School districts look to recruit students or potentially lose millions
Central Florida school districts are looking to recruit students and families back to the district as they could potentially lose millions in funding. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay has the latest.
Central Florida school districts are looking to recruit students and families back to the district as they could potentially lose millions in funding. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay has the latest.
Deadly doorway shooting in Lake County
An officer-involved doorway shooting with a mother and two young children on the other side leaves one dead. FOX 35's Randi Hildreth has more on the investigation.
An officer-involved doorway shooting with a mother and two young children on the other side leaves one dead. FOX 35's Randi Hildreth has more on the investigation.
Sen. Ashley Moody speaks on Florida citrus industry
U.S. Senator Ashley Moody reaffirmed her commitment to Florida?s citrus industry on Tuesday by unveiling the ?Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act? at Florida?s Natural Visitors Center. Moody was joined by farmers and industry leaders and addressed the challenges facing the state?s citrus growers, attributing a significant portion of their struggles to ?nonsensical government overregulation.?
U.S. Senator Ashley Moody reaffirmed her commitment to Florida?s citrus industry on Tuesday by unveiling the ?Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act? at Florida?s Natural Visitors Center. Moody was joined by farmers and industry leaders and addressed the challenges facing the state?s citrus growers, attributing a significant portion of their struggles to ?nonsensical government overregulation.?
AG James Uthmeier announces lawsuit against Snapchat
Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Tuesday that he is cracking down on alleged predation facilitated by major social media platform Snapchat. Uthmeier said he filed a lawsuit Monday night against Snapchat, based on the dangerous practices he believes it has in operating its company. He says the lawsuit is ?just the beginning? of actions against problematic platforms.
Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Tuesday that he is cracking down on alleged predation facilitated by major social media platform Snapchat. Uthmeier said he filed a lawsuit Monday night against Snapchat, based on the dangerous practices he believes it has in operating its company. He says the lawsuit is ?just the beginning? of actions against problematic platforms.
VIDEO: Florida postal worker accused of drinking on the job
Katelyne Dye, a postal worker in Melbourne, faces charges for allegedly driving drunk while making mail deliveries on April 12. The 33-year-old woman told officers she had consumed two vodkas after being invited to a party along her mailing route. She has since been released on a misdemeanor DUI charge.
Katelyne Dye, a postal worker in Melbourne, faces charges for allegedly driving drunk while making mail deliveries on April 12. The 33-year-old woman told officers she had consumed two vodkas after being invited to a party along her mailing route. She has since been released on a misdemeanor DUI charge.
Man opens fire in crowd at Florida Easter event: police
A man opened fire into a crowd at the end of an Easter event on Sunday in Gainesville, according to police. He can be seen in the corner of the video wearing red shorts and a gray hoodie. Authorities said three people were hit, but all are expected to be OK. Police are urging anyone with information on the suspect to contact them.
A man opened fire into a crowd at the end of an Easter event on Sunday in Gainesville, according to police. He can be seen in the corner of the video wearing red shorts and a gray hoodie. Authorities said three people were hit, but all are expected to be OK. Police are urging anyone with information on the suspect to contact them.
Honoring fallen Florida firefighters in Tallahassee
Thirteen fallen firefighters were honored at a bell ringing ceremony and their names were inscribed at the Florida Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Tallahassee on Tuesday. The bell ringing is conducted to signify the ?Last Call? for the fallen heroes.
Thirteen fallen firefighters were honored at a bell ringing ceremony and their names were inscribed at the Florida Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Tallahassee on Tuesday. The bell ringing is conducted to signify the ?Last Call? for the fallen heroes.
DeSantis speaks on supporting funds for Everglades restoration (FULL)
Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples, Florida, to discuss his support for continued funds for Everglades restoration. He was joined by Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Alexis Lambert and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Executive Director Roger Young.
Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples, Florida, to discuss his support for continued funds for Everglades restoration. He was joined by Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Alexis Lambert and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Executive Director Roger Young.
Stephen Sterns request to delay suppression hearing denied
Stephan Sterns, accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto, appeared in a court hearing Tuesday morning. The court hearing came before Wednesday's scheduled suppression hearing, which Sterns was seeking to delay, citing newly obtained "confidential information," according to court records. The defense was hoping to prevent jurors from seeing evidence from Sterns? phone and Google account, which they claim was unlawfully obtained, though prosecutors argue he gave consent. However, at the hearing, the judge denied Sterns' request for the delay.
Stephan Sterns, accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto, appeared in a court hearing Tuesday morning. The court hearing came before Wednesday's scheduled suppression hearing, which Sterns was seeking to delay, citing newly obtained "confidential information," according to court records. The defense was hoping to prevent jurors from seeing evidence from Sterns? phone and Google account, which they claim was unlawfully obtained, though prosecutors argue he gave consent. However, at the hearing, the judge denied Sterns' request for the delay.
Apopka man arrested in cold case, unsolved for 33 years
St. Cloud police have arrested 72-year-old Gene Stuller in connection to the 1991 murder of Julia Sue Wilbanks, solving a cold case that remained unsolved for 33 years. DNA advancements led investigators to identify Stuller as a suspect earlier this year. St. Cloud Police Chief Douglas Goerke joins FOX 35 to talk about the arrest.
