FOX 35 Care Force: Winter Springs Parks & Rec employees
The Seminole County Fire Department (SCFD) is honoring six employees from the City of Winter Springs? Parks & Recreation department for saving two dogs from a residential fire on July 31 in Winter Springs. The team also helped the dispatcher and crews, providing necessary information and opening the homeowner?s gates for the apparatus. Now, the FOX 35 Care Force is also honoring the employees.
The Seminole County Fire Department (SCFD) is honoring six employees from the City of Winter Springs? Parks & Recreation department for saving two dogs from a residential fire on July 31 in Winter Springs. The team also helped the dispatcher and crews, providing necessary information and opening the homeowner?s gates for the apparatus. Now, the FOX 35 Care Force is also honoring the employees.
Minneapolis school shooting: Police update
Authorities provide an update on the school shooting at Annunciation School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Police said 2 children, aged 8 and 10, were killed; 17 others were hurt, 14 of which were children. Police said the suspected shooter killed himself.
Authorities provide an update on the school shooting at Annunciation School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Police said 2 children, aged 8 and 10, were killed; 17 others were hurt, 14 of which were children. Police said the suspected shooter killed himself.
Green crosswalks in Seminole County being painted
Jay Zembower, Seminole County Commissioner, talks crosswalk debacle and Seminole Towne Center Costco.
Jay Zembower, Seminole County Commissioner, talks crosswalk debacle and Seminole Towne Center Costco.
School zone speed cameras to be added next school year
Orange County Public Schools will install speed zone cameras starting in September 2026, months after neighboring Brevard County scrapped its program. The plan, approved under a new county ordinance, will begin with a limited rollout and expand to 16 additional school zones the following year. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie fills us in on all the latest details.
Orange County Public Schools will install speed zone cameras starting in September 2026, months after neighboring Brevard County scrapped its program. The plan, approved under a new county ordinance, will begin with a limited rollout and expand to 16 additional school zones the following year. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie fills us in on all the latest details.
Opening statements begin for mother accused of killing son
Opening statements will begin on Wednesday in the trial of a West Melbourne mother accused of killing her 3-year-old son. The state will be seeking the death penalty against the mother.
Opening statements will begin on Wednesday in the trial of a West Melbourne mother accused of killing her 3-year-old son. The state will be seeking the death penalty against the mother.
Crews repaint checkered flag crosswalk in Daytona
The checkered crosswalk outside Daytona International Speedway ? a familiar sight for race fans ? has been painted over as part of a statewide crackdown on decorative street art, transportation officials said. FDOT says decorative crosswalks pose safety risks, following a similar move in Orlando. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz gives us the latest details.
The checkered crosswalk outside Daytona International Speedway ? a familiar sight for race fans ? has been painted over as part of a statewide crackdown on decorative street art, transportation officials said. FDOT says decorative crosswalks pose safety risks, following a similar move in Orlando. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz gives us the latest details.
Unleashed dog kills nearly 2 dozen newly born sea turtles in Florida, officials say
Volunteers with the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol in Northeast Florida say 23 hatchlings were recently found dead along the surf in Atlantic Beach, with evidence that suggests the juveniles were killed during a vicious dog attack.
Volunteers with the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol in Northeast Florida say 23 hatchlings were recently found dead along the surf in Atlantic Beach, with evidence that suggests the juveniles were killed during a vicious dog attack.
FDOT crews paint over checkered crosswalk at Daytona Speedway
Daytona International Speedway?s iconic checkered crosswalk will be removed under a statewide effort to standardize pedestrian markings.
Daytona International Speedway?s iconic checkered crosswalk will be removed under a statewide effort to standardize pedestrian markings.
Orange County schools to install speed zone cameras in 2026
Orange County Public Schools will install speed zone cameras starting in September 2026, months after neighboring Brevard County scrapped its program. The plan, approved under a new county ordinance, will begin with a limited rollout and expand to 16 additional school zones the following year.
