The Villages deal reached between United and Centerwell
After a deal was reached between United Healthcare and Centerwell, The Villages residents will be able to keep their insurance and doctors. Now, United policy holders will be covered at all Centerwell Medical Centers.
After a deal was reached between United Healthcare and Centerwell, The Villages residents will be able to keep their insurance and doctors. Now, United policy holders will be covered at all Centerwell Medical Centers.
Sanford water main leak complaints, city responds
A FOX 35 viewer reached out, voicing concerns about a water main break at an elementary school in Sanford that he says isn’t getting fixed. The water main leak – which Johnson said he reported to the city months ago – has been saturating the ground of a local school for days. Sanford said they heard about the water main leak at Hamilton Elementary on November 26 and blocked it off that same day.
A FOX 35 viewer reached out, voicing concerns about a water main break at an elementary school in Sanford that he says isn’t getting fixed. The water main leak – which Johnson said he reported to the city months ago – has been saturating the ground of a local school for days. Sanford said they heard about the water main leak at Hamilton Elementary on November 26 and blocked it off that same day.
Orange County talks e-bike, scooter restrictions
Orange County officials discussed restrictions to e-bikes and scooters at a commissioners meeting on Dec. 2. Officials discussed safety requirements to operate the bikes and scooters, as well as, addressing a speed limit.
Orange County officials discussed restrictions to e-bikes and scooters at a commissioners meeting on Dec. 2. Officials discussed safety requirements to operate the bikes and scooters, as well as, addressing a speed limit.
Man accused of shooting, killing man in girlfriend's apartment
Jon Fuller, 31, is facing homicide charges after officials said he shot a man in his girlfriend's apartment after accusing his girlfriend of cheating on him. Fuller entered a not guilty plea on Dec. 2 and is being held without bond.
Jon Fuller, 31, is facing homicide charges after officials said he shot a man in his girlfriend's apartment after accusing his girlfriend of cheating on him. Fuller entered a not guilty plea on Dec. 2 and is being held without bond.
St. Port Lucie officer shot, in 'critical' condition
Sergeant Erik LeVasseur – who's been with the Port St. Lucie Police Department for 25 years – was shot on Dec. 1 when he responded to a disturbance call in the area of Tradition Parkway and Gatlin Boulevard. Sgt. LeVasseur was responding to a disturbance call when he was shot, the department said. He's currently in critical condition, authorities said.
Sergeant Erik LeVasseur – who's been with the Port St. Lucie Police Department for 25 years – was shot on Dec. 1 when he responded to a disturbance call in the area of Tradition Parkway and Gatlin Boulevard. Sgt. LeVasseur was responding to a disturbance call when he was shot, the department said. He's currently in critical condition, authorities said.
First responders, community attend Terri Mashkow funeral
A mix of first responders, friends, family and the public gathered in Vero Beach, Dec. 2, for a funeral service in honor of Terri Sweeting-Mashkow, who died in the line of duty while serving an eviction notice with the Indian River County Sheriff's Office last month.
A mix of first responders, friends, family and the public gathered in Vero Beach, Dec. 2, for a funeral service in honor of Terri Sweeting-Mashkow, who died in the line of duty while serving an eviction notice with the Indian River County Sheriff's Office last month.
Suspended Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez absent from court
Suspended Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez remains the only person among his alleged accomplices that has not taken a plea deal. Lopez, who was scheduled to appear in court Dec. 2, was not present. Neither was his attorney. Lopez stands accused of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering in connection to an illegal gambling business.
Suspended Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez remains the only person among his alleged accomplices that has not taken a plea deal. Lopez, who was scheduled to appear in court Dec. 2, was not present. Neither was his attorney. Lopez stands accused of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering in connection to an illegal gambling business.
Florida basketball coach celebrates 800th career win
Coach Steve Ridder has been at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach for nearly 40 years -- helping to build the school's athletics program over that time into what it is today. Coach Ridder recently celebrated his 800th career win -- a moment that was celebrated in the locker room with the men's team, and one that has since gone viral.
Coach Steve Ridder has been at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach for nearly 40 years -- helping to build the school's athletics program over that time into what it is today. Coach Ridder recently celebrated his 800th career win -- a moment that was celebrated in the locker room with the men's team, and one that has since gone viral.
Lake County commissioners to discuss fallout from Kroger closure
Lake County commissioners will meet Tuesday to discuss the fallout from Kroger's decision to close its Groveland fulfillment center.
Lake County commissioners will meet Tuesday to discuss the fallout from Kroger's decision to close its Groveland fulfillment center.
Firefighters battle house fire in Sanford
A fire broke out at a home in Sanford early Tuesday. One person was taken to a hospital, according to officials.
A fire broke out at a home in Sanford early Tuesday. One person was taken to a hospital, according to officials.
