Seminole commission chairman alleges improper bonus payments
Seminole County Clerk and Comptroller Grant Maloy, who is suing the county over nearly $1 million in disputed funding, denied commissioners? claims that his office gave out bonuses, saying the questioned payments were for PTO buybacks and retention.
Seminole County Clerk and Comptroller Grant Maloy, who is suing the county over nearly $1 million in disputed funding, denied commissioners? claims that his office gave out bonuses, saying the questioned payments were for PTO buybacks and retention.
Sanford residents complain of sewage stench
Downtown Sanford residents have reported a foul odor that has been lingering for weeks, and city officials confirm that the stench is linked to an aging wastewater treatment system.
Downtown Sanford residents have reported a foul odor that has been lingering for weeks, and city officials confirm that the stench is linked to an aging wastewater treatment system.
Mims man accused of illegally harvesting alligators
A 20-year-old Mims man has been arrested in connection with a string of illegal alligator harvests earlier this year, and warrants have been issued for three other suspects, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
A 20-year-old Mims man has been arrested in connection with a string of illegal alligator harvests earlier this year, and warrants have been issued for three other suspects, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Suspect arrested in Deltona condominium shooting
A 21-year-old man was shot and killed early Monday morning at a condominium complex in Deltona, deputies with the Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) say. A suspect has been arrested. Within 15 minutes, deputies said they spotted a man in the area matching the shooter?s description and took him into custody without incident. The suspect, identified as Brian D. Whittaker, 49, lived in another unit of the same complex.
A 21-year-old man was shot and killed early Monday morning at a condominium complex in Deltona, deputies with the Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) say. A suspect has been arrested. Within 15 minutes, deputies said they spotted a man in the area matching the shooter?s description and took him into custody without incident. The suspect, identified as Brian D. Whittaker, 49, lived in another unit of the same complex.
Cruise lines alter itineraries due to Humberto, Imelda
Cruise ships departing from Port Canaveral are changing course as Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto approach the Atlantic, forcing adjustments to passenger itineraries.
Cruise ships departing from Port Canaveral are changing course as Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto approach the Atlantic, forcing adjustments to passenger itineraries.
Cape Canaveral residents prepping for storm impacts
All weekend, seniors living at the Cape Canaveral Mobile Estates were digging trenches and trying to get ready for whatever impacts the tropical system off the coast of Florida could bring to the Space Coast. Neighbors who live at the manufactured home park deal with flooding constantly, even just during regular thunderstorms, so the property manager is trying something new. They have a permanent pump, hoses going into a back canal and deeper ditches going into this week?s storm. They?re frustrated with the city because they?ve been dealing with flooding for years and think more needs to be done with street drainage and back canal maintenance to stop the issue from happening in the first place.
All weekend, seniors living at the Cape Canaveral Mobile Estates were digging trenches and trying to get ready for whatever impacts the tropical system off the coast of Florida could bring to the Space Coast. Neighbors who live at the manufactured home park deal with flooding constantly, even just during regular thunderstorms, so the property manager is trying something new. They have a permanent pump, hoses going into a back canal and deeper ditches going into this week?s storm. They?re frustrated with the city because they?ve been dealing with flooding for years and think more needs to be done with street drainage and back canal maintenance to stop the issue from happening in the first place.
Trump tariffs coincides with local push to revive film industry
Orange County leaders are considering new financial incentives to lure film and television productions back to Central Florida, as President Donald Trump vows to crack down on movies made overseas.
Orange County leaders are considering new financial incentives to lure film and television productions back to Central Florida, as President Donald Trump vows to crack down on movies made overseas.
Man shot, killed at Deltona condo, suspect arrested
A 21-year-old man was shot and killed early Tuesday at a condominium complex in Volusia County, and deputies said the suspect was arrested nearby.
A 21-year-old man was shot and killed early Tuesday at a condominium complex in Volusia County, and deputies said the suspect was arrested nearby.
Teen led high-speed chase on I-4, troopers say
A 16-year-old is facing charges after troopers said he led them on a high-speed chase down Interstate 4 early Monday, reaching speeds of 100 mph and driving into oncoming traffic.
