Orlando marks 10 years since Pulse tragedy with blood drive
Central Florida is marking a solemn milestone this month as the community approaches the 10th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting, which claimed 49 lives and injured dozens more. To honor the victims and survivors, Orlando and Orange County have partnered with OneBlood for a series of blood drives aimed at saving lives and promoting a lasting legacy of service.
Central Florida is marking a solemn milestone this month as the community approaches the 10th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting, which claimed 49 lives and injured dozens more. To honor the victims and survivors, Orlando and Orange County have partnered with OneBlood for a series of blood drives aimed at saving lives and promoting a lasting legacy of service.
DeLand mom charged after 3-year-old left in hot car, police say
A 3-year-old girl is recovering after DeLand police say she was left alone in a hot car for nearly two hours while her mother donated plasma. The child’s mother is facing a child neglect charge, but police said she had not yet been booked into jail because she was taken to a hospital.
A 3-year-old girl is recovering after DeLand police say she was left alone in a hot car for nearly two hours while her mother donated plasma. The child’s mother is facing a child neglect charge, but police said she had not yet been booked into jail because she was taken to a hospital.
Worker killed after truck crashes through Daytona Beach toll booth
A longtime Volusia County employee was killed after authorities say a pickup truck crashed through a beach toll booth and nearly entered the ocean in Daytona Beach Shores. Investigators are now working to determine whether the driver was impaired at the time of the crash.
A longtime Volusia County employee was killed after authorities say a pickup truck crashed through a beach toll booth and nearly entered the ocean in Daytona Beach Shores. Investigators are now working to determine whether the driver was impaired at the time of the crash.
Volusia County toll booth attendant killed after truck driver slams into booth, deputies say
A pickup truck slammed into a beach toll booth on Monday afternoon, killing the woman who was working inside of it, and continued to drive onto the beach, before eventually becoming stuck in the sand, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
A pickup truck slammed into a beach toll booth on Monday afternoon, killing the woman who was working inside of it, and continued to drive onto the beach, before eventually becoming stuck in the sand, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
Florida home intrusion: Couple reports woman entering home, making coffee, deputies say
A Florida woman was arrested after a Leesburg couple caught her inside their kitchen brewing coffee while they were outside swimming in their pool.
A Florida woman was arrested after a Leesburg couple caught her inside their kitchen brewing coffee while they were outside swimming in their pool.
Police: Florida mom left daughter, 3, in hot car | FULL
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | The DeLand Police Department responded to a May 31 incident in which a girl, 3, was found left alone in a hot car. Police reported the girl was in the car for three hours while her mother was inside a plasma center. The mom, Latana Williams, 27, was taken into police custody and hospitalized due to an allergic reaction to the stainless steel handcuff, the department said.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | The DeLand Police Department responded to a May 31 incident in which a girl, 3, was found left alone in a hot car. Police reported the girl was in the car for three hours while her mother was inside a plasma center. The mom, Latana Williams, 27, was taken into police custody and hospitalized due to an allergic reaction to the stainless steel handcuff, the department said.
Volusia Sheriff: Beach toll worker killed in crash
A beach toll booth attendant was killed Monday afternoon after the driver of a pickup truck crashed into the booth, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office. The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. at the Dunlawton Avenue on ramp in Daytona Beach Shores, VSO said. After hitting the toll booth, the truck continued to drive into the ocean. VSO said despite rescue efforts, the toll booth attendant did not survive. Their name has not been released.
A beach toll booth attendant was killed Monday afternoon after the driver of a pickup truck crashed into the booth, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office. The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. at the Dunlawton Avenue on ramp in Daytona Beach Shores, VSO said. After hitting the toll booth, the truck continued to drive into the ocean. VSO said despite rescue efforts, the toll booth attendant did not survive. Their name has not been released.
Florida mom arrested after girl, 3, found left in hot car: 'The child was suffering' police say
A Florida mom was taken into custody after her 3-year-old child was found unresponsive and reportedly suffering from a seizure after being left alone in a hot car for two hours.
A Florida mom was taken into custody after her 3-year-old child was found unresponsive and reportedly suffering from a seizure after being left alone in a hot car for two hours.
'It's dangerous': DeSantis responds Supreme Court decision, CDL driver can't read English signs
Florida Gov. DeSantis said CDL drivers driving without a driver's license need to be policed. This comes after the Supreme Court decided to decline to hear Florida's claims regarding undocumented immigrants who can't read English road signs. In response, DeSantis said, "You're just importing random people from across the world that can't even read the street signs."
Florida Gov. DeSantis said CDL drivers driving without a driver's license need to be policed. This comes after the Supreme Court decided to decline to hear Florida's claims regarding undocumented immigrants who can't read English road signs. In response, DeSantis said, "You're just importing random people from across the world that can't even read the street signs."
Police: Child left in hot car for hours; mom arrested
A Florida woman was arrested for allegedly leaving a 3-year-old child in the back of a hot car. It happened Sunday around 4:32 p.m. Deland Police said the child was left in the vehicle for nearly 2 hours, while Latana Williams, 27, was donating plasma. Williams was arrested under suspicion of child neglect. She denied wrongdoing to police. The child was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Though, Chief P. Dice said the child's outlook appeared positive in a news release.
