Volusia County deputy, shot in line of duty, shares recovery journey
After shot in the line of duty, Volusia County Deputy Jose Rivera said he's thankful for the support from the sheriff's office in his recovery journey. "As soon as something happens, we're here to back each other up, no matter what," Rivera said.
After shot in the line of duty, Volusia County Deputy Jose Rivera said he's thankful for the support from the sheriff's office in his recovery journey. "As soon as something happens, we're here to back each other up, no matter what," Rivera said.
Daytona Beach Spring Break enforcement: New crackdown brings calm
Now a quiet Daytona Beach days after the new curfew went into effect, Volusia County Mike Chitwood claims social media promoters are to blame for the chaos a few weeks ago. Chitwood says
Now a quiet Daytona Beach days after the new curfew went into effect, Volusia County Mike Chitwood claims social media promoters are to blame for the chaos a few weeks ago. Chitwood says
Woman found dead in Palm Bay home after SWAT standoff
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | A woman died following a shooting involving a suspect and Palm Bay Police's SWAT. The department responded to a reported shooting on March 23 and returned fire. A woman was found dead inside a Palm Bay home.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | A woman died following a shooting involving a suspect and Palm Bay Police's SWAT. The department responded to a reported shooting on March 23 and returned fire. A woman was found dead inside a Palm Bay home.
Woman found dead following Palm Bay SWAT standoff
A 54-year-old woman was found dead inside a home after a multi-hour SWAT standoff with Palm Bay Police. Chief of Police Mariano Augello said SWAT returned fire after a female shooter first shot at them. It's not known how the woman died at this time.
A 54-year-old woman was found dead inside a home after a multi-hour SWAT standoff with Palm Bay Police. Chief of Police Mariano Augello said SWAT returned fire after a female shooter first shot at them. It's not known how the woman died at this time.
The NTSB investigates air traffic controller's role in plane vs firetruck crash
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | Following a deadly crash between a plane and a firetruck at LaGuardia Airport, the NSTB said there remains a lot of debris and its investigation could take some time.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | Following a deadly crash between a plane and a firetruck at LaGuardia Airport, the NSTB said there remains a lot of debris and its investigation could take some time.
Forecast: Thunderstorms possible Tuesday afternoon. Here's where, when
FOX 35 meteorologist Noah Bergren said thunderstorms are possible Tuesday afternoon in Central Florida and along the Atlantic Coast. Here's the latest forecast and potential timing.
FOX 35 meteorologist Noah Bergren said thunderstorms are possible Tuesday afternoon in Central Florida and along the Atlantic Coast. Here's the latest forecast and potential timing.
Judge tosses Florida driver's red light camera citation
A judge in Broward County recently dismissed a driver's ticket from a red light camera, claiming it was unconstitutional. The judge ruled that it wrongly shifts the burden of proof onto the driver. Attorney Brett Lusskin said while the ruling only applies to this one case, it could perhaps change red light camera rulings across the state. He's fighting against red light cameras. However, red light cameras have been implemented across Florida.
A judge in Broward County recently dismissed a driver's ticket from a red light camera, claiming it was unconstitutional. The judge ruled that it wrongly shifts the burden of proof onto the driver. Attorney Brett Lusskin said while the ruling only applies to this one case, it could perhaps change red light camera rulings across the state. He's fighting against red light cameras. However, red light cameras have been implemented across Florida.
Should Daytona Beach break up with Spring Break?
Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young told Commissioners that it's time for Daytona Beach to stop marketing itself as a Spring Break destination. Though, he does not want to diminish tourism, but wants to end these unsanctioned events, which strain resources all around. The City of Miami Beach went viral years ago for its campaign to end the Spring Break vibe there. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay talked to the Miami Beach Mayor about what actions the city took, and how it has worked years later.
Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young told Commissioners that it's time for Daytona Beach to stop marketing itself as a Spring Break destination. Though, he does not want to diminish tourism, but wants to end these unsanctioned events, which strain resources all around. The City of Miami Beach went viral years ago for its campaign to end the Spring Break vibe there. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay talked to the Miami Beach Mayor about what actions the city took, and how it has worked years later.
What's next for Rialto apartment complex residents?
Those who live at the Rialto Apartments in Orange County are not allowed inside their apartments, but crews were able to go into some apartments to get essential belongings for those who need them. Northland, the management company, told FOX 35 that inspections were done over the weekend and that additional evaluations happened on Monday.
Those who live at the Rialto Apartments in Orange County are not allowed inside their apartments, but crews were able to go into some apartments to get essential belongings for those who need them. Northland, the management company, told FOX 35 that inspections were done over the weekend and that additional evaluations happened on Monday.
Orange County teen dies at Airbnb party: Who's responsible?
The search continues for a suspect after a teen boy died after shot at a party in Kissimmee. Experts weigh in on: who's responsible when a rental home becomes a crime scene.
The search continues for a suspect after a teen boy died after shot at a party in Kissimmee. Experts weigh in on: who's responsible when a rental home becomes a crime scene.
'Stop! Stop!'
Officials said 2 pilots were killed and 40 passengers and crew were hurt when a regional Air Canada Express plane collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York. ir traffic control audio captured the chaotic moments leading up to the collision. A Port Authority Police Department (PAPD) unit identified as "truck 1 and company," requested permission to cross the runway. The tower cleared the vehicle to cross Runway 4 at Delta before urgently issuing multiple commands to stop. "Stop stop stop stop stop… stop truck 1 stop," the controller can be heard saying. Shortly after, operations at the airport were halted.
