Inside Blue Origin's Rocket Factory in Florida
FOX 35's Esther Bower was able to tour the inside of Blue Origin's rocket factory on the Space Coast in Florida.
FOX 35's Esther Bower was able to tour the inside of Blue Origin's rocket factory on the Space Coast in Florida.
Wayne Ivey: 150 people deported from Brevard County in 4 days
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said 150 people from Palm Bay to Titusville were deported from the county this week, part of state- and federal government-wide push for immigration enforcement.
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said 150 people from Palm Bay to Titusville were deported from the county this week, part of state- and federal government-wide push for immigration enforcement.
Missing Marion County teen found safe, unharmed
A missing 17-year-old in Marion County has been found safe and "in good health," less than 24 hours after an Amber Alert was issued regarding his disappearance. Initially, it was reported that the teenager had been shot and abducted by 4 men. That turned out not to be true. Deputies said the teen was spotted buying a bike from a Walmart in Ocala.
A missing 17-year-old in Marion County has been found safe and "in good health," less than 24 hours after an Amber Alert was issued regarding his disappearance. Initially, it was reported that the teenager had been shot and abducted by 4 men. That turned out not to be true. Deputies said the teen was spotted buying a bike from a Walmart in Ocala.
Marion County officials give updates on missing teen
A missing 17-year-old in Marion County has been found safe and "in good health," less than 24 hours after an Amber Alert was issued regarding his disappearance. Marion County Detective Paul Bloom was in the middle of a press conference with reporters on Friday afternoon when he was briefly pulled aside by someone who whispered the updates into his ear.
A missing 17-year-old in Marion County has been found safe and "in good health," less than 24 hours after an Amber Alert was issued regarding his disappearance. Marion County Detective Paul Bloom was in the middle of a press conference with reporters on Friday afternoon when he was briefly pulled aside by someone who whispered the updates into his ear.
Missing Marion County teen found safe
A missing 17-year-old teen in Marion County, which prompted an Amber Alert, has been found safe and "in good health," less than 24 hours after the alert was issued.
A missing 17-year-old teen in Marion County, which prompted an Amber Alert, has been found safe and "in good health," less than 24 hours after the alert was issued.
SA Worrell responds after AG Uthmeier accusations
State Attorney Monique Worrell held a press conference on Friday morning in Orlando. Worrell was to discuss the increase in road rage cases in Central Florida, but instead she decided to respond to claims made earlier in the day by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who said she was "soft on crime policies."
State Attorney Monique Worrell held a press conference on Friday morning in Orlando. Worrell was to discuss the increase in road rage cases in Central Florida, but instead she decided to respond to claims made earlier in the day by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who said she was "soft on crime policies."
Florida AG speaks on 'soft on crime policies' in Orlando
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier hosted a press conference to talk about what he calls "soft on crime policies" Friday morning in Orlando. The AG called out State Attorney Monique Worrell, saying she has not decided to press charges in some of the most "gruesome and horrific" child predator cases.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier hosted a press conference to talk about what he calls "soft on crime policies" Friday morning in Orlando. The AG called out State Attorney Monique Worrell, saying she has not decided to press charges in some of the most "gruesome and horrific" child predator cases.
Spotlight on ride safety
Days after a man died following a ride on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers dueling coaster, a woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that she suffered "permanent injuries" after riding the coaster earlier this year. Daniel Leavelle, Midway Mayhem, joins Good Day Orlando to talk more about ride safety.
Days after a man died following a ride on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers dueling coaster, a woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that she suffered "permanent injuries" after riding the coaster earlier this year. Daniel Leavelle, Midway Mayhem, joins Good Day Orlando to talk more about ride safety.
Woman sues Universal, claims she was injured on ride
Days after a man died following a ride on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers dueling coaster, a woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that she suffered "permanent injuries" after riding the coaster earlier this year. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie walks us through the lawsuit.
Days after a man died following a ride on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers dueling coaster, a woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that she suffered "permanent injuries" after riding the coaster earlier this year. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie walks us through the lawsuit.
Man who died on Stardust Racers to be laid to rest
On Sept. 17, 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala was at Epic Universe where he rode Stardust Racers, a dual-launch coaster. At some point, Zavala became unconscious. He was rushed to the hospital, where he later died. Zavala will be laid to rest on Friday morning.
On Sept. 17, 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala was at Epic Universe where he rode Stardust Racers, a dual-launch coaster. At some point, Zavala became unconscious. He was rushed to the hospital, where he later died. Zavala will be laid to rest on Friday morning.
Amber Alert issued for missing teen after shooting in Marion County
Deputies in Marion County are searching for a 17-year-old boy who is believed to have been the victim of a shooting before disappearing Thursday afternoon. That prompted the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to issue a Florida Amber Alert.
