Bible survives destructive house fire: 'I cried'
A Tesla or Tesla charge is suspected of sparking a fire that destroyed a family's home in Sanford. The Raky Family was able to escape the fire. One girl had to jump out of the second-story window. The garage, living room, and kitchen were heavily damaged. However, FOX 35's Marley Capper noticed that the family's bible managed to survive the fire. The family is relying on their faith to get through. Raky Family
A Tesla or Tesla charge is suspected of sparking a fire that destroyed a family's home in Sanford. The Raky Family was able to escape the fire. One girl had to jump out of the second-story window. The garage, living room, and kitchen were heavily damaged. However, FOX 35's Marley Capper noticed that the family's bible managed to survive the fire. The family is relying on their faith to get through. Raky Family
Tesla may have sparked house fire in Sanford: Authorities
The Seminole County Fire Department says a Telsa may have sparked the fire that broke out at a home in Sanford.
The Seminole County Fire Department says a Telsa may have sparked the fire that broke out at a home in Sanford.
Possible road rage incident leads to deadly shooting
The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting that happened between two drivers early Wednesday in unincorporated Longwood.
The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting that happened between two drivers early Wednesday in unincorporated Longwood.
Deadly crash on Florida's Turnpike
A deadly crash has shut down parts of Florida's Turnpike in Osceola County.
A deadly crash has shut down parts of Florida's Turnpike in Osceola County.
Mount Dora discusses costs for historic flooding repairs
After portions of Mount Dora were under water and road ways were damaged in Mount Dora, the city is now discussing how much repairs will cost. Mount Dora's public works director said the state will help with some of the costs and the city is also looking at grants.
After portions of Mount Dora were under water and road ways were damaged in Mount Dora, the city is now discussing how much repairs will cost. Mount Dora's public works director said the state will help with some of the costs and the city is also looking at grants.
Police body cam of Port St. Lucie officer shooting
Body camera footage of a Dec. 1 shooting shows the incident in which a Port St. Lucie officer was shot while responding to a disturbance call.
Body camera footage of a Dec. 1 shooting shows the incident in which a Port St. Lucie officer was shot while responding to a disturbance call.
Residents speak against Blue Origin waste water dump permit
Many fired up Brevard County residents attended the Dec. 2 county commissioner's meeting to speak out against the permit allowing aerospace company Blue Origin from dumping waste water into the Indian River Lagoon. Ultimately, the decision is not up to the commissioners, but the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Many fired up Brevard County residents attended the Dec. 2 county commissioner's meeting to speak out against the permit allowing aerospace company Blue Origin from dumping waste water into the Indian River Lagoon. Ultimately, the decision is not up to the commissioners, but the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
United Healthcare, CenterWell reach agreement
A FOX 35 Investigates update: United Healthcare and CenterWell in The Villages have reached an agreement, allowing those who live there to keep their insurance, FOX 35 has learned.
A FOX 35 Investigates update: United Healthcare and CenterWell in The Villages have reached an agreement, allowing those who live there to keep their insurance, FOX 35 has learned.
Seminole County firefighters build bikes for kids
Seminole County firefighters spent hours helping build bikes and scooters for Central Florida kids. The bikes were purchased through a special grant from Walmart. The bikes will be delivered to families who were "adopted" for the holidays.
Seminole County firefighters spent hours helping build bikes and scooters for Central Florida kids. The bikes were purchased through a special grant from Walmart. The bikes will be delivered to families who were "adopted" for the holidays.
Lake County wants $1.3M in Kroger incentives back
Lake County officials want to recover as much of the $1.3 million in incentives given to Kroger after the grocery retailer announced it would close its massive Groveland warehouse and effectively end its Kroger Delivery service in the Orlando area.
Lake County officials want to recover as much of the $1.3 million in incentives given to Kroger after the grocery retailer announced it would close its massive Groveland warehouse and effectively end its Kroger Delivery service in the Orlando area.
US Secret Service targeting credit card skimmers in Orlando
The U.S. Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies plan to visit more than 1,000 stores in Orlando in search of credit card skimmers, sneaky devices that can pull credit card data from credit card machines.
The U.S. Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies plan to visit more than 1,000 stores in Orlando in search of credit card skimmers, sneaky devices that can pull credit card data from credit card machines.
The Villages deal reached between United and Centerwell
After a deal was reached between United Healthcare and Centerwell, The Villages residents will be able to keep their insurance and doctors. Now, United policy holders will be covered at all Centerwell Medical Centers.
