Former Kissimmee police officer sentenced to jail
A former Kissimmee police officer who admitted to using excessive force during an arrest will spend nine months in jail.
A former Kissimmee police officer who admitted to using excessive force during an arrest will spend nine months in jail.
SpaceX launches Amazon’s third Project Kuiper mission
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket Monday evening from Cape Canaveral carrying Amazon’s third Project Kuiper set of 24 satellites.
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket Monday evening from Cape Canaveral carrying Amazon’s third Project Kuiper set of 24 satellites.
Gambling ring suspect pleads no contest
Sheldon Wetherholt pleaded no contest to racketeering and conspiracy charges in the case tied to suspended Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez.
Sheldon Wetherholt pleaded no contest to racketeering and conspiracy charges in the case tied to suspended Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez.
Seawall holds as rough surf pounds Volusia County
Big storms are churning offshore, and with them, more of Volusia County’s shoreline is slipping away. But for residents along A1A in Ormond-by-the-Sea, a new seawall is giving them a rare sense of relief.
Big storms are churning offshore, and with them, more of Volusia County’s shoreline is slipping away. But for residents along A1A in Ormond-by-the-Sea, a new seawall is giving them a rare sense of relief.
Birds killed by vehicle at Port Canaveral, authorities say
Wildlife officials are investigating after a driver allegedly plowed through a flock of shore birds at Port Canaveral on Friday. The incident killed dozens and injured others in what rescuers described as a “disturbing and deliberate act.”
Wildlife officials are investigating after a driver allegedly plowed through a flock of shore birds at Port Canaveral on Friday. The incident killed dozens and injured others in what rescuers described as a “disturbing and deliberate act.”
Man detained after taking woman hostage, sheriff says
A tense hostage situation at a Kissimmee motel ended peacefully Monday evening after a six-hour standoff with deputies, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
A tense hostage situation at a Kissimmee motel ended peacefully Monday evening after a six-hour standoff with deputies, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Arrest made in Cocoa teen’s ‘ambush’ killing, sheriff says
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the deadly ambush shooting of a 15-year-old girl outside a Cocoa restaurant last week, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office announced.
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the deadly ambush shooting of a 15-year-old girl outside a Cocoa restaurant last week, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office announced.
Exploring 2TheExtreme!'s new math exhibit
The Orlando Science Center has a new exhibit: 2theextreme! It's here until Jan. 6, 2026.
The Orlando Science Center has a new exhibit: 2theextreme! It's here until Jan. 6, 2026.
Ponce Inlet jetty damaged in King Tides, storms
A jetty in Ponce Inlet was damaged over the weekend, the likely result of King Tides the last several days, as well as from storm and heavy rainfall that hit Florida's east coast over the last several days.
A jetty in Ponce Inlet was damaged over the weekend, the likely result of King Tides the last several days, as well as from storm and heavy rainfall that hit Florida's east coast over the last several days.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire: All living Israeli hostages released
Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza on Monday, while Israel began releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that destroyed a territory.
Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza on Monday, while Israel began releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that destroyed a territory.
Co-defendant in Marcos Lopez trial due in court
Sheldon Wetherholt, a co-defendant in an alleged illegal gambling operation alongside suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, is due in court on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.
Sheldon Wetherholt, a co-defendant in an alleged illegal gambling operation alongside suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, is due in court on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.
50 homes flooded in Edgewater
After days of rain along the Space Coast, some 50 homes in Edgewater, Florida, were flooded. Florida Shores Neighborhood received up to six inches of rain, reports say. The mayor said the city's stormwater master plan hasn't been updated since 2014.
After days of rain along the Space Coast, some 50 homes in Edgewater, Florida, were flooded. Florida Shores Neighborhood received up to six inches of rain, reports say. The mayor said the city's stormwater master plan hasn't been updated since 2014.
Honoring lives lost in Volusia hit-and-run crash
FOX 35's Matt Trezza has the story.
FOX 35's Matt Trezza has the story.
Double red-flags issued along Volusia coast due to hazardous conditions
Officials with Volusia County Beach Safety have issued double-red flags along the coastline due to hazardous conditions and rip currents, according to a release.
Officials with Volusia County Beach Safety have issued double-red flags along the coastline due to hazardous conditions and rip currents, according to a release.
Edgewater residents deal with street flooding
Edgewater residents say they are frustrated after heavy rains brings more flooding
Edgewater residents say they are frustrated after heavy rains brings more flooding
Number of Florida ‘low-performing’ schools surges
The number of Florida schools labeled as “persistently low-performing” has jumped dramatically under new state rules, rising from 51 schools in 2023–24 to 267 — a more than 400% increase — even though many of the schools have not actually declined in performance.
The number of Florida schools labeled as “persistently low-performing” has jumped dramatically under new state rules, rising from 51 schools in 2023–24 to 267 — a more than 400% increase — even though many of the schools have not actually declined in performance.
'A disgrace': Logan Tipton talks Ronald Exantus release
Logan Tipton's father, Dean Tipton, said the early release of Ronald Exantus from prison is "a disgrace to Kentucky and a disgrace to the nation." Exantus was convicted of charges related to a 2015 home invasion that left Logan, 6, dead, and his sister and dad attacked. Exantus was found not guilty by reason of insanity in Logan's death, but was convicted of assault against Logan's sisters and dad, and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Logan Tipton's father, Dean Tipton, said the early release of Ronald Exantus from prison is "a disgrace to Kentucky and a disgrace to the nation." Exantus was convicted of charges related to a 2015 home invasion that left Logan, 6, dead, and his sister and dad attacked. Exantus was found not guilty by reason of insanity in Logan's death, but was convicted of assault against Logan's sisters and dad, and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Flooding in Edgewater as heavy rains hit Florida
Neighbors who live in Edgewater saw several inches of rain, causing flooding on their street and yards. Those who live on one street have begun to park vehicles in the roadway and placed a tree stump in the middle to slow traffic, to try and stop water from being pushed into their yards.
Neighbors who live in Edgewater saw several inches of rain, causing flooding on their street and yards. Those who live on one street have begun to park vehicles in the roadway and placed a tree stump in the middle to slow traffic, to try and stop water from being pushed into their yards.
'We're not playing': Abandoned home demolished in Brevard County
Demolition teams with the Brevard County Sheriff's Office demolished a home in Melbourne this week, where alleged squatters have lived for months. FOX 35 has reported on the troublesome property for months, as neighbors have complained about trash and debris littered across the property. Several challenges had the ownership and control of the property stuck in the court system.
Demolition teams with the Brevard County Sheriff's Office demolished a home in Melbourne this week, where alleged squatters have lived for months. FOX 35 has reported on the troublesome property for months, as neighbors have complained about trash and debris littered across the property. Several challenges had the ownership and control of the property stuck in the court system.
Heavy rains cause flooding along Florida's Space Coast
Several inches of rain have fallen in parts of Florida's Space Coast, causing flooding in several neighborhoods.
Several inches of rain have fallen in parts of Florida's Space Coast, causing flooding in several neighborhoods.