Osceola County Sheriff speaks after large fentanyl bust
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office hosted a press conference at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, regarding the arrest of 26 people in what the organization is calling the largest fentanyl bust in the area.
FOX 35 Storm School: Waterbridge Elementary School
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Jessica Dobson visits Waterbridge Elementary School in Orange County for this week's FOX 35 Storm School.
New Smyrna Beach police crack down on safety ahead of Spring Break: What is a Special Event Zone?
Ahead of "Senior Skip Day" and Spring Break, the New Smyrna Beach Police Department is establishing a Special Event Zone, which allows for increased fines and higher penalties for those in violation of certain safety provisions.
Man accused of inappropriately touching young girl in lazy river at Orlando resort
William Chatel is facing a felony molestation charge after he inappropriately touched a young girl while in the lazy river pool at an Orlando resort, authorities said.
Daughter reunites with 94-year-old blind father who survived Seminole County tornado
A 94-year-old blind man lost a large portion of his roof in Monday’s EF2 tornado.
SpaceX launches another batch of Starlink satellites on Wednesday
SpaceX launched 21 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell technology, from Cape Canaveral on Wednesday evening.
Florida Senate panel backs bill to ban fluoride in public water systems
While many communities in Florida have opted to remove the fluoridation process from public water supplies, proposed legislation in Tallahassee would prevent local governments from adding fluoride to water.
Body in decades-old Florida cold case ID'd as transgender woman
The Lake County Sheriff's Office said its detectives have made a breakthrough in a cold case dating back nearly four decades. A body found in a wooded area near Clermont in 1988, referred to as “Julie Doe," has been identified as a transgender woman.
First look inside Florida home damaged by tornado
Residents were out in their yards on Tuesday cleaning up the damage and debris after an EF2 tornado touched down in Seminole County, Florida. The tornado had peak winds of at least 115 mph, which is comparable to a Category 2 or Category 3 hurricane. One resident let FOX 35 inside their home to see where they took cover and the damage left behind. Law enforcement was also out making sure insurance adjusters were legit
Florida home camera records tornado impact: 'Total destruction'
An EF2 tornado touched down in Seminole County on Monday, March 10, 2025, and traveled at least 4 miles, toppling trees, powerlines, and damaging several homes. Don Shenoy lives in Longwood, Florida. His home surveillance camera recorded the moment the tornado and storm moved passed his house. Trees fell. A basketball court was destroyed. "Total destruction everywhere," he told FOX 35.
Path of EF2 tornado that hit Florida: see timeline, impacts to Seminole County
Here is the path of the EF2 tornado that touched down in Seminole County, Florida, causing significant damage in Longwood.
Video: EF2 tornado envelops van with woman trapped inside
Jeanicmar Rangel caught the moment an EF2 tornado passed over a Florida neighborhood. She was trapped inside her work van at the time.
Florida home collapses after tornado, severe thunderstorm hits Seminole County, officials
A confirmed tornado touched down Monday morning north of Orlando in Seminole County, knocking down trees and powerlines, as well as causing at least one home to collapse, officials said.
Florida tornado had same wind speeds as Category 2 or 3 hurricane: NWS
The tornado that touched down early Monday morning in Seminole County, Florida had peak winds of 115 mph, which is comparable to the wind gusts of a Category 2 or 3 hurricane, according to the National Weather Service.
Florida lawmakers back bill to exempt trainees from minimum wage
A Florida Senate committee Monday backed a proposal that would give employers a way to sidestep the state’s minimum wage if they can classify positions as job training.
Home video shows tornado rip up backyard in Longwood
An EF2 tornado touched down Monday in Seminole County, north of Orlando, damaging homes, and toppling trees and powerlines. Don Shenoy lives in Longwood, where the suspected tornado damaged several homes. Sheney shared surveillance video which shows the moment the tornado moved through, topping trees and a basketball hoop.
Jessie Kirk murder: Florida man charged in Titusville woman's death
Police have charged a man in the murder of a 72-year-old Titusville woman who was reported missing last week. Jessie Kirk's body and burned SUV were discovered hours after her disappearance. David Barber, 35, now faces multiple charges related to her death.
FOX 35's Brooks Garner talks tornado coverage
FOX 35 meteorologist Brooks Garner was live on air when a tornado warning was issued for Seminole County -- and an EF2 tornado touched down in Lake Mary. He discusses the storm, tracking the storm, and what it was like in the moment.
Florida woman thanks Brooks Garner for tornado coverage
Kelly Bert lives in Seminole County, an area that was impacted by a tornado that touched down early Monday morning. She talked with FOX 35's Noah Bergren about the storm. She was watching FOX 35 meteorologist Brooks Garner on Monday morning, who was tracking these storms. "I was watching you guys on FOX 35...and I was very, very thankful for you coverage," she said.
Video: Tornado hits FOX 35 TV Studios in Lake Mary
An EF2 tornado touched down in Lake Mary, Florida, on Monday morning with peak winds of 155 mph, comparable to a Category 2 or 3 hurricane. FOX 35 was on the air when the tornado likely was found on our cameras. FOX 35 Meteorologist Brooks Garner led Orlando views -- and the station -- through the storm. Here are four views of the storm from FOX 35 cameras.