Florida crews help free mother dolphin from fishing line
New video from the Brevard County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) shows crews helping to rescue a mother dolphin that was caught in a fishing line. The bottle-nosed dolphin was swimming with her baby when she got stuck.
New video from the Brevard County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) shows crews helping to rescue a mother dolphin that was caught in a fishing line. The bottle-nosed dolphin was swimming with her baby when she got stuck.
Regional surf lifesaving championships in Daytona Beach
More than 200 lifeguards from more than 20 teams across the state will go head-to-head on the beach today outside the Hard Rock Hotel in Daytona Beach. In addition to co-hosting the event, Volusia County Beach Safety will field its own team, joining fellow lifeguards in a series of water-based challenges, beach sprints and relay races ? all designed to mirror the real-life demands of professional lifesaving. FOX 35's Matt Trezza heads over to the beach to speak with some of the participants.
More than 200 lifeguards from more than 20 teams across the state will go head-to-head on the beach today outside the Hard Rock Hotel in Daytona Beach. In addition to co-hosting the event, Volusia County Beach Safety will field its own team, joining fellow lifeguards in a series of water-based challenges, beach sprints and relay races ? all designed to mirror the real-life demands of professional lifesaving. FOX 35's Matt Trezza heads over to the beach to speak with some of the participants.
OUC hosting Youth Energy Academy
Students from Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Lake counties are participating in interactive and educational exercises, such as a mock hurricane simulation and a drone presentation, at OUC's Youth Energy Academy today in Orlando. FOX 35's Marley Capper gives us a behind-the-scenes look.
Students from Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Lake counties are participating in interactive and educational exercises, such as a mock hurricane simulation and a drone presentation, at OUC's Youth Energy Academy today in Orlando. FOX 35's Marley Capper gives us a behind-the-scenes look.
Fire at Flagler Beach pier construction site
A fire broke out at the construction site of the Flagler Beach Pier on Wednesday afternoon. The Flagler Fire Department confirmed it was caused by an electrical fire next to the pier. Crews from FPL responded and removed a damaged power line. A local radio station and a nearby lifeguard tower lost power, but FPL says service has since been fully restored.
A fire broke out at the construction site of the Flagler Beach Pier on Wednesday afternoon. The Flagler Fire Department confirmed it was caused by an electrical fire next to the pier. Crews from FPL responded and removed a damaged power line. A local radio station and a nearby lifeguard tower lost power, but FPL says service has since been fully restored.
7 tons of trash piled high in woods; woman arrested
A woman has been arrested and charged with felony littering after deputies discovered more than 14,000 pounds of trash and hazardous debris at an illegal homeless encampment in the Silver Springs Shores area of Ocala, according to the Marion County Sheriff?s Office (MCSO). FOX 35's Manny Martinez has more on what officials discovered at the site.
A woman has been arrested and charged with felony littering after deputies discovered more than 14,000 pounds of trash and hazardous debris at an illegal homeless encampment in the Silver Springs Shores area of Ocala, according to the Marion County Sheriff?s Office (MCSO). FOX 35's Manny Martinez has more on what officials discovered at the site.
Man and wife killed in West Melbourne shooting
A man and his wife were shot and killed and a neighbor was injured in a shooting in West Melbourne on Wednesday night, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. A suspect was taken into custody.
A man and his wife were shot and killed and a neighbor was injured in a shooting in West Melbourne on Wednesday night, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. A suspect was taken into custody.
Couple killed, neighbor hurt in West Melbourne shooting
A man and his wife were shot and killed and a neighbor was injured in a shooting in West Melbourne on Wednesday night, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. A suspect was taken into custody.
A man and his wife were shot and killed and a neighbor was injured in a shooting in West Melbourne on Wednesday night, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. A suspect was taken into custody.
Bryan Kohberger sentenced for murdering four Idaho students
The man who stabbed four students to death in a home near the University of Idaho has appeared in court for a sentencing hearing. Bryan Kohberger and the families of his victims had a chance Wednesday to speak in court but Kohberger remained silent. Kohberger was sentenced to life in prison as part of a plea deal for murdering Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves and Ethan Chapin in late 2022.
The man who stabbed four students to death in a home near the University of Idaho has appeared in court for a sentencing hearing. Bryan Kohberger and the families of his victims had a chance Wednesday to speak in court but Kohberger remained silent. Kohberger was sentenced to life in prison as part of a plea deal for murdering Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves and Ethan Chapin in late 2022.
Expanding I-4: Deltona mayor to ask FDOT to speed up process
There are currently talks to expand I-4 from Volusia into Seminole county. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay learns why the mayor of Deltona says he is going to be asking the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to speed up the process.
There are currently talks to expand I-4 from Volusia into Seminole county. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay learns why the mayor of Deltona says he is going to be asking the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to speed up the process.
Fish helping combat mosquitoes in Brevard County
Brevard County is under a mosquito borne illness advisory after a confirmed case of dengue fever. FOX 35's Chancelor Winn learns how a certain fish is being used to help the problem.
