Rescued Florida teen paddleboarders released from hospital
The two teenagers who went missing while paddleboarding in Cedar Key on Monday have now been released from the hospital. The 16-year-old girls were found Tuesday morning near "Porpoise Point" — about 14 miles southeast of their starting point.
The two teenagers who went missing while paddleboarding in Cedar Key on Monday have now been released from the hospital. The 16-year-old girls were found Tuesday morning near "Porpoise Point" — about 14 miles southeast of their starting point.
Residents protest over Rockledge Hospital closing
Brevard County residents are protesting over the planned closure of Rockledge Hospital next month. The county broke ground on a new hospital last year, but some people say they are worried about a health care crisis.
Brevard County residents are protesting over the planned closure of Rockledge Hospital next month. The county broke ground on a new hospital last year, but some people say they are worried about a health care crisis.
Sibling showdown for state senate seat in Orange County
State Rep. Lavon Bracy Davis has announced her plans to run to replace Sen. Geraldine Thompson, who dies last month after complications from surgery. One other person has announced plans to run for the seat ? Davis' brother Randolph Bracy.
State Rep. Lavon Bracy Davis has announced her plans to run to replace Sen. Geraldine Thompson, who dies last month after complications from surgery. One other person has announced plans to run for the seat ? Davis' brother Randolph Bracy.
Trial for accused killer in Volusia County may be pushed back
The trial for a man accused of stabbing a couple to death during Bike Week three years ago may be delayed. Today, lawyers for Jean Mecean asked to push the trial back from June to October.
The trial for a man accused of stabbing a couple to death during Bike Week three years ago may be delayed. Today, lawyers for Jean Mecean asked to push the trial back from June to October.
Maddie Soto update: Accused killer's jailhouse calls released
Stephen Sterns, the man accused of murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto, allegedly told his parents on the phone months after he death that it was "all an accident." The FOX 35 News team evaluates dozens of newly-release jailhouse phone calls.
Stephen Sterns, the man accused of murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto, allegedly told his parents on the phone months after he death that it was "all an accident." The FOX 35 News team evaluates dozens of newly-release jailhouse phone calls.
Man linked to possible road rage shooting arrested after chase
A man connected to a possible road rage shooting in Lake County was taken into custody after fleeing to Flagler County on Friday afternoon. During the shooting incident, a suspect fired a shot at a vehicle. The occupant of the vehicle is being treated for a non-life-threatening injury. The suspect was then pursued by Volusia County law enforcement into Flagler County.
A man connected to a possible road rage shooting in Lake County was taken into custody after fleeing to Flagler County on Friday afternoon. During the shooting incident, a suspect fired a shot at a vehicle. The occupant of the vehicle is being treated for a non-life-threatening injury. The suspect was then pursued by Volusia County law enforcement into Flagler County.
1st undocumented immigrant detained under Alien Enemies
On Thursday, FDLE announced that its agents ? in partnership with Homeland Security ? had arrested a known Tren De Aragua gang member, identified as Jimenez-Bracho. Acting Director Lyons described Tren De Aragua (TDA) as a "dangerous foreign terrorist organization that has invaded our soil." It comes nearly a week after President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act.
On Thursday, FDLE announced that its agents ? in partnership with Homeland Security ? had arrested a known Tren De Aragua gang member, identified as Jimenez-Bracho. Acting Director Lyons described Tren De Aragua (TDA) as a "dangerous foreign terrorist organization that has invaded our soil." It comes nearly a week after President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act.
Tren de Aragua gang member arrested in Florida; first to be detained under Alien Enemies Act
Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd M. Lyons was in Florida on Friday to discuss the recent arrest of an alleged gang member with ties to the Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, billed as the first arrest in the U.S. under the Alien Enemies Act, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).
Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd M. Lyons was in Florida on Friday to discuss the recent arrest of an alleged gang member with ties to the Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, billed as the first arrest in the U.S. under the Alien Enemies Act, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).
FHP, ICE discuss arrest of alleged gang member in Florida | FULL
Officials from the Florida Highway Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are discussing the arrest of Franklin Jose Jimenez-Bracho, a citizen of Venezuela and alleged gang member of Tren de Aragua. Formed in a Venezuelan prison, the gang has branched out to become a multinational crime organization. Bracho's arrest is the first arrest in the nation under the Alien Enemies Act.
Officials from the Florida Highway Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are discussing the arrest of Franklin Jose Jimenez-Bracho, a citizen of Venezuela and alleged gang member of Tren de Aragua. Formed in a Venezuelan prison, the gang has branched out to become a multinational crime organization. Bracho's arrest is the first arrest in the nation under the Alien Enemies Act.
Florida officials explain risk of brush fires, safety measures
Due to the recent brush fires throughout Florida, Orange County Fire Rescue hosted a press conference to explain the risks of brush fires and how to prevent them.
Due to the recent brush fires throughout Florida, Orange County Fire Rescue hosted a press conference to explain the risks of brush fires and how to prevent them.
Winter Park Sidewalk Arts Festival underway
The 66th Winter Park Sidewalk Arts Festival kicks off today in Orlando. The event is one of the nation?s oldest, largest and most prestigious outdoor art festivals and draws up to 250,000 visitors each year.
