Couple says they were scammed out of $4,000 in rental scheme
A Volusia County couple says they were scammed out of $4,000 after trying to rent a home, only to discover someone else was already living there when they arrived to move in.
A Volusia County couple says they were scammed out of $4,000 after trying to rent a home, only to discover someone else was already living there when they arrived to move in.
Florida mom could face death penalty in trial over 3-year-old son?s death
A Brevard County mother went on trial this week, facing the possibility of the death penalty if convicted of killing her 3-year-old son, who police say endured weeks of abuse before he died in 2021.
A Brevard County mother went on trial this week, facing the possibility of the death penalty if convicted of killing her 3-year-old son, who police say endured weeks of abuse before he died in 2021.
'Alligator Alcatraz? may empty in days, state official says
Florida?s state-run immigration detention facility in the Everglades, nicknamed ?Alligator Alcatraz,? may be empty within days, according to an Aug. 22 email from Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie.
Florida?s state-run immigration detention facility in the Everglades, nicknamed ?Alligator Alcatraz,? may be empty within days, according to an Aug. 22 email from Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie.
State CFO accuses Orange County of withholding records in audit
Florida?s chief financial officer is accusing Orange County staff of stonewalling a state audit, saying investigators have been denied records and may be dealing with altered files.
Florida?s chief financial officer is accusing Orange County staff of stonewalling a state audit, saying investigators have been denied records and may be dealing with altered files.
Minneapolis Catholic school shooting kills 2, injures 17
A shooter opened fire with a rifle on Wednesday through the windows of a Catholic church in Minneapolis and struck children celebrating Mass during the first week of school, killing two and wounding 17 people.
A shooter opened fire with a rifle on Wednesday through the windows of a Catholic church in Minneapolis and struck children celebrating Mass during the first week of school, killing two and wounding 17 people.
Florida CFO issues investigative subpoenas against Orange County government, employees over DEI grants
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia alleged on Wednesday that some Orange County leaders and employees have not been fully cooperative with Florida's DOGE audit team, specifically surrounding grants and programs dealing with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia alleged on Wednesday that some Orange County leaders and employees have not been fully cooperative with Florida's DOGE audit team, specifically surrounding grants and programs dealing with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
7 employees from Winter Springs Parks & Rec honored for saving 2 dogs from house fire
Seven employees from the Winter Springs Parks and Recreation Department were recently honored by the Seminole County Fire Department (SCFD) for springing into action to save two dogs from a large house fire. The FOX 35 Care Force is now also honoring the employees.
Seven employees from the Winter Springs Parks and Recreation Department were recently honored by the Seminole County Fire Department (SCFD) for springing into action to save two dogs from a large house fire. The FOX 35 Care Force is now also honoring the employees.
FOX 35 Care Force: Winter Springs Parks & Rec employees
The Seminole County Fire Department (SCFD) is honoring six employees from the City of Winter Springs? Parks & Recreation department for saving two dogs from a residential fire on July 31 in Winter Springs. The team also helped the dispatcher and crews, providing necessary information and opening the homeowner?s gates for the apparatus. Now, the FOX 35 Care Force is also honoring the employees.
The Seminole County Fire Department (SCFD) is honoring six employees from the City of Winter Springs? Parks & Recreation department for saving two dogs from a residential fire on July 31 in Winter Springs. The team also helped the dispatcher and crews, providing necessary information and opening the homeowner?s gates for the apparatus. Now, the FOX 35 Care Force is also honoring the employees.
Minneapolis school shooting: Police update
Authorities provide an update on the school shooting at Annunciation School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Police said 2 children, aged 8 and 10, were killed; 17 others were hurt, 14 of which were children. Police said the suspected shooter killed himself.
Authorities provide an update on the school shooting at Annunciation School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Police said 2 children, aged 8 and 10, were killed; 17 others were hurt, 14 of which were children. Police said the suspected shooter killed himself.
Green crosswalks in Seminole County being painted
Jay Zembower, Seminole County Commissioner, talks crosswalk debacle and Seminole Towne Center Costco.
