Video captures moment after lightning sets off fireworks in Sanford
A lightning strike set off a premature fireworks display in Sanford on Thursday evening, abruptly canceling the city?s planned Independence Day show just hours before it was scheduled to begin.
A lightning strike set off a premature fireworks display in Sanford on Thursday evening, abruptly canceling the city?s planned Independence Day show just hours before it was scheduled to begin.
Lightning strike triggers early fireworks detonation
A lightning strike set off a premature fireworks display in Sanford on Thursday evening, abruptly canceling the city?s planned Independence Day show just hours before it was scheduled to begin.
A lightning strike set off a premature fireworks display in Sanford on Thursday evening, abruptly canceling the city?s planned Independence Day show just hours before it was scheduled to begin.
Video may show Sanford fireworks ignite
The City of Sanford has to cancel its Fourth of July fireworks display after a lightning strike caused some of its prepped fireworks to ignite early, officials said. Marianne Terry'o shared surveillance video with us that she thinks may have captured some of those fireworks exploding. Strong thunderstorms moved through the area shortly before the explosion call.
The City of Sanford has to cancel its Fourth of July fireworks display after a lightning strike caused some of its prepped fireworks to ignite early, officials said. Marianne Terry'o shared surveillance video with us that she thinks may have captured some of those fireworks exploding. Strong thunderstorms moved through the area shortly before the explosion call.
Lightning strike causes fireworks to explode early in Sanford
The City of Sanford has canceled its planned Fourth of July fireworks display after lightning caused some of them to detonate, according to Sanford Mayor Art Woodruff.
The City of Sanford has canceled its planned Fourth of July fireworks display after lightning caused some of them to detonate, according to Sanford Mayor Art Woodruff.
Florida trappers finding new ways to deal with wild hogs
Wild hogs can damage people's yards and property. FOX 35's Esther Bower talks to some trappers about the creative ways they're helping catch these pigs.
Wild hogs can damage people's yards and property. FOX 35's Esther Bower talks to some trappers about the creative ways they're helping catch these pigs.
6 fireworks tents targeted by thieves: Police
At least six businesses selling fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July have been targeted by thieves this week, according to those owners and local law enforcement. Despite having a hired security guard, alleged thieves were able to target another business in St. Cloud.
At least six businesses selling fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July have been targeted by thieves this week, according to those owners and local law enforcement. Despite having a hired security guard, alleged thieves were able to target another business in St. Cloud.
'Boom, boom!' | Lightning hits tree, sparks house fire
Lightning is believed to have sparked at least two house fires in Apopka, Florida. Strong showers and thunderstorms moved through the area on Thursday. FOX 35's Marie Edinger talked with both families about what they heard, saw, and felt.
Lightning is believed to have sparked at least two house fires in Apopka, Florida. Strong showers and thunderstorms moved through the area on Thursday. FOX 35's Marie Edinger talked with both families about what they heard, saw, and felt.
FOX 35 Salutes: Honoring Our Heroes
In this nearly hour-long special, FOX 35 shares the stories of military veterans in our community.
In this nearly hour-long special, FOX 35 shares the stories of military veterans in our community.
Florida pharmacist arrested for DUI after allegedly hitting 3 pedestrians, 1 that might lose leg
A Florida pharmacist has been arrested after he allegedly drove under the influence and crashed into several people, one of whom may need to have his leg amputated.
A Florida pharmacist has been arrested after he allegedly drove under the influence and crashed into several people, one of whom may need to have his leg amputated.
Eagles soar at Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States. To celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, FOX 35's Matt Trezza heads over to the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland to meet one of the location's three eagles.
The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States. To celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, FOX 35's Matt Trezza heads over to the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland to meet one of the location's three eagles.
4th of July celebration in Central Park
People are already starting to gather on Friday morning for the Fourth of July holiday celebrations. In Winter Park, a watermelon contest is getting ready to kick off. FOX 35's Marley Capper heads over to watch the event.
People are already starting to gather on Friday morning for the Fourth of July holiday celebrations. In Winter Park, a watermelon contest is getting ready to kick off. FOX 35's Marley Capper heads over to watch the event.
Off-duty officer, flight nurse save 5-year-old boy after accidental shooting
A five-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the head, and officials say the quick actions of two off-duty first responders may have saved his life.
A five-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the head, and officials say the quick actions of two off-duty first responders may have saved his life.
Couple helps save child who accidentally shot himself
A five-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the head, and officials say the quick actions of two off-duty first responders may have saved his life.
A five-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the head, and officials say the quick actions of two off-duty first responders may have saved his life.
Former Olympic swim coach arrested in Florida, facing child sex abuse allegations
George Gibney, a former Olympic swim coach accused of decades-old child sex abuse crimes, was arrested this week by U.S. Marshals in Florida after evading justice for years, authorities said.
George Gibney, a former Olympic swim coach accused of decades-old child sex abuse crimes, was arrested this week by U.S. Marshals in Florida after evading justice for years, authorities said.
Florida restaurant owners accused of scamming the elderly across country
A Florida couple who own a sushi restaurant in Rockledge are accused of scamming seniors out of thousands of dollars across multiple states, according to police in Wisconsin who have been investigating the case since 2023.
A Florida couple who own a sushi restaurant in Rockledge are accused of scamming seniors out of thousands of dollars across multiple states, according to police in Wisconsin who have been investigating the case since 2023.
Rain failed to dampen spirits at Red Hot & Boom!
Not even a summer downpour could stop one of Central Florida?s most popular Independence Day celebrations from lighting up the sky. Thousands gathered at Cranes Roost Park on Wednesday evening for the annual Red Hot & Boom fireworks show in Altamonte Springs, braving bouts of rain with umbrellas, ponchos, and plenty of patriotic spirit.
Not even a summer downpour could stop one of Central Florida?s most popular Independence Day celebrations from lighting up the sky. Thousands gathered at Cranes Roost Park on Wednesday evening for the annual Red Hot & Boom fireworks show in Altamonte Springs, braving bouts of rain with umbrellas, ponchos, and plenty of patriotic spirit.
Lightning strike topples tree onto truck, trapping man
A man is recovering in the hospital after a lightning strike brought down a tree that crashed onto his pickup truck Thursday evening, trapping him inside in what officials called a ?miraculous? survival.
A man is recovering in the hospital after a lightning strike brought down a tree that crashed onto his pickup truck Thursday evening, trapping him inside in what officials called a ?miraculous? survival.
Former Olympic swim coach George Gibney arrested in Florida
George Gibney, a former Olympic swim coach accused of decades-old child sex abuse crimes, was arrested this week by U.S. Marshals in Florida after evading justice for years, authorities said.
George Gibney, a former Olympic swim coach accused of decades-old child sex abuse crimes, was arrested this week by U.S. Marshals in Florida after evading justice for years, authorities said.
Doctors urge firework safety ahead of Fourth of July
With Fourth of July celebrations now underway across Central Florida, health officials are issuing a sobering reminder: fireworks are both thrilling and dangerous.
With Fourth of July celebrations now underway across Central Florida, health officials are issuing a sobering reminder: fireworks are both thrilling and dangerous.
Palm Bay murder suspect captured in Puerto Rico
Luis Colon, wanted in connection with a 2009 Palm Bay homicide, was arrested in Puerto Rico after more than a decade on the run.
Luis Colon, wanted in connection with a 2009 Palm Bay homicide, was arrested in Puerto Rico after more than a decade on the run.