A 16-year-old is facing charges after troopers said he led them on a high-speed chase down Interstate 4 early Monday, reaching speeds of 100 mph and driving into oncoming traffic.
Florida teen faked abduction, shot himself in hoax: Sheriff
A Marion County teen?s claim of being shot and abducted was exposed as a hoax, Sheriff Billy Woods said.
A Marion County teen?s claim of being shot and abducted was exposed as a hoax, Sheriff Billy Woods said.
Eastbound I-4 lanes near SR-528 shut down due to crash
A crash blocked all eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 in Orange County Monday afternoon, transportation officials said.
A crash blocked all eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 in Orange County Monday afternoon, transportation officials said.
Tropical Storm Imelda brings rough surf, high winds
Volusia and Brevard counties were feeling the first effects of Tropical Storm Imelda, as it moved up Florida?s east coast Monday, with rough seas, bursts of rain, and winds gusting up to 40 mph.
Volusia and Brevard counties were feeling the first effects of Tropical Storm Imelda, as it moved up Florida?s east coast Monday, with rough seas, bursts of rain, and winds gusting up to 40 mph.
Florida teen faked abduction, shot himself to keep hoax alive, sheriff says: 'Completely made up'
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said a 17-year-old staged his own abduction, sparking an overnight search involving local, state and federal law enforcement.
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said a 17-year-old staged his own abduction, sparking an overnight search involving local, state and federal law enforcement.
1994 Florida cold case cracked: Pregnant 20-year-old's accused killer arrested
A Florida man has been arrested in the 1994 cold case murder of a 20-year-old pregnant woman who was stabbed to death in her apartment, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO).
A Florida man has been arrested in the 1994 cold case murder of a 20-year-old pregnant woman who was stabbed to death in her apartment, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO).
2024 Senior Chef Showdown winner Chef Taylor Ebersol
Chef Taylor Ebersol, of Legacy Pointe at the University of Central Florida (UCF), joins Good Day Orlando with his mouthwatering crab cakes. Ebersol is the winner of the 2024 Senior Chef Showdown, which is a charity event that directly impacts Central Florida seniors through a culinary competition among chefs at local senior living communities.
Chef Taylor Ebersol, of Legacy Pointe at the University of Central Florida (UCF), joins Good Day Orlando with his mouthwatering crab cakes. Ebersol is the winner of the 2024 Senior Chef Showdown, which is a charity event that directly impacts Central Florida seniors through a culinary competition among chefs at local senior living communities.
Gov. Ron DeSantis champions Florida's public education, universities
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to host a press conference Monday morning at the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to host a press conference Monday morning at the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville.
Major pro-life group demands investigation into abortion pill billboards in Florida
A major pro-life organization is calling on Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier to investigate a nonprofit it accuses of running "deceptive and misleading" abortion pill ads across the state.
A major pro-life organization is calling on Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier to investigate a nonprofit it accuses of running "deceptive and misleading" abortion pill ads across the state.
Florida vows legal action against any efforts to block TPUSA chapters on campus
The Florida Attorney General’s Office of Parental Rights announced last week that it will be taking legal action against any public schools that block Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapters.
The Florida Attorney General’s Office of Parental Rights announced last week that it will be taking legal action against any public schools that block Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapters.
New Florida laws take effect on Oct. 1, 2025: Here's what to know
From ‘Trooper’s Law’, which creates tougher penalties for those who restrain dogs during natural disasters, to ‘Tristan’s Law’, which provides funding for various programs and initiatives aimed at diverting individuals with mental health issues away from the criminal justice system, more than two dozen new laws are taking effect on Oct. 1, 2025.
From ‘Trooper’s Law’, which creates tougher penalties for those who restrain dogs during natural disasters, to ‘Tristan’s Law’, which provides funding for various programs and initiatives aimed at diverting individuals with mental health issues away from the criminal justice system, more than two dozen new laws are taking effect on Oct. 1, 2025.
Volusia County residents prep for tropical storm
FOX 35's Chris Lindsay has the report.
FOX 35's Chris Lindsay has the report.