State CFO targets Seminole County over ?wasteful spending?
Florida?s chief financial officer is accusing Seminole County of wasting nearly $50 million in taxpayer money, weeks after county leaders approved their first property tax increase in 16 years.
Florida?s chief financial officer is accusing Seminole County of wasting nearly $50 million in taxpayer money, weeks after county leaders approved their first property tax increase in 16 years.
Accused armed carjacker jumped in river to attempt escape, deputies say
A carjacking suspect led deputies on a chase across land and water Monday night before being pulled from the Halifax River and arrested, according to the Volusia County Sheriff?s Office.
A carjacking suspect led deputies on a chase across land and water Monday night before being pulled from the Halifax River and arrested, according to the Volusia County Sheriff?s Office.
Coastal flooding, king tides to Central Florida
King tides coupled with heavy rain have swallowed beaches and flooded low-lying areas of coastal Central Florida.
King tides coupled with heavy rain have swallowed beaches and flooded low-lying areas of coastal Central Florida.
Florida man pointed gun at kids, threatened to shoot them for making waves near his boat, officials say
A 43-year-old Florida man was arrested and booked into jail, accused of pointing a gun at several kids and threatening to shoot them because they allegedly were creating waves near his boat, according to the New Smyrna Beach Police Department.
A 43-year-old Florida man was arrested and booked into jail, accused of pointing a gun at several kids and threatening to shoot them because they allegedly were creating waves near his boat, according to the New Smyrna Beach Police Department.
CFO Ingoglia accuses Seminole County of wasteful spending | Full
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia questioned why Seminole County raised property taxes amid tough economic times. He alleged that reviews of Seminole County's budget had found some $48 million in "wasteful and excessive" spending.
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia questioned why Seminole County raised property taxes amid tough economic times. He alleged that reviews of Seminole County's budget had found some $48 million in "wasteful and excessive" spending.
Gov. DeSantis awards bonuses to law enforcement recruits
On Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has awarded more than 9,400 recruitment bonuses to new law enforcement officers through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program. The latest round of bonuses went to officers serving the Florida Panhandle region, with an additional 734 bonuses distributed to recruits across the state.
On Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has awarded more than 9,400 recruitment bonuses to new law enforcement officers through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program. The latest round of bonuses went to officers serving the Florida Panhandle region, with an additional 734 bonuses distributed to recruits across the state.
How to make the perfect Taco with Taco's Lab
Tuesday is National Taco Day, and restaurants across the country are serving up special deals and discounts for taco fans. The Good Day Orlando team celebrates the day and learns how to make the perfect taco with Taco's Lab in Winter Park.
Tuesday is National Taco Day, and restaurants across the country are serving up special deals and discounts for taco fans. The Good Day Orlando team celebrates the day and learns how to make the perfect taco with Taco's Lab in Winter Park.
Meet Orlando's new UFL team: Orlando Storm
Orlando has a new sports team. Meet the Orlando Storm, the newest addition to the United Football League (UFL), bringing spring football to the Sunshine State.
Orlando has a new sports team. Meet the Orlando Storm, the newest addition to the United Football League (UFL), bringing spring football to the Sunshine State.
Orlando Storm join the 2026 United Football League: Tickets, schedule, teams
Orlando has a new sports team! Meet the Orlando Storm, the newest addition to the United Football League (UFL), bringing spring football back to the Sunshine State.
Orlando has a new sports team! Meet the Orlando Storm, the newest addition to the United Football League (UFL), bringing spring football back to the Sunshine State.
Dad banned from child's football game over national anthem
A youth football game in Ormond Beach turned tense Saturday when a father confronted a coach after his 8-year-old son removed his helmet during the national anthem.
A youth football game in Ormond Beach turned tense Saturday when a father confronted a coach after his 8-year-old son removed his helmet during the national anthem.
Florida smoke shop worker arrested after allegedly kidnapping, beating teens accused of robbing store
A 23-year-old Florida smoke shop worker has been arrested after he allegedly kidnapped and beat several teens who are accused of previously burglarizing the store.
