FDOT orders Daytona Speedway checkered crosswalk painted over in safety crackdown
The checkered crosswalk outside Daytona International Speedway — a familiar sight for race fans — is set to be painted over as part of a statewide crackdown on decorative street art, transportation officials said.
The checkered crosswalk outside Daytona International Speedway — a familiar sight for race fans — is set to be painted over as part of a statewide crackdown on decorative street art, transportation officials said.
State orders Daytona Speedway's checkered crosswalk to be removed
The checkered crosswalk outside Daytona International Speedway will be removed under a directive from the Florida Department of Transportation.
The checkered crosswalk outside Daytona International Speedway will be removed under a directive from the Florida Department of Transportation.
Federal agent injured during arrest of undocumented immigrant
Authorities said a Homeland Security Investigations agent was injured on Tuesday in Polk County while trying to take a 21-year-old man into custody on immigration-related charges.
Authorities said a Homeland Security Investigations agent was injured on Tuesday in Polk County while trying to take a 21-year-old man into custody on immigration-related charges.
Undocumented immigrant arrested in Florida; 10-year-old son found wearing $40,000 stolen Rolex: Officials
An undocumented immigrant was recently arrested in Florida after officials said he allegedly traveled and victimized citizens across the United States. Deputies say they recovered more than $400,000 in stolen jewelry stuffed inside a child's stuffed animal during the arrest, and the man's 10-year-old son was found wearing a stolen Rolex.
An undocumented immigrant was recently arrested in Florida after officials said he allegedly traveled and victimized citizens across the United States. Deputies say they recovered more than $400,000 in stolen jewelry stuffed inside a child's stuffed animal during the arrest, and the man's 10-year-old son was found wearing a stolen Rolex.
9th Central Florida 'Super Speeder' arrest made since law enacted July 1
A Florida man was arrested Monday after deputies say he was caught traveling 104 mph in a 40 mph zone near Disney Springs. This is the ninth arrest FOX 35 News has reported on since the “Super Speeder" law went into effect July 1.
A Florida man was arrested Monday after deputies say he was caught traveling 104 mph in a 40 mph zone near Disney Springs. This is the ninth arrest FOX 35 News has reported on since the “Super Speeder" law went into effect July 1.
Florida AG seeks immigration crackdown on California, Washington trucker licenses after deadly crash
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is calling on the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to suspend commercial driver’s license programs in California and Washington, arguing the states are failing to enforce federal English-language requirements for truck drivers.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is calling on the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to suspend commercial driver’s license programs in California and Washington, arguing the states are failing to enforce federal English-language requirements for truck drivers.
Transportation Secretary cracks down on states over truck driver English rules
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced enforcement actions against California, Washington, and New Mexico for failing to follow the Trump Administration?s English proficiency standards for commercial truck drivers. The move comes after a deadly Florida crash raised concerns about how states are enforcing the new federal requirements.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced enforcement actions against California, Washington, and New Mexico for failing to follow the Trump Administration?s English proficiency standards for commercial truck drivers. The move comes after a deadly Florida crash raised concerns about how states are enforcing the new federal requirements.
Man arrested in 2023 Orlando hit-and-run crash that killed 5-year-old, injured 4 others: Police
A man has been arrested for his involvement in a 2023 hit-and-run crash that killed a 5-year-old girl and injured four others, according to the Orlando Police Department (OPD).
A man has been arrested for his involvement in a 2023 hit-and-run crash that killed a 5-year-old girl and injured four others, according to the Orlando Police Department (OPD).
Harjinder Singh: Florida Turnpike deadly crash sparks arrests of undocumented immigrants across U.S.
Authorities in different parts of the country have announced the arrests of multiple illegal immigrants accused of fatally striking drivers, pedestrians and even a teen on a bicycle in recent days, according to authorities and local reports.
Authorities in different parts of the country have announced the arrests of multiple illegal immigrants accused of fatally striking drivers, pedestrians and even a teen on a bicycle in recent days, according to authorities and local reports.
343 Hero Challenge set for Sept. 6
Orange County Fire Rescue joins Good Day Orlando to talk about its 343 Hero Challenge, which is set for Sept. 6. The event is a firefighter-themed charity fitness competition held in honor of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11. Several members of the fire department show off their skills in front of the FOX 35 News station.
