Gov. DeSantis on crosswalk: 'Where is the Pulse memorial?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis answered questions from reporters on Tuesday morning in Orlando. DeSantis spoke out against the people who have been repainting the rainbow crosswalk near the Pulse site, saying "you do not have a right to take someone else's property for your messaging purposes." DeSantis also said he's approved funding for the Pulse Memorial and questions where it's gone and why something hasn't been done.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis answered questions from reporters on Tuesday morning in Orlando. DeSantis spoke out against the people who have been repainting the rainbow crosswalk near the Pulse site, saying "you do not have a right to take someone else's property for your messaging purposes." DeSantis also said he's approved funding for the Pulse Memorial and questions where it's gone and why something hasn't been done.
Officer-involved shooting under investigation in Port Orange
A man was hospitalized Monday evening after an officer-involved shooting in a Port Orange neighborhood, police said.
A man was hospitalized Monday evening after an officer-involved shooting in a Port Orange neighborhood, police said.
Large police presence reported in west Orlando neighborhood
Orlando police are investigating at the Ivy Lane Homes community in west Orlando, where a heavy law enforcement presence has blocked off a residential street.
Orlando police are investigating at the Ivy Lane Homes community in west Orlando, where a heavy law enforcement presence has blocked off a residential street.
More arrests at Pulse crosswalk over chalk protests
The rainbow-colored crosswalk near the Pulse nightclub memorial has become the center of a protest ? and multiple arrests ? after demonstrators used chalk to leave messages on it.
The rainbow-colored crosswalk near the Pulse nightclub memorial has become the center of a protest ? and multiple arrests ? after demonstrators used chalk to leave messages on it.
Orange County schools face enrollment drop, millions in lost funding
Thousands of students have not returned to Orange County Public Schools this year, and the district is facing millions of dollars in lost funding due to declining enrollment. District officials say that about 7,000 students have not shown up for class, which is roughly double the previous projections. Nearly half of the absent students come from immigrant families.
Thousands of students have not returned to Orange County Public Schools this year, and the district is facing millions of dollars in lost funding due to declining enrollment. District officials say that about 7,000 students have not shown up for class, which is roughly double the previous projections. Nearly half of the absent students come from immigrant families.
Mural at center of alleged plagiarism dispute removed in Apopka
A mural at the center of an alleged plagiarism dispute in downtown Apopka has been removed, leaving a plain white wall in its place.
A mural at the center of an alleged plagiarism dispute in downtown Apopka has been removed, leaving a plain white wall in its place.
FSU's Ethan Pritchard in critical condition after shooting
Former Seminole High School football standout Ethan Pritchard, now a freshman linebacker at Florida State University, is in critical condition after being shot while visiting family near Tallahassee.
Former Seminole High School football standout Ethan Pritchard, now a freshman linebacker at Florida State University, is in critical condition after being shot while visiting family near Tallahassee.
Melbourne Police search for suspect after 2-year-old killed
Police are searching for a gunman after a shooting at a Melbourne home left a 2-year-old girl dead and two adults critically injured. The shooting happened Friday night on Poplar Lane. Officers remained at the scene through the weekend, combing for evidence.
Police are searching for a gunman after a shooting at a Melbourne home left a 2-year-old girl dead and two adults critically injured. The shooting happened Friday night on Poplar Lane. Officers remained at the scene through the weekend, combing for evidence.
Winter Park imposes new rules on pickleball courts
Pickleball?s booming popularity has brought noise complaints to Winter Park, prompting the city to impose new restrictions on private courts. City commissioners this week approved zoning code updates aimed at easing tensions between players and nearby residents.
Pickleball?s booming popularity has brought noise complaints to Winter Park, prompting the city to impose new restrictions on private courts. City commissioners this week approved zoning code updates aimed at easing tensions between players and nearby residents.
Ethan Pritchard: FSU football player shot while visiting family
Florida State University football player and Seminole High School graduate, Ethan Pritchard, was shot near a Gadsden County apartment complex on Sunday, authorities said.
Florida State University football player and Seminole High School graduate, Ethan Pritchard, was shot near a Gadsden County apartment complex on Sunday, authorities said.
