Christmas in Central Florida

FOX 35's John Brown gives a special look into various Central Florida towns and what makes their holiday traditions special. Join John as he speak with residents in Winter Park, Mount Dora and more in FOX 35's 2025 holiday special: Christmas in Florida

Traffic stop turns to toy giveaway

Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Office took the opportunity to turn a traffic stop into a positive holiday memory when the gifted presents. 

Navigating the holiday rush at the beach

With warm weather expected this holiday season, the beaches could get crowded. An expert suggested going to local beaches that are less frequented to avoid the massive holiday rush. 

Let It Glow: Apopka inflatables take over home

In Apopka neighborhood, a variety of holiday inflatables are lined around homes in the spirit of Christmas. Visitors can catch Mickey Mouse, Snoopy and Santa riding a reindeer. 

Teen shot, killed after Orlando Christmas Eve shooting

Deputies responded to a shooting on PGA Boulevard in Orlando around 2:30 p.m., Dec. 24. A 17-year-old was shot and died on the scene, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said.  The area is taped off with multiple deputy vehicles present. Two crime scene investigators and forensic units are investigating evidence near the complex's parking lot.  The teen victim has not been publicly identified at this time. 

Brevard, Seminole County prosecutor starts new victim advocacy program

After being kidnapped, shot at twice and robbed, State Attorney, William Scheiner started his course in the criminal justice system. Now, Scheiner is starting a new victim advocate program to help survivors. The program's goal is to improve outcomes in court by building expert criminal cases while minimizing stress on victims.

Space Shakeup: New leaders for NASA and ULA

As NASA gained a new CEO, ULA lost theirs. NASA is led by tech-billionaire Jared isaacman, who has flown to space twice. ULA's CEO, Tony Bruno resigns after 12 years. 

Daytona Beach hit-and-run victim recovers during Christmas

A man who was injured in a hit-and-run has a long road to recovery. Jim Waskowiak suffered a a broken tailbone, pelvis, femur, wrist, sternum, and ribs. Detectives say the woman accused of committing the hit-and-run was caught with two bottles of liquor and a bag of cocaine in the car.

Search continues for missing Florida woman, Sara Ebersole, 3 years later

It's been nearly three years since Sara Ebersole, 28, went missing. Now, an anonymous donor is offering a $35,000 reward for tips that lead to her whereabouts – an increase from $4,000 last year. Now, Sara's sister Michele is frustrated to spend another Christmas without her. 

Orlando dispatchers helped deliver 3 babies in 3 months

Thanks to quick, calm and professional dispatchers, three healthy babies were welcomed into the world. The Orlando Fire Department reported that dispatchers helped guide mothers through a delivery. Dispatchers helped deliver three babies in three months. 

Surveillance video shows person pushing child underwater

Tiffany Griffith, 36, of Fort Myers, has been charged with child abuse – which was downgraded from aggravated child abuse – in court on Tuesday after her arrest. Witnesses told deputies that a woman, later identified as Griffith, entered the pool where a group of children were playing and began splashing water on them. Griffin then grabbed the 6-year-old boy by the shoulders and held him underwater for a few seconds, according to the sheriff's office arrest affidavit. A surveillance video showed the dunking taking place from between two and four seconds.