Bus catches fire in Volusia County, causing 55 to be evacuated: Officials
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) says a bus caught fire around 11 a.m. on Saturday on I-95 northbound in the area of Mile Marker 237 between Oak Hill and Edgewater.
Man makes ultimate sacrifice to protect fiancee
A woman is recovering in the hospital tonight, and it's only because of her fianc�e. A truck came barreling towards them while they were crossing a street in Sanford. She survived, but he did not.
Democratic lawmakers raise concerns over 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Multiple Democratic lawmakers were recently denied access to visit "Alligator Alcatraz," a new illegal immigrant detention center being constructed near the Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida. The "official legislative site visit" was in response to what officials claim is "a series of deeply troubling developments at the state-run immigrant detention facility," according to a news release.
Cocoa Beach ditching fireworks for drone show
The first-ever drone show is taking place tonight in Brevard County. The show is part of the city's Fourth of July celebration, which is taking place over the ocean in Cocoa Beach. However, some cities in the area have eliminated their drone shows after a tragic incident last year in Orlando.
Saying goodbye to the Rivers of America in Magic Kingdom
This weekend is your last chance to visit Tom Sawyer Island and ride the Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom. Both are scheduled to close on Monday.
Firefighters rescue 12 dogs from house fire
Twelve dogs were saved by firefighters after a fire broke out at a Marion County home on Friday night. No firefighters or civilians were reported injured at the scene. Investigators say the cause and origin of the fire currently remain under investigation.
Man shoots intruder trying to burglarize mother's home
An intruder was shot by a man after he allegedly attempted to burglarize a home on Friday night in Osceola County. Mitchell Platt, 37, has been arrested for Burglary and Possession of Burglary Tools. Officials are asking anyone with information about the incident to call the sheriff?s office on its non-emergency number at (407) 348-2222.
Deputy-involved shooting leaves man in critical condition
A man is in critical condition after a deputy-involved shooting that took place in the early hours of Saturday morning in Orange County, officials say. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is investigating the shooting and will turn over its findings to the State Attorney?s Office (SAO) for review.
2 hurt after boat crashes into dock in Flagler County
Two people were injured after a boat collided with a dock on Friday evening in Flagler County, officials say. Authorities say the incident currently remains under investigation by the FWC.
Bus erupts in flames on I-95 in Volusia County
Fifty-five people were evacuated from a bus after it caught fire Saturday on Interstate 95 in Volusia County, officials say. Troopers say the passengers were picked up at the scene by another bus. Authorities say the incident currently remains under investigation.
Deputy presence at Orange County apartment complex
A large deputy presence was spotted at an apartment complex on Saturday evening off Lombard Street in Orange County. FOX 35 has reached out to authorities for information.
Search underway for missing girls after Texas floods
Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said at least 32 people are dead in a catastrophic flooding event in the Hill Country area of Texas on Saturday afternoon. The rescue search continues, as some two dozen girls from a camp on the Guadalupe River remained unaccounted for.
Officials give updates after Texas flooding
Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said at least 27 people are dead in a catastrophic flooding event in the Hill Country area of Texas Saturday morning. Speaking at a news conference Saturday morning Leitha said 18 adults and nine children have been recovered. More than 24 hours into the recovery efforts, Leitha said 850 people have been rescued uninjured and another eight were rescued with injury. Among those confirmed dead Saturday morning, Leitha said six adults and one child remain unidentified.
President Trump signs 'One Big, Beautiful Bill'
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted an Independence Day picnic for military families on the South Lawn of the White House on July 4, 2025. During the event, Trump signed House Resolution 1, which he referred to as "One Big, Beautiful Bill." This bill includes significant tax and spending cuts, border security investments, and provisions to modernize the military.
President Trump, First Lady attend Military Family Picnic
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted an Independence Day picnic for military families on the South Lawn of the White House on July 4, 2025. The event marked America's 249th birthday and included remarks from the president, as well as classic picnic fare, lawn games and a fireworks display.
Video captures moment after lightning sets off fireworks in Sanford
A lightning strike set off a premature fireworks display in Sanford on Thursday evening, abruptly canceling the city?s planned Independence Day show just hours before it was scheduled to begin.
'Boom! Boom!': Apopka mom, daughter home when lightning hits tree, sparks house fire
A Florida family had to escape their home after it caught fire from a suspected lightning strike on Thursday in Orange County, Florida.
Lightning strike triggers early fireworks detonation
A lightning strike set off a premature fireworks display in Sanford on Thursday evening, abruptly canceling the city?s planned Independence Day show just hours before it was scheduled to begin.
Video may show Sanford fireworks ignite
The City of Sanford has to cancel its Fourth of July fireworks display after a lightning strike caused some of its prepped fireworks to ignite early, officials said. Marianne Terry'o shared surveillance video with us that she thinks may have captured some of those fireworks exploding. Strong thunderstorms moved through the area shortly before the explosion call.
Lightning strike causes fireworks to explode early in Sanford
The City of Sanford has canceled its planned Fourth of July fireworks display after lightning caused some of them to detonate, according to Sanford Mayor Art Woodruff.