A year after Hurricane Milton, South Daytona community still rebuilding
Thursday marked one year since Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida as a Category 3 storm, leaving behind widespread devastation and dozens dead. In the Big Tree Village community of South Daytona, reminders of the storm remain visible ? including faint water lines still etched into concrete poles.
Thursday marked one year since Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida as a Category 3 storm, leaving behind widespread devastation and dozens dead. In the Big Tree Village community of South Daytona, reminders of the storm remain visible ? including faint water lines still etched into concrete poles.
Bag of cocaine washes ashore on Flagler County beach, deputies say
A person walking their dog along Hammock Beach made a startling discovery this week ? a bag filled with roughly 20 pounds of cocaine, according to the Flagler County Sheriff?s Office.
A person walking their dog along Hammock Beach made a startling discovery this week ? a bag filled with roughly 20 pounds of cocaine, according to the Flagler County Sheriff?s Office.
Child shot to death on basketball court behind Orange County YMCA
A child was shot and killed on a basketball court at a park behind a YMCA in Orange County after a fight between two kids escalated into gunfire, authorities said Thursday.
A child was shot and killed on a basketball court at a park behind a YMCA in Orange County after a fight between two kids escalated into gunfire, authorities said Thursday.
Heavy rain floods Cape Canaveral mobile home park
Persistent rain flooded a Cape Canaveral neighborhood on Thursday night, leaving residents knee-deep in water and crews struggling to pump it away as storms continued to pound parts of Brevard County.
Persistent rain flooded a Cape Canaveral neighborhood on Thursday night, leaving residents knee-deep in water and crews struggling to pump it away as storms continued to pound parts of Brevard County.
'Child killer' from Kentucky arrested in Marion County after failing to register as felon, deputies say
A “child killer" who served less than half of a 20-year prison sentence in Kentucky for the death of a child was arrested in Marion County after deputies discovered he had failed to register as a felon, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
A “child killer" who served less than half of a 20-year prison sentence in Kentucky for the death of a child was arrested in Marion County after deputies discovered he had failed to register as a felon, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida lawmaker moves to lower gun purchase age as Supreme Court weighs case
Florida House Majority Leader Tyler Sirois, R-Merritt Island, has filed legislation that would lower the minimum age to purchase rifles and other long guns from 21 to 18.
Florida House Majority Leader Tyler Sirois, R-Merritt Island, has filed legislation that would lower the minimum age to purchase rifles and other long guns from 21 to 18.
Travel agent accused of $400K Florida school trip scam located in California
New details have emerged about a travel agent accused of defrauding Seabreeze High School students, teachers, and chaperones out of hundreds of thousands of dollars for a European trip that never happened.
New details have emerged about a travel agent accused of defrauding Seabreeze High School students, teachers, and chaperones out of hundreds of thousands of dollars for a European trip that never happened.
Couple described being caught in waterspout
People at New Smyrna Beach captured video and photos of an impressive "tornadic waterspout" that started on the beach and then spun out into the Atlantic Ocean, according to the National Weather Service. FOX 35 viewers Damarys Gutierrez and Jimmy Stowe shared a video of them appearing to drive through the waterspout along the beach.
People at New Smyrna Beach captured video and photos of an impressive "tornadic waterspout" that started on the beach and then spun out into the Atlantic Ocean, according to the National Weather Service. FOX 35 viewers Damarys Gutierrez and Jimmy Stowe shared a video of them appearing to drive through the waterspout along the beach.
Teen sets fire to Florida hotel, police say
A 16-year-old girl was arrested Tuesday after allegedly setting fire to a couch in an Ocala hotel, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage, after getting into a fight with her mom, according to police. The teen was arrested and charged with arson of an occupied structure and criminal mischief greater than $1,000, according to an affidavit from the Ocala Police Department. Given the nature of the fire, police are treating it as arson.
A 16-year-old girl was arrested Tuesday after allegedly setting fire to a couch in an Ocala hotel, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage, after getting into a fight with her mom, according to police. The teen was arrested and charged with arson of an occupied structure and criminal mischief greater than $1,000, according to an affidavit from the Ocala Police Department. Given the nature of the fire, police are treating it as arson.
Kia, Hyundai owners see insurance rate hikes
Car thefts are on the rise in Marion County. Authorities said it is mostly impacting Kia and Hyundai owners due to a hack that was posted online. Kia and Hyundai owners across the country are now seeing their insurance rates spike because of higher incidents of thefts.
Car thefts are on the rise in Marion County. Authorities said it is mostly impacting Kia and Hyundai owners due to a hack that was posted online. Kia and Hyundai owners across the country are now seeing their insurance rates spike because of higher incidents of thefts.