Brevard County is under a mosquito borne illness advisory after a confirmed case of dengue fever. FOX 35's Chancelor Winn learns how a certain fish is being used to help the problem.
Ocala woman arrested after 7 tons of trash found at homeless camp
A woman has been arrested and charged with felony littering after deputies discovered more than 14,000 pounds of trash and hazardous debris at an illegal homeless encampment in the Silver Springs Shores area of Ocala, according to the Marion County Sheriff?s Office (MCSO). FOX 35's Manny Martinez has more on what officials discovered at the site.
A woman has been arrested and charged with felony littering after deputies discovered more than 14,000 pounds of trash and hazardous debris at an illegal homeless encampment in the Silver Springs Shores area of Ocala, according to the Marion County Sheriff?s Office (MCSO). FOX 35's Manny Martinez has more on what officials discovered at the site.
Former trainer facing hundreds of new charges
A Daytona Beach personal trainer has been arrested on more than 100 felony charges including voyeurism and possession of child pornography following a VSO investigation into his secret recordings of a roommate. FOX 35's Chancelor Winn has the latest developments on this case.
A Daytona Beach personal trainer has been arrested on more than 100 felony charges including voyeurism and possession of child pornography following a VSO investigation into his secret recordings of a roommate. FOX 35's Chancelor Winn has the latest developments on this case.
Man allegedly in U.S. illegally arrested after highspeed chase
An apparent law enforcement pursuit ended on Wednesday after the suspect lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a home's fence, FHP said. FOX 35's Hannah Mackenzie learned from law enforcement the man was also allegedly in the U.S. illegally.
An apparent law enforcement pursuit ended on Wednesday after the suspect lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a home's fence, FHP said. FOX 35's Hannah Mackenzie learned from law enforcement the man was also allegedly in the U.S. illegally.
Interim Osceola Sheriff wants to bring back integrity
Interim Osceola County Sheriff Christopher Blackmon says he wants to bring integrity back to the sheriff's office. FOX 35's Marie Edinger sat down with Sheriff Blackmon to discuss more.
Interim Osceola County Sheriff Christopher Blackmon says he wants to bring integrity back to the sheriff's office. FOX 35's Marie Edinger sat down with Sheriff Blackmon to discuss more.
FHP: Chase ends after suspect crashes into fence
A wanted suspect has been detained after leading FHP troopers on a brief pursuit, FHP said. The chase ended after the suspect apparently lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a home's fence. That suspect bailed out of the vehicle and ran off, but was later captured and detained.
A wanted suspect has been detained after leading FHP troopers on a brief pursuit, FHP said. The chase ended after the suspect apparently lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a home's fence. That suspect bailed out of the vehicle and ran off, but was later captured and detained.
What to do when lightning strikes
FOX 35's Randi Hildreth talks to medical and safety officials about what should be done if lightning strikes.
FOX 35's Randi Hildreth talks to medical and safety officials about what should be done if lightning strikes.
All 3 suspects sentenced in 2023 Marion triple murder
All 3 suspects have been sentenced in the 2023 Ocklawaha triple-murder case. Defendants Robinson and Brewton were sentenced to life in prison. Defendant Atkins was sentenced to 40 years in prison. All three defendants were charged as adults. FOX 35's Marie Edinger has more information from the sentencing hearings.
All 3 suspects have been sentenced in the 2023 Ocklawaha triple-murder case. Defendants Robinson and Brewton were sentenced to life in prison. Defendant Atkins was sentenced to 40 years in prison. All three defendants were charged as adults. FOX 35's Marie Edinger has more information from the sentencing hearings.
Lake County man arrested for allegedly dismembering alligator
A Lake County man has been arrested for allegedly capturing and dismembering an alligator, according to officials. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns spoke with neighbors about the incident.
A Lake County man has been arrested for allegedly capturing and dismembering an alligator, according to officials. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns spoke with neighbors about the incident.
Florida AG, Polk sheriff: 8 charged in multi-state, $8.8 million bank fraud, racketeering scheme
Eight people are facing charges in a multi-state, $8.8 million bank fraud and racketeering scheme impacting 235 people, mainly those who are elderly, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
Eight people are facing charges in a multi-state, $8.8 million bank fraud and racketeering scheme impacting 235 people, mainly those who are elderly, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
8 arrested in multi-million dollar fraud investigation
Eight people are facing charges in a multi-state, $8.8 million bank fraud and racketeering scheme impacting 235 people, mainly those who are elderly, according to Attorney General James Uthmeier and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. Uthmeier and Judd made the announcement at a press conference on Wednesday at the Polk County Sheriff?s Office in Winter Haven. The suspects have all now been extradited and booked into the Polk County Jail.
Eight people are facing charges in a multi-state, $8.8 million bank fraud and racketeering scheme impacting 235 people, mainly those who are elderly, according to Attorney General James Uthmeier and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. Uthmeier and Judd made the announcement at a press conference on Wednesday at the Polk County Sheriff?s Office in Winter Haven. The suspects have all now been extradited and booked into the Polk County Jail.