Sea turtle nesting season begins in Florida
May 1 is the beginning of sea turtle nesting season. Wildlife crews have already spotted some loggerhead sea turtle nests this year. Volunteers are inspecting local beaches every morning, checking for turtle tracks and then marking any nests to alert beachgoers to just stay away. If you do spot an unmarked turtle nest or turtle in distress, you need to call Florida Fish and Wildlife. Nesting season runs all the way through Oct. 31.
May 1 is the beginning of sea turtle nesting season. Wildlife crews have already spotted some loggerhead sea turtle nests this year. Volunteers are inspecting local beaches every morning, checking for turtle tracks and then marking any nests to alert beachgoers to just stay away. If you do spot an unmarked turtle nest or turtle in distress, you need to call Florida Fish and Wildlife. Nesting season runs all the way through Oct. 31.
Trump taps national security adviser Waltz for UN envoy
President Donald Trump said Thursday he's nominating his national security adviser Mike Waltz to serve as United Nations ambassador in a major shake-up of his national security team.
President Donald Trump said Thursday he's nominating his national security adviser Mike Waltz to serve as United Nations ambassador in a major shake-up of his national security team.
DeLand adds 28 new AEDs to improve emergency response
New signs and devices are appearing in public spaces across DeLand as the city rolls out 28 new automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in a push to improve emergency preparedness. City leaders say the move is part of an equipment upgrade to ensure life-saving tools are within reach during critical moments. Firefighters emphasize the devices can make the difference between life and death when every second counts.
New signs and devices are appearing in public spaces across DeLand as the city rolls out 28 new automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in a push to improve emergency preparedness. City leaders say the move is part of an equipment upgrade to ensure life-saving tools are within reach during critical moments. Firefighters emphasize the devices can make the difference between life and death when every second counts.
Ticket Troubles: Hundreds of speeding citations wrongly issued
Hundreds of drivers in Brevard County received speeding tickets for violations that allegedly occurred in school zones ? but not in their own county. The tickets claimed the drivers were speeding through school zones in Miami-Dade County. The problem: they were never in Miami.
Hundreds of drivers in Brevard County received speeding tickets for violations that allegedly occurred in school zones ? but not in their own county. The tickets claimed the drivers were speeding through school zones in Miami-Dade County. The problem: they were never in Miami.
Teen sentenced to 10 years in Cabana Live shooting files appeal
A 17-year-old accused of opening fire at the Cabana Live nightclub in Sanford last year has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Christopher Bouie pleaded no contest this week, just days before jury selection was set to begin in his trial. Despite the plea, Bouie is now appealing the sentence.
A 17-year-old accused of opening fire at the Cabana Live nightclub in Sanford last year has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Christopher Bouie pleaded no contest this week, just days before jury selection was set to begin in his trial. Despite the plea, Bouie is now appealing the sentence.
Immigration operation yields over 1,000 arrests in Florida
State and federal authorities on Wednesday announced what they called the largest immigration roundup by a state in U.S. history, resulting in more than 1,000 arrests across Florida. Dubbed Operation Tidal Wave, the effort was a joint operation between local law enforcement agencies and federal immigration officials. Authorities targeted individuals living in the state who had previously been ordered deported. The arrests come amid heightened immigration enforcement efforts by state leaders.
State and federal authorities on Wednesday announced what they called the largest immigration roundup by a state in U.S. history, resulting in more than 1,000 arrests across Florida. Dubbed Operation Tidal Wave, the effort was a joint operation between local law enforcement agencies and federal immigration officials. Authorities targeted individuals living in the state who had previously been ordered deported. The arrests come amid heightened immigration enforcement efforts by state leaders.
May Day protests target Trump's policies in first 100 days
Thousands of protesters are gathering nationwide on Thursday, including in Central Florida, to rally for workers? and immigrants? rights in the latest round of demonstrations against President Donald Trump and his administration.
Thousands of protesters are gathering nationwide on Thursday, including in Central Florida, to rally for workers? and immigrants? rights in the latest round of demonstrations against President Donald Trump and his administration.
Students design delivery solution for classmate in wheelchair
A Lyman High School sophomore is spreading smiles across campus. Lily, a 10th grader with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita ? a rare condition affecting her joints and muscles?uses a wheelchair to get around. Wanting to help with package deliveries but limited by mobility, she turned to the school?s engineering students, who designed an attachment for her wheelchair to carry boxes and supplies.
