85 apartment units evacuated: Officials site damage to stairs, structure
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | Seminole County officials discuss three key issues at a Lake Mary apartment -- prompting the evacuation of 85 units. Officials cited damage to stairs, structural damage and damage from a previous fire.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | Seminole County officials discuss three key issues at a Lake Mary apartment -- prompting the evacuation of 85 units. Officials cited damage to stairs, structural damage and damage from a previous fire.
Fruitland Park update on officer-involved shooting
Fruitland Park Interim Police Chief Henry Rains gives an update on a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened Wednesday morning. Police said a man armed with a hatchet and a gun was shot and killed. He was identified as 53-year-old Duane Terrell Holston.
Fruitland Park Interim Police Chief Henry Rains gives an update on a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened Wednesday morning. Police said a man armed with a hatchet and a gun was shot and killed. He was identified as 53-year-old Duane Terrell Holston.
Florida BBB: Fake toll scam, court flyers targeting drivers
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) said a new scam involving counterfeit court notices is making the rounds. Counterfeit notices – designed to look like records from a state or county court – are demanding people pay fines ("judgments") against them for various parking or toll violations. Holly Salmons, President/CEO of the Better Business Bureau Serving Central Florida, stopped by Good Day Orlando to talk about the latest scams targeting Florida residents.
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) said a new scam involving counterfeit court notices is making the rounds. Counterfeit notices – designed to look like records from a state or county court – are demanding people pay fines ("judgments") against them for various parking or toll violations. Holly Salmons, President/CEO of the Better Business Bureau Serving Central Florida, stopped by Good Day Orlando to talk about the latest scams targeting Florida residents.
TSA vs. private airport security: Orlando Sanford Airport talks benefits, differences
More than 20 airports across the country use private security vs. TSA. Orlando Sanford International Airport is one of at least three airports that use private security, through a TSA partnership program. George Speake, executive vice president and Deputy CEO at Orlando Sanford Airport, joined FOX 35 to talk about why that decision was made more than a decade ago, how it works, and how it has faired during the funding lapse impacting other airports in Georgia and Texas.
More than 20 airports across the country use private security vs. TSA. Orlando Sanford International Airport is one of at least three airports that use private security, through a TSA partnership program. George Speake, executive vice president and Deputy CEO at Orlando Sanford Airport, joined FOX 35 to talk about why that decision was made more than a decade ago, how it works, and how it has faired during the funding lapse impacting other airports in Georgia and Texas.
Prescribed burns: How can the public find info about them?
Earlier this week, smoke and ash was blown into Seminole County from a prescribed burn happening on state lands in Lake County. The DEP said there were two prescribed burns, totally 3,000 acres. Alan Harris, director of emergency management for Seminole County, joined Good Day Orlando to talk about prescribed burns, and how the public can find out about them.
Earlier this week, smoke and ash was blown into Seminole County from a prescribed burn happening on state lands in Lake County. The DEP said there were two prescribed burns, totally 3,000 acres. Alan Harris, director of emergency management for Seminole County, joined Good Day Orlando to talk about prescribed burns, and how the public can find out about them.
Tree crashes through Orange City home, injuring teen and displacing family
An Orange City family has been forced into a hotel after a massive tree crashed through the roof of their rental home on Sunday evening, injuring a teenager inside.
An Orange City family has been forced into a hotel after a massive tree crashed through the roof of their rental home on Sunday evening, injuring a teenager inside.
Over 70 Lake Mary apartments 'unsafe' for occupancy
The Seminole County Fire Department reported on March 24 that 72 apartment units at the Pebble Creek apartments – located at 780 Creekwater Terrace – are not safe to live in. Of the 72 identified units, 48 were unoccupied. Residents living in the remainder of the affected units were relocated to available apartments within the complex, the fire department reported.
The Seminole County Fire Department reported on March 24 that 72 apartment units at the Pebble Creek apartments – located at 780 Creekwater Terrace – are not safe to live in. Of the 72 identified units, 48 were unoccupied. Residents living in the remainder of the affected units were relocated to available apartments within the complex, the fire department reported.
Orange City family displaced after tree falls on home
A tree fell on top of a family's home, through the roof and injuring their daughter. The fell through the living room and their 15-year-old daughter's room. Now, the family is living in a hotel, trying to save enough for a new place to live.
A tree fell on top of a family's home, through the roof and injuring their daughter. The fell through the living room and their 15-year-old daughter's room. Now, the family is living in a hotel, trying to save enough for a new place to live.
Deputies: Florida woman sold multiple properties she didn't own in fraud scheme
A woman, pretending to a be a property owner, is accused of selling homes that didn't belong to her. Cheryl Annette Jefferson, 63, was released on bond on March 24.
A woman, pretending to a be a property owner, is accused of selling homes that didn't belong to her. Cheryl Annette Jefferson, 63, was released on bond on March 24.
