Prescribed burns: How can the public find info about them?
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Earlier this week, smoke and ash was blown into Seminole County from a prescribed burn happening on state lands in Lake County. The DEP said there were two prescribed burns, totally 3,000 acres. Alan Harris, director of emergency management for Seminole County, joined Good Day Orlando to talk about prescribed burns, and how the public can find out about them.

Tree crashes through Orange City home, injuring teen and displacing family

An Orange City family has been forced into a hotel after a massive tree crashed through the roof of their rental home on Sunday evening, injuring a teenager inside.

Over 70 Lake Mary apartments 'unsafe' for occupancy
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The Seminole County Fire Department reported on March 24 that 72 apartment units at the Pebble Creek apartments – located at 780 Creekwater Terrace – are not safe to live in. Of the 72 identified units, 48 were unoccupied. Residents living in the remainder of the affected units were relocated to available apartments within the complex, the fire department reported. 

Orange City family displaced after tree falls on home
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A tree fell on top of a family's home, through the roof and injuring their daughter. The fell through the living room and their 15-year-old daughter's room. Now, the family is living in a hotel, trying to save enough for a new place to live. 

Deputies: Florida woman sold multiple properties she didn't own in fraud scheme
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A woman, pretending to a be a property owner, is accused of selling homes that didn't belong to her. Cheryl Annette Jefferson, 63, was released on bond on March 24. 

2 window installers shot in Winter Park after confronting theft, police say
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Police said the shooting was reported around 3:50 p.m. on Tuesday near Overlook Road and Sylvan Boulevard. Two adult men were found with gunshot wounds and were taken to the hospital, police said. The extent of their injuries was not immediately known. "Preliminary investigation appears to indicate the victims were shot after they confronted two suspects involved in the burglary and theft of tools," Winter Park Police said around 7 p.m. 

Sora, OpenAI’s video platform, is shutting down: What to know

OpenAI is shutting down its social media app Sora, which went viral last year as a place to share short-form videos generated by artificial intelligence. Here's what to know.

Are people being notified of prescribed burns? How it's affecting residents
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A prescribed burn on March 24 produced smoke spreading throughout Central Florida. The affects reached the "unhealthy range" FOX 35's Marie Edinger reported, speaking with residents about asthma concerns. The Florida Forest Service said it all depends on that morning of. 

'Awful smell' from fire burning at Malabar mulch facility
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Mulch on fire produced an "awful" smell for nearby residents living in Malabar, Florida. The area, zoned for rural residential purposes, was being used for industrial uses, such as mulching, a town spokesperson confirmed. 

James Duckett: Will a Florida man convicted of murder in 1988 be proven innocent?
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James Duckett, who is set to be executed for the death of a young girl in 1988, claims DNA evidence will prove is innocence. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Duckett's death warrant, in which he'll be executed on March 31. However, attorneys for the former cop say new evidence could prove his innocence. 

Frantic 911 call: Residents beg for rescue from trapped apartment
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Residents of The Rialto in Doctor Phillips were heard on a 911 call pleading for help after they reported being stuck in their apartment on March 19. County officials reported the building was found to have structural concerns, show pictures of cracks on walls. 

Payroll glitches: Hundreds of EMS workers over and underpaid
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In a payroll mishap, Volusia County EMS workers are struggling with the aftermath of being overpaid, with the county saying the workers now owe money. Hundreds of workers were also underpaid.

2 hurt in shooting near Winter Park home: Witnesses describe police chase
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Two people are hospitalized after being shot in Winter Park. Two suspects led officers on a chase from Winter Park to a shopping center in Lake Mary. A witness described the chase, saying the suspect tried to escape at a stop sign, but there was no way out. 

Mail theft: Florida woman stole from over 60 addresses, police say
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A Florida woman is accused of stealing mail from dozens of people in Holly Hill. Police said Carri Miller was found with mail from 63 addresses in her possession. Miller faces 63 counts of petit theft and 63 counts of fraudulent use of personal identification information.

Orange County firefighter union fights for increased pay
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Orange County firefighters want higher wages. A county meeting on March 24 discussed whether fire personnel's wages will be increased from a salary of $47,000 to $59,000.

$1M missing in Titusville: What to expect after audit?
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Residents are frustrated and concerned after an audit uncovered that $1 million was missing from the city of Titusville. Now, "appalled" residents want to make sure this issue doesn't happen again. 

2 window installers shot in Winter Park; suspects in custody: Police
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 Two window installation employees were shot in Winter Park on March 24. The suspects led police on a chase to a Lake Mary shopping center. Two people were taken into custody, police said. 

O-Town's Ashley Parker Angel talks fitness, health journey
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You likely know Ashley Parker Angel from his days in boy band, O-Town, or his performance in Wicked, or his appearance on FOX's The Masked Singer. What is he up to now? He is now a fitness and health advocate -- and has started his own company, High Level Science. He stopped by FOX 35's Good Day Orlando to talk about his music career, acting career, and his new love for health and fitness.=

Southeast Volusia County Humane Society discusses the importance of National Puppy Day and previews upcoming event
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National Puppy Day was created to bring awareness to the dangers of adopting from puppy mills. Wendy Bentley from the Southeast Volusia Humane Society discusses why it's better to adopt and not shop when looking for a fur baby. Bently also tells us about upcoming events including the kitten show and low-cost pet shot clinic. 

Brevard School Board Member Matt Susin on GDO
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School Board member Matt Susin details pickup pandemonium at Suntree Elementary and how they are taking action to resolve the issue.