Deltona OKs 1.8M Sweet Gum Lake pump project
The City of Deltona has OK'd a 1.8M project to build a pump station near Sweet Gum Lake Road to help mitigate flooding concerns after heavy rainfall, especially during hurricane season. FOX 35's Chancelor Winn reports.
The City of Deltona has OK'd a 1.8M project to build a pump station near Sweet Gum Lake Road to help mitigate flooding concerns after heavy rainfall, especially during hurricane season. FOX 35's Chancelor Winn reports.
Orlando adds speed cameras at 20 school zones
The City of Orlando is adding 20 speed cameras in school zones throughout the city. The cameras will flag any driver traveling 10MPH above the posted speed limit. The warning period began on Oct. 5. Citations, fines will start to be issued on Nov. 30, 2026. The penalty is $100 fine.
The City of Orlando is adding 20 speed cameras in school zones throughout the city. The cameras will flag any driver traveling 10MPH above the posted speed limit. The warning period began on Oct. 5. Citations, fines will start to be issued on Nov. 30, 2026. The penalty is $100 fine.
Groveland freezes planned water rate increase for 60 days
The City of Groveland voted to freeze a planned 10% water rate increase for 60 days on Monday. It comes after the city dealt with a water main break and multiple boil water advisories recently.
The City of Groveland voted to freeze a planned 10% water rate increase for 60 days on Monday. It comes after the city dealt with a water main break and multiple boil water advisories recently.
'Just started running': Son calls mom after Polk County bus crash
A Florida mom frantically grabbed her keys, ran out the door, and started driving to her son, who called her moments earlier letting her know that his school bus has been in a crash and flipped over. He's OK. She shared her story with FOX 35's Manny Martinez. In total, 2 people were killed, including a 10-grade student and another driver, and 39 people were hurt in the multi-vehicle crash, officials said.
A Florida mom frantically grabbed her keys, ran out the door, and started driving to her son, who called her moments earlier letting her know that his school bus has been in a crash and flipped over. He's OK. She shared her story with FOX 35's Manny Martinez. In total, 2 people were killed, including a 10-grade student and another driver, and 39 people were hurt in the multi-vehicle crash, officials said.
FAA seeking input on SpaceX Starship Florida launch plans
The FAA is seeking public input as part of a proposal from SpaceX regarding its Starship launch schedule in Florida. SpaceX wants to launch Starship up to 76 times a year, and the FAA is conducting a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to evaluate potential impacts, like noise, flight paths, landing zones, or temporary airspace closures.
The FAA is seeking public input as part of a proposal from SpaceX regarding its Starship launch schedule in Florida. SpaceX wants to launch Starship up to 76 times a year, and the FAA is conducting a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to evaluate potential impacts, like noise, flight paths, landing zones, or temporary airspace closures.
Florida teacher arrested for alleged child abuse
A teacher at St. Cloud Elementary School has been arrested for suspected child abuse after she allegedly became aggressive with a student who was upset that recess was over. Officials allege the teacher grabbed the student by the arm and dragged the student across the concrete, before picking him up by his neck.
A teacher at St. Cloud Elementary School has been arrested for suspected child abuse after she allegedly became aggressive with a student who was upset that recess was over. Officials allege the teacher grabbed the student by the arm and dragged the student across the concrete, before picking him up by his neck.
Police find alleged thief, stolen VR headset using livestream
When a VR headset was stolen in Ocoee, police were able to locate it after the alleged thief turned it on and began livestreaming from it, police said.
When a VR headset was stolen in Ocoee, police were able to locate it after the alleged thief turned it on and began livestreaming from it, police said.
New bodycam: Teen shot after Jones-Ocoee football game
A 17-year-old has been treated and released from the hospital after being shot in the leg on Friday night, following a high school football game between Jones and Ocoee high schools. Officials said the shooting is under investigation and are asking anyone with info to contact police.
A 17-year-old has been treated and released from the hospital after being shot in the leg on Friday night, following a high school football game between Jones and Ocoee high schools. Officials said the shooting is under investigation and are asking anyone with info to contact police.