A 23-year-old Florida smoke shop worker has been arrested after he allegedly kidnapped and beat several teens who are accused of previously burglarizing the store.
3 people hurt in Cocoa ambush-style shooting
Three people have been taken to the hospital after an apparent targeted shooting in Brevard County, according to Sheriff Wayne Ivey. Ivey described the shooting as an "ambush" and believes it may have been retaliatory for an unknown reason between the suspected shooters and victims. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz fills us in on the latest details in the ongoing investigation.
Three people have been taken to the hospital after an apparent targeted shooting in Brevard County, according to Sheriff Wayne Ivey. Ivey described the shooting as an "ambush" and believes it may have been retaliatory for an unknown reason between the suspected shooters and victims. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz fills us in on the latest details in the ongoing investigation.
Dad banned from child's football game over national anthem
A youth football game in Ormond Beach turned tense Saturday when a father confronted a coach after his 8-year-old son removed his helmet during the national anthem.
A youth football game in Ormond Beach turned tense Saturday when a father confronted a coach after his 8-year-old son removed his helmet during the national anthem.
Sheriff: Cocoa shooting that injured 3 was targeted ambush
Gunfire erupted Monday afternoon in what Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey called a ?targeted ambush,? leaving three people wounded in a Cocoa neighborhood.
Gunfire erupted Monday afternoon in what Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey called a ?targeted ambush,? leaving three people wounded in a Cocoa neighborhood.
Orlando?s Icon Park expanding with digital art museum, new retail
Orlando?s Icon Park is planning a major expansion, including a 30,000-square-foot digital ?Arte Museum? and 70,000 square feet of new retail space.
Orlando?s Icon Park is planning a major expansion, including a 30,000-square-foot digital ?Arte Museum? and 70,000 square feet of new retail space.
5 dead in 3 crashes on I-4 across Central Florida over 48 hours
Central Florida saw a deadly 48 hours on Interstate 4, with five people killed in three separate crashes across three counties. A multi-vehicle pileup late Saturday night blocked I-4 and claimed multiple lives. On Monday morning, an e-bike rider was killed in a separate crash in Orange County.
Central Florida saw a deadly 48 hours on Interstate 4, with five people killed in three separate crashes across three counties. A multi-vehicle pileup late Saturday night blocked I-4 and claimed multiple lives. On Monday morning, an e-bike rider was killed in a separate crash in Orange County.
Marcos Lopez co-defendant in alleged illegal gambling case gets plea deal
Carol Cote, one of seven defendants charged in an alleged multi-million dollar gambling operation case involving suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, has entered a guilty plea to racketeering and conspiracy charges.
Carol Cote, one of seven defendants charged in an alleged multi-million dollar gambling operation case involving suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, has entered a guilty plea to racketeering and conspiracy charges.
City of Orlando responds to Florida DOGE audits
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer is pushing back against accusations from Florida?s Chief Financial Officer that the city is wasting taxpayer money.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer is pushing back against accusations from Florida?s Chief Financial Officer that the city is wasting taxpayer money.
Death penalty on table in Edgewater Officer's shooting death
The State Attorney's Office for the 7th Judicial Circuit intends to see the death penalty against Eduardo Machado, the man accused of shooting and killing off-duty Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell. Machado was indicted by a grand jury on a charge of first-degree murder in Jewell's death.
The State Attorney's Office for the 7th Judicial Circuit intends to see the death penalty against Eduardo Machado, the man accused of shooting and killing off-duty Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell. Machado was indicted by a grand jury on a charge of first-degree murder in Jewell's death.
King Tides: What are they? When we'll see them in Florida
FOX 35 meteorologist T.J. Springer talks about King Tides, what they are, and why we could see some of them along Central Florida's beaches.
FOX 35 meteorologist T.J. Springer talks about King Tides, what they are, and why we could see some of them along Central Florida's beaches.