm, tracking the storm, and what it was like in the moment.

Florida woman thanks Brooks Garner for tornado coverage

Kelly Bert lives in Seminole County, an area that was impacted by a tornado that touched down early Monday morning. She talked with FOX 35's Noah Bergren about the storm. She was watching FOX 35 meteorologist Brooks Garner on Monday morning, who was tracking these storms. "I was watching you guys on FOX 35...and I was very, very thankful for you coverage," she said.

Video: Tornado hits FOX 35 TV Studios in Lake Mary

An EF2 tornado touched down in Lake Mary, Florida, on Monday morning with peak winds of 155 mph, comparable to a Category 2 or 3 hurricane. FOX 35 was on the air when the tornado likely was found on our cameras. FOX 35 Meteorologist Brooks Garner led Orlando views -- and the station -- through the storm. Here are four views of the storm from FOX 35 cameras.

Florida truck driver, dog in truck when tornado hit

A tornado touched down in Lake Mary, Florida, on Monday and flipped a semi-truck on its side, officials said. A man and his dog were inside -- and both are OK, officials said. The man said he's never been through something like that.

Lake Mary tornado: Trees hit man's home

A Florida man was rather optimistic and hopeful after a tornado touched down in Lake Mary, Florida on Monday morning. Bob talked with FOX 35 about what happened before, during, and after the storm.

19th annual Wekiva Paint Out kicks off

The annual Wekiva Paint Out, hosted by Wekiva Island, officially kicked off earlier this week. The event allows attendees to discover the vibrant world of art in the heart of nature. The event runs through March 1 in Longwood, Florida.

Lake Mary to discuss fluoride use in drinking water

The Lake Mary City Commission will discuss whether or not to remove fluoride from the drinking water at a meeting tonight. Several local cities have opted to remove it, including Longwood earlier this week.

Longwood votes to remove fluoride from water

Matt Morgan, District 4 Commissioner in Longwood and former mayor, joins the FOX 35 News team to talk about the municipalities decision to remove fluoride from its water.