Hurricane season begins this weekend
This weekend marks the official start of hurricane season, and officials are urging Florida residents to be ready for what is expected to be an active season. FOX 35's Matt Trezza brings us the latest details on the season discusses the upcoming sales tax holiday that will help locals invest in supplies ahead of the storms.
This weekend marks the official start of hurricane season, and officials are urging Florida residents to be ready for what is expected to be an active season. FOX 35's Matt Trezza brings us the latest details on the season discusses the upcoming sales tax holiday that will help locals invest in supplies ahead of the storms.
Couple visiting Florida drowns near Destin resort; son rescued by beachgoer
A couple drowned in the Gulf of America while visiting a Florida resort, despite the heroic efforts of a bystander who rescued their son.
A couple drowned in the Gulf of America while visiting a Florida resort, despite the heroic efforts of a bystander who rescued their son.
Video: Tornado captured on Florida school district camera sweeping through St. Johns County
WATCH: A Florida school district camera captured the moment a confirmed tornado swept through St. Johns County earlier this week.
WATCH: A Florida school district camera captured the moment a confirmed tornado swept through St. Johns County earlier this week.
Tornado touches down in St. Johns County
The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office has released more video footage of the tornado confirmed by the National Weather Service on Thursday in St. Johns County. This is the view from a St. Johns County School District camera. (Credit: St. Johns County Sheriff's Office)
The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office has released more video footage of the tornado confirmed by the National Weather Service on Thursday in St. Johns County. This is the view from a St. Johns County School District camera. (Credit: St. Johns County Sheriff's Office)
2 pioneering NASA astronauts inducted into Hall of Fame
Dr. Bernard Harris and Dr. Peggy Whitson were officially inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame on Saturday at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
Dr. Bernard Harris and Dr. Peggy Whitson were officially inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame on Saturday at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
1 dead after fight breaks out at Marion County gas station
Deputies are investigating a shooting that took place at a gas station on Friday afternoon in Marion County.
Deputies are investigating a shooting that took place at a gas station on Friday afternoon in Marion County.
Florida Legislature reaches preliminary budget agreement
The Florida Legislature has tentatively reached a budget agreement, Florida House speaker Daniel Perez told state leaders in a memo late Friday.
The Florida Legislature has tentatively reached a budget agreement, Florida House speaker Daniel Perez told state leaders in a memo late Friday.
Teen accused of pistol-whipping another at Deltona park
Volusia Sheriff?s deputies arrested a 15-year-old boy after he allegedly pistol-whipped another at a Deltona park during an altercation.
Volusia Sheriff?s deputies arrested a 15-year-old boy after he allegedly pistol-whipped another at a Deltona park during an altercation.
Swarm of sand fleas spotted on Florida's Space Coast
A shocking video of thousands of tiny sand fleas is going viral on the Space Coast. A longtime beachgoer captured the sight in Satellite Beach.
A shocking video of thousands of tiny sand fleas is going viral on the Space Coast. A longtime beachgoer captured the sight in Satellite Beach.
Storm batters St. Cloud with 60 MPH winds
Severe storms with 60 mph wind gusts battered St. Cloud, Florida, on Thursday night, tearing roofs and toppling trees.
Severe storms with 60 mph wind gusts battered St. Cloud, Florida, on Thursday night, tearing roofs and toppling trees.
Suspect in Marion County gas station shooting detained
Deputies are actively investigating a shooting that took place at a gas station on Friday afternoon in Marion County. One person was shot during an altercation at the gas station pumps and later died at the hospital. Authorities have now detained a person of interest in the shooting in Jacksonville.
Deputies are actively investigating a shooting that took place at a gas station on Friday afternoon in Marion County. One person was shot during an altercation at the gas station pumps and later died at the hospital. Authorities have now detained a person of interest in the shooting in Jacksonville.
Trump presented with jersey by legendary Steelers player
President Donald Trump delivered remarks on the U.S. Steel Deal on Friday evening at U.S. Steel - Irvin Works. During the event, Trump was presented with his own jersey by legendary Pittsburgh Steeler Rocky Bleier.
