Brevard County 10-year-old survives dengue fever
The Florida Department of Health released new numbers on Dengue fever on August 30. Brevard County has 14 locally acquired cases, which is the most for any county.
The Florida Department of Health released new numbers on Dengue fever on August 30. Brevard County has 14 locally acquired cases, which is the most for any county.
Florida leaders launch health initiative
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis on Thursday launched a statewide health initiative, highlighting efforts to end vaccine mandates for children in public and private schools.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis on Thursday launched a statewide health initiative, highlighting efforts to end vaccine mandates for children in public and private schools.
Orlando firefighter faces cancer battle as colleagues rally to help
Juwan VanBuren, 33, has been an Orlando firefighter for one-and-a-half years. Previously, VanBuren worked as a firefighter in Hillsborough and Brevard counties. The young father of four is known for being a caretaker, and for helping others in their time of need ? but now it?s him who needs a helping hand. VanBuren said a lingering cough led to a scary discovery earlier this year.
Juwan VanBuren, 33, has been an Orlando firefighter for one-and-a-half years. Previously, VanBuren worked as a firefighter in Hillsborough and Brevard counties. The young father of four is known for being a caretaker, and for helping others in their time of need ? but now it?s him who needs a helping hand. VanBuren said a lingering cough led to a scary discovery earlier this year.
Federal court allows 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center to stay
A federal appeals court has paused a judge?s order that would have shut down Florida?s controversial ?Alligator Alcatraz? immigration detention center facility in the Florida Everglades.
A federal appeals court has paused a judge?s order that would have shut down Florida?s controversial ?Alligator Alcatraz? immigration detention center facility in the Florida Everglades.
Brevard County seeks to modernize flood warning system
Brevard County officials are working to upgrade the area?s outdated flood warning system, aiming to provide residents with real-time alerts that could give them hours of extra preparation before waters rise.
Brevard County officials are working to upgrade the area?s outdated flood warning system, aiming to provide residents with real-time alerts that could give them hours of extra preparation before waters rise.
Ethan Pritchard shooting: Player's former coach at Seminole High says community is praying for football star
Former Seminole High School football standout Ethan Pritchard, now a player at Florida State University, was shot over the weekend near Tallahassee after the Seminoles’ upset win over Alabama, according to investigators.
Former Seminole High School football standout Ethan Pritchard, now a player at Florida State University, was shot over the weekend near Tallahassee after the Seminoles’ upset win over Alabama, according to investigators.
Former Orange County deputy seeks bond in wife?s killing case
A former Orange County sheriff?s sergeant accused of killing his wife and staging it as a suicide appeared in court Wednesday in a bid to be released on bond. Anthony Shea, charged with first-degree murder in the October 2024 death of his wife, spent hours before a judge as attorneys debated whether he should remain in custody.
A former Orange County sheriff?s sergeant accused of killing his wife and staging it as a suicide appeared in court Wednesday in a bid to be released on bond. Anthony Shea, charged with first-degree murder in the October 2024 death of his wife, spent hours before a judge as attorneys debated whether he should remain in custody.
Seminole High head coach on Ethan Prichard shooting
Former Seminole High School football standout Ethan Pritchard, now a player at Florida State University, was shot over the weekend near Tallahassee after the Seminoles’ upset win over Alabama, according to investigators.
Former Seminole High School football standout Ethan Pritchard, now a player at Florida State University, was shot over the weekend near Tallahassee after the Seminoles’ upset win over Alabama, according to investigators.
Florida Sheriff Grady Judd: 'Operation Bad Odds' leads to 28 arrests, 48 illegal gambling machines recovered
Through a recent undercover investigation called “Operation Bad Odds,” undercover deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said they made 28 arrests and confiscated 48 illegal gambling machines.
Through a recent undercover investigation called “Operation Bad Odds,” undercover deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said they made 28 arrests and confiscated 48 illegal gambling machines.
Florida vaccine mandates: Casey DeSantis, Lt. Gov. speak on MAHA in Orlando
Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative on Thursday afternoon in Orlando. The event came after Florida officials on Wednesday announced their plans to become the first state to end all vaccine mandates, including for schoolchildren.
Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative on Thursday afternoon in Orlando. The event came after Florida officials on Wednesday announced their plans to become the first state to end all vaccine mandates, including for schoolchildren.
