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
Lake Mary tops DeLand in high-scoring regional championship
Lake Mary outlasted DeLand 40–31 on Friday night in a back-and-forth regional championship that lived up to expectations as an offensive shootout.
Palm Bay family awaits return of teen released from Israeli prison
A Palm Bay family says they are relieved that 16-year-old Mohammed Ibrahim has been released from an Israeli prison after nine months in custody, but they say he is not healthy enough to return home yet.
Suspect in National Guard DC attack to face murder charge
Mourners in West Virginia bowed their heads in prayer Friday as they honored Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, a 20-year-old National Guard member who died after an ambush shooting in Washington, D.C. Beckstrom was one of two Guard members attacked Wednesday; Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains in critical condition. Federal prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty against the suspect, a 29-year-old Afghan immigrant who previously worked with the CIA in Kandahar.
Former Melbourne councilwoman censured for alleged death threat
The Melbourne City Council recently voted to censure a former City Council member for allegedly making a death threat against the Vice Mayor several months ago during a heated meeting.
Florida teen returns home after months in Israeli custody
A Palm Bay teenager is back in Florida after spending nearly nine months in an Israeli jail, where advocates say he was physically and psychologically abused.
8 rescued monkeys begin new lives at Gainesville sanctuary
A multi-state federal investigation into illegal animal trafficking led to the seizure of eight primates. The suspect at the center of the investigation has previously been convicted on similar animal trafficking charges.
Holiday weekend brings classic car celebration across Daytona area
As families across Central Florida marked Thanksgiving, support groups gathered Thursday at the HealthFirst Hospice House for people grieving the loss of loved ones. But for many others, the holiday weekend also offered a chance to celebrate community and tradition — especially for car enthusiasts heading to the 52nd annual Turkey Run at Daytona International Speedway.
Teen’s death on cruise ship, family still waiting for answers
Nearly three weeks after 18-year-old Anna Kepner boarded a cruise and never returned home, her family says they are still waiting for answers in the FBI’s investigation. Despite court documents indicating the teen’s 16-year-old stepbrother is considered a suspect, no arrests have been made in her death aboard the Carnival Horizon.
Four Marion County first responders accused of hazing
Four Marion County Fire Rescue employees accused of beating, dragging, and waterboarding a 19-year-old firefighter trainee faced a judge Thursday, with three of them remaining behind bars as of the evening. One suspect posted bond earlier in the day. The case has roiled county leadership and prompted an internal review of fire station practices.