Former Orange County deputy seeks bond in wife?s killing case
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A former Orange County sheriff?s sergeant accused of killing his wife and staging it as a suicide appeared in court Wednesday in a bid to be released on bond. Anthony Shea, charged with first-degree murder in the October 2024 death of his wife, spent hours before a judge as attorneys debated whether he should remain in custody.

Seminole High head coach on Ethan Prichard shooting
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Former Seminole High School football standout Ethan Pritchard, now a player at Florida State University, was shot over the weekend near Tallahassee after the Seminoles’ upset win over Alabama, according to investigators.

Florida Sheriff Grady Judd: 'Operation Bad Odds' leads to 28 arrests, 48 illegal gambling machines recovered

Through a recent undercover investigation called “Operation Bad Odds,” undercover deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said they made 28 arrests and confiscated 48 illegal gambling machines.

Florida vaccine mandates: Casey DeSantis, Lt. Gov. speak on MAHA in Orlando

Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative on Thursday afternoon in Orlando. The event came after Florida officials on Wednesday announced their plans to become the first state to end all vaccine mandates, including for schoolchildren.

Harjinder Singh: Florida to subpoena company that hired semi driver accused in deadly Florida Turnpike crash

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Thursday that civil and criminal subpoenas were being issued to the owners of a freight transportation company who allegedly hired Harjinder Singh, the person accused of making an illegal U-turn, causing a deadly wreck on the Florida Turnpike.

Florida AG issues subpoenas to employer of deadly crash driver
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At a press conference on Thursday in Tampa, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said his office has issued civil and criminal subpoenas to the employer of the undocumented immigrant who is accused of making an illegal U-turn and killing three people in St Lucie County. The AG said his office also sent legal demands to California and Washington to find out why the driver was issued a CDL.

?Operation Van Diesel? targets Florida fuel theft ring
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Nearly a dozen people face criminal charges in a diesel fuel theft case totaling $650,000. The six-month investigation, dubbed "Operation Van Diesel," uncovered 350 diesel fuel thefts at 70 locations in 13 counties across Florida. Investigators say seven of the suspects are in the U.S. illegally.

National Wildlife Day with Gatorland in Orlando
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The Good Day Orlando team is celebrating National Wildlife Day with the help of the Gatorland team on Thursday. The day encourages people to learn about local and global animals, support conservation efforts through donations or volunteering, and promote understanding of wildlife's role in the environment.

Powerball lottery jackpot: $1M ticket, 2 $100,000 tickets sold in Florida

Saturday’s Powerball jackpot has soared to a whopping $1.7 billion after no one hit the jackpot Wednesday night. However, a $1 million ticket was purchased at a Publix in Florida, and several other winners from the Sunshine State also walked away with thousands in lottery earnings.

Miss America Week in Orlando
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It's Miss America Week in Orlando, and 52 young women are here to compete for the crown. The new Miss America will be crowned during the finals on Sunday. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz introduces us to Miss Florida.

Trump's Florida assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh challenges president to round of golf

Ryan Routh, the accused would-be assassin of President Donald Trump, challenged the president to a round of golf with deadly consequences in a bizarre court filing on Tuesday.

UF Health Leesburg to close labor, delivery unit; families left seeking options

UF Health Leesburg Hospital announced it will close its labor and delivery unit, citing declining birth rates and a local population with a growing number of women over age 55.

UF Health Leesburg to close labor and delivery unit
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UF Health Leesburg Hospital announced it will close its labor and delivery unit, citing declining birth rates and a local population with a growing number of women over age 55. The transition is scheduled for October 15, with services relocating to neighboring hospitals.

Orlando mailbox explodes in neighborhood
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Orange County deputies are investigating after a mailbox exploded early Saturday morning in a Whisper Lakes neighborhood, sending debris into yards and vehicles and prompting concerns for resident safety.

Possible invasive lizard sighting in Central Florida
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Florida is known for its wildlife, but it is also known for its invasive species, unnatural wildlife that wreaks havoc on Florida's ecosystem, whether it's in the water or on land. The Burmese Python and Green Iguana are both not native to Florida ? among more than 30 nonnative reptiles, amphibians, fish, birds, and invertebrates species.

Florida sheriff uses PIT maneuver to end chase on I-95
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A high-speed chase on Interstate 95 ended Wednesday when Sheriff Mike Chitwood stopped the fleeing driver using a PIT maneuver. Christian Will Ottinot, 24, faces multiple charges, including fleeing law enforcement and reckless driving.

Palm Bay faces $1 million cost, DEP fine after sewage spill
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A weeklong sewage spill in Palm Bay that sent more than 2 million gallons of raw sewage into Turkey Creek in June has cost the city over $1 million, and residents now face footing the bill, officials said.

Florida sheriff ends 118 mph I-95 chase with PIT maneuver, driver arrested

A high-speed chase that reached 118 mph on Interstate 95 ended Wednesday morning when Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood used a precision immobilization technique, also known as a PIT maneuver, to stop the fleeing driver, authorities said.

Seminole County woman seeks stranger who helped her after crash
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A Seminole County woman who survived a head-on crash is searching for the stranger who pulled her from her car and comforted her until first responders arrived.