Over 80 car break-ins in three days reported around Orange County
Several cars were broken into in Orange County in the overnight hours of Friday. This is more than 80 break-ins in just three days. The burglaries have happened at businesses, apartments and even at a SunRail station. No details have been released yet regarding a suspect.
City of Ocala falls victim to phishing scheme
The City of Ocala has been the target of an email spear-phishing campaign, resulting in a yet to be determined net financial loss to the city, officials said in a news release on Friday. Email spear phishing involves an email targeted at a specific individual or business and appears to be from a trusted source.
Let's Get Digital: Stories Trending on October 24, 2019
One penny could send you to college. Michelin is giving away a whopping $100,000 to cover the college tuition costs of one U.S. college-bound teen.
The Kitty Beautiful Cafe open November 1
FOX 35's David Martin visited Orlando's new cat-friendly cafe, The Kitty Beautiful.
Let's Get Digital: Stories Trending on Oct. 22, 2019
A mother got the scare of her life when she looked at the baby monitor recording her baby?s room and saw the face of a ?ghost? baby sleeping next to her son.
Big budget for tourism agency Visit Orlando
The agency that helps promote tourism in Orlando will receive millions of taxpayer dollars in the coming months and years. Orange County has voted to increase funding through 2023 for Visit Orlando. Proponents say it is an investment in jobs and the community. Others say tourism is already a multi-billion dollar industry that doesn't need additional revenue.
Massive clean-up underway in Polk County after tornado
The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-2 tornado touched down in Polk County around 11 p.m. Friday night, causing severe damage. The tornado was 0.3 miles wide and its path stretched for nine miles, surveyors found. It left destruction in residential areas and mangled cars along Interstate 4. It also caused damage to business areas and to a school.
Let's Get Digital: Stories Trending on Oct. 21, 2019
Chocolate chip cookies apparently are as addictive as drugs. No wonder they remain the top choice in what is a crowded cookie market.
At least 33 dead in vape epidemic
At least 33 deaths across 24 states have now been linked to vape-related illnesses, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting that illegal or black market THC products are largely fueling the outbreak, but stopping short of identifying these products as the main cause.
Florida lawmakers squabbling over sunscreen regulation
If you live in Florida, sunscreen is essential. However, reports show products design to protect us are also damaging some aquatic life. The sale of some products has been banned by coastal communities, but some lawmakers want to ban the ban. Other lawmakers are proposing prescriptions for sunscreens that have contents that may be harmful to the environment.
Florida looks to boost teacher pay
A Florida House education panel on Thursday began delving into the issue of raising teacher pay, with a key lawmaker saying that while "everything is on the table," the panel still needs to figure out where the money would come from.
Let's Get Digital: Stories Trending on Oct. 16, 2019
A mother's Facebook post explaining the meaning behind her son's blue Halloween candy bucket has gone viral.
Markeith Loyd convicted in murder of Sade Dixon and unborn child
Markeith Loyd was found guilty on Wednesday of first-degree murder. Authorities say Loyd killed Sade Dixon in December of 2016, killing her and their unborn child. Jurors will reconvene on Monday to decide whether he should face life in prison or the death penalty.
Let's Get Digital: 10/15/19
A look at what's trending online at Fox35Orlando.com and on Facebook.
Patrols stepped up after two people were attacked
Officials are stepping up law enforcement patrols in Orlando after two people were attacked. Investigators are working to find out if both cases involve the same suspect or suspects.
Let's Get Digital: Stories trending on Oct. 14, 2019
In today's Let's Get Digital, Publix unveiled a new cart that hooks up to wheelchairs, a UPS driver followed specific directions to hide a package and a retiring pilot gave his wings to a boy with Down syndrome.
Second juror excused in Markeith Loyd murder trial
It happened around 6:45 p.m. on Monday after a juror wrote a note for the judge, describing a conversation she overheard on Sunday between another juror and a deputy. The juror indicated that the conversation, which is said to have happened in the common area of the hotel where the jury is sequestered, pertained to the case.
Mom donates helmets to football team to tackle concussions
A doctor in Central Florida is trying to make football safer for her son, by donating $10,000 to purchase helmets which are designed to prevent concussions.
Students and scientists study water quality of Indian River Lagoon
It's been a source of trouble for years, and now scientists and students are teaming up to figure out what's wrong with the Indian River Lagoon. The lagoon's water quality is constantly changing. Right now, state lawmakers are considering a new strategy to clean up the body of water.
Michael Drejka gets 20 years for 2018 shooting death of Markeis McGlockton
Michael Drejka will spend 20 years in prison for fatally shooting a man during a dispute over a handicapped parking spot.