The 66th Winter Park Sidewalk Arts Festival kicks off today in Orlando. The event is one of the nation?s oldest, largest and most prestigious outdoor art festivals and draws up to 250,000 visitors each year.
Learn how to plant seedlings
Calvin Gardner, urban horticulture extension agent, joins FOX 35 to talk about an upcoming event for plant lovers. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this class will help you on your way to a beautiful and bountiful spring vegetable garden. Each class participant will receive educational resources for preparing their garden. The in-person spring vegetable gardening class is being hosted by the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County in Orlando.
Calvin Gardner, urban horticulture extension agent, joins FOX 35 to talk about an upcoming event for plant lovers. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this class will help you on your way to a beautiful and bountiful spring vegetable garden. Each class participant will receive educational resources for preparing their garden. The in-person spring vegetable gardening class is being hosted by the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County in Orlando.
Legal analysts breaks down Stephan Sterns case update
Stephan Sterns, the Central Florida man accused of raping and murdering his girlfriend's daughter, 13-year-old Madeline Soto, made his first court appearance Thursday morning. The hearing was to discuss a motion filed by a public defender representing Sterns, which requests that all pre-trial proceedings in his sexual battery case be closed. A similar motion has also been filed in Sterns' separate homicide case. During the hearing, a judge ruled they will make a decision on the motion in writing within the next 10 days. Legal analyst Sunny Slaughter weighs in on the hearing and how social media has changed public cases.
Stephan Sterns, the Central Florida man accused of raping and murdering his girlfriend's daughter, 13-year-old Madeline Soto, made his first court appearance Thursday morning. The hearing was to discuss a motion filed by a public defender representing Sterns, which requests that all pre-trial proceedings in his sexual battery case be closed. A similar motion has also been filed in Sterns' separate homicide case. During the hearing, a judge ruled they will make a decision on the motion in writing within the next 10 days. Legal analyst Sunny Slaughter weighs in on the hearing and how social media has changed public cases.
Crews working to contain brush fires in Volusia County
Crews are working to contain a brush fire that has burned over 300 acres in Volusia County, Florida, since Thursday. The fire is located near State Routes 44 and 415, west of New Smyrna Beach, near Samsula. As of Friday, no homes have been destroyed, and no evacuations have been issued, though some residents are preparing to evacuate if conditions worsen.
Crews are working to contain a brush fire that has burned over 300 acres in Volusia County, Florida, since Thursday. The fire is located near State Routes 44 and 415, west of New Smyrna Beach, near Samsula. As of Friday, no homes have been destroyed, and no evacuations have been issued, though some residents are preparing to evacuate if conditions worsen.
Honeydew brush fire burns more than 300 acres in Volusia County
Crews are urgently working to contain a rapidly growing brush fire, currently spanning more than 300 acres, in Volusia County, west of New Smyrna Beach, on Friday. Firefighters are expected to battle the blaze throughout the day, and residents are advised to be cautious of heavy smoke in the area.
Crews are urgently working to contain a rapidly growing brush fire, currently spanning more than 300 acres, in Volusia County, west of New Smyrna Beach, on Friday. Firefighters are expected to battle the blaze throughout the day, and residents are advised to be cautious of heavy smoke in the area.
Man accused of threatening convenience store employee with knife: 'I'll gut you like a fish'
A knife-wielding man caused a scare at an Orlando convenience store, threatening customers before making a coffee and leaving.
A knife-wielding man caused a scare at an Orlando convenience store, threatening customers before making a coffee and leaving.
Man accused of threatening convenience store employee
Late breaking news events and top stories of the day are updated by the FOX 35 Nightly News Team.
Late breaking news events and top stories of the day are updated by the FOX 35 Nightly News Team.
Woman's diamond rings stolen in broad daylight
Investigators are searching for a suspect who stole a woman's diamond rings in broad daylight during a Facebook Marketplace transaction in a Target parking lot. The victim had arranged to meet a potential buyer to sell her wedding set, but when the two met, police say the suspect grabbed the rings and fled without paying. Authorities are now working to track down the thief as the investigation continues.
Investigators are searching for a suspect who stole a woman's diamond rings in broad daylight during a Facebook Marketplace transaction in a Target parking lot. The victim had arranged to meet a potential buyer to sell her wedding set, but when the two met, police say the suspect grabbed the rings and fled without paying. Authorities are now working to track down the thief as the investigation continues.
Brevard restoring beaches as hurricane season nears
Brevard County is racing to build back beaches before hurricane season ramps up. The federal government is spending more than $100 million to renourish about 20 miles of beaches on the Space Coast.
Brevard County is racing to build back beaches before hurricane season ramps up. The federal government is spending more than $100 million to renourish about 20 miles of beaches on the Space Coast.
Jail calls from accused killer Keith Moses released
Jailhouse calls obtained by reporters reveal that Keith Moses, who has been in custody since allegedly killing three people in Pine Hills in February 2023, frequently speaks with his grandmother. Their conversations often focus on her well-being and updates on her life. Despite facing serious charges, Moses has remained close to his family while awaiting trial.
Jailhouse calls obtained by reporters reveal that Keith Moses, who has been in custody since allegedly killing three people in Pine Hills in February 2023, frequently speaks with his grandmother. Their conversations often focus on her well-being and updates on her life. Despite facing serious charges, Moses has remained close to his family while awaiting trial.