After a deal was reached between United Healthcare and Centerwell, The Villages residents will be able to keep their insurance and doctors. Now, United policy holders will be covered at all Centerwell Medical Centers.
Sanford water main leak complaints, city responds
A FOX 35 viewer reached out, voicing concerns about a water main break at an elementary school in Sanford that he says isn’t getting fixed. The water main leak – which Johnson said he reported to the city months ago – has been saturating the ground of a local school for days. Sanford said they heard about the water main leak at Hamilton Elementary on November 26 and blocked it off that same day.
A FOX 35 viewer reached out, voicing concerns about a water main break at an elementary school in Sanford that he says isn’t getting fixed. The water main leak – which Johnson said he reported to the city months ago – has been saturating the ground of a local school for days. Sanford said they heard about the water main leak at Hamilton Elementary on November 26 and blocked it off that same day.
Orange County talks e-bike, scooter restrictions
Orange County officials discussed restrictions to e-bikes and scooters at a commissioners meeting on Dec. 2. Officials discussed safety requirements to operate the bikes and scooters, as well as, addressing a speed limit.
Orange County officials discussed restrictions to e-bikes and scooters at a commissioners meeting on Dec. 2. Officials discussed safety requirements to operate the bikes and scooters, as well as, addressing a speed limit.
Man accused of shooting, killing man in girlfriend's apartment
Jon Fuller, 31, is facing homicide charges after officials said he shot a man in his girlfriend's apartment after accusing his girlfriend of cheating on him. Fuller entered a not guilty plea on Dec. 2 and is being held without bond.
Jon Fuller, 31, is facing homicide charges after officials said he shot a man in his girlfriend's apartment after accusing his girlfriend of cheating on him. Fuller entered a not guilty plea on Dec. 2 and is being held without bond.
St. Port Lucie officer shot, in 'critical' condition
Sergeant Erik LeVasseur – who's been with the Port St. Lucie Police Department for 25 years – was shot on Dec. 1 when he responded to a disturbance call in the area of Tradition Parkway and Gatlin Boulevard. Sgt. LeVasseur was responding to a disturbance call when he was shot, the department said. He's currently in critical condition, authorities said.
Sergeant Erik LeVasseur – who's been with the Port St. Lucie Police Department for 25 years – was shot on Dec. 1 when he responded to a disturbance call in the area of Tradition Parkway and Gatlin Boulevard. Sgt. LeVasseur was responding to a disturbance call when he was shot, the department said. He's currently in critical condition, authorities said.
First responders, community attend Terri Mashkow funeral
A mix of first responders, friends, family and the public gathered in Vero Beach, Dec. 2, for a funeral service in honor of Terri Sweeting-Mashkow, who died in the line of duty while serving an eviction notice with the Indian River County Sheriff's Office last month.
A mix of first responders, friends, family and the public gathered in Vero Beach, Dec. 2, for a funeral service in honor of Terri Sweeting-Mashkow, who died in the line of duty while serving an eviction notice with the Indian River County Sheriff's Office last month.
Suspended Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez absent from court
Suspended Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez remains the only person among his alleged accomplices that has not taken a plea deal. Lopez, who was scheduled to appear in court Dec. 2, was not present. Neither was his attorney. Lopez stands accused of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering in connection to an illegal gambling business.
Suspended Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez remains the only person among his alleged accomplices that has not taken a plea deal. Lopez, who was scheduled to appear in court Dec. 2, was not present. Neither was his attorney. Lopez stands accused of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering in connection to an illegal gambling business.
Florida basketball coach celebrates 800th career win
Coach Steve Ridder has been at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach for nearly 40 years -- helping to build the school's athletics program over that time into what it is today. Coach Ridder recently celebrated his 800th career win -- a moment that was celebrated in the locker room with the men's team, and one that has since gone viral.
Coach Steve Ridder has been at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach for nearly 40 years -- helping to build the school's athletics program over that time into what it is today. Coach Ridder recently celebrated his 800th career win -- a moment that was celebrated in the locker room with the men's team, and one that has since gone viral.
Lake County commissioners to discuss fallout from Kroger closure
Lake County commissioners will meet Tuesday to discuss the fallout from Kroger's decision to close its Groveland fulfillment center.
Lake County commissioners will meet Tuesday to discuss the fallout from Kroger's decision to close its Groveland fulfillment center.