Records: Crystal Ballroom closes Daytona Beach venue amid $240K in unpaid rent
Crystal Ballroom abruptly closed its Daytona Beach wedding venue, announcing the news to its clients in an email, leaving them scrambling to find new venues. In that email, which was shared with FOX 35, Crystal Ballroom said refunds would not be an option. Court records show that Crystal Ballroom's Daytona Beach venue was evicted in March after failing to pay more than $240,000 in rent. FOX 35 reached out to the venue's owner. We have yet to receive a response.
Crystal Ballroom abruptly closed its Daytona Beach wedding venue, announcing the news to its clients in an email, leaving them scrambling to find new venues. In that email, which was shared with FOX 35, Crystal Ballroom said refunds would not be an option. Court records show that Crystal Ballroom's Daytona Beach venue was evicted in March after failing to pay more than $240,000 in rent. FOX 35 reached out to the venue's owner. We have yet to receive a response.
2 killed in fast rip current amid lifeguard shortages, officials say
Two adults were killed in a flash rip current in Cocoa Beach on Tuesday, and two others, including a child, were safely rescued, officials said. It comes during the busy Spring Break season in Florida. The four people were swimming in an area that was not staffed by a lifeguard. The nearest staffed lifeguard tower was nearly a mile away, officials said. Brevard County said it is short 45 lifeguards, which is requiring some lifeguard towers to remain closed. Some of those lifeguards decided to move to other roles within the county, including joining Brevard County Fire Rescue.
Two adults were killed in a flash rip current in Cocoa Beach on Tuesday, and two others, including a child, were safely rescued, officials said. It comes during the busy Spring Break season in Florida. The four people were swimming in an area that was not staffed by a lifeguard. The nearest staffed lifeguard tower was nearly a mile away, officials said. Brevard County said it is short 45 lifeguards, which is requiring some lifeguard towers to remain closed. Some of those lifeguards decided to move to other roles within the county, including joining Brevard County Fire Rescue.
Cocoa Beach update on 2 drownings | Full
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | In an April 15 press conference, Brevard County officials updated the public on two people who drowned in Cocoa Beach while saving a child caught in a rip current. Officials said the people who died were from out of town. It's not confirmed if they're related to the child.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | In an April 15 press conference, Brevard County officials updated the public on two people who drowned in Cocoa Beach while saving a child caught in a rip current. Officials said the people who died were from out of town. It's not confirmed if they're related to the child.
Florida woman accused of crashing into property, abandoning car
A 55-year-old woman was arrested after authorities said she crashed into a family’s property and left her damaged car in a backyard. Investigators said the driver ran over plants and struck a parked truck before driving into a backyard, where the vehicle was found with significant damage.
A 55-year-old woman was arrested after authorities said she crashed into a family’s property and left her damaged car in a backyard. Investigators said the driver ran over plants and struck a parked truck before driving into a backyard, where the vehicle was found with significant damage.
Seminole County debate erupts over student travel restrictions
A heated debate is unfolding in Seminole County over whether students should be allowed to take out-of-state school trips despite fundraising efforts covering costs.
A heated debate is unfolding in Seminole County over whether students should be allowed to take out-of-state school trips despite fundraising efforts covering costs.
2 drown while trying to rescue child at Cocoa Beach, officials say
Two people drowned after entering the water to rescue a child caught in a rip current at Cocoa Beach, officials said. Authorities said a 34-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man were pulled under while attempting the rescue, and both were later pronounced dead at a hospital.
Two people drowned after entering the water to rescue a child caught in a rip current at Cocoa Beach, officials said. Authorities said a 34-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man were pulled under while attempting the rescue, and both were later pronounced dead at a hospital.
Montverde Academy standout Dhani Miller credits family legacy
Montverde Academy, long known as a national powerhouse in high school basketball, continues its tradition of producing elite talent. Still, one of its newest standouts says his journey is rooted as much in family and personal history as in the game.
Montverde Academy, long known as a national powerhouse in high school basketball, continues its tradition of producing elite talent. Still, one of its newest standouts says his journey is rooted as much in family and personal history as in the game.
Montverde Academy standout Dani Miller credits family legacy
Montverde Academy, long known as a national powerhouse in high school basketball, continues its tradition of producing elite talent. Still, one of its newest standouts says his journey is rooted as much in family and personal history as in the game.
Montverde Academy, long known as a national powerhouse in high school basketball, continues its tradition of producing elite talent. Still, one of its newest standouts says his journey is rooted as much in family and personal history as in the game.