Harjinder Singh: Florida to subpoena company that hired semi driver accused in deadly Florida Turnpike crash
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Thursday that civil and criminal subpoenas were being issued to the owners of a freight transportation company who allegedly hired Harjinder Singh, the person accused of making an illegal U-turn, causing a deadly wreck on the Florida Turnpike.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Thursday that civil and criminal subpoenas were being issued to the owners of a freight transportation company who allegedly hired Harjinder Singh, the person accused of making an illegal U-turn, causing a deadly wreck on the Florida Turnpike.
Florida AG issues subpoenas to employer of deadly crash driver
At a press conference on Thursday in Tampa, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said his office has issued civil and criminal subpoenas to the employer of the undocumented immigrant who is accused of making an illegal U-turn and killing three people in St Lucie County. The AG said his office also sent legal demands to California and Washington to find out why the driver was issued a CDL.
At a press conference on Thursday in Tampa, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said his office has issued civil and criminal subpoenas to the employer of the undocumented immigrant who is accused of making an illegal U-turn and killing three people in St Lucie County. The AG said his office also sent legal demands to California and Washington to find out why the driver was issued a CDL.
?Operation Van Diesel? targets Florida fuel theft ring
Nearly a dozen people face criminal charges in a diesel fuel theft case totaling $650,000. The six-month investigation, dubbed "Operation Van Diesel," uncovered 350 diesel fuel thefts at 70 locations in 13 counties across Florida. Investigators say seven of the suspects are in the U.S. illegally.
Nearly a dozen people face criminal charges in a diesel fuel theft case totaling $650,000. The six-month investigation, dubbed "Operation Van Diesel," uncovered 350 diesel fuel thefts at 70 locations in 13 counties across Florida. Investigators say seven of the suspects are in the U.S. illegally.
National Wildlife Day with Gatorland in Orlando
The Good Day Orlando team is celebrating National Wildlife Day with the help of the Gatorland team on Thursday. The day encourages people to learn about local and global animals, support conservation efforts through donations or volunteering, and promote understanding of wildlife's role in the environment.
The Good Day Orlando team is celebrating National Wildlife Day with the help of the Gatorland team on Thursday. The day encourages people to learn about local and global animals, support conservation efforts through donations or volunteering, and promote understanding of wildlife's role in the environment.
Powerball lottery jackpot: $1M ticket, 2 $100,000 tickets sold in Florida
Saturday’s Powerball jackpot has soared to a whopping $1.7 billion after no one hit the jackpot Wednesday night. However, a $1 million ticket was purchased at a Publix in Florida, and several other winners from the Sunshine State also walked away with thousands in lottery earnings.
Saturday’s Powerball jackpot has soared to a whopping $1.7 billion after no one hit the jackpot Wednesday night. However, a $1 million ticket was purchased at a Publix in Florida, and several other winners from the Sunshine State also walked away with thousands in lottery earnings.
Miss America Week in Orlando
It's Miss America Week in Orlando, and 52 young women are here to compete for the crown. The new Miss America will be crowned during the finals on Sunday. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz introduces us to Miss Florida.
It's Miss America Week in Orlando, and 52 young women are here to compete for the crown. The new Miss America will be crowned during the finals on Sunday. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz introduces us to Miss Florida.
Trump's Florida assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh challenges president to round of golf
Ryan Routh, the accused would-be assassin of President Donald Trump, challenged the president to a round of golf with deadly consequences in a bizarre court filing on Tuesday.
Ryan Routh, the accused would-be assassin of President Donald Trump, challenged the president to a round of golf with deadly consequences in a bizarre court filing on Tuesday.
'English isn't optional': Senate GOP bill takes aim at illegal immigrant truckers after Florida crash
Senate Republican wants to beef up federal laws for commercial driver's licenses after a deadly collision in Florida that killed three people.
Senate Republican wants to beef up federal laws for commercial driver's licenses after a deadly collision in Florida that killed three people.
UF Health Leesburg to close labor, delivery unit; families left seeking options
UF Health Leesburg Hospital announced it will close its labor and delivery unit, citing declining birth rates and a local population with a growing number of women over age 55.
UF Health Leesburg Hospital announced it will close its labor and delivery unit, citing declining birth rates and a local population with a growing number of women over age 55.
UF Health Leesburg to close labor and delivery unit
UF Health Leesburg Hospital announced it will close its labor and delivery unit, citing declining birth rates and a local population with a growing number of women over age 55. The transition is scheduled for October 15, with services relocating to neighboring hospitals.
UF Health Leesburg Hospital announced it will close its labor and delivery unit, citing declining birth rates and a local population with a growing number of women over age 55. The transition is scheduled for October 15, with services relocating to neighboring hospitals.