Florida men arrested for robbing people after going to bank
Law enforcement across Central Florida say criminals are stalking people who are leaving a bank or store with money or valuables. Officials are warning people to protect themselves so they don't become victims. In almost all of the cases reported, authorities say suspects target a victim, follow the victim and then steal cash.
Orange County storage unit thefts could have hit other units
Two men are accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of memorabilia from a storage unit along Lake Underhill Road in Orlando. Deputies say they have video of Craig Owens and Javiel Santiago breaking into the unit at the "extra storage space." Officials believe the pair may have hit other storage units in the area.
Jury finds Pine Hills man guilty of raping women at bus stops
After deliberation for about and hour, a jury found Nelson Odige to be guilty of raping several women at bus stops in Orange County. Officials said he will be sentenced at a later date.
State seeks death penalty for mother and boyfriend
Prosecutors have announced they will seek the death penalty for Kimberley Mills and her boyfriend, Andre Walker, who are accused of brutally beating and killing 10-year-old Tavares boy Xavier Williams. Xavier Williams died in March after weeks of fighting for his life at the hospital. Both Mills and Walker now face multiple upgraded charges, including first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse.
Florida man kills girlfriend in bed with 3 kids, stages murder
A Florida man has been arrested after he shot and killed his girlfriend while she slept in bed with their three children, deputies say. The man then allegedly attempted to stage the murder as a home invasion. Authorities say Saun Rainge and his accomplice, Benjamin Garmon, now both face a first-degree murder charge for the death of 30-year-old Porshe Nikita Shanee’ Streeter. None of the children — ages 10, 2 and 1 — were injured in the shooting, officials said.
Tavares child abuse case: Xavier Williams' aunt speaks
The State Attorney's Office hosted a news conference on Thursday afternoon to announce the prosecution will be seeking the death penalty for Kimberley Mills and her boyfriend, Andre Walker. Both will also now face upgraded charges for the death of Mills' 10-year-old son, Xavier Williams, including a first-degree murder charge. Xavier died in March of suspected torture and neglect. Xavier's aunt took the podium at the news conference to share her family's thoughts.
Deadly Tavares child abuse case: Prosecutors seeking death penalty for mother and boyfriend
The State Attorney's Office has announced it will seek the death penalty for the two suspects involved in the death of Xavier Williams, a 10-year-old Tavares boy, who died from suspected abuse and neglect allegedly at the hands of his mother and her boyfriend. The new development was announced at a news conference Thursday afternoon in Lake County. Xavier's mother, Kimberley Mills, and her boyfriend, Andre Walker, are each facing a murder charge in connection with the death of the Tavares boy who died of suspected torture and neglect, according to police.
Florida mom shot 10 times while in bed with 3 kids in murder-for-hire hit, deputies say
A Florida man has been arrested after he shot and killed his girlfriend while she slept in bed with their three children, deputies say. The man then allegedly attempted to stage the murder as a home invasion.
Blue Man Group's Orlando grand opening delayed. Here's why.
The Blue Man Group's triumphant return to Orlando was supposed to happen in April, but FOX 35 has learned that the grand opening at ICON Park has been delayed – though, hopefully not for too long.
Crimeline speaks on unsolved homicide in Sumter County
Crimeline's Barb Bergin joins FOX 35 to speak about an unsolved homicide in Sumter County. The homicide took lace on March 17 near High Street and County Road 242. During the homicide, one person was killed and two others were shot. Investigators are asking anyone with information concerning the shooting to reach out.
Proposal to connect SR-417 to Sanford airport
Seminole County officials wants to build a toll road to connect the SR-417 and the Orlando Sanford International Airport, but the proposal is getting some pushback.
Belle Isle police officer taken to hospital after crash, troopers say
A police officer was taken to a local hospital following a crash in Orange County on Thursday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
2 arrested in 'bank jugging' incident at Kissimmee shopping plaza: deputies
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office has made two arrests in connection to a "bank jugging" incident that occurred last week at a shopping center.
Tavares child abuse case: Prosecutors seeking death penalty for mother, boyfriend involved in brutal beating
Prosecutors have announced they will seek the death penalty for Kimberley Mills and her boyfriend, Andre Walker, who are accused of brutally beating and killing 10-year-old Tavares boy Xavier Williams.
Florida officials weigh first bear hunt in a decade amid controversy
Florida officials are considering a bear hunt in December to manage the growing black bear population.
Pulse advocacy group offers to pay for independent building inspection ahead of club walkthrough
A group has offered to pay the city of Orlando for an independent inspection of the Pulse Nightclub building ahead of a proposed site walk-through. Following the announcement, some survivors and friends of victims have come forward with safety concerns.
Florida Democrats view special congressional election results as encouraging, despite loss
Randy Fine is ending his time as a state lawmaker and headed for the big leagues in the United States Congress. However, his margin of victory was lower than when Mike Waltz won the seat in November.
Social media post part of investigation into deadly Lake County crash, FHP says
The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed to FOX 35 News that a viral social media video is a part of their investigation into a deadly crash in Lake County.
18 Florida sexual predators and offenders arrested in 2 major operations, FDLE says
Through two major operations, 18 sexual predators and sexual offenders were recently arrested, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement says.
'Queen of the Highwaymen' exhibition coming to Orlando
Flynn Dobbs, City of Orlando public arts coordinator, and Dr. Wanda Renee Mills, daughter of Mary Ann Carroll, join FOX 35 to talk about a new Orlando art exhibit called "Queen of the Highwaymen." A Black single mother during the Jim Crow and post-segregation eras, Carroll supported her seven children by painting at night and selling her landscapes by day, often traveling Florida’s highways. She faced adversity head-on, breaking racial and gender barriers to blaze a new path.