Special election dates set for Waltz seat, which could become contentious race for GOP contenders
Secretary of State Cord Byrd on Monday set special election dates to replace U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz, a Florida Republican tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as national security advisory.
Secretary of State Cord Byrd on Monday set special election dates to replace U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz, a Florida Republican tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as national security advisory.
Missing roadside memorial signs distressing for families in grief: 'My heart just got broken again'
Traffic accident memorials are missing in Palm Bay, creating new pain for grieving families.
Traffic accident memorials are missing in Palm Bay, creating new pain for grieving families.
Missing Florida boy with autism found dead in lake; 3rd drowning in 2 weeks
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said he did not have the answers nor the right words to convey his sadness after a missing 7-year-old boy with autism was found dead in a lake. It is the second child with autism in Volusia County who has wandered away and been found dead in a body of water – and the third in less than two weeks in Central Florida.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said he did not have the answers nor the right words to convey his sadness after a missing 7-year-old boy with autism was found dead in a lake. It is the second child with autism in Volusia County who has wandered away and been found dead in a body of water – and the third in less than two weeks in Central Florida.
Woman flying to Orlando sees planes collide in Boston
Caroline Agid was flying to Orlando to be with family over the holiday weekend, when her Jet Blue Airbus being towed across the tarmac hit the back of a Cape Air Tecnam aircraft.
Caroline Agid was flying to Orlando to be with family over the holiday weekend, when her Jet Blue Airbus being towed across the tarmac hit the back of a Cape Air Tecnam aircraft.
Life sentence for man who killed jewelry store owner
A man accused of killing a jewelry store owner in Daytona Beach has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A man accused of killing a jewelry store owner in Daytona Beach has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Mom accused of drowning child used to work at CPS
A Florida mother accused of drowning her 14-year-old daughter previously worked as a Child Protective Investigator Trainee for the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, officials confirmed.
A Florida mother accused of drowning her 14-year-old daughter previously worked as a Child Protective Investigator Trainee for the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, officials confirmed.
Memorial markers disappear along Brevard roadway
Traffic accident memorials are missing in Palm Bay, creating new pain for grieving families. What?s strange about the memorial mystery is that parts of the memorials weren't touched at all. It?s the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) signs that are gone.
Traffic accident memorials are missing in Palm Bay, creating new pain for grieving families. What?s strange about the memorial mystery is that parts of the memorials weren't touched at all. It?s the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) signs that are gone.
Seat vacated by Rep. Waltz drawing potential candidates
Florida State Rep. Randy Fine has announced he will run in the special election to fill the seat vacated by Rep. Michael Waltz.
Florida State Rep. Randy Fine has announced he will run in the special election to fill the seat vacated by Rep. Michael Waltz.
Fine announces bid for seat vacated by Rep. Waltz
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Watch FOX 35 News at 5PM for the latest news alerts, headlines, and weather forecast for Central Florida.
Laurie Shaver receives life sentence
A Florida woman convicted of murdering her husband, whose body was found buried beneath a fire pit and concrete slab in the backyard of the couple's Lake County home, has been sentenced to life in prison. Last month, a six-person jury found Laurie Shaver, 41, guilty of second-degree murder in the 2015 death of Michael Douglas Shaver, 36.
A Florida woman convicted of murdering her husband, whose body was found buried beneath a fire pit and concrete slab in the backyard of the couple's Lake County home, has been sentenced to life in prison. Last month, a six-person jury found Laurie Shaver, 41, guilty of second-degree murder in the 2015 death of Michael Douglas Shaver, 36.
$1M of stolen coins from treasure ships that sank off Florida during 1715 hurricane recovered by FWC
A member of a family who uncovered a ‘treasure trove’ of 101 coins from wrecks off Florida’s Treasure Coast is accused of selling multiple stolen coins between 2023 and 2024.
A member of a family who uncovered a ‘treasure trove’ of 101 coins from wrecks off Florida’s Treasure Coast is accused of selling multiple stolen coins between 2023 and 2024.
Missing boy with autism found dead
New details have emerged in the death of a young boy with autism in Volusia County. Deputies found the body of 7-year-old Charlie Newton in a pond on Tuesday. They described conditions inside the boy's home as "deplorable."
New details have emerged in the death of a young boy with autism in Volusia County. Deputies found the body of 7-year-old Charlie Newton in a pond on Tuesday. They described conditions inside the boy's home as "deplorable."
Laurie Shaver sentenced in husband's murder
Laurie Shaver, the woman convicted of second-degree murder in the death of her husband, who went missing for years and whose remains were found buried beneath a concrete slab in the backyard, was sentenced to life in prison.
Laurie Shaver, the woman convicted of second-degree murder in the death of her husband, who went missing for years and whose remains were found buried beneath a concrete slab in the backyard, was sentenced to life in prison.
Harris Rosen, Orlando hotel owner, philanthropist remembered
Harris Rosen, the founder of Rosen Hotels & Resorts and a major philanthropist in Central Florida, died Monday morning, according to a statement from his family. He was 85 years old.
Harris Rosen, the founder of Rosen Hotels & Resorts and a major philanthropist in Central Florida, died Monday morning, according to a statement from his family. He was 85 years old.
'I don't have the answers': Sheriff Chitwood on boy's drowning
In seven days, two children with autism went missing in Volusia County and were tragically found dead in water, Sheriff Mike Chitwood said. In both cases, separate cases, both children ran off quickly. "I don't have the answers," Sheriff Chitwood said. But, he said, he's working on any and all solutions, including helping families with technology to act as alarms and the ability to track.
In seven days, two children with autism went missing in Volusia County and were tragically found dead in water, Sheriff Mike Chitwood said. In both cases, separate cases, both children ran off quickly. "I don't have the answers," Sheriff Chitwood said. But, he said, he's working on any and all solutions, including helping families with technology to act as alarms and the ability to track.
Former NBA players championship ring found in storage unit
A Florida YouTuber who buys abandoned storage units found priceless valuables belonging to a former NBA basketball player. Here's the story of how he contacted that player and returned those priceless possessions.
A Florida YouTuber who buys abandoned storage units found priceless valuables belonging to a former NBA basketball player. Here's the story of how he contacted that player and returned those priceless possessions.
Florida boy with autism found dead in water: Press conference
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said the body of a missing 7-year-old boy with autism was found early Tuesday morning in a lake. Deputies, officers, and law enforcement spent hours looking for the boy who went missing late Monday night. "I don't have the answers," Chitwood said, lamenting about the tragic loss.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said the body of a missing 7-year-old boy with autism was found early Tuesday morning in a lake. Deputies, officers, and law enforcement spent hours looking for the boy who went missing late Monday night. "I don't have the answers," Chitwood said, lamenting about the tragic loss.
Randy Fine earns Trump's endorsement to replace outgoing congressman
President-Elect Donald Trump endorsed Randy Fine for Florida’s 6th Congressional District race.
President-Elect Donald Trump endorsed Randy Fine for Florida’s 6th Congressional District race.
Family of Marion County teen shot, killed by friend speaks out: 'I loved him'
The family of the Marion County teen who deputies say was shot and killed by his 15-year-old friend is speaking out.
The family of the Marion County teen who deputies say was shot and killed by his 15-year-old friend is speaking out.
Rosen Hotels & Resorts founder and Orlando philanthropist passes away at 85-years-old
Harris Rosen, a beloved philanthropist and hospitality industry leader in Central Florida and beyond, died Monday morning at the age of 85, his family announced.
Harris Rosen, a beloved philanthropist and hospitality industry leader in Central Florida and beyond, died Monday morning at the age of 85, his family announced.



















