Deltona couple, friend targeted by 911 hoax
A New Jersey couple who just moved to Central Florida and their friend were the victims of a cruel prank on Monday night that could have ended badly.
FOX 35 Investigates: Is landfills proximity to aquifer a concern?
Lake County officials fear after heavy rainfall, chemicals can be carried into a county-run lake called Wolf Branch Sink. The United States Geological Survey, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Lake County Water Authority and a private environmental engineer told FOX 35 water from the Wolf Branch Sink drains straight into the aquifer.
Buyers not receiving tickets bought online
FOX 35 is hearing from people who have purchased tickets to concerts and sporting events that they never received. The Better Business Bureau warns that this is the risk you take when you buy your tickets from a third-party ticket site and recommends you shop around first.
Contractor files lien against church
Two months after lightning struck the steeple of the Historic New Bethel AME Church in Ormond Beach, you can see tarps protecting the building from the rain.
Mail being swiped in Altamonte Springs
Businesses in Altamonte Springs are out of thousands after someone stole a master key. About 10 businesses have been getting checks stolen since January when the key was stolen. One business owner said about $100,000 is unaccounted for.
Orlando pool company faces lawsuits, complaints
Another Central Florida pool company is facing complaints from frustrated homeowners who say they paid thousands of dollars but were left with unfinished projects and mounting bills.
Families outraged after mementos removed from Oviedo cemetery
At least 4 families spoke with Fox 35 after they say their loved one's graves were cleared of sentimental mementos at Oviedo Methodist Cemetery in early May.
Palm Bay school zone cameras shut down after ticketing errors and contractor issues
Palm Bay has shut down its school zone speed cameras after a FOX 35 investigation uncovered major ticketing errors.
FOX 35 Investigates sovereign citizens, after man arrested twice in ten days for the same crime
A man claiming to be an American State National has just been arrested for the same crime for a second time in ten days.American State National is another term for “sovereign citizen” – anti-government extremists who do not believe they’re subject to the law.
'Like a war zone': Brevard County hospitals dealing with Rockledge closure
FOX 35's Esther Bower is investigating a health care crisis in Brevard County. Patients in the area say they are waiting hours in the emergency room because hospitals are overflowing. Earlier this month, the Rockledge Hospital shut down its emergency room, and the facility will fully close next week.
Orlando school employee arrested for alleged child sexual abuse; victim speaks out: police
FOX 35 is investigating an Orlando school employee who was arrested for the alleged sexual abuse of a child. The victim reached out to FOX 35 about the case, saying he’d actually initially reported it to police back in 2021.
Orlando school employee arrested for sexual abuse of child
FOX 35 Investigates after a local school employee was arrested for sexual abuse of a child, and the alleged victim reached out to us about the arrest. A man who works at the Orlando Torah Academy was arrested on Monday in Chicago and charged with criminal sexual abuse of a person under the age of 17. Today, the school told staff the employee has been removed from his post for now.
'Sick of it': Melbourne parents worry about student safety with cars driving on sidewalks to cut pick-up line
Parents say impatient drivers are jeopardizing student safety near Suntree Elementary in Melbourne.
Florida woman claims Titusville tax preparer stole her return: ‘I’m distraught'
FOX 35 investigates alleged tax theft in Titusville. A mother says a tax preparer took her return and now can't be found.
Teen charged as adult in Orlando shootings, sparks debate over juvenile justice system
Two drive-by shootings are putting the spotlight on the juvenile justice system. Investigators say a 16-year-old is responsible for pulling the trigger.
FOX 35 investigates how cryptocurrency is changing how people buy and sell real estate in Central Florida
FOX 35 investigates a new way to buy homes in Central Florida. Cryptocurrency is changing the real estate game, and local agents are getting certified to accept crypto offers as some people ditch cash for digital currency.
Couple hoping to save others from the fate they suffered: $38,000 lost in a home escrow wire fraud
A scam targeting people going after the American Dream has been happening more and more. People looking to buy a home are getting duped out of tens of thousands of dollars.
Will millions of dollars in safety upgrades prevent car vs. train accidents in Brevard County?
FOX 35 investigates safety upgrades at railroad crossings in Brevard County after another near-fatal accident with a car trying to beat a train.
Orlando residents still worry about Big Sand Lake water levels despite expensive drainage project
Homeowners say a $10 million project meant to divert water from a lake in the Dr. Phillips neighborhood had major delays and did not function well enough to keep properties safe over the hurricane season.
Alleged pool company scammers have been accused of running same scam across the nation for nearly two decades
FOX 35 told you Wednesday about Charles (also called Chad) and Kristin Black – a couple running a company called Legacy Pools, that the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office says defrauded hundreds of people in Central Florida.