St. Cloud police have arrested 72-year-old Gene Stuller in connection to the 1991 murder of Julia Sue Wilbanks, solving a cold case that remained unsolved for 33 years. DNA advancements led investigators to identify Stuller as a suspect earlier this year. St. Cloud Police Chief Douglas Goerke joins FOX 35 to talk about the arrest.
Jeep owners clean beach in Daytona on Earth Day
This Earth Day, FOX 35's David Martin heads over to Daytona Beach to hang out with hundreds of Jeep owners as they spend the morning cleaning the sandy shores near and around the Hard Rock Hotel. The public is invited to join the fun and dump trash in the dumpster for prizes as part of the event.
This Earth Day, FOX 35's David Martin heads over to Daytona Beach to hang out with hundreds of Jeep owners as they spend the morning cleaning the sandy shores near and around the Hard Rock Hotel. The public is invited to join the fun and dump trash in the dumpster for prizes as part of the event.
Backstreet Boy opening new restaurant in Central Florida
Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough has opened a restaurant, lounge and condo complex called "Coa" in Cocoa Beach, Florida. The restaurant and lounge are located in a five-story oceanfront condo complex called "The Surf." The Surf is a high-end development, with all the condos reportedly sold out. Coa serves modern American cuisine with global influences, and the Coa Lounge is a Floridaterranean cocktail lounge.
Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough has opened a restaurant, lounge and condo complex called "Coa" in Cocoa Beach, Florida. The restaurant and lounge are located in a five-story oceanfront condo complex called "The Surf." The Surf is a high-end development, with all the condos reportedly sold out. Coa serves modern American cuisine with global influences, and the Coa Lounge is a Floridaterranean cocktail lounge.
Orange County commission to discuss important items today
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners is meeting today, with a few important items up for discussion on the agenda. The items include rezoning land for new transitional housing, increasing LYNX bus services and a tourist development tax sports incentive.
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners is meeting today, with a few important items up for discussion on the agenda. The items include rezoning land for new transitional housing, increasing LYNX bus services and a tourist development tax sports incentive.
Brevard County could issue burn ban today
The dry conditions are continuing across Central Florida, causing brush fires to spark up in the area. To help prevent those fires, a burn ban could go into effect in Brevard County today.
The dry conditions are continuing across Central Florida, causing brush fires to spark up in the area. To help prevent those fires, a burn ban could go into effect in Brevard County today.
Man offers Florida deputy alcohol during chase, video shows
Florida deputies in Highlands County were left stunned when a suspect, in the midst of a vehicle chase, casually offered them alcohol, according to authorities. After the pursuit, the man, later identified as Richard Smith, questioned the reason for his arrest and, according to body camera footage, asked deputies, "You guys had fun, though, right?"
Florida deputies in Highlands County were left stunned when a suspect, in the midst of a vehicle chase, casually offered them alcohol, according to authorities. After the pursuit, the man, later identified as Richard Smith, questioned the reason for his arrest and, according to body camera footage, asked deputies, "You guys had fun, though, right?"
Florida man wins $25 million, the largest scratch-off jackpot in state history: officials
A Florida man is now living every lottery player’s dream after scoring the largest scratch-off jackpot in state history. What started as a routine stop turned into a $25 million payday — the biggest jackpot ever offered on a Florida scratch-off game, according to lottery officials.
A Florida man is now living every lottery player’s dream after scoring the largest scratch-off jackpot in state history. What started as a routine stop turned into a $25 million payday — the biggest jackpot ever offered on a Florida scratch-off game, according to lottery officials.
Former teacher pleads guilty to child exploitation charges
Italo Bonini, a former music teacher at Hunters Creek Middle School, pleaded guilty to federal charges of enticing minors and producing child pornography.
Italo Bonini, a former music teacher at Hunters Creek Middle School, pleaded guilty to federal charges of enticing minors and producing child pornography.
Palm Bay wrestler goes undefeated, wins state title
Leonard Christian capped off his high school wrestling career at Palm Bay High in dominant fashion, winning the 1A state championship in the 285-pound weight class. Christian finished the season with a perfect 60-0 record.
Leonard Christian capped off his high school wrestling career at Palm Bay High in dominant fashion, winning the 1A state championship in the 285-pound weight class. Christian finished the season with a perfect 60-0 record.
Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost visits El Salvador
Four more Democratic lawmakers, including a Florida Congressman, traveled to El Salvador to visit an illegal immigrant and suspected MS-13 gang member deported by President Donald Trump?s administration.
Four more Democratic lawmakers, including a Florida Congressman, traveled to El Salvador to visit an illegal immigrant and suspected MS-13 gang member deported by President Donald Trump?s administration.
Firefighters battle blaze in Palm Bay
A burn ban is set to take effect Tuesday in Brevard County, Florida, following a vegetation fire in Palm Bay. The fire was located near St. Johns Heritage Parkway and Davis Lane, and smoke from the blaze was visible from Interstate 95 and surrounding local streets.
A burn ban is set to take effect Tuesday in Brevard County, Florida, following a vegetation fire in Palm Bay. The fire was located near St. Johns Heritage Parkway and Davis Lane, and smoke from the blaze was visible from Interstate 95 and surrounding local streets.