A Lyman High School sophomore is spreading smiles across campus. Lily, a 10th grader with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita ? a rare condition affecting her joints and muscles?uses a wheelchair to get around. Wanting to help with package deliveries but limited by mobility, she turned to the school?s engineering students, who designed an attachment for her wheelchair to carry boxes and supplies.
DeBary, Volusia school board in dispute over school site
A proposed new school in DeBary has sparked a legal battle between city officials and the Volusia County School Board. The city rejected the school board?s plan, arguing the location violates state law and would create traffic and safety hazards. In a cease-and-desist letter, city leaders said the site would also come with a hefty price tag and urged the district to reconsider its placement.
A proposed new school in DeBary has sparked a legal battle between city officials and the Volusia County School Board. The city rejected the school board?s plan, arguing the location violates state law and would create traffic and safety hazards. In a cease-and-desist letter, city leaders said the site would also come with a hefty price tag and urged the district to reconsider its placement.
Jury to decide fate of Deltona Xbox murder convict
Two decades after Jerone Hunter was convicted in the notorious Deltona Xbox murders, his attorneys are arguing he suffered from a troubled mental state at the time of the 2004 killings.
Two decades after Jerone Hunter was convicted in the notorious Deltona Xbox murders, his attorneys are arguing he suffered from a troubled mental state at the time of the 2004 killings.
Eatonville back in consideration for Black history museum
Eatonville could once again be in line to host a Black history museum after being passed over last year in favor of St. Augustine.
Eatonville could once again be in line to host a Black history museum after being passed over last year in favor of St. Augustine.
Port Canaveral launches $500 million improvement plan
port Canaveral is moving forward with a $500 million investment in a series of infrastructure upgrades over the next five years, aimed at modernizing and expanding key areas of the busy seaport.
port Canaveral is moving forward with a $500 million investment in a series of infrastructure upgrades over the next five years, aimed at modernizing and expanding key areas of the busy seaport.
Hundreds of speeding tickets wrongly issued
Hundreds of drivers in Brevard County received speeding tickets for violations that allegedly occurred in school zones ? but not in their own county. The tickets claimed the drivers were speeding through school zones in Miami-Dade County. The problem: they were never in Miami.
Hundreds of drivers in Brevard County received speeding tickets for violations that allegedly occurred in school zones ? but not in their own county. The tickets claimed the drivers were speeding through school zones in Miami-Dade County. The problem: they were never in Miami.
SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites into space from Florida
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday night from Florida carrying 28 new Starlink satellites.
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday night from Florida carrying 28 new Starlink satellites.
Marco Rubio to serve as acting NSA; Mike Waltz removed by President Trump
Former Florida Senator and current Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as the acting national security adviser, according to a post made by President Donald Trump on True Social.
Former Florida Senator and current Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as the acting national security adviser, according to a post made by President Donald Trump on True Social.
Union members on strike at the Lockheed Martin facility in Orlando
Members of the United Auto Workers union (UAW) have gone on strike at the Lockheed Martin facility in Orlando, Florida, citing what they describe as unfair labor practices and a failure to reach a fair economic agreement with the defense contractor.
Members of the United Auto Workers union (UAW) have gone on strike at the Lockheed Martin facility in Orlando, Florida, citing what they describe as unfair labor practices and a failure to reach a fair economic agreement with the defense contractor.
Operation Tidal Wave: DeSantis, ICE tout 1,000 undocumented immigrants arrested in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials announced on Thursday the arrest of more than 1,100 in the largest immigration operation in state history.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials announced on Thursday the arrest of more than 1,100 in the largest immigration operation in state history.
'Why me?': Tourist randomly attacked by man armed with knife, officials say
A young woman is recovering from a brutal, random knife attack that took place outside a gas station on John Young Parkway in Orange County.
A young woman is recovering from a brutal, random knife attack that took place outside a gas station on John Young Parkway in Orange County.
White House Press Briefing marks Trump's first 100 days
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller provide an update from the White House Briefing Room on May 1, 2025 to mark President Donald Trump's first 100 days.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller provide an update from the White House Briefing Room on May 1, 2025 to mark President Donald Trump's first 100 days.
Longwood Police buy woman a new walker
In this segment of FOX 35 CareForce, we highlight Cpl. Pugh and Ofc. Camejo of the Longwood Police Department, who bought a brand-new walker for a local resident after hers went missing.
In this segment of FOX 35 CareForce, we highlight Cpl. Pugh and Ofc. Camejo of the Longwood Police Department, who bought a brand-new walker for a local resident after hers went missing.