Florida man with 5 prior incarcerations, 74 felony charges, 30 convictions arrested: Deputies
A Florida man with five prior incarcerations, 74 prior felony charges and 30 convictions has been arrested by deputies in Volusia County.
Florida one step closer to naming road after Trump
A bill aimed at naming a stretch of a Florida road after President Donald Trump is one step closer. It is set to go before Gov. Ron DeSantis for a signature.
3 Florida cities rank among the safest places to live in the US, per study
In Florida, U.S. News & World Report analysts found that Pensacola was the safest in the state, securing No. 4 on the list. Other safe cities in Florida include Port St. Lucie (No. 5) and Melbourne (No. 9).
Walmart employee shot inside Florida store in front of wife and kids, police say
Gunfire rang out inside a Gainesville Walmart on Wednesday night when police said punches were thrown during an argument.
Coast Guard veteran critically injured on I-4 while fixing flat tire
A 20-year Coast Guard veteran was hit by a distracted driver while fixing a flat tire on I-4 in Deltona, authorities say.
Missing tot with mental disabilities rescued from retention pond in Kissimmee after hours-long search
A 3-year-old boy with mental disabilities went missing in Kissimmee and was found in a nearby retention pond after hours of searching.
May Day protests: Trump's policies targeting immigrants, federal workers and diversity spark movement
Thousands of protesters gathered nationwide on Thursday, including in Central Florida, to rally for workers’ and immigrants’ rights in the latest round of demonstrations against President Donald Trump and his administration.
Central Florida company developing sustainable, U.S.-sourced batteries
As reports of lithium-ion batteries overheating and catching fire continue to make headlines, a Central Florida company says it may have found a sustainable solution.
SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites into space from Florida
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday night from Florida carrying 28 new Starlink satellites.
Marco Rubio to serve as acting NSA; Mike Waltz removed by President Trump
Former Florida Senator and current Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as the acting national security adviser, according to a post made by President Donald Trump on True Social.
Operation Tidal Wave: DeSantis, ICE tout 1,000 undocumented immigrants arrested in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials announced on Thursday the arrest of more than 1,100 in the largest immigration operation in state history.
'Why me?': Tourist randomly attacked by man armed with knife, officials say
A young woman is recovering from a brutal, random knife attack that took place outside a gas station on John Young Parkway in Orange County.
Longwood Police buy woman a new walker
In this segment of FOX 35 CareForce, we highlight Cpl. Pugh and Ofc. Camejo of the Longwood Police Department, who bought a brand-new walker for a local resident after hers went missing.
Peach A Palooza returns to Graham's U-Pick Farms
One of the only peach farms in Florida is having its annual Peach-A-Palooza event. The event has grown to a massive size these past few years, and it’s the perfect Mother’s Day outdoor activity! FOX 35's David Martin heads over to the farm in Lake County to tell you everything you need to know before you go.
Florida dangerous dog bill heads to governor's desk
Florida's dangerous dog bill is heading to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk for approval. The legislation would require owners of dangerous dogs to secure their animals and ensure that they are microchipped, spayed or neutered. The dogs would be documented in a statewide registry, and they would have to be covered by liability insurance. Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood joins FOX 35 to talk about the bill.
Florida man flies to Utah, kidnaps teen girl he met online, deputies say
A 33-year-old Florida man was taken to jail after he allegedly flew to Utah and kidnapped a teenage girl that he met online, authorities said.
Gatorland Global's conservation efforts reach new milestone with nonprofit status
Gatorland is expanding their conservation efforts as the popular adventure theme park announces Gatorland Global has secured 501(c)(3) not-for-profit status.
Florida substitute teacher accused of abusing special needs students
A Sumter County father is demanding answers after his 5-year-old daughter, who is on the autism spectrum, allegedly came home from school with bruises and signs of physical abuse.
Loaded gun found at Eustis High School, officials say; student arrested
A student was arrested after being found with a loaded gun at Eustis High School in Lake County, officials said.
Florida immigration enforcement: AG pushes back against judge's order for halt
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has appealed a federal judge's issuing of a preliminary injunction against a new law aimed at cracking down on undocumented immigrants who enter the state.