Student killed, others hurt after car hits Polk County school bus
The NTSB has opened an investigation into a deadly crash that caused a Polk County School bus to overturn, killing one student and injuring several others. Officials said a driver crossed the center line, hit the bus, which then caused a chain-reaction crash.
The NTSB has opened an investigation into a deadly crash that caused a Polk County School bus to overturn, killing one student and injuring several others. Officials said a driver crossed the center line, hit the bus, which then caused a chain-reaction crash.
Kid shot after multiple fights break out following Ocoee-Jones football game
A juvenile was shot Friday night after multiple fights broke out in the parking lot following the football game between Ocoee High School and Jones High School, according to Ocoee police.
A juvenile was shot Friday night after multiple fights broke out in the parking lot following the football game between Ocoee High School and Jones High School, according to Ocoee police.
Fight after Jones-Ocoee football game ends in shooting
A juvenile was shot Friday night after multiple fights broke out in a parking lot following the Jones vs. Ocoee high school football game, police said.
A juvenile was shot Friday night after multiple fights broke out in a parking lot following the Jones vs. Ocoee high school football game, police said.
Traffic homicide investigation shuts down State Road 100
A traffic homicide investigation was underway Friday night after a deadly crash on State Road 100 near Black Point Road in Bunnell.
A traffic homicide investigation was underway Friday night after a deadly crash on State Road 100 near Black Point Road in Bunnell.
Good Samaritans, Orange County deputy rescue woman trapped in burning car
A woman trapped inside a burning vehicle was rescued by two Good Samaritans and an Orange County sheriff's deputy after a fiery crash on Apopka Vineland Road.
A woman trapped inside a burning vehicle was rescued by two Good Samaritans and an Orange County sheriff's deputy after a fiery crash on Apopka Vineland Road.
New polls show Republicans leading Florida statewide as races tighten
New political polling suggests Florida's statewide races remain favorable to Republicans, even as one national election analyst has moved the governor's race into a more competitive category.
New political polling suggests Florida's statewide races remain favorable to Republicans, even as one national election analyst has moved the governor's race into a more competitive category.
4 firefighters injured battling Palm Coast house fire; family loses home
Four firefighters suffered heat-related injuries while battling a house fire in Palm Coast that displaced a family of four, fire officials said. Pasted text
Four firefighters suffered heat-related injuries while battling a house fire in Palm Coast that displaced a family of four, fire officials said. Pasted text
Homeschooled teen accused of making fake school threats: Sheriff
A 16-year-old homeschooled girl is accused of using Florida's FortifyFL school safety app to submit a series of false threats that triggered lockdowns, frightened families and prompted a lengthy investigation, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.
A 16-year-old homeschooled girl is accused of using Florida's FortifyFL school safety app to submit a series of false threats that triggered lockdowns, frightened families and prompted a lengthy investigation, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.
Google launches mission to bring AI data centers to space
Google is testing whether moving artificial intelligence data centers into outer space can solve land, power, and pollution conflicts facing terrestrial communities.
Google is testing whether moving artificial intelligence data centers into outer space can solve land, power, and pollution conflicts facing terrestrial communities.
$85 million federal grant to widen 20-mile stretch of I-4
Florida will receive $85 million in federal funding to widen a 20-mile stretch of Interstate 4 in Seminole and Volusia counties as part of a nationwide infrastructure investment announced Friday by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Florida will receive $85 million in federal funding to widen a 20-mile stretch of Interstate 4 in Seminole and Volusia counties as part of a nationwide infrastructure investment announced Friday by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Teacher accused of 'dragging' 7th grade student out of classroom
A Florida middle school teacher has been arrested under suspicion of child abuse after she allegedly grabbed a student's arm and "dragged" him out of the classroom and into the hallway, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida middle school teacher has been arrested under suspicion of child abuse after she allegedly grabbed a student's arm and "dragged" him out of the classroom and into the hallway, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.
Could AI data centers be built in space? Google is testing it right now
Google is testing whether moving artificial intelligence data centers into outer space can solve land, power and pollution conflicts facing terrestrial communities.
Google is testing whether moving artificial intelligence data centers into outer space can solve land, power and pollution conflicts facing terrestrial communities.