NHC tracking two disturbances in the Atlantic
The National Hurricane Center is tracking two disturbances in the Atlantic Ocean. Both have low chances of development right now, but one of them could be headed along the eastern coast of Florida. FOX 35 meteorologist Ian Cassette takes a look at the tropics.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking two disturbances in the Atlantic Ocean. Both have low chances of development right now, but one of them could be headed along the eastern coast of Florida. FOX 35 meteorologist Ian Cassette takes a look at the tropics.
Florida trooper stops wrong-way driver
s people were driving along Interstate 4 near downtown Orlando on Monday night, another motorist managed to drive at least 8 miles in the wrong direction before clipping a Florida trooper's patrol vehicle.
s people were driving along Interstate 4 near downtown Orlando on Monday night, another motorist managed to drive at least 8 miles in the wrong direction before clipping a Florida trooper's patrol vehicle.
FHP patrol car hit by wrong-way driver on I-4
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper's vehicle was hit by a wrong-way driver on Interstate 4 in Orange County Monday night, authorities said.
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper's vehicle was hit by a wrong-way driver on Interstate 4 in Orange County Monday night, authorities said.
Cleanup following Daytona Beach storms
SKYFOX Drone flew over some buildings on Beach St. in Daytona Beach that were destroyed by strong storms on Sunday.
SKYFOX Drone flew over some buildings on Beach St. in Daytona Beach that were destroyed by strong storms on Sunday.
Bystanders pull 3 from flaming cars in crash
Three people were pulled from their cars after a head-on crash caused a large fire in Winter Garden Sunday night. Part of the dramatic rescue was caught on camera, and one of the rescuers spoke exclusively with FOX 35 News. The video shows flames shooting from under the hood of a white van. Three people were in the vehicles.
Three people were pulled from their cars after a head-on crash caused a large fire in Winter Garden Sunday night. Part of the dramatic rescue was caught on camera, and one of the rescuers spoke exclusively with FOX 35 News. The video shows flames shooting from under the hood of a white van. Three people were in the vehicles.
Florida Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit created
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced the state's first-ever Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit, aimed at fighting illegal online activity in Florida. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation?s Internet Crime Complaint Center, more than 42,000 Floridians lost a combined total of more than $844 million to cybercrime last year. Additionally, 47% of Americans have had their personal information exposed by cyber-criminals.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced the state's first-ever Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit, aimed at fighting illegal online activity in Florida. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation?s Internet Crime Complaint Center, more than 42,000 Floridians lost a combined total of more than $844 million to cybercrime last year. Additionally, 47% of Americans have had their personal information exposed by cyber-criminals.
Woman sues Frontier Airlines for $100M
A Florida woman has filed a $100 million class-action lawsuit against Frontier Airlines alleging the airline is not a budget airline, and that it uses "bait-and-switch" tactics when it comes to its baggage requirements and fees. Amira Hamad filed her class-action lawsuit in federal court in June, following a recent roundtrip flight out of Orlando International Airport.
A Florida woman has filed a $100 million class-action lawsuit against Frontier Airlines alleging the airline is not a budget airline, and that it uses "bait-and-switch" tactics when it comes to its baggage requirements and fees. Amira Hamad filed her class-action lawsuit in federal court in June, following a recent roundtrip flight out of Orlando International Airport.
Man loses hands, parts of feet from flea
A Houston man is recovering after losing both of his hands and parts of his feet to a flea bite. Michael Kohlhof, 35, was visiting his mother in San Antonio in June when he started feeling sick. He had flu-like symptoms and some gastrointestinal issues.
A Houston man is recovering after losing both of his hands and parts of his feet to a flea bite. Michael Kohlhof, 35, was visiting his mother in San Antonio in June when he started feeling sick. He had flu-like symptoms and some gastrointestinal issues.
Florida residents noticing more crocodiles
Crocodiles are making a comeback in Florida, and they?re making unusual appearances on the Space Coast. Some longtime residents said they have been in disbelief seeing the rare reptile, but experts say the sightings are good because the animals have been endangered for years.
Crocodiles are making a comeback in Florida, and they?re making unusual appearances on the Space Coast. Some longtime residents said they have been in disbelief seeing the rare reptile, but experts say the sightings are good because the animals have been endangered for years.
Commission addresses water quality concerns
The Seminole County Board of Commissioners is working to address water quality concerns after an Orlando Sentinel investigation revealed contaminants within the water. Commissioners are handling a balancing act ? the board members wanted people to know they do take water quality issues seriously, but they also felt the headlines about the water may have been a bit over-blown.
The Seminole County Board of Commissioners is working to address water quality concerns after an Orlando Sentinel investigation revealed contaminants within the water. Commissioners are handling a balancing act ? the board members wanted people to know they do take water quality issues seriously, but they also felt the headlines about the water may have been a bit over-blown.