Deputies in Marion County are searching for a 17-year-old boy who is believed to have been the victim of a shooting before disappearing Thursday afternoon. That prompted the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to issue a Florida Amber Alert.
Melbourne council rejects renaming road after Charlie Kirk
A push to rename a street in Melbourne after conservative activist Charlie Kirk has failed. The Melbourne City Council on Wednesday voted down a proposal to change the name of Cypress Ave., between Eau Gallie Boulevard and Orange Street, to Charlie Kirk Lane.
A push to rename a street in Melbourne after conservative activist Charlie Kirk has failed. The Melbourne City Council on Wednesday voted down a proposal to change the name of Cypress Ave., between Eau Gallie Boulevard and Orange Street, to Charlie Kirk Lane.
Man wrongly jailed after deputies confuse him for another
A Jacksonville man spent nearly two weeks in jail and missed the birth of his child after deputies mistakenly arrested him in place of a suspect with a similar name, his attorneys said.
A Jacksonville man spent nearly two weeks in jail and missed the birth of his child after deputies mistakenly arrested him in place of a suspect with a similar name, his attorneys said.
Florida substitute teacher accused of slapping students
Parents at South Ocala Elementary are demanding answers after a substitute teacher was accused of hitting students and using inappropriate language in a fourth-grade classroom.
Parents at South Ocala Elementary are demanding answers after a substitute teacher was accused of hitting students and using inappropriate language in a fourth-grade classroom.
Man accused of 3D-printing guns after calling police about stolen firearms
A convicted felon who reported stolen guns to police is now facing charges after officers discovered he was allegedly manufacturing 3D-printed weapons inside his home, authorities said.
A convicted felon who reported stolen guns to police is now facing charges after officers discovered he was allegedly manufacturing 3D-printed weapons inside his home, authorities said.
Universal ride death sparks ADA, safety questions after lawsuit filed
Safety questions are mounting after a man who used a wheelchair died last week while riding the Stardust Racers coaster at Universal Orlando?s Epic Universe.
Safety questions are mounting after a man who used a wheelchair died last week while riding the Stardust Racers coaster at Universal Orlando?s Epic Universe.
Epic Universe death: Expert talks restraint questions
As the investigation into how -- and why -- a man died after riding Stardust Racers at Epic Universe, and whether the ride itself had any impact on the man's death, FOX 35 talked with an expert about roller coaster ride restraints. Kevin Zavala became unresponsive while on Stardust Racers, officials and the family's attorney, Ben Crump said. Zavala died at the hospital. Zavala died from multiple blunt force injuries, according to the Medical Examiner. The family's attorney, Crump, questioned the potential of whether there could have been an issue with the ride's restraints.
As the investigation into how -- and why -- a man died after riding Stardust Racers at Epic Universe, and whether the ride itself had any impact on the man's death, FOX 35 talked with an expert about roller coaster ride restraints. Kevin Zavala became unresponsive while on Stardust Racers, officials and the family's attorney, Ben Crump said. Zavala died at the hospital. Zavala died from multiple blunt force injuries, according to the Medical Examiner. The family's attorney, Crump, questioned the potential of whether there could have been an issue with the ride's restraints.
Florida welcomes Success Academy to state
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on Thursday morning in Miami. At the event, DeSantis announced that Success Academy, a charter school network, is coming to the Sunshine State. Success Academy will start in Miami, and DeSantis said he believes it will expand throughout the state in the future.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on Thursday morning in Miami. At the event, DeSantis announced that Success Academy, a charter school network, is coming to the Sunshine State. Success Academy will start in Miami, and DeSantis said he believes it will expand throughout the state in the future.
'Threw her to the floor': Care worker accused of elderly abuse
A former employee at Spring Hills Lake Mary is accused of elderly abuse against a woman she was tasked with caring for. Springs Hills told FOX 35 that the employee was suspended, then terminated. According to the woman's daughter, the aide lifted her mom's arms up and pushed her to the floor, then left her on the floor. The woman, Gene, is at the facility because she has dementia.
A former employee at Spring Hills Lake Mary is accused of elderly abuse against a woman she was tasked with caring for. Springs Hills told FOX 35 that the employee was suspended, then terminated. According to the woman's daughter, the aide lifted her mom's arms up and pushed her to the floor, then left her on the floor. The woman, Gene, is at the facility because she has dementia.
ULA rocket launch with Amazon's Project Kuiper satellites
A United Launch Alliance (ULA) launch took place around 8:09 a.m. Thursday from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The rocket launched 27 of Amazon's Project Kuiper internet satellites into space.
A United Launch Alliance (ULA) launch took place around 8:09 a.m. Thursday from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The rocket launched 27 of Amazon's Project Kuiper internet satellites into space.