Pizza box helps deputies bust wanted burglar
A man, who the Flagler County Sheriff's office said was previously deported, was arrested by ICE for allegedly stealing cash from a Palm Coast home. William Vargas-Carmona, 33, of Jacksonville was arrested after officials said he ransacked a home and stole around $2,500 and $3,000 in cash. Detectives found a pizza box in the home smeared with blood, which they said matched Vargas-Carmona's DNA.
A man, who the Flagler County Sheriff's office said was previously deported, was arrested by ICE for allegedly stealing cash from a Palm Coast home. William Vargas-Carmona, 33, of Jacksonville was arrested after officials said he ransacked a home and stole around $2,500 and $3,000 in cash. Detectives found a pizza box in the home smeared with blood, which they said matched Vargas-Carmona's DNA.
Port St. Lucie officer shot in disturbance call
A Port St. Lucie Police officer was shot while investigating a disturbance on Dec. 1. The officer was transported to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce.
A Port St. Lucie Police officer was shot while investigating a disturbance on Dec. 1. The officer was transported to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce.
Marion County firefighters accused of battery, released on bond
Four Marion County firefighters were arrested on Nov 26 in connection to beating, waterboarding and kidnapping a fellow employee. They were arrested, with bail set at 100,000, but as of Dec. 1, they've all been released from jail on bond.
Four Marion County firefighters were arrested on Nov 26 in connection to beating, waterboarding and kidnapping a fellow employee. They were arrested, with bail set at 100,000, but as of Dec. 1, they've all been released from jail on bond.
1 dead, 1 injured after Melbourne apartment shooting
Officers were responded to a report of a "suspicious incident" at the apartment complex, when they heard gunshots nearby. Melbourne Police officers found two men at Summerset Apartments with gunshot wounds on Dec. 1. One of the men was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound. He is currently in stable condition at the hospital and is expected to recover, authorities said. The other man – later identified as Ricardo Rodriguez, 58, of Melbourne, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.
Officers were responded to a report of a "suspicious incident" at the apartment complex, when they heard gunshots nearby. Melbourne Police officers found two men at Summerset Apartments with gunshot wounds on Dec. 1. One of the men was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound. He is currently in stable condition at the hospital and is expected to recover, authorities said. The other man – later identified as Ricardo Rodriguez, 58, of Melbourne, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.
Man tased for allegedly stealing snacks in Flagler County
Officials said Joseph Tamburro, 29, broke into his workplace on Thanksgiving night and allegedly used a cinderblock to shatter the front glass door. He also broke the glass to that vending machine and stole snacks. He refused to leave the building and was tased and treated for minor injuries.
Officials said Joseph Tamburro, 29, broke into his workplace on Thanksgiving night and allegedly used a cinderblock to shatter the front glass door. He also broke the glass to that vending machine and stole snacks. He refused to leave the building and was tased and treated for minor injuries.
Will Blue Origin dump rocket water waste into the Indian River?
There has been all sorts of industrial waste aerospace industry, not only here in Florida, but all around the country. Brevard County Commissioner Katy Delaney would like to see space companies build their own wastewater future.
There has been all sorts of industrial waste aerospace industry, not only here in Florida, but all around the country. Brevard County Commissioner Katy Delaney would like to see space companies build their own wastewater future.
50-year-old murder case, Tommy Zeigler, new DNA evidence
The defense attorney for Tommy Zeigler, who's been on death row for nearly 50 years, says new DNA evidence proves his client's innocence. Zeigler, 80, was convicted of murdering four people—his wife, his in-laws and another man—at his family’s furniture store in Winter Garden on Christmas Eve in 1975, 50 years ago.
The defense attorney for Tommy Zeigler, who's been on death row for nearly 50 years, says new DNA evidence proves his client's innocence. Zeigler, 80, was convicted of murdering four people—his wife, his in-laws and another man—at his family’s furniture store in Winter Garden on Christmas Eve in 1975, 50 years ago.
Intruder arrested, shot entering DeLand home
An intruder who entered who allegedly forced his way into a DeLand home, carrying a gun, was shot at several times by the homeowner. Now, the DeLand Police Department says the shooter was not charged, but intruder has several pending charges.
An intruder who entered who allegedly forced his way into a DeLand home, carrying a gun, was shot at several times by the homeowner. Now, the DeLand Police Department says the shooter was not charged, but intruder has several pending charges.
Doctor discusses SeaWorld Orlando walker policy
The Department of Justice is investigating SeaWorld Orlando's ban on rollators. Dr. Dale Birenbaum joins FOX 35 to discuss the ban.
The Department of Justice is investigating SeaWorld Orlando's ban on rollators. Dr. Dale Birenbaum joins FOX 35 to discuss the ban.
House fire in Lake Mary
Firefighters extinguished a fire at a house on Short Street in Lake Mary.
Firefighters extinguished a fire at a house on Short Street in Lake Mary.