Florida sues textbook publishers for allegedly overcharging schools by millions of dollars
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier joined together Tuesday morning in St. Cloud to announce a lawsuit being filed against two textbook companies that they say have “exploited Florida taxpayers” after overcharging school districts by millions of dollars.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier joined together Tuesday morning in St. Cloud to announce a lawsuit being filed against two textbook companies that they say have “exploited Florida taxpayers” after overcharging school districts by millions of dollars.
1 dead after fiery crash in Oviedo
At least one person is dead following a fiery crash on Tuesday morning in Ovideo. Few details have been released on the incident, and the investigation remains active and ongoing.
At least one person is dead following a fiery crash on Tuesday morning in Ovideo. Few details have been released on the incident, and the investigation remains active and ongoing.
Detectives searching for suspect in trail assault
Deputies in Seminole County are continuing their search for a suspect accused of sexually battering a woman. The incident took place during board daylight at the Wekiva Trail in Seminole County. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz has all the details.
Deputies in Seminole County are continuing their search for a suspect accused of sexually battering a woman. The incident took place during board daylight at the Wekiva Trail in Seminole County. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz has all the details.
2 charged with arson, fleeing police in Apopka
Two arrests have been made after a woman caught two people setting fire to items on her back porch on Monday night. Apopka police say both suspects are being charged with attempted homicide, arson, and fleeing and eluding.
Two arrests have been made after a woman caught two people setting fire to items on her back porch on Monday night. Apopka police say both suspects are being charged with attempted homicide, arson, and fleeing and eluding.
Expectant Minneola couple displaced by lightning strike, fire days ahead of baby's due date
A fire started by a lightning strike has displaced a Minneola family. It will be at least a year before they’re able to return home, if at all.
A fire started by a lightning strike has displaced a Minneola family. It will be at least a year before they’re able to return home, if at all.
Hurricane Erin brings high surf, beach erosion, rip currents
Hurricane Erin weakened slightly Monday night but remained a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 130 mph as it churned northwest, bringing dangerous surf and renewed concerns about beach erosion along Florida?s Atlantic coast.
Hurricane Erin weakened slightly Monday night but remained a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 130 mph as it churned northwest, bringing dangerous surf and renewed concerns about beach erosion along Florida?s Atlantic coast.
Orlando motel closure leaves families homeless with nowhere to go
Families who had been living at a Howard Johnson motel on International Drive are scrambling for shelter after the city deemed the building uninhabitable and ordered everyone to leave.
Families who had been living at a Howard Johnson motel on International Drive are scrambling for shelter after the city deemed the building uninhabitable and ordered everyone to leave.
New Smyrna Beach firefighters demand higher pay
Firefighters in New Smyrna Beach are pressing city leaders for higher wages and better benefits, warning that without changes, many could leave the department.
Firefighters in New Smyrna Beach are pressing city leaders for higher wages and better benefits, warning that without changes, many could leave the department.
FWC asks public to report sightings of rare rainbow snakes
Florida wildlife officials are asking the public to help track sightings of rainbow snakes, a rare, nonvenomous species that has declined in recent decades.
Florida wildlife officials are asking the public to help track sightings of rainbow snakes, a rare, nonvenomous species that has declined in recent decades.
Rep. Cory Mills faces restraining order request
U.S. Rep. Cory Mills was in court Monday as his ex-girlfriend, the reigning Miss United States, sought a restraining order against him over allegations of harassment and threats.
U.S. Rep. Cory Mills was in court Monday as his ex-girlfriend, the reigning Miss United States, sought a restraining order against him over allegations of harassment and threats.
3 killed on Florida Turnpike after semi makes illegal U-Turn: FHP
Three people ? two men and a woman ? were killed in Florida after a semi-truck driver hauling a trailer made an illegal U-Turn on the Florida Turnpike, locked all lanes, and collided with a minivan, according to an investigation by officials.
Three people ? two men and a woman ? were killed in Florida after a semi-truck driver hauling a trailer made an illegal U-Turn on the Florida Turnpike, locked all lanes, and collided with a minivan, according to an investigation by officials.