2 window installers shot in Winter Park after confronting theft, police say
Police said the shooting was reported around 3:50 p.m. on Tuesday near Overlook Road and Sylvan Boulevard. Two adult men were found with gunshot wounds and were taken to the hospital, police said. The extent of their injuries was not immediately known. "Preliminary investigation appears to indicate the victims were shot after they confronted two suspects involved in the burglary and theft of tools," Winter Park Police said around 7 p.m.
Police said the shooting was reported around 3:50 p.m. on Tuesday near Overlook Road and Sylvan Boulevard. Two adult men were found with gunshot wounds and were taken to the hospital, police said. The extent of their injuries was not immediately known. "Preliminary investigation appears to indicate the victims were shot after they confronted two suspects involved in the burglary and theft of tools," Winter Park Police said around 7 p.m.
Are people being notified of prescribed burns? How it's affecting residents
A prescribed burn on March 24 produced smoke spreading throughout Central Florida. The affects reached the "unhealthy range" FOX 35's Marie Edinger reported, speaking with residents about asthma concerns. The Florida Forest Service said it all depends on that morning of.
A prescribed burn on March 24 produced smoke spreading throughout Central Florida. The affects reached the "unhealthy range" FOX 35's Marie Edinger reported, speaking with residents about asthma concerns. The Florida Forest Service said it all depends on that morning of.
'Awful smell' from fire burning at Malabar mulch facility
Mulch on fire produced an "awful" smell for nearby residents living in Malabar, Florida. The area, zoned for rural residential purposes, was being used for industrial uses, such as mulching, a town spokesperson confirmed.
Mulch on fire produced an "awful" smell for nearby residents living in Malabar, Florida. The area, zoned for rural residential purposes, was being used for industrial uses, such as mulching, a town spokesperson confirmed.
James Duckett: Will a Florida man convicted of murder in 1988 be proven innocent?
James Duckett, who is set to be executed for the death of a young girl in 1988, claims DNA evidence will prove is innocence. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Duckett's death warrant, in which he'll be executed on March 31. However, attorneys for the former cop say new evidence could prove his innocence.
James Duckett, who is set to be executed for the death of a young girl in 1988, claims DNA evidence will prove is innocence. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Duckett's death warrant, in which he'll be executed on March 31. However, attorneys for the former cop say new evidence could prove his innocence.
Frantic 911 call: Residents beg for rescue from trapped apartment
Residents of The Rialto in Doctor Phillips were heard on a 911 call pleading for help after they reported being stuck in their apartment on March 19. County officials reported the building was found to have structural concerns, show pictures of cracks on walls.
Residents of The Rialto in Doctor Phillips were heard on a 911 call pleading for help after they reported being stuck in their apartment on March 19. County officials reported the building was found to have structural concerns, show pictures of cracks on walls.
Payroll glitches: Hundreds of EMS workers over and underpaid
In a payroll mishap, Volusia County EMS workers are struggling with the aftermath of being overpaid, with the county saying the workers now owe money. Hundreds of workers were also underpaid.
In a payroll mishap, Volusia County EMS workers are struggling with the aftermath of being overpaid, with the county saying the workers now owe money. Hundreds of workers were also underpaid.
2 hurt in shooting near Winter Park home: Witnesses describe police chase
Two people are hospitalized after being shot in Winter Park. Two suspects led officers on a chase from Winter Park to a shopping center in Lake Mary. A witness described the chase, saying the suspect tried to escape at a stop sign, but there was no way out.
Two people are hospitalized after being shot in Winter Park. Two suspects led officers on a chase from Winter Park to a shopping center in Lake Mary. A witness described the chase, saying the suspect tried to escape at a stop sign, but there was no way out.
Mail theft: Florida woman stole from over 60 addresses, police say
A Florida woman is accused of stealing mail from dozens of people in Holly Hill. Police said Carri Miller was found with mail from 63 addresses in her possession. Miller faces 63 counts of petit theft and 63 counts of fraudulent use of personal identification information.
A Florida woman is accused of stealing mail from dozens of people in Holly Hill. Police said Carri Miller was found with mail from 63 addresses in her possession. Miller faces 63 counts of petit theft and 63 counts of fraudulent use of personal identification information.
Orange County firefighter union fights for increased pay
Orange County firefighters want higher wages. A county meeting on March 24 discussed whether fire personnel's wages will be increased from a salary of $47,000 to $59,000.
Orange County firefighters want higher wages. A county meeting on March 24 discussed whether fire personnel's wages will be increased from a salary of $47,000 to $59,000.
$1M missing in Titusville: What to expect after audit?
Residents are frustrated and concerned after an audit uncovered that $1 million was missing from the city of Titusville. Now, "appalled" residents want to make sure this issue doesn't happen again.
Residents are frustrated and concerned after an audit uncovered that $1 million was missing from the city of Titusville. Now, "appalled" residents want to make sure this issue doesn't happen again.
2 window installers shot in Winter Park; suspects in custody: Police
Two window installation employees were shot in Winter Park on March 24. The suspects led police on a chase to a Lake Mary shopping center. Two people were taken into custody, police said.
Two window installation employees were shot in Winter Park on March 24. The suspects led police on a chase to a Lake Mary shopping center. Two people were taken into custody, police said.