Orange County Public Schools will install speed zone cameras starting in September 2026, months after neighboring Brevard County scrapped its program. The plan, approved under a new county ordinance, will begin with a limited rollout and expand to 16 additional school zones the following year.
Orlando man arrested in 2023 hit-and-run that killed 5-year-old girl
Nearly two years after a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a 5-year-old girl, Orlando police say they have arrested the driver responsible.
Nearly two years after a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a 5-year-old girl, Orlando police say they have arrested the driver responsible.
FAA Starship meetings held on Florida's Space Coast
The FAA is hosting meetings on the Space Coast this week for people to learn more about potential Starship launches in the area.
The FAA is hosting meetings on the Space Coast this week for people to learn more about potential Starship launches in the area.
Daytona Beach leaders urge shops to remove vulgar shirts from public view
City leaders in Daytona Beach are asking local shops to remove t-shirts and merchandise with vulgar language or sexual content from public displays, aiming to protect the city’s family-friendly image.
City leaders in Daytona Beach are asking local shops to remove t-shirts and merchandise with vulgar language or sexual content from public displays, aiming to protect the city’s family-friendly image.
SpaceX Starship's second stage gently lands upright in Indian Ocean
A little over an hour after its launch from Starbase, Texas, the second stage of the Starship spacecraft gently landed upright in the Indian Ocean.
A little over an hour after its launch from Starbase, Texas, the second stage of the Starship spacecraft gently landed upright in the Indian Ocean.
Volusia County warns dog owners after sea turtle nest disturbance
Dog owners are being told to keep pets on leashes after a report of one animal disturbing a sea turtle nesting site.
Dog owners are being told to keep pets on leashes after a report of one animal disturbing a sea turtle nesting site.
Daytona Beach leaders urge shops to remove vulgar shirts
City leaders in Daytona Beach are asking local shops to remove t-shirts and merchandise with vulgar language or sexual content from public displays, aiming to protect the city?s family-friendly image.
City leaders in Daytona Beach are asking local shops to remove t-shirts and merchandise with vulgar language or sexual content from public displays, aiming to protect the city?s family-friendly image.
Volusia County urges leashes after dog disturbs sea turtle nest
Volusia County officials are urging dog owners to keep pets on leashes after a report of a dog disturbing a sea turtle nesting site.
Volusia County officials are urging dog owners to keep pets on leashes after a report of a dog disturbing a sea turtle nesting site.
Visit Orlando CEO defends spending after county audit
Visit Orlando?s CEO defended the organization?s finances Tuesday after Orange County officials alleged the tourism agency misclassified roughly $20 million in funds over the past five years.
Visit Orlando?s CEO defended the organization?s finances Tuesday after Orange County officials alleged the tourism agency misclassified roughly $20 million in funds over the past five years.
Lake Mary Little Leaguer wins Home Run Derby
Florida baseball player DJ Mieses won the 2025 Home Run Derby Champion with, guess this, 15 home runs.
Florida baseball player DJ Mieses won the 2025 Home Run Derby Champion with, guess this, 15 home runs.
Lake County considers 5-cent gas tax increase
Lake County commissioners are considering a proposal to increase the local gas tax from 7 cents to 12 cents per gallon. The measure was discussed on Tuesday as leaders pointed to rapid growth, heavier traffic, and rising construction costs as reasons the county can no longer rely on current funding sources.
Lake County commissioners are considering a proposal to increase the local gas tax from 7 cents to 12 cents per gallon. The measure was discussed on Tuesday as leaders pointed to rapid growth, heavier traffic, and rising construction costs as reasons the county can no longer rely on current funding sources.
Man arrested in 2023 hit-and-run crash that killed child
On Monday, members of the Orlando Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service arrested 35-year-old Yosefi Arabu at his home near Clarcona Ocoee Road and Lunsford Drive. He was arrested in connection with a deadly 2023 hit-and-run investigation.
On Monday, members of the Orlando Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service arrested 35-year-old Yosefi Arabu at his home near Clarcona Ocoee Road and Lunsford Drive. He was arrested in connection with a deadly 2023 hit-and-run investigation.