Teen sentenced to prison in deadly crash involving stolen car
A Central Florida teen will spend several years in prison after pleading no contest in a fatal crash involving a stolen vehicle, running a red light and a collision that killed a young driver. LeBron Flores, now 18, was sentenced to six years in prison after accepting a plea deal and receiving youthful offender status for the crash that killed Christian Romero, when Flores was 15.
A Central Florida teen will spend several years in prison after pleading no contest in a fatal crash involving a stolen vehicle, running a red light and a collision that killed a young driver. LeBron Flores, now 18, was sentenced to six years in prison after accepting a plea deal and receiving youthful offender status for the crash that killed Christian Romero, when Flores was 15.
Police crack down on off-road driving damage in Port Orange
Port Orange police are investigating a series of incidents involving vehicles driven off-road through residential neighborhoods, leaving widespread property damage and prompting multiple arrests.
Port Orange police are investigating a series of incidents involving vehicles driven off-road through residential neighborhoods, leaving widespread property damage and prompting multiple arrests.
Young mother killed in highway crash while holding baby
A young mother was killed early Tuesday after being struck by a vehicle while walking along a highway in Central Florida, authorities said. Destiny Gonzalez, 24, was hit by a pickup truck around 3 a.m. on State Road 46, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A young mother was killed early Tuesday after being struck by a vehicle while walking along a highway in Central Florida, authorities said. Destiny Gonzalez, 24, was hit by a pickup truck around 3 a.m. on State Road 46, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Anna Kepner death: Questions grow after stepbrother released before trial
Questions are mounting over why a man charged in a killing is out of custody as federal prosecutors push to have him jailed before trial. Timothy Hudson, accused in the death of Anna Kepner, has been released to stay with a relative despite an indictment describing him as a danger to the community.
Questions are mounting over why a man charged in a killing is out of custody as federal prosecutors push to have him jailed before trial. Timothy Hudson, accused in the death of Anna Kepner, has been released to stay with a relative despite an indictment describing him as a danger to the community.
FOX 35 investigation prompts crackdown on problem properties
A month-long investigation into neglected and hazardous homes is prompting action in Brevard County, where officials are now considering stronger measures against so-called problem properties.
A month-long investigation into neglected and hazardous homes is prompting action in Brevard County, where officials are now considering stronger measures against so-called problem properties.
2 drown while trying to rescue child at Cocoa Beach, officials say
Two people drowned Tuesday while trying to rescue a child caught in a rip current off Cocoa Beach, authorities said.
Two people drowned Tuesday while trying to rescue a child caught in a rip current off Cocoa Beach, authorities said.
Florida high school teens learn financial literacy
Two high school seniors at Apopka High are learning financial literacy in real time as they work at Addition Financial by opening and maintaining accounts.
Two high school seniors at Apopka High are learning financial literacy in real time as they work at Addition Financial by opening and maintaining accounts.
Florida AG: $5.4M stolen in a crypto 'romance-turned-investment scam' found, recovered
Florida prosecutors are cracking down on cryptocurrency fraud by promising to put these “criminals" in jail and get every affected citizen their money back.
Florida prosecutors are cracking down on cryptocurrency fraud by promising to put these “criminals" in jail and get every affected citizen their money back.
Disney adds Sorcerer Mickey hat at Hollywood Studios
Disney has installed a new version of Mickey Mouse's blue Sorcerer Hat at Hollywood Studios.
Disney has installed a new version of Mickey Mouse's blue Sorcerer Hat at Hollywood Studios.
Orlando woman carrying infant in car seat killed on SR-46 in Seminole County, FHP says
A family is devastated and heartbroken after a Florida mom was struck by a truck and killed while apparently walking along State Road 46 while carrying a car seat with her infant inside of it.
A family is devastated and heartbroken after a Florida mom was struck by a truck and killed while apparently walking along State Road 46 while carrying a car seat with her infant inside of it.
Shooting involving deputy leaves stabbing suspect dead in Leesburg
A man is dead after a deputy-involved shooting following a reported stabbing in Leesburg, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded early Sunday after a 911 call reported a man stabbed in the neck, later tracking the suspect nearby before a confrontation led to a deputy firing shots.
A man is dead after a deputy-involved shooting following a reported stabbing in Leesburg, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded early Sunday after a 911 call reported a man stabbed in the neck, later tracking the suspect nearby before a confrontation led to a deputy firing shots.
Marion County man hit, killed by truck while mowing his lawn
A 73-year-old man was killed in a violent and unusual crash while mowing his lawn.
A 73-year-old man was killed in a violent and unusual crash while mowing his lawn.