Report: Florida VA took too long to verify veteran's status instead of treating him
The VA Office of Inspector General said in a recent report that staff at the Malcolm Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida put bureaucracy ahead of a comatose veteran's medical needs shortly before he died.
The VA Office of Inspector General said in a recent report that staff at the Malcolm Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida put bureaucracy ahead of a comatose veteran's medical needs shortly before he died.
'Welcome to Rockville' fans fighting for refunds after storms force cancellations
Some fans are demanding refunds after Welcome to Rockville in Daytona Beach had to cancel some of its headliners because of stormy weather.
Some fans are demanding refunds after Welcome to Rockville in Daytona Beach had to cancel some of its headliners because of stormy weather.
What to do if bitten by a dangerous snake
There are 50 species of snake in Florida and some are venomous including the coral snake, the pygmy rattlesnake, the eastern diamondback rattlesnake, and the cottonmouth or water moccasin. We talk to a snake expert about what to do if you're bitten by a venomous snake.
There are 50 species of snake in Florida and some are venomous including the coral snake, the pygmy rattlesnake, the eastern diamondback rattlesnake, and the cottonmouth or water moccasin. We talk to a snake expert about what to do if you're bitten by a venomous snake.
National Weather Service uses storm spotters to help track severe weather
During Friday's storms, the NWS said its Jacksonville tower was down for maintenance.
During Friday's storms, the NWS said its Jacksonville tower was down for maintenance.
Super fog: What is it, what causes it, and can you drive through it?
The morning rush hour on Interstate 95 was brought to a stop on March 3, 2022, after a thick wall of fog and smoke – known as "super fog" – cut visibility on the freeway to less than 10 feet. In the end, 17 vehicles were part of five separate crashes – and three people died.
The morning rush hour on Interstate 95 was brought to a stop on March 3, 2022, after a thick wall of fog and smoke – known as "super fog" – cut visibility on the freeway to less than 10 feet. In the end, 17 vehicles were part of five separate crashes – and three people died.
Duck deaths at Lake Dot: Florida activist launches her own investigation, collects water samples
A week after more than a dozen dead ducks, as well as fish and turtles, were found decaying around Lake Dot in Sanford, investigators appear to have taken note.
A week after more than a dozen dead ducks, as well as fish and turtles, were found decaying around Lake Dot in Sanford, investigators appear to have taken note.
Rider weight has played a part in previous amusement ride accidents, investigations show
Tyre Sampson was not the first person to fall from a theme park ride. The teenager fell to his death while on the Orlando Freefall just weeks ago. While a rare occurrence, people are sharing their horrific encounters with these kind of thrill rides. FOX 35 investigating what you can do to possibly prevent being injured, even before you head to the park.
Tyre Sampson was not the first person to fall from a theme park ride. The teenager fell to his death while on the Orlando Freefall just weeks ago. While a rare occurrence, people are sharing their horrific encounters with these kind of thrill rides. FOX 35 investigating what you can do to possibly prevent being injured, even before you head to the park.
Protecting yourself from theme park dangers
Tyre Sampson was not the first person to fall from a theme park ride. The teenager fell to his death while on the Orlando Freefall just weeks ago. While a rare occurrence, people are sharing their horrific encounters with these kind of thrill rides. FOX 35 investigating what you can do to possibly prevent being injured, even before you head to the park.
Tyre Sampson was not the first person to fall from a theme park ride. The teenager fell to his death while on the Orlando Freefall just weeks ago. While a rare occurrence, people are sharing their horrific encounters with these kind of thrill rides. FOX 35 investigating what you can do to possibly prevent being injured, even before you head to the park.
Residents along Orlando's Lake Giles report fish kill
Residents along Lake Giles in Orlando are reporting a massive fish kill event. They said it smells so bad, that they don't even want to go outside.
Residents along Lake Giles in Orlando are reporting a massive fish kill event. They said it smells so bad, that they don't even want to go outside.