President Donald Trump delivered remarks on the U.S. Steel Deal on Friday evening at U.S. Steel - Irvin Works. During the event, Trump was presented with his own jersey by legendary Pittsburgh Steeler Rocky Bleier.
Former FSU president and Florida House speaker dies at 81
John Thrasher, former president of Florida State University and former Speaker of the Florida House, has died. He passed away on Friday following a battle with cancer, according to multiple online reports. He was 81.
John Thrasher, former president of Florida State University and former Speaker of the Florida House, has died. He passed away on Friday following a battle with cancer, according to multiple online reports. He was 81.
Florida shrimpers say they are catching space junk in their nets, and it could get worse
Florida shrimpers say their nets are pulling up space debris more often. Experts say it's possible, and the problem could get worse.
Florida shrimpers say their nets are pulling up space debris more often. Experts say it's possible, and the problem could get worse.
Florida shrimpers say they are catching space junk
Florida shrimpers claim they're catching rocket debris in their nets more often. Space experts say space companies do use the ocean to discard space debris, but they can't fully verify what they're catching is from rockets. Some experts are worried people will see more space debris when Starship starts to launch in Florida.
Florida shrimpers claim they're catching rocket debris in their nets more often. Space experts say space companies do use the ocean to discard space debris, but they can't fully verify what they're catching is from rockets. Some experts are worried people will see more space debris when Starship starts to launch in Florida.
Church accused of covering up child sex abuse
A man is suing the Diocese of Orlando for $25 million and demanding a trial by jury after allegations of a pastor sexually abusing him and potentially others "for years." The lawsuit also alleges that the church, school, parish and Diocese did nothing to stop it, even "commit[ing] willful acts of disregard and concealing" it. Police believe the alleged sexual abuse by the pastor may be linked to a deadly triple shooting in Palm Bay one year ago.
A man is suing the Diocese of Orlando for $25 million and demanding a trial by jury after allegations of a pastor sexually abusing him and potentially others "for years." The lawsuit also alleges that the church, school, parish and Diocese did nothing to stop it, even "commit[ing] willful acts of disregard and concealing" it. Police believe the alleged sexual abuse by the pastor may be linked to a deadly triple shooting in Palm Bay one year ago.
1 dead after fight breaks out at Marion County gas station
Deputies are investigating after one person was shot and killed during a fight at a gas station on Friday afternoon in Marion County. Investigators say there are currently no suspects in custody, and they have not released the name of the man that was shot and killed.
Deputies are investigating after one person was shot and killed during a fight at a gas station on Friday afternoon in Marion County. Investigators say there are currently no suspects in custody, and they have not released the name of the man that was shot and killed.
Florida landscaper dies after tree falls during storms
A Florida landscaper working for Grandview Landscaping Services was killed Thursday afternoon when a large oak tree fell during severe storms in Marion County. Police identified the victim as 37-year-old Hunter Parks. It's unclear exactly what caused the tree to fall ? whether it was due to wind, rot, lightning, or another storm-related factor.
A Florida landscaper working for Grandview Landscaping Services was killed Thursday afternoon when a large oak tree fell during severe storms in Marion County. Police identified the victim as 37-year-old Hunter Parks. It's unclear exactly what caused the tree to fall ? whether it was due to wind, rot, lightning, or another storm-related factor.
Florida child found dead inside home after two-week absence from school, deputies say
Authorities in St. Lucie County are investigating the death of a 6-year-old child who was found deceased inside a home Friday morning after being absent from school for more than two weeks.
Authorities in St. Lucie County are investigating the death of a 6-year-old child who was found deceased inside a home Friday morning after being absent from school for more than two weeks.
Teen shot and killed after altercation at Marion County gas station, deputies say
Deputies are investigating after a 17-year-old was shot and killed during an altercation at a gas station on Friday afternoon in Marion County.
Deputies are investigating after a 17-year-old was shot and killed during an altercation at a gas station on Friday afternoon in Marion County.