Texas officials give flooding updates: AM July 9, 2025
The death toll from the July 4th weekend flooding in Central Texas has climbed to 110. Officials shared the latest updates on the search and rescue mission in a press conference on Wednesday morning.
Central Florida Job Fair taking place today
The annual Central Florida Job Fair taking place today from noon to 4 p.m. at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. More than 80 companies will be at the job fair offering more than 5,000 jobs and resources.
Restoring 911 services after outages in Central Florida
A widespread 911 outage has left an estimated one million residents across Central Florida unable to place emergency calls for more than eight hours Monday, with officials now blaming the disruption on a severed fiber optic cable in Leesburg.
Texas flooding: Florida firefighters join search efforts
Firefighters from Central Florida have joined the search and rescue efforts in Texas after deadly flooding killed more than 100 people during the July 4 holiday weekend. More than 160 people are still missing.
Man hurt in Lake County deputy-involved shooting
An investigation is underway in Lake County after a suspect was shot by deputies on Tuesday night, according to officials. The incident happened at a residence along Division Street in the DeLand section of Lake County. No deputies were injured. The suspect was taken to a local hospital.
Florida search teams head to Texas to aid in flood recovery efforts
First responders from Central Florida are joining a growing national response to deadly flooding in Texas, where more than 160 people remain missing, according to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Allegiant flight aborts takeoff at Orlando airport
A passenger aboard an Allegiant Air flight departing Orlando Sanford International Airport says she feared for her life when the plane abruptly aborted takeoff Monday, prompting emergency crews to respond and all passengers to deplane.
Central Florida 911 outage blamed on cut fiber optic cable
A widespread 911 outage has left an estimated one million residents across Central Florida unable to place emergency calls for more than eight hours Monday, with officials now blaming the disruption on a severed fiber optic cable in Leesburg.
Councilwoman suspended over alleged offensive social media posts
Groveland City Councilwoman Judith Fike has been suspended from office after the city council voted Monday night to open an investigation into a series of controversial social media posts allegedly made by Fike ? some dating back nearly a decade and others as recent as late 2024.
Flagler County crypto case cracked, funds returned to scam victims
FOX 35's Chris Lindsay spoke with Flagler County detectives about a cryptocurrency scam bust. Victims funds were retuned.
Florida man fires flare gun, strips down to underwear: deputies
A convicted felon was arrested early Tuesday after authorities say he fired a flare gun at a Marion County sheriff?s deputy during a bizarre encounter on Highway 19.
Suspected Jacksonville 'serial rapist' arrested in Orange County 20 years later
A suspected "serial rapist" was arrested in connection to an Orange County robbery in February. FOX 35's Marie Edinger learned that the man was connected, through DNA testing, to multiple sexual assault cases out of Jacksonville. The crimes spanned from 2000-2003.
Brevard County teenager accidentally shoots toddler
Deputies discovered that a teenager is responsible in the accidental shooting of a 3-year-old that happened in Brevard County on Monday.
Orlando woman arrested outside Mar-a-Lago
An Orlando woman was arrested on multiple charges, including driving with a suspended license, after approaching one of the entrance gates of the Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach requesting to speak to the President on Monday night, officials say.
Palm Bay woman gets school zone speeding ticket dismissed, ticket troubles continue
A woman has successfully had her school zone speeding ticket dismissed in a Palm Bay court after automated ticket cameras registered an incorrect speed. However, FOX 35's Esther Bower says the problem continues as their are a number of other residents claiming the same faulty tickets.
Trump first Cabinet meeting since signing major bill
President Donald Trump held his first Cabinet meeting on Tuesday after signing his "Big, Beautiful Bill" into law.
Best friends deliver babies one day apart in Lake County
Two women in Lake County that have been best friends since high school have now given birth to two beautiful babies just hours apart. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns spoke to both the mothers, as well as the nurse who delivered the babies, to hear their stories.
Suspect rides on back of UPS truck
A Florida man found himself behind bars on a shoplifting charge after he tried to steal nearly $1,500 in merchandise from a Lowe's store in Flagler County, authorities said. Deputies said the man tried to evade arrest by hopping onto the back of a UPS truck.
Arrest made in deadly Orlando hit-and-run crash
A bicyclist was struck and killed in what authorities are describing as a hit-and-run crash that occurred along S. Orange Blossom Trail on Monday morning. The driver of the truck fled the scene, troopers said. The vehicle was later found abandoned and on fire behind a nearby business. Orange County deputies later detained 42-year-old Jermaine Williams of Eustis, who was booked into the Orange County Jail for allegedly leaving the scene of a fatal crash.
DeSantis touts new educational improvements in Florida
Grades were released for public schools in Florida, and Governor Ron DeSantis is celebrating. The governor says Florida schools earned improved grades across the board. More than 70% of all graded schools earned either an "A" or "B."