Man spits on deputy during arrest, yells racial slur, bodycam video shows
A Florida man is behind bars after deputies say he was caught shoplifting in Volusia County. Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood responded to the arrest in a social media post, referring to the suspect ? 40-year-old Troy Green ? as a "scumbag POS" and saying he "let his mouth show us who he is." Body camera footage captures the dramatic arrest on June 17. In the video, Green repeatedly uses a racial slur toward the arresting deputy and, at one point, spits on him.
A Florida man is behind bars after deputies say he was caught shoplifting in Volusia County. Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood responded to the arrest in a social media post, referring to the suspect ? 40-year-old Troy Green ? as a "scumbag POS" and saying he "let his mouth show us who he is." Body camera footage captures the dramatic arrest on June 17. In the video, Green repeatedly uses a racial slur toward the arresting deputy and, at one point, spits on him.
Gov. DeSantis signs mental health and addiction bills
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed new legislation on Wednesday to promote mental health and addiction recovery. State Bill 1620 amends various sections of Florida Statutes to enhance mental health and substance-use disorder services, focusing on improving assessment and treatment standards. State Bill 168 focuses on the Tristin Murphy Act, which creates model processes for diverting defendants to mental health treatment.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed new legislation on Wednesday to promote mental health and addiction recovery. State Bill 1620 amends various sections of Florida Statutes to enhance mental health and substance-use disorder services, focusing on improving assessment and treatment standards. State Bill 168 focuses on the Tristin Murphy Act, which creates model processes for diverting defendants to mental health treatment.
'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention facility
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer takes a deep dive into "Alligator Alcatraz." Florida is now using emergency powers to take over a remote, 30-square-mile site in the Everglades to build what some are calling "Alligator Alcatraz." The state said the site will hold up to 5,000 immigration detainees and will operate under the current state of emergency. Construction is already underway.
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer takes a deep dive into "Alligator Alcatraz." Florida is now using emergency powers to take over a remote, 30-square-mile site in the Everglades to build what some are calling "Alligator Alcatraz." The state said the site will hold up to 5,000 immigration detainees and will operate under the current state of emergency. Construction is already underway.
Gov. DeSantis speaks on 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Thursday in Tampa. At the end of the event, DeSantis took questions and was asked about "Alligator Alcatraz." The state is using emergency powers to take over a remote, 30-square-mile site in the Everglades to build what some are calling Alligator Alcatraz. The state said the site will hold up to 5,000 immigration detainees and will operate under the current state of emergency. Construction is already underway.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Thursday in Tampa. At the end of the event, DeSantis took questions and was asked about "Alligator Alcatraz." The state is using emergency powers to take over a remote, 30-square-mile site in the Everglades to build what some are calling Alligator Alcatraz. The state said the site will hold up to 5,000 immigration detainees and will operate under the current state of emergency. Construction is already underway.
President Trump holds bilateral meeting at NATO Summit
President Donald Trump hosted a short bilateral meeting on Wednesday morning at the NATO Summit. During the meeting, Trump said he has enjoyed the summit and also touched upon the recent Israel and Iran war. Trump slammed media outlets for reporting the Pentagon's early assessment of the American attack on Iran that cast doubt on his administration's claims that Tehran's nuclear program was "obliterated." He said the reports are an attempt to "demean one of the most successful military strikes in history", as he insisted Tehran's nuclear program was "completely destroyed."
President Donald Trump hosted a short bilateral meeting on Wednesday morning at the NATO Summit. During the meeting, Trump said he has enjoyed the summit and also touched upon the recent Israel and Iran war. Trump slammed media outlets for reporting the Pentagon's early assessment of the American attack on Iran that cast doubt on his administration's claims that Tehran's nuclear program was "obliterated." He said the reports are an attempt to "demean one of the most successful military strikes in history", as he insisted Tehran's nuclear program was "completely destroyed."
Orlando Magic CEO steps down
The Orlando Magic announced a new leadership structure on Wednesday. Current CEO Alex Martins is transitioning to a newly created role of Vice Chair effective July 1, where he will advise the Board of Directors on long-term strategy.
The Orlando Magic announced a new leadership structure on Wednesday. Current CEO Alex Martins is transitioning to a newly created role of Vice Chair effective July 1, where he will advise the Board of Directors on long-term strategy.
Axiom Mission 4 launches from Florida's Space Coast
Axiom Mission 4 launched at 2:31 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying a private crew aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. The mission is expected to dock at the International Space Station around 7 a.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Axiom Mission 4 launched at 2:31 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying a private crew aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. The mission is expected to dock at the International Space Station around 7 a.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
LaVon Bracy Davis win Florida Senate Dist. 15 primary
State Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis has won the Democratic special election primary for Senate Dist. 15., defeating three others, including her brother, and a former congressman.
State Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis has won the Democratic special election primary for Senate Dist. 15., defeating three others, including her brother, and a former congressman.
Man arrested after alleged stabbing outside Mall at Millenia
A man is behind bars after police say he repeatedly stabbed a woman in the parking lot outside the Mall at Millenia as horrified bystanders rushed to help.
A man is behind bars after police say he repeatedly stabbed a woman in the parking lot outside the Mall at Millenia as horrified bystanders rushed to help.
Trump administration approves 'Alligator Alcatraz'
The Trump administration on Tuesday afternoon announced that it approved construction of an off-the-grid facility to house ICE detainees in the heart of Florida's "alligator alley."
The Trump administration on Tuesday afternoon announced that it approved construction of an off-the-grid facility to house ICE detainees in the heart of Florida's "alligator alley."
Florida man survives nearly 2 weeks lost in Himalayas
A Florida family is celebrating a miraculous reunion after their son was found alive in India following a harrowing nine-day ordeal lost in the Himalayas.
A Florida family is celebrating a miraculous reunion after their son was found alive in India following a harrowing nine-day ordeal lost in the Himalayas.
Florida executes Thomas Gudinas for 1994 Orlando murder
Thomas Gudinas was executed Tuesday evening at Florida State Prison for the 1994 rape and murder of a woman in downtown Orlando, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected his final appeal.
Thomas Gudinas was executed Tuesday evening at Florida State Prison for the 1994 rape and murder of a woman in downtown Orlando, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected his final appeal.
Woman stabbed outside Mall at Millenia
A man is behind bars after police say he repeatedly stabbed a woman in a parking lot outside the Mall at Millenia late Monday night, as families nearby looked on, according to police.
A man is behind bars after police say he repeatedly stabbed a woman in a parking lot outside the Mall at Millenia late Monday night, as families nearby looked on, according to police.
Trump administration approves 'Alligator Alcatraz' where ICE detainees face nature's own security system
The Trump administration on Tuesday afternoon announced that it approved construction of an off-the-grid facility to house ICE detainees in the heart of Florida's "alligator alley."
The Trump administration on Tuesday afternoon announced that it approved construction of an off-the-grid facility to house ICE detainees in the heart of Florida's "alligator alley."
Double amputee returns to skateboarding
Just months after losing both legs to a rare and aggressive infection, 24-year-old Nigel Smith is back chasing the sport he loves: skateboarding.
Just months after losing both legs to a rare and aggressive infection, 24-year-old Nigel Smith is back chasing the sport he loves: skateboarding.
DeLand girl on scooter critically injured after being hit by car
A young girl is fighting for her life after being hit by a car while riding an electric scooter across a busy road in DeLand, authorities said.
A young girl is fighting for her life after being hit by a car while riding an electric scooter across a busy road in DeLand, authorities said.
Florida judge rejects low bond for estranged wife of suspended sheriff
The estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was ordered held on a $400,000 bond after prosecutors alleged she played a key role in a multimillion-dollar illegal gambling operation tied to her husband.
The estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was ordered held on a $400,000 bond after prosecutors alleged she played a key role in a multimillion-dollar illegal gambling operation tied to her husband.
FOX 35 Care Force: Seminole County deputy revives child
This week, the FOX 35 Care Force is honoring the heroic work of a Seminole County deputy who sprang into action to revive a toddler who had fallen into a family pool and drowned. Deputy Gibran Bakhshi said he was in the right place at the right time to receive the urgent 911 call, and the young girl is expected to make a full recovery.
This week, the FOX 35 Care Force is honoring the heroic work of a Seminole County deputy who sprang into action to revive a toddler who had fallen into a family pool and drowned. Deputy Gibran Bakhshi said he was in the right place at the right time to receive the urgent 911 call, and the young girl is expected to make a full recovery.
Naked, mud-covered Florida man arrested after vandalizing van in Osteen, deputies say
A man covered in mud and completely nude was arrested Saturday afternoon after allegedly vandalizing a work van and trespassing on private property in Osteen, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
A man covered in mud and completely nude was arrested Saturday afternoon after allegedly vandalizing a work van and trespassing on private property in Osteen, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Singing River Tours in Dunnellon
FOX 35's David Martin heads over to Dunnellon in Marion County to check out the Singing River Tours. The tours offer education about the local area and its history, as well as the environment and wildlife along the beautiful waters of the crystal clear spring-fed Rainbow River and the dark, swamp-fed Withlacoochee River. Your tour guide, Jon Semmes, is a professional boat captain and musician.
FOX 35's David Martin heads over to Dunnellon in Marion County to check out the Singing River Tours. The tours offer education about the local area and its history, as well as the environment and wildlife along the beautiful waters of the crystal clear spring-fed Rainbow River and the dark, swamp-fed Withlacoochee River. Your tour guide, Jon Semmes, is a professional boat captain and musician.