A Florida woman was arrested for allegedly leaving a 3-year-old child in the back of a hot car. It happened Sunday around 4:32 p.m. Deland Police said the child was left in the vehicle for nearly 2 hours, while Latana Williams, 27, was donating plasma. Williams was arrested under suspicion of child neglect. She denied wrongdoing to police. The child was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Though, Chief P. Dice said the child's outlook appeared positive in a news release.
Florida Michelin Guide: Orlando's Smoke & Donuts BBQ gets recognized
Orlando Milk District's Smoke & Donuts BBQ, located at 601 N. Primrose Drive, was recognized in Florida's Michelin Guide. This eatery pairs Texas-style smoked meats with freshly made donuts.
Orlando Milk District's Smoke & Donuts BBQ, located at 601 N. Primrose Drive, was recognized in Florida's Michelin Guide. This eatery pairs Texas-style smoked meats with freshly made donuts.
New developments in disturbed Cocoa Beach sea turtle nests
Over Memorial Day weekend 2026, Cocoa Beach authorities noticed several sea turtle nests disturbed. Four nests stakes were pulled out, which mark nests. Pulling out the stakes is illegal, authorities say. One week later, eight new nests and the first green sea turtle of the season was reported.
Over Memorial Day weekend 2026, Cocoa Beach authorities noticed several sea turtle nests disturbed. Four nests stakes were pulled out, which mark nests. Pulling out the stakes is illegal, authorities say. One week later, eight new nests and the first green sea turtle of the season was reported.
Hurricane season guide 2026: What Florida residents need to know
Your guide to the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season: Tropical outlooks, how to prepare and emergency kit essentials, forecast cone updates, and theme parks hurricane policies.
Your guide to the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season: Tropical outlooks, how to prepare and emergency kit essentials, forecast cone updates, and theme parks hurricane policies.
VIDEO: Tropical funnel cloud spins in Melbourne
Sunday afternoon, a tropical funnel cloud formed over Melbourne, Florida as showers and thunderstorms moved through. It did not touch the ground, but those who were in the area should have noticed strong, gusty winds. It happened between 3:09 and 3:13 p.m., according to officials.
Sunday afternoon, a tropical funnel cloud formed over Melbourne, Florida as showers and thunderstorms moved through. It did not touch the ground, but those who were in the area should have noticed strong, gusty winds. It happened between 3:09 and 3:13 p.m., according to officials.
Blue Origin warns of possible rocket debris on beaches
Blue Origin is urging the public not to touch any suspected rocket debris that may wash ashore along Florida's Space Coast after a massive explosion destroyed a New Glenn rocket during a ground test.
Blue Origin is urging the public not to touch any suspected rocket debris that may wash ashore along Florida's Space Coast after a massive explosion destroyed a New Glenn rocket during a ground test.
Man accused of driving 105 mph with 5-year-old child in car
A Volusia County man was arrested after deputies said he drove more than 100 mph through traffic with a 5-year-old child in his vehicle and near a school bus carrying children.
A Volusia County man was arrested after deputies said he drove more than 100 mph through traffic with a 5-year-old child in his vehicle and near a school bus carrying children.
ULA Atlas V launches 29 Amazon Kuiper satellites from Cape Canaveral
United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched an Atlas V rocket Friday evening carrying 29 satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper internet constellation.
United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched an Atlas V rocket Friday evening carrying 29 satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper internet constellation.
Fire damages Cocoa Beach's 'Tiny Turtle' restaurant
A fire heavily damaged a popular Cocoa Beach restaurant Friday evening, but no injuries were reported, authorities said. The fire broke out at The Tiny Turtle, a well-known restaurant in the area.
A fire heavily damaged a popular Cocoa Beach restaurant Friday evening, but no injuries were reported, authorities said. The fire broke out at The Tiny Turtle, a well-known restaurant in the area.
Video: Women twerking at Orlando officers at Orlando Carnival Downtown event
The Orlando Police Department responded to a video circulating online regarding women dancing in front and on top of a golf cart, in which Orlando officers were sitting. In a statement to FOX 35, the department said the behavior in the video doesn't reflect the "professionalism expected of Orlando Police officers." The department has launched an internal investigation.
The Orlando Police Department responded to a video circulating online regarding women dancing in front and on top of a golf cart, in which Orlando officers were sitting. In a statement to FOX 35, the department said the behavior in the video doesn't reflect the "professionalism expected of Orlando Police officers." The department has launched an internal investigation.
Active fire rips through downtown Cocoa Beach restaurant
A major structural fire broke out at The Tiny Turtle restaurant in downtown Cocoa Beach on Friday afternoon, drawing a large emergency response from local fire and police units. Cocoa Beach City Manager Wes Mullins confirmed that the restaurant's outdoor tiki hut area was completely engulfed in flames around 4:30 p.m., sending thick plumes of black smoke over the area.
A major structural fire broke out at The Tiny Turtle restaurant in downtown Cocoa Beach on Friday afternoon, drawing a large emergency response from local fire and police units. Cocoa Beach City Manager Wes Mullins confirmed that the restaurant's outdoor tiki hut area was completely engulfed in flames around 4:30 p.m., sending thick plumes of black smoke over the area.