Asteroid has a small chance of hitting Earth
Astronomers briefly raised the alert level for an asteroid that could be on a collision course with Earth. They gave it a 3% chance of hitting Earth in 2032, which is the highest percentage ever given for a near-Earth asteroid, but it has since been lowered to 1.5% probability.
Astronomers briefly raised the alert level for an asteroid that could be on a collision course with Earth. They gave it a 3% chance of hitting Earth in 2032, which is the highest percentage ever given for a near-Earth asteroid, but it has since been lowered to 1.5% probability.
Black History Month: Highlighting Shannon Keesey
This Black History Month, the FOX 35 News team is celebrating the pioneers making a difference in their communities. One of those pioneers is Orlando Fire Department Deputy Chief Shannon Keesey, who is one of the highest ranking Black women in the department?s history. A firefighter, a leader and a role model, Keesey isn?t just about making history ? she?s making a difference.
This Black History Month, the FOX 35 News team is celebrating the pioneers making a difference in their communities. One of those pioneers is Orlando Fire Department Deputy Chief Shannon Keesey, who is one of the highest ranking Black women in the department?s history. A firefighter, a leader and a role model, Keesey isn?t just about making history ? she?s making a difference.
Scam of the week: Bogus text about $1,400 stimulus check
The Better Business Bureau says people are getting text messages about a $1,400 stimulus check, where the sender pretends to be the IRS and asks for personal information.
The Better Business Bureau says people are getting text messages about a $1,400 stimulus check, where the sender pretends to be the IRS and asks for personal information.
What's the craze about cottage cheese?
Cottage cheese is making a comeback. Tik-Tokers have been swearing by it, and people are listening and adding it to their diets. Ashlee Wright, a registered dietitian, joins FOX 35 to talk about its benefits.
Cottage cheese is making a comeback. Tik-Tokers have been swearing by it, and people are listening and adding it to their diets. Ashlee Wright, a registered dietitian, joins FOX 35 to talk about its benefits.
FOX 35 Care Force honors Winter Park High School SRO
The FOX 35 Care Force is recognizing the extraordinary work of a Winter Park School Resource Officer (SRO) who is making a difference in the lives of high school students. SRO Chris Belcore said he not only takes his job seriously, but he also makes an extra effort to get involved in the students' lives.
The FOX 35 Care Force is recognizing the extraordinary work of a Winter Park School Resource Officer (SRO) who is making a difference in the lives of high school students. SRO Chris Belcore said he not only takes his job seriously, but he also makes an extra effort to get involved in the students' lives.
Cracking down on rowdy Spring Breakers at the beach
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood joins FOX 35 to talk about 25-year-old Shania Baptiste, who was arrested for allegedly scamming an elderly Daytona Beach Shores woman out of $32,500 by convincing her she had won a fake sweepstakes. Chitwood condemned Baptiste and her accomplices, stating they are part of a larger multi-state fraud ring targeting seniors.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood joins FOX 35 to talk about 25-year-old Shania Baptiste, who was arrested for allegedly scamming an elderly Daytona Beach Shores woman out of $32,500 by convincing her she had won a fake sweepstakes. Chitwood condemned Baptiste and her accomplices, stating they are part of a larger multi-state fraud ring targeting seniors.
Woman sues fertility clinic, claims she birthed wrong baby
A fertility clinic in Georgia is facing a lawsuit, because a mother was accidentally impregnated with the wrong embryo. The mother didn't realize the mistake until after she gave birth to someone else's baby.
A fertility clinic in Georgia is facing a lawsuit, because a mother was accidentally impregnated with the wrong embryo. The mother didn't realize the mistake until after she gave birth to someone else's baby.
RFK Jr. on a mission to 'Make America Healthy Again'
The new Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Junior, is on a mission to "Make America Healthy Again," and he has ideas. He promises to look at everything from vaccines to medications and processed food.
The new Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Junior, is on a mission to "Make America Healthy Again," and he has ideas. He promises to look at everything from vaccines to medications and processed food.
Idea to issue $5,000 'DOGE' refunds per household
As the Department of Government Efficiency, or "DOGE," continues to cut federal spending, there's an idea to give the money back to taxpayers.
As the Department of Government Efficiency, or "DOGE," continues to cut federal spending, there's an idea to give the money back to taxpayers.
Report: Stabbing suspect searches about crime before arrest
A suspect is now behind bars in the Orange County Jail after being extradited from Ohio. Herlin Petion allegedly stabbed a man in July 2023 near the intersection of Summerlin and Palmer Street in Orlando.
A suspect is now behind bars in the Orange County Jail after being extradited from Ohio. Herlin Petion allegedly stabbed a man in July 2023 near the intersection of Summerlin and Palmer Street in Orlando.