Officials said 2 pilots were killed and 40 passengers and crew were hurt when a regional Air Canada Express plane collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York. ir traffic control audio captured the chaotic moments leading up to the collision. A Port Authority Police Department (PAPD) unit identified as "truck 1 and company," requested permission to cross the runway. The tower cleared the vehicle to cross Runway 4 at Delta before urgently issuing multiple commands to stop. "Stop stop stop stop stop… stop truck 1 stop," the controller can be heard saying. Shortly after, operations at the airport were halted.
Armed disturbance reported in Palm Bay neighborhood
The Palm Bay Police Department reported an active incident at a home in the area of Jupiter Boulevard and Serenade Street around 4:45 p.m., March 23. At least eight department vehicles were seen lining the streets outside a home, Monday evening
The Palm Bay Police Department reported an active incident at a home in the area of Jupiter Boulevard and Serenade Street around 4:45 p.m., March 23. At least eight department vehicles were seen lining the streets outside a home, Monday evening
Expert: What happened with LaGuardia Airport plane crash?
Two pilots were killed after an Air Canada regional jet crashed into a fire truck after landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York. FOX 35 talked with Margaret Wallace, an assistant professor of air traffic control, at the Florida Institute of Technology about what may have happened, the difference between air traffic control and airport operations, and coordinating the movement of airplanes and airport personnel and vehicles.
Two pilots were killed after an Air Canada regional jet crashed into a fire truck after landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York. FOX 35 talked with Margaret Wallace, an assistant professor of air traffic control, at the Florida Institute of Technology about what may have happened, the difference between air traffic control and airport operations, and coordinating the movement of airplanes and airport personnel and vehicles.
Weekend fun: Sidewalk art, MegaCon, hot air balloon rides & more
On the first weekend of spring, March 21-22, Central Florida is full of fun. Those in town can stop by the Winter Park 67th Annual Sidewalk Art festival, Orlando's 2026 MegaCon or take a ride in a hot air balloon in Viera.
On the first weekend of spring, March 21-22, Central Florida is full of fun. Those in town can stop by the Winter Park 67th Annual Sidewalk Art festival, Orlando's 2026 MegaCon or take a ride in a hot air balloon in Viera.
Curfew underway at Daytona Beach following 'violence' one week ago
Two hours after a weekend curfew started in Daytona Beach during Spring Break, it resembles nothing the chaos one week earlier. Last weekend, Daytona Beach was full of attendees of an unsanctioned "takeover," but now, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood instilled some stricter rules and an increased deputy presence.
Two hours after a weekend curfew started in Daytona Beach during Spring Break, it resembles nothing the chaos one week earlier. Last weekend, Daytona Beach was full of attendees of an unsanctioned "takeover," but now, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood instilled some stricter rules and an increased deputy presence.
High current risk on Florida cost first weekend of spring
Though the weekend of March 21 is expected to be warm and sunny, beachgoers should be wary of strong rip currents along the Florida coast. If a red flag is flying, simply put, don't go in the water.
Though the weekend of March 21 is expected to be warm and sunny, beachgoers should be wary of strong rip currents along the Florida coast. If a red flag is flying, simply put, don't go in the water.
Teen accused of murder plot writes letter to parents
Isabelle Valdez, the 15-year-old girl accused of plotting to kill another classmate, wrote a letter to her parents on the day of her arrest. "Dear mama & papa. I'm sorry for what I'm gonna do. Hopefully you will find this paper. I want you guys to know that none of it is your fault, or anyone else's for that matter. I chose to do this by myself, for myself." The State Attorney's Office also released various drawings included in a notebook. Officials said those drawings depicted the victim dead with the suspect next to him. FOX 35 has decided not to publish those drawings due to the graphic nature.
Isabelle Valdez, the 15-year-old girl accused of plotting to kill another classmate, wrote a letter to her parents on the day of her arrest. "Dear mama & papa. I'm sorry for what I'm gonna do. Hopefully you will find this paper. I want you guys to know that none of it is your fault, or anyone else's for that matter. I chose to do this by myself, for myself." The State Attorney's Office also released various drawings included in a notebook. Officials said those drawings depicted the victim dead with the suspect next to him. FOX 35 has decided not to publish those drawings due to the graphic nature.
Melbourne school finds solution to school pickup traffic
After putting down a few cones and creating another line of cars, the traffic problems at Suntree Elementary in Melbourne appear to be gone. Now parents say the school cares about traffic safety by trying to fix it.
After putting down a few cones and creating another line of cars, the traffic problems at Suntree Elementary in Melbourne appear to be gone. Now parents say the school cares about traffic safety by trying to fix it.
Deputies patrol Daytona Beach amid first day of curfew
After an unauthorized "takeover" of Daytona Beach -- leading to 133 arrests at Daytona and New Smyrna beaches last weekend -- the Volusia County Sheriff's office is conducting a curfew, including stricter penalties for breaking traffic rules. Beach-goers say the extra deputy presence hasn't gone unnoticed.
After an unauthorized "takeover" of Daytona Beach -- leading to 133 arrests at Daytona and New Smyrna beaches last weekend -- the Volusia County Sheriff's office is conducting a curfew, including stricter penalties for breaking traffic rules. Beach-goers say the extra deputy presence hasn't gone unnoticed.
Driver sought in Orlando hit-run-crash killing man, dog
A driver was traveling eastbound on Lee Road when he ran off the road and hit a man, woman and a dog who were standing on the curbed median, killing the man and dog. Now authorities are searching for the driver.
A driver was traveling eastbound on Lee Road when he ran off the road and hit a man, woman and a dog who were standing on the curbed median, killing the man and dog. Now authorities are searching for the driver.