Teacher fired over student nickname dispute to keep license
A former Brevard County teacher who lost her job after using a student?s preferred nickname is now eligible to return to the classroom.
A former Brevard County teacher who lost her job after using a student?s preferred nickname is now eligible to return to the classroom.
Deputy, employee of Osceola County Sheriff's Office arrested
Two Osceola County Sheriff?s Office employees?a civilian and a deputy?have been arrested on charges related to the unlawful access of computer systems.
Two Osceola County Sheriff?s Office employees?a civilian and a deputy?have been arrested on charges related to the unlawful access of computer systems.
Florida 'Operation Seek and Yee Shall Find Out': 48 arrested in child sex predator sting, officials say
Forty-eight men were recently arrested in a Florida undercover child sex predator sting called “Operation Seek and Yee Shall Find Out," officials say.
Forty-eight men were recently arrested in a Florida undercover child sex predator sting called “Operation Seek and Yee Shall Find Out," officials say.
Florida AG speaks on Orange County ICE agreement
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier answered reporters' questions following a press conference on Wednesday afternoon in Marion County. One of the questions touched upon his threat to remove Orange County?s mayor and commissioners from office, accusing them of defying state law by refusing to assist with the transport of immigration detainees to a controversial detention facility in the Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz."
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier answered reporters' questions following a press conference on Wednesday afternoon in Marion County. One of the questions touched upon his threat to remove Orange County?s mayor and commissioners from office, accusing them of defying state law by refusing to assist with the transport of immigration detainees to a controversial detention facility in the Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz."
40 men arrested in Florida child sex predator sting, officials say
Multiple law enforcement officials gathered to host a press conference to announce the results of an undercover operation on Wednesday afternoon in Marion County. Forty people were arrested in the child sex predator sting called "Operation Seek and Yee Shall Find Out."
Multiple law enforcement officials gathered to host a press conference to announce the results of an undercover operation on Wednesday afternoon in Marion County. Forty people were arrested in the child sex predator sting called "Operation Seek and Yee Shall Find Out."
Osceola Sheriff: Civilian employee and deputy arrested
Sheriff Christopher A. Blackmon announced the arrest of two employees of the Osceola County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday.
Sheriff Christopher A. Blackmon announced the arrest of two employees of the Osceola County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday.
Lawrence Dority guilty in shooting death of ex-Orlando Magic player Adreian Payne
A Florida jury has found Lawrence Dority guilty of second-degree murder in the 2022 shooting death of former Orlando Magic basketball player Adreian Payne.
A Florida jury has found Lawrence Dority guilty of second-degree murder in the 2022 shooting death of former Orlando Magic basketball player Adreian Payne.
Plane makes emergency landing on Florida road: officials
A small Cessna plane was forced to make an emergency landing Wednesday in Osceola County.
A small Cessna plane was forced to make an emergency landing Wednesday in Osceola County.
Plane makes emergency landing on Florida road (Raw video)
A small Cessna plane was forced to make an emergency landing just west of Ham Brown Road on U.S. 17-92 Wednesday in Osceola County. Officials said it made contact with a vehicle on the ground. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
A small Cessna plane was forced to make an emergency landing just west of Ham Brown Road on U.S. 17-92 Wednesday in Osceola County. Officials said it made contact with a vehicle on the ground. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Nearly 5 tons of seized cocaine worth $73.3 million offloaded in Florida, officials say
A large haul of more than $73 million worth of cocaine that was seized by the U.S. Coast Guard was offloaded on Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
A large haul of more than $73 million worth of cocaine that was seized by the U.S. Coast Guard was offloaded on Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
FULL | Gov. DeSantis holds education roundtable in Tampa
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held an education roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning in Tampa. DeSantis was joined by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held an education roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning in Tampa. DeSantis was joined by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia.
Florida Gov. DeSantis speaks on teacher vacancies
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held an education roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning in Tampa. He was joined by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia. At the event, DeSantis announced that teacher vacancies in the state are down 17.7% in the 2025-2026 school year.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held an education roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning in Tampa. He was joined by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia. At the event, DeSantis announced that teacher vacancies in the state are down 17.7% in the 2025-2026 school year.
Man shot and killed in Marion County, deputies investigating
Authorities are investigating after a man was shot and killed on Wednesday morning in Marion County, deputies say.
Authorities are investigating after a man was shot and killed on Wednesday morning in Marion County, deputies say.
Florida woman hides more than $90 million from IRS, sentenced to 30 months in prison: Court records
A Florida woman has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after she and two family members allegedly conspired to hide more than $90 million that was held in undeclared bank accounts in several countries.
A Florida woman has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after she and two family members allegedly conspired to hide more than $90 million that was held in undeclared bank accounts in several countries.
Jacksonville street takeover: Nearly 700 juveniles attend 'illegal and extremely dangerous’ gathering
Officials said the “problematic behavior" included drug use, fighting and pepper-spraying each other. While attempting to disperse the event, officers also recovered a juvenile with a firearm.
Officials said the “problematic behavior" included drug use, fighting and pepper-spraying each other. While attempting to disperse the event, officers also recovered a juvenile with a firearm.
Seminole High football team beats heat during practice
Student athletes at Seminole High School are out in the sweltering summer heat practicing before the school year begins. FOX 35's Matt Trezza caught up with the team as they hope to beat the heat before it gets too warm.
Student athletes at Seminole High School are out in the sweltering summer heat practicing before the school year begins. FOX 35's Matt Trezza caught up with the team as they hope to beat the heat before it gets too warm.
Florida officers arrest 6 friends, clear 11 cases after great dane dog killed in drive-by shooting
Six friends have been arrested, and 11 cases have been closed, following a 2024 drive-by shooting where a great dane dog was killed on a front porch in Florida, according to officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO).
Six friends have been arrested, and 11 cases have been closed, following a 2024 drive-by shooting where a great dane dog was killed on a front porch in Florida, according to officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO).
Florida Gov. DeSantis address negative impacts of AI
Governor Ron DeSantis is raising concerns about the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) and plans to roll out a new state-specific approach in the coming months. While he hasn?t shared details or confirmed if legislation will be involved, he emphasized the need to protect people from potential misuse of AI.
Governor Ron DeSantis is raising concerns about the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) and plans to roll out a new state-specific approach in the coming months. While he hasn?t shared details or confirmed if legislation will be involved, he emphasized the need to protect people from potential misuse of AI.
School board unanimously passes new electronics policy
The Volusia County School Board is adopting a new cell phone policy. The policy mandates that all phones must be off or in airplane mode during the school day. The changes come after a new state law was passed?banning student cell phone use.
The Volusia County School Board is adopting a new cell phone policy. The policy mandates that all phones must be off or in airplane mode during the school day. The changes come after a new state law was passed?banning student cell phone use.
Tsunami waves up to 2 feet in Japan
A tsunami triggered by a historic underwater earthquake off the east coast of Russia has impacted Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast, including Washington and California, as thousands of people flee to higher ground for safety.
A tsunami triggered by a historic underwater earthquake off the east coast of Russia has impacted Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast, including Washington and California, as thousands of people flee to higher ground for safety.