Sheriff sends a warning ahead of Spring Break
The Volusia County Sheriff says he is not messing around this year when it comes to rowdy people on the beach.
The Volusia County Sheriff says he is not messing around this year when it comes to rowdy people on the beach.
Hamas hands over bodies of 4 Israeli hostages
Hamas has released the bodies of four Israeli hostages. The dead include a mother and her two young children.
Hamas has released the bodies of four Israeli hostages. The dead include a mother and her two young children.
Lake Mary to discuss fluoride use in drinking water
The Lake Mary City Commission will discuss whether or not to remove fluoride from the drinking water at a meeting tonight. Several local cities have opted to remove it, including Longwood earlier this week.
The Lake Mary City Commission will discuss whether or not to remove fluoride from the drinking water at a meeting tonight. Several local cities have opted to remove it, including Longwood earlier this week.
Florida man arrested after high-speed chase
Deputies say Taparee Shelton took off driving 100 miles per hour in a high-speed chase across Brevard County. Officials say the chase started when a deputy tried to stop Shelton for speeding, but he then sped up and started swerving in and out of traffic.
Deputies say Taparee Shelton took off driving 100 miles per hour in a high-speed chase across Brevard County. Officials say the chase started when a deputy tried to stop Shelton for speeding, but he then sped up and started swerving in and out of traffic.
Firefighters extinguish early morning blaze
Four people are displaced after a fire in Orlando. Officials said the fire happened on Lake Underhill Road, not far from the Orlando Executive Airport. No one was injured, and the fire is now out.
Four people are displaced after a fire in Orlando. Officials said the fire happened on Lake Underhill Road, not far from the Orlando Executive Airport. No one was injured, and the fire is now out.
Dynamic tolling coming to I-4 express lanes
Changes are on the way for how you use the I-4 express lanes. This impacts the pricing for tolls. Although it is undetermined when the changes will happen, the announcement involves dynamic tolling on the I-4 express lanes. This means the price of traveling in the express lanes will vary throughout the day.
Changes are on the way for how you use the I-4 express lanes. This impacts the pricing for tolls. Although it is undetermined when the changes will happen, the announcement involves dynamic tolling on the I-4 express lanes. This means the price of traveling in the express lanes will vary throughout the day.
Workout Wednesday: StretchLab Orlando SoDo
FOX 35's Marley Capper heads over to the StretchLab in Orlando's SODO area to learn about the importance of stretching.
FOX 35's Marley Capper heads over to the StretchLab in Orlando's SODO area to learn about the importance of stretching.
FOX 35 Care Force honors Florida 911 dispatcher
The Fox 35 Care Force team is honoring the Florida Sheriff's Association's 911 Dispatcher of the Year: Victoria King of the Lake County Sheriff's Office. King was working Aug. 2 when deputies were ambushed at a home. She took over the radio channel when a co-worker became overwhelmed. During the ambush, Master Deputy Bradley Link was shot and killed. King had to listen as one of the suspects started talking on Link's radio, but she stayed calm and continued to coordinate the response.
The Fox 35 Care Force team is honoring the Florida Sheriff's Association's 911 Dispatcher of the Year: Victoria King of the Lake County Sheriff's Office. King was working Aug. 2 when deputies were ambushed at a home. She took over the radio channel when a co-worker became overwhelmed. During the ambush, Master Deputy Bradley Link was shot and killed. King had to listen as one of the suspects started talking on Link's radio, but she stayed calm and continued to coordinate the response.
Ocoee one step closer to $1B retail, sports complex
The Ocoee City Commission has voted to approve the future land use and rezoning of a 150-acre parcel of land slated to become a $1 billion sports complex. The complex will include sports fields, restaurants, retail space and two hotels, and will be located off Ocoee-Apopka and Fullers Cross roads. Developers estimate it will create 5,000 jobs?3,000 direct and 2,000 indirect?and bring an annual economic impact of $1.2 billion. Construction is expected to be completed by 2027.
The Ocoee City Commission has voted to approve the future land use and rezoning of a 150-acre parcel of land slated to become a $1 billion sports complex. The complex will include sports fields, restaurants, retail space and two hotels, and will be located off Ocoee-Apopka and Fullers Cross roads. Developers estimate it will create 5,000 jobs?3,000 direct and 2,000 indirect?and bring an annual economic impact of $1.2 billion. Construction is expected to be completed by 2027.
Discovering Elvis Presley history in Florida
When you think of Elvis, Las Vegas and Memphis come to mind. But, he loved Florida too. Elvis even shot part of his movie "Follow That Dream" in Iverness. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to Inverness to view the history for himself.
When you think of Elvis, Las Vegas and Memphis come to mind. But, he loved Florida too. Elvis even shot part of his movie "Follow That Dream" in Iverness. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to Inverness to view the history for himself.