Deputies arrest armed suspect after Deltona home invasion
Bodycam video shows deputies tracking down Jerron Singletary after he broke into his ex-girlfriend?s Deltona home, threatened her and two others with a gun, and fired a shot into the ceiling. Investigators used a stolen cell phone to trace his movements to Cassadaga Road, where K-9 Zord led them to Singletary hiding under an RV. Deputies also recovered the firearm, and Singletary now faces multiple felony charges including home invasion robbery with a firearm and aggravated assault.
Bodycam video shows deputies tracking down Jerron Singletary after he broke into his ex-girlfriend?s Deltona home, threatened her and two others with a gun, and fired a shot into the ceiling. Investigators used a stolen cell phone to trace his movements to Cassadaga Road, where K-9 Zord led them to Singletary hiding under an RV. Deputies also recovered the firearm, and Singletary now faces multiple felony charges including home invasion robbery with a firearm and aggravated assault.
More arrests made outside Pulse over crosswalk battle
Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol placed multiple people in hand restraints Sunday at the Pulse Memorial rainbow crosswalk, where tensions between residents and the state over decorative crosswalks have reached a boiling point.
Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol placed multiple people in hand restraints Sunday at the Pulse Memorial rainbow crosswalk, where tensions between residents and the state over decorative crosswalks have reached a boiling point.
Detains made at Pulse crosswalk in Orlando
Troopers detained multiple people Sunday at the Pulse Memorial crosswalk in Orlando after activists again tried to restore its rainbow colors, escalating the standoff with the state.
Troopers detained multiple people Sunday at the Pulse Memorial crosswalk in Orlando after activists again tried to restore its rainbow colors, escalating the standoff with the state.
Man arrested at Pulse site by FHP troopers during rainbow crosswalk protest released from jail
New signs near the Pulse crosswalk warn, "Defacing Roadway Prohibited" and "No Impeding Traffic."
New signs near the Pulse crosswalk warn, "Defacing Roadway Prohibited" and "No Impeding Traffic."
First weekend of Halloween Horror Nights 2025
Universal Orlando is kicking off its spooky season with the return of Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) this weekend. The highly anticipated event offers guests 48 select nights to experience the terror of ten haunted houses, four scare zones, live shows and more. This year's event will run through Nov. 2.
Universal Orlando is kicking off its spooky season with the return of Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) this weekend. The highly anticipated event offers guests 48 select nights to experience the terror of ten haunted houses, four scare zones, live shows and more. This year's event will run through Nov. 2.
FAA cracks down on laser strikes
There's been hundreds of reports of lasers being pointed at aircrafts right here in Florida, which poses a danger for both pilots and people on the ground. That's why the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is now cracking down on laser strikes.
There's been hundreds of reports of lasers being pointed at aircrafts right here in Florida, which poses a danger for both pilots and people on the ground. That's why the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is now cracking down on laser strikes.
Orlando firefighters ready for water rescues
For the first time, we are seeing how the Orlando Fire Department trains for underwater rescues. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns walks us through the life-saving training in a FOX 35 Exclusive.
For the first time, we are seeing how the Orlando Fire Department trains for underwater rescues. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns walks us through the life-saving training in a FOX 35 Exclusive.
Man shot in neck by coworker, deputies say
The Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) is investigating after a man was shot in the neck while in his car on Friday. Deputies are still searching for the suspect, who they believe is the man's coworker. The man shot and the alleged shooter have not yet been identified.
The Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) is investigating after a man was shot in the neck while in his car on Friday. Deputies are still searching for the suspect, who they believe is the man's coworker. The man shot and the alleged shooter have not yet been identified.
Toddler dead, 2 adults in critical condition after shooting
The Melbourne Police Department (MPD) is investigating a Friday night shooting at a home that left a 2-year-old dead and two adults critically injured. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the MPD at (321) 608-6450 or to call Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
The Melbourne Police Department (MPD) is investigating a Friday night shooting at a home that left a 2-year-old dead and two adults critically injured. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the MPD at (321) 608-6450 or to call Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
Man arrested at Pulse site by FHP troopers during rainbow crosswalk protest released from jail
The 28-year-old man who was arrested on Friday night at the Pulse nightclub crosswalk has now been released from jail. He returned to the crosswalk site on Saturday afternoon, where he was greeted with cheers of appreciation and gratitude.
The 28-year-old man who was arrested on Friday night at the Pulse nightclub crosswalk has now been released from jail. He returned to the crosswalk site on Saturday afternoon, where he was greeted with cheers of appreciation and gratitude.