Costco Wholesale coming to former Seminole Towne Center Macys underway
Plans for the largest Costco in Central Florida are underway. Taking the spot of the former Macys in the Seminole Towne Center, Costco is projected to arrive sometime in 2027 with a gas station and nearly 850 parking spots.
Plans for the largest Costco in Central Florida are underway. Taking the spot of the former Macys in the Seminole Towne Center, Costco is projected to arrive sometime in 2027 with a gas station and nearly 850 parking spots.
2 deputies hospitalized after responding to Orange County fire
Two Orange County deputies were taken to a hospital for smoke inhalation after responding to a fire on Thursday. The fire broke out in the garage of a home in the 7800 block of Snowberry Circle, according to officials. The deputies had responded to the scene to assist firefighters.
Two Orange County deputies were taken to a hospital for smoke inhalation after responding to a fire on Thursday. The fire broke out in the garage of a home in the 7800 block of Snowberry Circle, according to officials. The deputies had responded to the scene to assist firefighters.
Mom demands accountability after son tackled by police
A 15-year-old is recovering after his elbow was fractured during a police encounter. Melbourne Police officers were looking for a missing child when the incident unfolded. The department is reviewing the case and officer’s response.
A 15-year-old is recovering after his elbow was fractured during a police encounter. Melbourne Police officers were looking for a missing child when the incident unfolded. The department is reviewing the case and officer’s response.
Orlando weather: Heat dome brings 3-day stretch of 95-100 temperature highs
Some of the hottest days of the entire summer are here for today, tomorrow, and Saturday. Peak heat index in central Florida so far Thursday was 115 degrees in New Smyrna Beach. Heat wave continues into Saturday before we get any relief.
Some of the hottest days of the entire summer are here for today, tomorrow, and Saturday. Peak heat index in central Florida so far Thursday was 115 degrees in New Smyrna Beach. Heat wave continues into Saturday before we get any relief.
2 teen boys arrested after allegedly stealing boat, hiding from deputies
A boat theft quickly turned into a hours long search for the two teen suspects. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office used marine units, K9 teams, and a helicopter to track down a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old. Deputies found the teens inside a culvert near an elementary school.
A boat theft quickly turned into a hours long search for the two teen suspects. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office used marine units, K9 teams, and a helicopter to track down a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old. Deputies found the teens inside a culvert near an elementary school.
1 dead, 1 hurt in Mims trail dirt bike crash
One boy is dead and a second is in critical condition after being hit by a car while on a trail. The boys were traveling on dirt bikes and rode into the car's path, officials report.
One boy is dead and a second is in critical condition after being hit by a car while on a trail. The boys were traveling on dirt bikes and rode into the car's path, officials report.
5 deaths connected to Osceola, Polk counties unlicensed assisted living facility
Detective and prosecutors unveiled new information during the bond hearing of Ronald Keith Pack, 60, and Marie Carenan, 56, who are accused of a years-long scheme involving running unlicensed assisted living facilities. Five deaths are connected to these facilities, officials confirmed.
Detective and prosecutors unveiled new information during the bond hearing of Ronald Keith Pack, 60, and Marie Carenan, 56, who are accused of a years-long scheme involving running unlicensed assisted living facilities. Five deaths are connected to these facilities, officials confirmed.
2 brothers die after hit by speeder in crash, deputies say
Brothers Christopher J. Marier, 42, and Tyler M. Marier, 40 were killed after hit by a man speeding on U.S. Highway 17-92 on July 7, the sheriff's office reported. The suspect was taken to custody and is likely to survive his injuries, authorities say.
Brothers Christopher J. Marier, 42, and Tyler M. Marier, 40 were killed after hit by a man speeding on U.S. Highway 17-92 on July 7, the sheriff's office reported. The suspect was taken to custody and is likely to survive his injuries, authorities say.
Over 50 feral hogs removed in joint police, state trapper efforts
Over the last three months, a partnership between the Edgewater Police Department and a state-approved trapper has successfully removed more than 50 feral hogs from the community. This follows a FOX35 report from May, when residents first sounded the alarm about feral hogs turning local lawns into massive construction zones.
Over the last three months, a partnership between the Edgewater Police Department and a state-approved trapper has successfully removed more than 50 feral hogs from the community. This follows a FOX35 report from May, when residents first sounded the alarm about feral hogs turning local lawns into massive construction zones.
Florida shelter warns against leaving animals unattended in heat
Multiple kittens were left defenseless, suffering from heat exhaustion in the dangerous Florida sun outside a local animal shelter. The security footage outside H.A.L.O. No-Kill Rescue on U.S. 1 in Sebastian captured two critically hazardous situations unfolding within mere seconds of each other. Now, the rescue is working around the clock to save the vulnerable baby cats.
Multiple kittens were left defenseless, suffering from heat exhaustion in the dangerous Florida sun outside a local animal shelter. The security footage outside H.A.L.O. No-Kill Rescue on U.S. 1 in Sebastian captured two critically hazardous situations unfolding within mere seconds of each other. Now, the rescue is working around the clock to save the vulnerable baby cats.
Artemis II astronauts visit Kennedy Space Center after historic moon mission
More than three months after embarking on a historic voyage around the Moon, the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission returned to the Space Coast on Wednesday, July 8 to visit the site where their journey began. It marks the first time astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen and Christina Koch have returned to NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) since their 10-day lunar test flight lifted off back in April 2026.
