Brother reflects on decades-long search for sister, sister's killer
Adam McClure was just 16 years old when his twin sister Autumn left their Ormond Beach home never to be seen again.After years of looking into her disappearance, the trail went cold, until 2021 when someone came forward saying a man named Brian Donley strangled her.
Adam McClure was just 16 years old when his twin sister Autumn left their Ormond Beach home never to be seen again.After years of looking into her disappearance, the trail went cold, until 2021 when someone came forward saying a man named Brian Donley strangled her.
Neglected cemetery outside Apopka gets cleanup
A long-neglected cemetery on the outskirts of Apopka is once again getting some much-needed maintenance, thanks in large part to the efforts of a local history enthusiast. But questions remain over who is ultimately responsible for its care ? and what happens next.
A long-neglected cemetery on the outskirts of Apopka is once again getting some much-needed maintenance, thanks in large part to the efforts of a local history enthusiast. But questions remain over who is ultimately responsible for its care ? and what happens next.
Trump administration restricts junk food purchases through SNAP
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday announced the expansion of a Trump administration effort to limit the purchase of junk food using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, part of what officials are calling a broader initiative to ?Make America Wealthy Again.?
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday announced the expansion of a Trump administration effort to limit the purchase of junk food using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, part of what officials are calling a broader initiative to ?Make America Wealthy Again.?
Flagler Beach Pier construction delayed over sea turtle nests
Construction on the Flagler Beach Pier has been temporarily halted after sea turtle nests were discovered just feet from the work site, prompting officials to pause the project until at least mid-September.
Construction on the Flagler Beach Pier has been temporarily halted after sea turtle nests were discovered just feet from the work site, prompting officials to pause the project until at least mid-September.
Florida students shift to homeschooling, charters
Orange County Public Schools is projecting a loss of more than 3,000 students this school year as families increasingly turn to charter schools and homeschooling, district officials said. The trend follows a statewide shift, with more than 155,000 students enrolled in Florida?s home education programs during the 2023?2024 school year?a 46% increase over five years.
Orange County Public Schools is projecting a loss of more than 3,000 students this school year as families increasingly turn to charter schools and homeschooling, district officials said. The trend follows a statewide shift, with more than 155,000 students enrolled in Florida?s home education programs during the 2023?2024 school year?a 46% increase over five years.
Florida launches program to streamline ICE detainee transports
Florida officials launched a pilot program on Monday that could help streamline U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainee transports in the northern part of the state. The Florida Sheriffs Association met about the pilot program last week before it was rolled out.
Florida officials launched a pilot program on Monday that could help streamline U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainee transports in the northern part of the state. The Florida Sheriffs Association met about the pilot program last week before it was rolled out.
Woman accused of trying to bring drugs into Magic Kingdom
A Kentucky woman was arrested at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom after security found what deputies say was methamphetamine in her bag.
A Kentucky woman was arrested at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom after security found what deputies say was methamphetamine in her bag.
Suspect who allegedly pistol-whipped teen in custody
A 39-year-old man accused of pistol-whipping a teenager and threatening another at a park in Volusia County on Sunday night has turned himself in to authorities, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office said.
A 39-year-old man accused of pistol-whipping a teenager and threatening another at a park in Volusia County on Sunday night has turned himself in to authorities, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office said.
Judge demands legal custody records for controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center
A federal judge has ordered officials to produce agreements showing which government agency or private contractor has legal authority to hold people at the immigration detention facility in the Everglades that has become known as “Alligator Alcatraz."
A federal judge has ordered officials to produce agreements showing which government agency or private contractor has legal authority to hold people at the immigration detention facility in the Everglades that has become known as “Alligator Alcatraz."
Giovonni Pelletier: 18-year-old North Carolina man missing in Florida
Authorities are searching for 18-year-old Giovonni Pelletier, who went missing while traveling to visit family in Florida.
Authorities are searching for 18-year-old Giovonni Pelletier, who went missing while traveling to visit family in Florida.
14-year-old Florida boy admits to killing parents, sheriff says
A 14-year-old Florida boy was arrested after allegedly shooting and killing his parents in their Middleburg home, according to Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook. Authorities said he called 911 around midnight, then walked to a nearby church to wait for deputies.
A 14-year-old Florida boy was arrested after allegedly shooting and killing his parents in their Middleburg home, according to Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook. Authorities said he called 911 around midnight, then walked to a nearby church to wait for deputies.
One-on-one with Osceola Schools superintendent
Students are preparing to return to the classroom for the 2025?26 school year. Ahead of their return, FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt spoke with Dr. Mark Shanoff, Superintendent of the School District of Osceola County, about what to expect in the year ahead.
Students are preparing to return to the classroom for the 2025?26 school year. Ahead of their return, FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt spoke with Dr. Mark Shanoff, Superintendent of the School District of Osceola County, about what to expect in the year ahead.
Suspect who allegedly pistol-whipped teen at Volusia County park in custody, deputies say
A 39-year-old man accused of pistol-whipping a teenager and threatening another at a park in Volusia County on Sunday night has turned himself in to authorities, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office said.
A 39-year-old man accused of pistol-whipping a teenager and threatening another at a park in Volusia County on Sunday night has turned himself in to authorities, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office said.
Roof collapses on Truist Bank in Orlando
A roof collapsed at a Truist Bank in Orlando on South Orange Blossom Trail. No injuries were reported, and the cause is still under investigation. The branch remains closed as officials assess the damage.
A roof collapsed at a Truist Bank in Orlando on South Orange Blossom Trail. No injuries were reported, and the cause is still under investigation. The branch remains closed as officials assess the damage.
Man in wheelchair killed in hit-and-run crash
A man in a wheelchair was killed in a crash Sunday night in Orange County. He was hit while crossing Semoran Boulevard near Colonial Drive. The driver fled the scene.
A man in a wheelchair was killed in a crash Sunday night in Orange County. He was hit while crossing Semoran Boulevard near Colonial Drive. The driver fled the scene.
Teen pistol-whipped at DeBary park: deputies
Deputies are investigating after a teenage boy was pistol-whipped at a park in DeBary.
Deputies are investigating after a teenage boy was pistol-whipped at a park in DeBary.
Roof collapses at Truist Bank branch on South OBT; no injuries reported
Officials have not yet identified what led to the structural failure.
Officials have not yet identified what led to the structural failure.
Florida man accused of killing grandparents told police 'God' instructed him to do it: Affidavit
A 22-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his grandparents in Brevard County last week told investigators he did so because “God told him to send his grandparents to him," according to newly released court documents.
A 22-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his grandparents in Brevard County last week told investigators he did so because “God told him to send his grandparents to him," according to newly released court documents.
Lake Mary wins 1st round at Little League Softball World Series
Lake Mary's Little League Girls' Softball Team won the first round of the World Series Tournament with a 9-2 victory over the Northwest Regional Champions from Washington State.
Lake Mary's Little League Girls' Softball Team won the first round of the World Series Tournament with a 9-2 victory over the Northwest Regional Champions from Washington State.
Education commissioner threatens sanctions against Alachua School District over free speech
Florida Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas sent the Alachua County School Board a letter threatening sanctions against the district for what he called a free speech violation.
Florida Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas sent the Alachua County School Board a letter threatening sanctions against the district for what he called a free speech violation.