Florida police officer will run 200 miles to raise awareness for first responder mental health
A Central Florida police officer is running 200 miles over five days to raise awareness for first responder mental health.
Video: Dolphins swim near SpaceX's Dragon capsule with Crew-9 inside, moments after splashdown
A very Florida welcome home for NASA and SpaceX's Crew-9. Some curious dolphins seemingly wanted to give a personal “welcome home" to the Crew-9 astronauts, moments after they splashed down off the coast of Florida on Tuesday afternoon.
Video: Missing runaway teen from Texas rescued in Florida after dramatic car chase
A missing runaway teen has been rescued and the man she was with has been arrested following a car chase in Florida.
Volunteers credited for finding teens who went missing while paddleboarding in Cedar Key
Two Florida teenagers who went missing while paddleboarding in Cedar Key on Monday have been found safe, according to the Levy County Sheriff's Office.
Florida teens found safe after disappearing while paddle boarding to Cedar Key
Two teen girls who disappeared during a paddle boarding excursion in Cedar Key have been found safe, according to Levy County deputies.
Florida lawmakers push for term limits on county officials
Florida lawmakers are advancing a proposal to impose eight-year term limits on county commissioners and school board members.
2 men charged with animal cruelty after dog left to die in abandoned apartment, sheriff says
Two men in Brevard County are accused of abandoning their dog in an apartment without food, water, or power, leading to her death.
70-year-old tourist seriously injured in suspected e-bike hit-and-run, husband says
A husband is sharing his 70-year-old wife's long road to recovery. Deputies say the woman was run over by a man riding an e-bike on the beach. The couple was in town visiting from Alabama for a few days
Man arrested on I-4 in alleged road rage gun threat faces multiple charges
Authorities arrested a man who allegedly pointed a gun at a driver during a reported road rage incident along Interstate 4 over the weekend.
Florida parents sentenced for starvation death of 11-month-old daughter
A Florida couple was sentenced to over 13 years in prison for the neglect and starvation death of their 11-month-old daughter in 2021.
Epic Universe: First photos of Universal Orlando's newest theme park
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Universal Orlando’s brand-new theme park, Epic Universe, is set to open its doors this spring! Here are the first photos of the five immersive worlds.
Stranded NASA astronauts to return to Earth with Crew-9 during splashdown off Florida's coast
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) in June 2024, are preparing to return home with Crew-9 after spending an unexpected, nine-month stay in space.
Senator Moody's plan to bring NASA to the Space Coast
There is a new push to move NASA's headquarters to right here in Central Florida. Senator Ashley Moody introduced the Cape Canaveral Act on Friday. She says moving NASA to the Space Coast would save taxpayer's money and create jobs.
Netflix to release new documentary on local shooting case
Central Florida will be featured in a new Netflix documentary called "The Perfect Neighbor," which follows a deadly dispute between neighbors in Ocala. The film follows the 2023 killing of Ajike Owens, and police bodycam footage and interviews explore the impact of Stand Your Ground laws.
Police: 1 dead after early morning Orlando shooting
The Orlando Police Department says one person has died during a shooting that took place in the early hours of Sunday morning. Reports show 26-year-old Jared A. Kinloch died from a gunshot wound after being transported to the hospital. Officials said they believe the incident occurred during a "drug-related transaction."
Local law enforcement on high alert during Spring Break
Leading up to the peek of Spring Break, local law enforcement organizations have emphasized that they are going to be cracking down.
2 people hurt in Daytona Beach Spring Break shooting
A shooting Saturday night near a beach-side hotel in Daytona Beach has left two 19-year-old men injured, police say. Officials stated that it is not clear what led to the shooting. They are continuing to investigate the incident.
FOX 35 Investigates: Sea creature deaths in Brevard County
There has been a spike in sea creature deaths in Brevard County. FOX 35's Esther Bower says both locals and officials are stumped as to what is causing the dead and sick animals to wash up on the beaches.
Longwood residents brace for potential severe weather
Central Florida is bracing for severe storms across the area. This is the last thing Seminole County residents want to hear, as it hasn't even been a week since storms whipped up a EF-2 tornado. Residents in Longwood are prepping ahead of the potential weather impacts.
Florida man leads deputies on high-speed chase in stolen car
A convicted felon is back in jail after deputies say he led them on a high-speed chase in a stolen car. The Alachua County Sheriff's Office says the man only stopped when his tires popped over a set of stop sticks. He then abandoned the car and was walking on the side of the road before he was apprehended.