More than three months after embarking on a historic voyage around the Moon, the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission returned to the Space Coast on Wednesday, July 8 to visit the site where their journey began. It marks the first time astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen and Christina Koch have returned to NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) since their 10-day lunar test flight lifted off back in April 2026.
Shahidul Islam faces death penalty for role in sister-in-law's death
According to a new Florida law, the death penalty is an option for those who've committed a capital crime and are in the U.S. illegally. Shahidul Islam is a suspect in the death of his sister-in-law, 44-year-old victim Monica Islam, who was shot and killed in Mount Dora on May 2, 2025.
According to a new Florida law, the death penalty is an option for those who've committed a capital crime and are in the U.S. illegally. Shahidul Islam is a suspect in the death of his sister-in-law, 44-year-old victim Monica Islam, who was shot and killed in Mount Dora on May 2, 2025.
Reservations required for Blue Spring State Park staring July 15
Blue Spring State Park will soon require all day-use visitors, including annual passholders, pedestrians, and cyclists, to secure an online reservation before entering. The new policy aims to reduce traffic congestion at the gates, with booking opening today, July 8, ahead of full enforcement on July 15.
Blue Spring State Park will soon require all day-use visitors, including annual passholders, pedestrians, and cyclists, to secure an online reservation before entering. The new policy aims to reduce traffic congestion at the gates, with booking opening today, July 8, ahead of full enforcement on July 15.
Released video shows high-speed crash, killing 2
Aerial footage released by the Seminole County Sheriff's Office shows a suspect, identified as Marquavious Tayvon Wheaton, 26, speeding down U.S. Highway 17-92 before crashing into another vehicle. Two brothers in the second vehicle, Christopher J. Marier, 42, and Tyler M. Marier, 40, died.
Aerial footage released by the Seminole County Sheriff's Office shows a suspect, identified as Marquavious Tayvon Wheaton, 26, speeding down U.S. Highway 17-92 before crashing into another vehicle. Two brothers in the second vehicle, Christopher J. Marier, 42, and Tyler M. Marier, 40, died.
Osceola County deputy-involved shooting update
An Osceola County deputy shot a man early Wednesday morning at a home in Kissimmee after responding to an emergency mental health call, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office said. The man, 51, was rushed to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, officials said. The deputy is OK and was not seriously hurt, the sheriff's office said.
An Osceola County deputy shot a man early Wednesday morning at a home in Kissimmee after responding to an emergency mental health call, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office said. The man, 51, was rushed to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, officials said. The deputy is OK and was not seriously hurt, the sheriff's office said.
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An Osceola County deputy shot a man overnight after responding to a 911 call near Kissimmee. That man has been taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Family called 911 about a family member experiencing a mental health crisis. Deputies said the man got into a physical fight with the deputy, and was then shot.
An Osceola County deputy shot a man overnight after responding to a 911 call near Kissimmee. That man has been taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Family called 911 about a family member experiencing a mental health crisis. Deputies said the man got into a physical fight with the deputy, and was then shot.
At least 10 families displaced after Windermere apartment fire
Fire officials suspect a lightning strike hit a Windermere apartment complex, setting it on fire. Parts of residents' homes that weren't destroyed by fire were flooded with water during fire crew's response. Now, at least 10 families are displaced, left wondering where they'll live next.
Fire officials suspect a lightning strike hit a Windermere apartment complex, setting it on fire. Parts of residents' homes that weren't destroyed by fire were flooded with water during fire crew's response. Now, at least 10 families are displaced, left wondering where they'll live next.
Florida sheriff responds to sergeant's arrest after trying to kiss woman, shove husband
A sergeant with the Volusia Sheriff's Office has resigned after he was reportedly intoxicated a New Smyrna Beach bar when he tried to kiss a 71-year-old woman and then push her 77-year-old husband. Sheriff Mike Chitwood reported the former sergeant checked himself into rehab.
A sergeant with the Volusia Sheriff's Office has resigned after he was reportedly intoxicated a New Smyrna Beach bar when he tried to kiss a 71-year-old woman and then push her 77-year-old husband. Sheriff Mike Chitwood reported the former sergeant checked himself into rehab.
Daytona Beach Shores moves to rename city to 'The Shores'
Officials say for years, residents and businesses have asked when they can officially drop "Daytona Beach" from the city's name. A 30-day city-facilitated survey brought in nearly 550 responses, with a whopping 66 percent voting "yes" to the change.
Officials say for years, residents and businesses have asked when they can officially drop "Daytona Beach" from the city's name. A 30-day city-facilitated survey brought in nearly 550 responses, with a whopping 66 percent voting "yes" to the change.
Residents react to deputy-involved shooting in Ocala neighborhood
Residents in an Ocala neighborhood called the area "peaceful." That's before a domestic disturbance call led to a deputy shooting an armed suspect. The Marion County Sheriff's Office says the man threatened the deputy with a gun, before the deputy fired. The man later died, the sheriff's office reported.
Residents in an Ocala neighborhood called the area "peaceful." That's before a domestic disturbance call led to a deputy shooting an armed suspect. The Marion County Sheriff's Office says the man threatened the deputy with a gun, before the deputy fired. The man later died, the sheriff's office reported.