Halloween 2025: Ghost tours in Sanford
Sanford has an awful lot of history, but sometimes it can get spooky. Some of the stories of the past perhaps never left the City of Sanford. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to the downtown area to learn more about the Sanford ghost tours.
Sanford has an awful lot of history, but sometimes it can get spooky. Some of the stories of the past perhaps never left the City of Sanford. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to the downtown area to learn more about the Sanford ghost tours.
Hurricane Imelda causing beach erosion in Volusia County
Hurricane Imelda is continuing to batter the Florida coast, even as it moves away from the U.S. In the Daytona Beach area, the beach is even starting to erode. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz shares more about some of the local damage.
Hurricane Imelda is continuing to batter the Florida coast, even as it moves away from the U.S. In the Daytona Beach area, the beach is even starting to erode. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz shares more about some of the local damage.
Rough surf strands sea turtles in Volusia County
Rough surf from Tropical Storm Imelda is leaving dozens of young sea turtles stranded on Volusia County beaches, according to wildlife rescuers.
Rough surf from Tropical Storm Imelda is leaving dozens of young sea turtles stranded on Volusia County beaches, according to wildlife rescuers.
Teen?s routine football injury turns into fight for life
Lake Mary High School junior varsity football player Thomas Killingsworth Jr. is recovering at home after a simple broken arm during a touchdown play led to a three-week hospital stay and near-fatal complications.
Lake Mary High School junior varsity football player Thomas Killingsworth Jr. is recovering at home after a simple broken arm during a touchdown play led to a three-week hospital stay and near-fatal complications.
Travel agency owner accused of school trip scam
A Massachusetts travel agency owner is accused of defrauding Seabreeze High School families out of $400,000 for a canceled Europe trip.
A Massachusetts travel agency owner is accused of defrauding Seabreeze High School families out of $400,000 for a canceled Europe trip.
Hurricane Imelda brings beach erosion to Daytona Beach Shores
Hurricane Imelda’s outer bands are pounding the Volusia County coast, sending relentless waves crashing into seawalls and carving away at dunes already weakened by past storms.
Hurricane Imelda’s outer bands are pounding the Volusia County coast, sending relentless waves crashing into seawalls and carving away at dunes already weakened by past storms.
Palm Bay councilmember sparks controversy over comments
A special Palm Bay City Council meeting drew tension Thursday after a councilman?s remarks about Indian Americans sparked public outcry and calls for his removal.
A special Palm Bay City Council meeting drew tension Thursday after a councilman?s remarks about Indian Americans sparked public outcry and calls for his removal.
Child with autism treading water rescued by Florida deputy
An Orange County Sheriff's Office deputy jumped into a retention pond to help a child, who reportedly had autism, as he was treading water inside that pond. Body-camera video showed the moment the 2 deputies ran to the water and one jumped in.
An Orange County Sheriff's Office deputy jumped into a retention pond to help a child, who reportedly had autism, as he was treading water inside that pond. Body-camera video showed the moment the 2 deputies ran to the water and one jumped in.
Discipline or corporal punishment? Sub won't be charged
A substitute teacher in Marion County is accused of slapping students and using racial slurs by several students and parents. That substitute has been banned from the district, but has not been charged by police, which some parents are angry about. FOX 35's Marie Edinger talked with 8 parents, as well as the Ocala Police Department about the situation, including the difference between discipline and corporal punishment in Florida.
A substitute teacher in Marion County is accused of slapping students and using racial slurs by several students and parents. That substitute has been banned from the district, but has not been charged by police, which some parents are angry about. FOX 35's Marie Edinger talked with 8 parents, as well as the Ocala Police Department about the situation, including the difference between discipline and corporal punishment in Florida.
Orange County schools to vote on sale of historic Hungerford property
The Orange County School Board is expected to vote on the sale of the historic Hungerford property to the largest charity in the area.
The Orange County School Board is expected to vote on the sale of the historic Hungerford property to the largest charity in the area.
Palm Bay scolds councilmember over controversial comments
The City of Palm Bay has released a statement distancing itself from social media comments made by Council member Chandler Langevin. Langevin shared some thoughts on social media about immigrants from India who live in Florida that were considered to be divisive and offensive. Now, Palm Bay City Councilmembers want Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to suspend him from the council.