Orlando's immigration crisis: Rep. Demings proposes short-term solutions for ICE office crowds
On another 90-degree day Monday, people were growing more restless and frustrated waiting outside the ICE office in Orlando, many with families and young children.
On another 90-degree day Monday, people were growing more restless and frustrated waiting outside the ICE office in Orlando, many with families and young children.
'It was unreal': Women recount Daytona Beach roller coaster accident
In a never-before-seen photograph, two women from Kentucky who were visiting Florida are smiling, holding up their hands, about to take off on the Daytona Beach Sandblaster roller coaster. Moments later, their lives would be turned upside down.
In a never-before-seen photograph, two women from Kentucky who were visiting Florida are smiling, holding up their hands, about to take off on the Daytona Beach Sandblaster roller coaster. Moments later, their lives would be turned upside down.
Orlando FreeFall ride death: State Senator looking to take action to make amusement rides safer
Florida State Senator Linda Stewart is keeping a close eye on the investigation into how 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell to his death from Orlando FreeFall, the drop tower amusement ride at ICON Park.
Florida State Senator Linda Stewart is keeping a close eye on the investigation into how 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell to his death from Orlando FreeFall, the drop tower amusement ride at ICON Park.
FOX 35 Investigates: Who will clean up derelict boats in Daytona Beach?
Daytona Beach Police say nine derelict boats will be removed from the Halifax River in the coming weeks.
Daytona Beach Police say nine derelict boats will be removed from the Halifax River in the coming weeks.
Storm spotters keeping communities safe in tornado detection ‘dead zone’
FOX 35 News continues to dig into the tornado detection "dead one,” where minimal radar coverage is available to track severe storms. We are learning of a possible solution, although it doesn’t appear like it will be coming to central Florida anytime soon. That means storm spotters in the area will continue to play a critical role in the community.
FOX 35 News continues to dig into the tornado detection "dead one,” where minimal radar coverage is available to track severe storms. We are learning of a possible solution, although it doesn’t appear like it will be coming to central Florida anytime soon. That means storm spotters in the area will continue to play a critical role in the community.
Residents say trashy lot is eyesore in heart of Orlando's tourist district
Thousands of drivers pass through the busy intersection of Turkey Lake and Sand Lake roads each day. On nearby property, a lot is strewn with junk and trash, and it looks like a mess, residents say.
Thousands of drivers pass through the busy intersection of Turkey Lake and Sand Lake roads each day. On nearby property, a lot is strewn with junk and trash, and it looks like a mess, residents say.
DCF working to resolve SNAP benefit delays due to staffing shortage
A worker shortage within the government is keeping some Floridians from getting SNAP benefits, which includes food stamps.
A worker shortage within the government is keeping some Floridians from getting SNAP benefits, which includes food stamps.
FOX 35 INVESTIGATES: Central Florida sheriffs blame Mexican cartels for fentanyl surge
Fentanyl is flowing into communities across Central Florida and some local sheriffs are blaming the Mexican Cartel.
Fentanyl is flowing into communities across Central Florida and some local sheriffs are blaming the Mexican Cartel.
Those forced to evacuate from Kissimmee condo out of collapse fears get return timeline
On Thursday, contractors were piecing together repairs for the crumbling breezeways. Wooden supports were seen on one of the units in need of repairs.
On Thursday, contractors were piecing together repairs for the crumbling breezeways. Wooden supports were seen on one of the units in need of repairs.
SunPass charges overturned after FOX 35 story
A man said after his license plate was stolen during a trip to Miami, he began receiving bills from SunPass. FOX 35 News looked into his story and he tells us that charges have been overturned.
A man said after his license plate was stolen during a trip to Miami, he began receiving bills from SunPass. FOX 35 News looked into his story and he tells us that charges have been overturned.
FOX 35 INVESTIGATES: A closer look at Black militant group NFAC
The Daytona Beach Police Department said early Saturday morning that a suspect in the shooting of a police officer was captured in Georgia.
The Daytona Beach Police Department said early Saturday morning that a suspect in the shooting of a police officer was captured in Georgia.