Jay Zembower, Seminole County Commissioner, talks crosswalk debacle and Seminole Towne Center Costco.
School zone speed cameras to be added next school year
Orange County Public Schools will install speed zone cameras starting in September 2026, months after neighboring Brevard County scrapped its program. The plan, approved under a new county ordinance, will begin with a limited rollout and expand to 16 additional school zones the following year. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie fills us in on all the latest details.
Orange County Public Schools will install speed zone cameras starting in September 2026, months after neighboring Brevard County scrapped its program. The plan, approved under a new county ordinance, will begin with a limited rollout and expand to 16 additional school zones the following year. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie fills us in on all the latest details.
Opening statements begin for mother accused of killing son
Opening statements will begin on Wednesday in the trial of a West Melbourne mother accused of killing her 3-year-old son. The state will be seeking the death penalty against the mother.
Opening statements will begin on Wednesday in the trial of a West Melbourne mother accused of killing her 3-year-old son. The state will be seeking the death penalty against the mother.
Crews repaint checkered flag crosswalk in Daytona
The checkered crosswalk outside Daytona International Speedway ? a familiar sight for race fans ? has been painted over as part of a statewide crackdown on decorative street art, transportation officials said. FDOT says decorative crosswalks pose safety risks, following a similar move in Orlando. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz gives us the latest details.
The checkered crosswalk outside Daytona International Speedway ? a familiar sight for race fans ? has been painted over as part of a statewide crackdown on decorative street art, transportation officials said. FDOT says decorative crosswalks pose safety risks, following a similar move in Orlando. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz gives us the latest details.
Unleashed dog kills nearly 2 dozen newly born sea turtles in Florida, officials say
Volunteers with the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol in Northeast Florida say 23 hatchlings were recently found dead along the surf in Atlantic Beach, with evidence that suggests the juveniles were killed during a vicious dog attack.
Volunteers with the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol in Northeast Florida say 23 hatchlings were recently found dead along the surf in Atlantic Beach, with evidence that suggests the juveniles were killed during a vicious dog attack.
FDOT crews paint over checkered crosswalk at Daytona Speedway
Daytona International Speedway?s iconic checkered crosswalk will be removed under a statewide effort to standardize pedestrian markings.
Daytona International Speedway?s iconic checkered crosswalk will be removed under a statewide effort to standardize pedestrian markings.
Orange County schools to install speed zone cameras in 2026
Orange County Public Schools will install speed zone cameras starting in September 2026, months after neighboring Brevard County scrapped its program. The plan, approved under a new county ordinance, will begin with a limited rollout and expand to 16 additional school zones the following year.
Orange County Public Schools will install speed zone cameras starting in September 2026, months after neighboring Brevard County scrapped its program. The plan, approved under a new county ordinance, will begin with a limited rollout and expand to 16 additional school zones the following year.
Orlando man arrested in 2023 hit-and-run that killed 5-year-old girl
Nearly two years after a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a 5-year-old girl, Orlando police say they have arrested the driver responsible.
Nearly two years after a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a 5-year-old girl, Orlando police say they have arrested the driver responsible.
FAA Starship meetings held on Florida's Space Coast
The FAA is hosting meetings on the Space Coast this week for people to learn more about potential Starship launches in the area.
The FAA is hosting meetings on the Space Coast this week for people to learn more about potential Starship launches in the area.
Daytona Beach leaders urge shops to remove vulgar shirts from public view
City leaders in Daytona Beach are asking local shops to remove t-shirts and merchandise with vulgar language or sexual content from public displays, aiming to protect the city’s family-friendly image.
City leaders in Daytona Beach are asking local shops to remove t-shirts and merchandise with vulgar language or sexual content from public displays, aiming to protect the city’s family-friendly image.
SpaceX Starship's second stage gently lands upright in Indian Ocean
A little over an hour after its launch from Starbase, Texas, the second stage of the Starship spacecraft gently landed upright in the Indian Ocean.
A little over an hour after its launch from Starbase, Texas, the second stage of the Starship spacecraft gently landed upright in the Indian Ocean.