The City of Palm Bay has released a statement distancing itself from social media comments made by Council member Chandler Langevin. Langevin shared some thoughts on social media about immigrants from India who live in Florida that were considered to be divisive and offensive. Now, Palm Bay City Councilmembers want Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to suspend him from the council.
Orange vapor over Palm Bay: Here's what we know
An investigation has been launched after a research plant seemingly released chemicals into the air on Monday in Palm Bay, depicting an orange hue high in the sky. Photos and videos flooded social media, curious as to what it was. Palm Bay Fire said the vapor tested positive for vaporized sodium cyanide and bromine.
An investigation has been launched after a research plant seemingly released chemicals into the air on Monday in Palm Bay, depicting an orange hue high in the sky. Photos and videos flooded social media, curious as to what it was. Palm Bay Fire said the vapor tested positive for vaporized sodium cyanide and bromine.
Attorney: Why do major Florida theme parks self report injuries?
Attorneys representing the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, the 32-year-old man who became unconscious -- and later died -- while riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe, questioned why some of the major theme parks in Florida "self report" injuries.
Attorneys representing the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, the 32-year-old man who became unconscious -- and later died -- while riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe, questioned why some of the major theme parks in Florida "self report" injuries.
7 arrested in $800K Home Depot organized theft ring spanning across 17 Florida counties, AG says
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier held a news conference on Tuesday morning to announce the arrests of seven people for their alleged involvement in a multilevel criminal enterprise centered on stealing smoke detectors from The Home Depot.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier held a news conference on Tuesday morning to announce the arrests of seven people for their alleged involvement in a multilevel criminal enterprise centered on stealing smoke detectors from The Home Depot.
Florida's minimum wage increases Tuesday: Here's by how much
On Tuesday, Florida's minimum wage increased to $14 an hour after a voter-approved constitutional amendment passed in 2020. This increase is part of a gradual plan to reach a $15 per hour minimum wage by September 2026.
On Tuesday, Florida's minimum wage increased to $14 an hour after a voter-approved constitutional amendment passed in 2020. This increase is part of a gradual plan to reach a $15 per hour minimum wage by September 2026.
DeSantis warns Florida is ‘not Portland’ as state secures major federal immigration funding
Florida is receiving a major boost in federal funding as state and federal leaders announced Friday a "historic agreement" with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through the 287(g) program.
Florida is receiving a major boost in federal funding as state and federal leaders announced Friday a "historic agreement" with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through the 287(g) program.
Epic Universe Stardust Racers death was not an 'isolated incident' and ‘entirely preventable,' Ben Crump says
It's been almost two weeks since 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala became unresponsive while on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers roller coaster and later died at the hospital. Since then, Ben Crump, the attorney representing the family of Zavala, said multiple other riders and witnesses have come forward to share similar experiences while riding the coaster.
It's been almost two weeks since 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala became unresponsive while on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers roller coaster and later died at the hospital. Since then, Ben Crump, the attorney representing the family of Zavala, said multiple other riders and witnesses have come forward to share similar experiences while riding the coaster.
Florida trooper injured in I-4 crash involving stolen vehicle in Polk County, officials say
A Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper was injured after a crash involving a stolen vehicle early Tuesday morning on Interstate 4 in Polk County.
A Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper was injured after a crash involving a stolen vehicle early Tuesday morning on Interstate 4 in Polk County.
Epic Universe death: Ben Crump schedules news conference
On Tuesday morning, Attorney Ben Crump is expected to deliver an update in the case of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala. Zavala became unresponsive while on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers roller coaster and later died at the hospital, officials said. He died from "multiple blunt force injuries." His death was ruled an accident.
On Tuesday morning, Attorney Ben Crump is expected to deliver an update in the case of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala. Zavala became unresponsive while on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers roller coaster and later died at the hospital, officials said. He died from "multiple blunt force injuries." His death was ruled an accident.
National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Imelda, Hurricane Humberto bring threats to Florida coast
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) still has its eyes peeled on both Hurricane Imelda and Hurricane Humberto, which were expected to bring life-threatening impacts to Florida's East Coast beaches through Thursday.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) still has its eyes peeled on both Hurricane Imelda and Hurricane Humberto, which were expected to bring life-threatening impacts to Florida's East Coast beaches through Thursday.