Man makes ultimate sacrifice to protect fiancee

A woman is recovering in the hospital tonight, and it's only because of her fiancée. A truck came barreling towards them while they were crossing a street in Sanford. She survived, but he did not.

Cocoa Beach ditching fireworks for drone show

The first-ever drone show is taking place tonight in Brevard County. The show is part of the city's Fourth of July celebration, which is taking place over the ocean in Cocoa Beach. However, some cities in the area have eliminated their drone shows after a tragic incident last year in Orlando.

Firefighters rescue 12 dogs from house fire

Twelve dogs were saved by firefighters after a fire broke out at a Marion County home on Friday night. No firefighters or civilians were reported injured at the scene. Investigators say the cause and origin of the fire currently remain under investigation.

Man shoots intruder trying to burglarize mother's home

An intruder was shot by a man after he allegedly attempted to burglarize a home on Friday night in Osceola County. Mitchell Platt, 37, has been arrested for Burglary and Possession of Burglary Tools. Officials are asking anyone with information about the incident to call the sheriff’s office on its non-emergency number at (407) 348-2222.

Deputy-involved shooting leaves man in critical condition

A man is in critical condition after a deputy-involved shooting that took place in the early hours of Saturday morning in Orange County, officials say. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is investigating the shooting and will turn over its findings to the State Attorney’s Office (SAO) for review.

Bus erupts in flames on I-95 in Volusia County

Fifty-five people were evacuated from a bus after it caught fire Saturday on Interstate 95 in Volusia County, officials say. Troopers say the passengers were picked up at the scene by another bus. Authorities say the incident currently remains under investigation.

Man in critical condition after deputy-involved shooting

A man is in critical condition after a deputy-involved shooting that took place in the early hours of Saturday morning in Orange County, officials say. The deputies who fired their service weapons have been placed on temporary, paid administrative leave pending review of the investigation.

'Boom, boom!' | Lightning hits tree, sparks house fire

Lightning is believed to have sparked at least two house fires in Apopka, Florida. Strong showers and thunderstorms moved through the area on Thursday. FOX 35's Marie Edinger talked with both families about what they heard, saw, and felt.

Eagles soar at Audubon Center for Birds of Prey

The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States. To celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, FOX 35's Matt Trezza heads over to the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland to meet one of the location's three eagles.

4th of July celebration in Central Park

People are already starting to gather on Friday morning for the Fourth of July holiday celebrations. In Winter Park, a watermelon contest is getting ready to kick off. FOX 35's Marley Capper heads over to watch the event.