Palm Bay moves to demolish and clean up abandoned construction sites
Palm Bay is taking aim at unfinished and abandoned construction projects, moving to demolish vacant shells of homes and apartments that city officials say are dragging down neighborhoods.
Palm Bay is taking aim at unfinished and abandoned construction projects, moving to demolish vacant shells of homes and apartments that city officials say are dragging down neighborhoods.
Flagler Playhouse reopens in smaller venue after fire
Nearly two years after a fire reduced the historic Flagler Playhouse to rubble, the community theater is preparing to raise the curtain once again in a new, smaller space.
Nearly two years after a fire reduced the historic Flagler Playhouse to rubble, the community theater is preparing to raise the curtain once again in a new, smaller space.
SpaceX Starship launches could close Canaveral beaches
SpaceX?s Starship, the world?s largest rocket, could soon be launching from Florida?s Space Coast ? but those liftoffs may also shut down popular beaches for weeks at a time.
SpaceX?s Starship, the world?s largest rocket, could soon be launching from Florida?s Space Coast ? but those liftoffs may also shut down popular beaches for weeks at a time.
Rally against DeSantis push to redraw congressional maps
Florida Democrats rallied Monday in Orlando against Gov. Ron DeSantis? push to redraw the state?s congressional maps, arguing the effort would unfairly benefit Republicans.
Florida Democrats rallied Monday in Orlando against Gov. Ron DeSantis? push to redraw the state?s congressional maps, arguing the effort would unfairly benefit Republicans.
Tropical wave behind Hurricane Erin could strengthen as it tracks toward Caribbean, Florida
The National Hurricane Center is tracking a tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic on the heels of Hurricane Erin that could strengthen into a depression later this week, and it's a system that could impact Florida. However, recent models show an area of high pressure could steer it toward Bermuda.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking a tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic on the heels of Hurricane Erin that could strengthen into a depression later this week, and it's a system that could impact Florida. However, recent models show an area of high pressure could steer it toward Bermuda.
Hurricane Erin brings dangerous surf to Florida's coastline
As Hurricane Erin tracks northward in the Atlantic, its broad wind field is expected to churn up rough seas and dangerous rip currents along Florida?s east coast this week, according to FOX Weather's Steve Bender.
As Hurricane Erin tracks northward in the Atlantic, its broad wind field is expected to churn up rough seas and dangerous rip currents along Florida?s east coast this week, according to FOX Weather's Steve Bender.
3 people killed on Florida Turnpike after semi-truck driver makes illegal U-Turn, FHP says
Three people – two men and a woman – were killed in Florida after a semi-truck driver hauling a trailer made an illegal U-Turn on the Florida Turnpike, locked all lanes, and collided with a minivan, according to officials.
Three people – two men and a woman – were killed in Florida after a semi-truck driver hauling a trailer made an illegal U-Turn on the Florida Turnpike, locked all lanes, and collided with a minivan, according to officials.
Dangerous rip currents at Florida beaches from Hurricane Erin
Officials are warning novice swimmers and surfers about dangerous rip currents and large waves at Florida's beaches from Hurricane Erin. Up to 12' waves are possible this week, along with rough surf conditions. Always swim near a staffed lifeguard tower and listen to instructions from beach officials.
Officials are warning novice swimmers and surfers about dangerous rip currents and large waves at Florida's beaches from Hurricane Erin. Up to 12' waves are possible this week, along with rough surf conditions. Always swim near a staffed lifeguard tower and listen to instructions from beach officials.
Hurricane Erin causes Royal Caribbean cruise liner to make unexpected stop
Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas made an unplanned stop in Port Canaveral due to Hurricane Erin. FOX 35's Matt Trezza learned that passengers were informed of the itinerary change just days before docking.
Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas made an unplanned stop in Port Canaveral due to Hurricane Erin. FOX 35's Matt Trezza learned that passengers were informed of the itinerary change just days before docking.