Orange County Fire Rescue joins Good Day Orlando to talk about its 343 Hero Challenge, which is set for Sept. 6. The event is a firefighter-themed charity fitness competition held in honor of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11. Several members of the fire department show off their skills in front of the FOX 35 News station.
Future launches stir concern for beachgoers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing expanded launch related safety restrictions that would close Playalinda Beach for 60 half days or more per year. Titusville Mayor Andrew Connors joins Good Day Orlando to talk about what kind of impact the loss of beach access could have on the area.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing expanded launch related safety restrictions that would close Playalinda Beach for 60 half days or more per year. Titusville Mayor Andrew Connors joins Good Day Orlando to talk about what kind of impact the loss of beach access could have on the area.
Halloween Horror Nights opens Friday in Orlando
We just started school, so that means it?s time to focus on what really matters in Central Florida: Halloween! FOX 35's David Martin returns to Universal Orlando for their latest installment of Halloween Horror Nights, which opens Friday.
We just started school, so that means it?s time to focus on what really matters in Central Florida: Halloween! FOX 35's David Martin returns to Universal Orlando for their latest installment of Halloween Horror Nights, which opens Friday.
Flagler County deputies work with victim to stop scam
The Flagler County Sheriff?s Office (FCSO) has arrested a man involved in an arrest warrant scam ? a common scheme in which scammers pose as members of law enforcement agencies. Flagler County Chief Deputy Joseph Barile joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the investigation, as well as how to safely report a scam.
The Flagler County Sheriff?s Office (FCSO) has arrested a man involved in an arrest warrant scam ? a common scheme in which scammers pose as members of law enforcement agencies. Flagler County Chief Deputy Joseph Barile joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the investigation, as well as how to safely report a scam.
Visit Orlando to face questions after audit
Visit Orlando will face commissioners' scrutiny at a meeting on Tuesday over spending public tourism dollars. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie shares the latest details on what's being discussed.
Visit Orlando will face commissioners' scrutiny at a meeting on Tuesday over spending public tourism dollars. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie shares the latest details on what's being discussed.
Pulse site back open after suspicious package incident
The streets around the Pulse Nightclub and the Pulse memorial crosswalk were briefly closed and evacuated on Monday evening over a suspicious package that was delivered to the area, according to first responders. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz has the latest updates.
The streets around the Pulse Nightclub and the Pulse memorial crosswalk were briefly closed and evacuated on Monday evening over a suspicious package that was delivered to the area, according to first responders. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz has the latest updates.
Semi-truck catches fire on I-4 in Seminole County
A FedEx tractor-trailer caught fire in Seminole County early Tuesday morning, fully engulfing the cab and damaging about half of the trailer, officials said. Both occupants escaped without injury as fire crews from Seminole County and Lake Mary responded, pumping fuel and checking for environmental impacts.
A FedEx tractor-trailer caught fire in Seminole County early Tuesday morning, fully engulfing the cab and damaging about half of the trailer, officials said. Both occupants escaped without injury as fire crews from Seminole County and Lake Mary responded, pumping fuel and checking for environmental impacts.
Leesburg approves shuffleboard courts for teen housing project
A longtime shuffleboard court in Leesburg will be removed to make way for tiny homes for homeless teens after a heated city commission discussion on Monday.
A longtime shuffleboard court in Leesburg will be removed to make way for tiny homes for homeless teens after a heated city commission discussion on Monday.
Deadly Florida Turnpike crash prompts state crackdown on undocumented drivers
A deadly crash on the Florida Turnpike last week has prompted state officials to tighten enforcement against undocumented drivers, following reports that the truck driver involved held a commercial driver’s license despite being in the country illegally.
A deadly crash on the Florida Turnpike last week has prompted state officials to tighten enforcement against undocumented drivers, following reports that the truck driver involved held a commercial driver’s license despite being in the country illegally.
Questions raised over how much FDOT is spending to paint over crosswalks
A rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse memorial has become the center of a tug-of-war between state officials and residents, with crews repainting the street black-and-white three times in less than a week and community members returning to color it in chalk.
A rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse memorial has become the center of a tug-of-war between state officials and residents, with crews repainting the street black-and-white three times in less than a week and community members returning to color it in chalk.
Suspicious package near Pulse memorial turns out to chalk
A suspicious package prompted a large police response Monday near the Pulse nightclub memorial before authorities determined it was a box of sidewalk chalk.
A suspicious package prompted a large police response Monday near the Pulse nightclub memorial before authorities determined it was a box of sidewalk chalk.