Jan. 24, 2006: The day Jennifer Kesse vanished
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Jan. 24, 2006: The day Jennifer Kesse vanished

In January 2006, Jennifer Kesse’s disappearance wasn’t a cold case — it was breaking news. Inside the FOX 35 newsroom, anchors and producers quickly realized this story felt different. That Tuesday morning, Jennifer didn’t show up for work, something her parents and coworkers say never happened. When her parents tried calling her, her phone went straight to voicemail — a first, and an immediate red flag. Inside Jennifer’s condo, there were signs of a normal morning: a damp towel, pajamas left behind, no sign of a struggle. But Jennifer’s keys, purse, iPod, and car were gone. Her parents say Jennifer had recently mentioned feeling uneasy around construction workers at her condo complex, where renovations were ongoing. As hours passed, the family grew frustrated with what they describe as a slow initial response from law enforcement, fearing precious time was being lost. Friends and sorority sisters began handing out flyers, while Jennifer’s family took matters into their own hands — the beginning of a fight they never imagined would last two decades. FOX 35 Docs | Part 2

In January 2006, Jennifer Kesse’s disappearance wasn’t a cold case — it was breaking news. Inside the FOX 35 newsroom, anchors and producers quickly realized this story felt different. That Tuesday morning, Jennifer didn’t show up for work, something her parents and coworkers say never happened. When her parents tried calling her, her phone went straight to voicemail — a first, and an immediate red flag. Inside Jennifer’s condo, there were signs of a normal morning: a damp towel, pajamas left behind, no sign of a struggle. But Jennifer’s keys, purse, iPod, and car were gone. Her parents say Jennifer had recently mentioned feeling uneasy around construction workers at her condo complex, where renovations were ongoing. As hours passed, the family grew frustrated with what they describe as a slow initial response from law enforcement, fearing precious time was being lost. Friends and sorority sisters began handing out flyers, while Jennifer’s family took matters into their own hands — the beginning of a fight they never imagined would last two decades. FOX 35 Docs | Part 2

Search underway for dog that fled after owner struck by car in Daytona Beach Shores

Search underway for dog that fled after owner struck by car in Daytona Beach Shores

A search is underway for a missing dog that ran away after he and his owner were struck by a car earlier this week in Daytona Beach Shores, family members said.

A search is underway for a missing dog that ran away after he and his owner were struck by a car earlier this week in Daytona Beach Shores, family members said.

Jennifer Kesse: 20 Years Later | FOX 35 Docs
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Jennifer Kesse: 20 Years Later | FOX 35 Docs

 A lot has changed in the 20 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared on January 24, 2006. But even now, she’s never been found. What went wrong on that January day? Should the cold case already have been cracked? And is there any hope left to find her? FOX 35’s Garrett Wymer looks at those questions through the eyes of Jennifer’s parents Drew and Joyce Kesse, former Orlando police Chief Orlando Rolon and FOX 35 News Anchor Amy Kaufeldt, who has covered the case for two decades.

 A lot has changed in the 20 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared on January 24, 2006. But even now, she’s never been found. What went wrong on that January day? Should the cold case already have been cracked? And is there any hope left to find her? FOX 35’s Garrett Wymer looks at those questions through the eyes of Jennifer’s parents Drew and Joyce Kesse, former Orlando police Chief Orlando Rolon and FOX 35 News Anchor Amy Kaufeldt, who has covered the case for two decades.

Florida man accused of throwing ketchup packet at man at St. Pete bus station: Police

Florida man accused of throwing ketchup packet at man at St. Pete bus station: Police

A Florida man was arrested Monday after police say he threw an opened ketchup packet at a man while at a bus station, according to a St. Petersburg Police Department arrest affidavit.

A Florida man was arrested Monday after police say he threw an opened ketchup packet at a man while at a bus station, according to a St. Petersburg Police Department arrest affidavit.

Florida Office of Statewide Prosecution ends assistance to State Attorney's Office on backlogged cases

Florida Office of Statewide Prosecution ends assistance to State Attorney's Office on backlogged cases

The Statewide Prosecutor's office – under the Florida Attorney General's office – has decided to end a special assignment, in which statewide prosecutors assisted State Attorney Monique Worrell's office with non-arrest cases. 

The Statewide Prosecutor's office – under the Florida Attorney General's office – has decided to end a special assignment, in which statewide prosecutors assisted State Attorney Monique Worrell's office with non-arrest cases. 

