Residents frustrated about handicap parking pass 'abuse'
After Mount Dora Police seized over 30 illegally used handicap parking passes and issued 70 citations, residents are sharing their frustrations about preventing people in need from using the handicap spots.
Pizza box helps deputies bust wanted burglar
A man, who the Flagler County Sheriff's office said was previously deported, was arrested by ICE for allegedly stealing cash from a Palm Coast home. William Vargas-Carmona, 33, of Jacksonville was arrested after officials said he ransacked a home and stole around $2,500 and $3,000 in cash. Detectives found a pizza box in the home smeared with blood, which they said matched Vargas-Carmona's DNA.
Port St. Lucie officer shot in disturbance call
A Port St. Lucie Police officer was shot while investigating a disturbance on Dec. 1. The officer was transported to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce.
Marion County firefighters accused of battery, released on bond
Four Marion County firefighters were arrested on Nov 26 in connection to beating, waterboarding and kidnapping a fellow employee. They were arrested, with bail set at 100,000, but as of Dec. 1, they've all been released from jail on bond.
1 dead, 1 injured after Melbourne apartment shooting
Officers were responded to a report of a "suspicious incident" at the apartment complex, when they heard gunshots nearby. Melbourne Police officers found two men at Summerset Apartments with gunshot wounds on Dec. 1. One of the men was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound. He is currently in stable condition at the hospital and is expected to recover, authorities said. The other man – later identified as Ricardo Rodriguez, 58, of Melbourne, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.
Man tased for allegedly stealing snacks in Flagler County
Officials said Joseph Tamburro, 29, broke into his workplace on Thanksgiving night and allegedly used a cinderblock to shatter the front glass door. He also broke the glass to that vending machine and stole snacks. He refused to leave the building and was tased and treated for minor injuries.
Will Blue Origin dump rocket water waste into the Indian River?
There has been all sorts of industrial waste aerospace industry, not only here in Florida, but all around the country. Brevard County Commissioner Katy Delaney would like to see space companies build their own wastewater future.
50-year-old murder case, Tommy Zeigler, new DNA evidence
The defense attorney for Tommy Zeigler, who's been on death row for nearly 50 years, says new DNA evidence proves his client's innocence. Zeigler, 80, was convicted of murdering four people—his wife, his in-laws and another man—at his family’s furniture store in Winter Garden on Christmas Eve in 1975, 50 years ago.
Intruder arrested, shot entering DeLand home
An intruder who entered who allegedly forced his way into a DeLand home, carrying a gun, was shot at several times by the homeowner. Now, the DeLand Police Department says the shooter was not charged, but intruder has several pending charges.
Doctor discusses SeaWorld Orlando walker policy
The Department of Justice is investigating SeaWorld Orlando's ban on rollators. Dr. Dale Birenbaum joins FOX 35 to discuss the ban.
House fire in Lake Mary
Firefighters extinguished a fire at a house on Short Street in Lake Mary.
Florida death row inmate Tommy Zeigler returns to court for new evidence hearing
Zeigler was convicted of murdering four people—his wife, his in-laws and another man—at his family’s furniture store in Winter Garden on Christmas Eve in 1975.
Deputies: Man hides underneath mobile home for 12 hours
A man is in custody after he refused to come out from underneath a mobile home for more than 12 hours, according to Osceola County deputies.
Student drummer marches in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte has the report!
Florida police seize 30+ illegally used disabled parking tags in 2-day operation
More than 30 illegally used disabled parking placards were seized during a two-day enforcement operation – and ahead of the busy holiday shopping season.
Orlando airport sees Thanksgiving travel surge
Orlando International Airport is experiencing its busiest day of the Thanksgiving travel period, with over 177,000 visitors expected.
Who is Jon Sumrall? Florida Gators new football head coach
The Florida Gators have hired Tulane's Jon Sumrall to be its next football head coach, the university announced on Sunday.
Florida police seize 30+ illegally used disabled parking tags in 2-day operation
More than 30 illegally used disabled parking placards were seized during a two-day enforcement operation – and ahead of the busy holiday shopping season.
Woman killed in Orange County stabbing, deputies say
FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte reports.
Small Business Saturday around Central Florida
FOX 35's Matt Trezza spoke with some local business owners for Small Business Saturday