Seminole County Sheriff’s Office faces potential lawsuit after allegedly injuring man during wrongful arrest

A disabled Army veteran says Seminole County sheriff’s deputies barged into his home, handcuffed him in his own hallway and threatened to use a Taser — only to realize they had the wrong man.

911 call details Paddlefish restaurant robbery at Disney Springs
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Newly released 911 audio captures the moments after a masked suspect ? described as wearing swim goggles ? robbed the Paddlefish restaurant at Disney Springs, forcing employees to the ground with trash bags over their heads.

Debt collection calls soaring in Florida

According to the Federal Trade Commission, there has been a 150% increase in debt collection calls per capita this year.

Former Florida cardiologist tased and Baker Acted after arrest at hospital, officials say

A former Florida cardiologist was arrested following an incident at a Lakeland hospital that ended with him being tased and Baker Acted after a physical altercation with law enforcement, officials say.

Falling in love with Central Florida: Spotlighting Sanford
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It's finally fall, and the Good Day Orlando team is celebrating the season by spotlighting local municipalities across Central Florida. This week, the team heads over to Sanford to learn more about the area's planned festivities.

Halloween 2025: Ghost tours in Sanford
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Sanford has an awful lot of history, but sometimes it can get spooky. Some of the stories of the past perhaps never left the City of Sanford. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to the downtown area to learn more about the Sanford ghost tours.

Hurricane Imelda causing beach erosion in Volusia County
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Hurricane Imelda is continuing to batter the Florida coast, even as it moves away from the U.S. In the Daytona Beach area, the beach is even starting to erode. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz shares more about some of the local damage.

Rough surf strands sea turtles in Volusia County
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Rough surf from Tropical Storm Imelda is leaving dozens of young sea turtles stranded on Volusia County beaches, according to wildlife rescuers.

Teen?s routine football injury turns into fight for life
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Lake Mary High School junior varsity football player Thomas Killingsworth Jr. is recovering at home after a simple broken arm during a touchdown play led to a three-week hospital stay and near-fatal complications.

Travel agency owner accused of school trip scam
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A Massachusetts travel agency owner is accused of defrauding Seabreeze High School families out of $400,000 for a canceled Europe trip.

Hurricane Imelda brings beach erosion to Daytona Beach Shores
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Hurricane Imelda’s outer bands are pounding the Volusia County coast, sending relentless waves crashing into seawalls and carving away at dunes already weakened by past storms.

Palm Bay councilmember sparks controversy over comments
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A special Palm Bay City Council meeting drew tension Thursday after a councilman?s remarks about Indian Americans sparked public outcry and calls for his removal.

Child with autism treading water rescued by Florida deputy
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An Orange County Sheriff's Office deputy jumped into a retention pond to help a child, who reportedly had autism, as he was treading water inside that pond. Body-camera video showed the moment the 2 deputies ran to the water and one jumped in.

Discipline or corporal punishment? Sub won't be charged
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A substitute teacher in Marion County is accused of slapping students and using racial slurs by several students and parents. That substitute has been banned from the district, but has not been charged by police, which some parents are angry about. FOX 35's Marie Edinger talked with 8 parents, as well as the Ocala Police Department about the situation, including the difference between discipline and corporal punishment in Florida.

Orange County schools to vote on sale of historic Hungerford property
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The Orange County School Board is expected to vote on the sale of the historic Hungerford property to the largest charity in the area.

Palm Bay scolds councilmember over controversial comments
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The City of Palm Bay has released a statement distancing itself from social media comments made by Council member Chandler Langevin. Langevin shared some thoughts on social media about immigrants from India who live in Florida that were considered to be divisive and offensive. Now, Palm Bay City Councilmembers want Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to suspend him from the council.

Orange vapor over Palm Bay: Here's what we know
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An investigation has been launched after a research plant seemingly released chemicals into the air on Monday in Palm Bay, depicting an orange hue high in the sky. Photos and videos flooded social media, curious as to what it was. Palm Bay Fire said the vapor tested positive for vaporized sodium cyanide and bromine.

Attorney: Why do major Florida theme parks self report injuries?
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Attorneys representing the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, the 32-year-old man who became unconscious -- and later died -- while riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe, questioned why some of the major theme parks in Florida "self report" injuries.