Woman arrested in Orlando ICE protest after 'striking' agent's car, deputies say
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Woman arrested in Orlando ICE protest after 'striking' agent's car, deputies say

The Orange County Sheriff's office arrested a woman during an ICE protest in Orlando. About 50 protesters were present around 2 p.m. on Jan. 23.  In a statement to FOX 35, OCSO said the protest was almost exclusively peaceful when a woman – described to be in her 20s or 30s – approached a federal agent, who was in their car, and hit the law enforcement vehicle. 

The Orange County Sheriff's office arrested a woman during an ICE protest in Orlando. About 50 protesters were present around 2 p.m. on Jan. 23.  In a statement to FOX 35, OCSO said the protest was almost exclusively peaceful when a woman – described to be in her 20s or 30s – approached a federal agent, who was in their car, and hit the law enforcement vehicle. 

DOJ: Pennsylvania man defrauded VA out of more than $240,000 over nine years

DOJ: Pennsylvania man defrauded VA out of more than $240,000 over nine years

A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) out of approximately $241,260 in benefits.

A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) out of approximately $241,260 in benefits.

Jennifer Kesse: Orlando woman missing for 20 years; FOX 35 explores cold case

Jennifer Kesse: Orlando woman missing for 20 years; FOX 35 explores cold case

Jennifer Kesse, 24, disappeared from her Orlando condo on Jan. 24, 2006 -- and has never been seen or found. The case went cold, then reopened. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer talked with Kesse's parents, former Orlando police chief Orlando Rolon, and Anchor Amy Kaufeldt about what we know -- and don't know -- 20 years later.

Jennifer Kesse, 24, disappeared from her Orlando condo on Jan. 24, 2006 -- and has never been seen or found. The case went cold, then reopened. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer talked with Kesse's parents, former Orlando police chief Orlando Rolon, and Anchor Amy Kaufeldt about what we know -- and don't know -- 20 years later.

2 Lake Brantley students arrested for student threat; knife found in backpack, police say

2 Lake Brantley students arrested for student threat; knife found in backpack, police say

Two students were arrested Friday at Lake Brantley High School for allegedly threatening another student – and could face charges of premeditated attempted murder, police said.

Two students were arrested Friday at Lake Brantley High School for allegedly threatening another student – and could face charges of premeditated attempted murder, police said.

Ryan Wedding, former Olympic snowboarder on FBI's 'Most Wanted' list, arrested

Ryan Wedding, former Olympic snowboarder on FBI's 'Most Wanted' list, arrested

Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder, was arrested on Friday and is facing charges related to drug trafficking and the killing of a federal witnesses.

Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder, was arrested on Friday and is facing charges related to drug trafficking and the killing of a federal witnesses.

Former Bartow police officer accused of poisoning his girlfriend's Maltese poodle

Former Bartow police officer accused of poisoning his girlfriend's Maltese poodle

A former Bartow police officer has been arrested for poisoning his girlfriend's dog because he did not like the pet, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

A former Bartow police officer has been arrested for poisoning his girlfriend's dog because he did not like the pet, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

5 charged in shooting of Indiana judge, wife

5 charged in shooting of Indiana judge, wife

Five people have been arrested and charged in connection with the Sunday shooting that wounded an Indiana judge and his wife in Lafayette.

Five people have been arrested and charged in connection with the Sunday shooting that wounded an Indiana judge and his wife in Lafayette.

Volusia County EMTs told to repay thousands after payroll error: 'What am I gonna do?'

Volusia County EMTs told to repay thousands after payroll error: 'What am I gonna do?'

Nearly 30 EMTs in Volusia County have been notified they were overpaid due to a payroll system error and must repay the county tens of thousands of dollars, a demand workers say will deepen existing financial strain.

Nearly 30 EMTs in Volusia County have been notified they were overpaid due to a payroll system error and must repay the county tens of thousands of dollars, a demand workers say will deepen existing financial strain.

State Attorney Worrell says triple-murder suspect violated release, should have been confined

State Attorney Worrell says triple-murder suspect violated release, should have been confined

The State Attorney’s Office says a man accused of killing three men in Kissimmee had fallen out of compliance with a conditional release order and should have been taken off the streets before the shootings.

The State Attorney’s Office says a man accused of killing three men in Kissimmee had fallen out of compliance with a conditional release order and should have been taken off the streets before the shootings.