'Alligator Alcatraz': President Trump speaks following facility tour
President Donald Trump spoke at "Alligator Alcatraz" on Tuesday following his tour of the brand new immigration detention facility. The facility is located at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport in the Florida Everglades, specifically near Ochopee, Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and Executive Director for the Florida Division of Emergency Management Kevin Guthrie were some of the other officials who also spoke during the round table discussion.
President Trump tours Florida detention facility
President Donald Trump traveled down to Florida on Tuesday to our a new ICE detention facility housed at an old airport in the Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." Gov. Ron DeSantis met Trump at the airport early Tuesday.
Full tour of 'Alligator Alcatraz': Trump visits Florida ICE detention facility
President Donald Trump took a tour of "Alligator Alcatraz" on Tuesday in the Florida Everglades. The president spoke with the media as he toured the brand new immigration detention facility.
President Trump arrives in Florida, ahead of 'Alligator Alcatraz' visit
President Trump arrived in Florida Tuesday afternoon ahead of his visit to "Alligator Alcatraz," the brand new immigration detention center located in the Everglades. The $450 million facility has drawn criticism from environmental groups who filed a federal lawsuit, citing threats to endangered species and a lack of public review.
Trump remarks before heading to 'Alligator Alcatraz'
President Donald Trump will tour the newly opened Florida immigration detention center nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" on Tuesday morning. Before departing from the White House to head to Florida, Trump stopped to answer several questions from reporters.
2 kids locked in Florida shed without food or water, police say
Two young children were found abandoned inside a shed for several hours without food or water ? and with access to a large hunting knife ? while their mother and grandmother left to do errands, according to the Alachua Sheriff's Office.
Stranger donates new trailer to landscaper after theft
A Central Florida landscaper is back on his feet after a stranger donated a brand-new trailer to replace the one stolen from his home ? all thanks to a local news report that sparked an unexpected act of kindness.
Deltona approves construction pause over flooding issues
The Deltona City Commission has approved a controversial pause on new construction as the city continues to deal with flooding issues stemming from Hurricane Milton, despite legal warnings that the move violates a new state law.
Man in Polk County critically injured after SWAT standoff
A shooting involving law enforcement officers in Polk County unfolded Monday afternoon following a call about a domestic disturbance at a home in Poinciana.
Dozens of guinea pigs abandoned in Orlando
Animal rescue groups are scrambling to find homes for dozens of guinea pigs after nearly 60 were found abandoned along a roadside in Orlando last week.
Small plane crashes in Mount Dora with 2 aboard
A small plane crashed into some water shortly after takeoff Sunday morning in Mount Dora, FOX 35 has learned. Two people were aboard -- an adult and a teen. Both are OK, officials said. The plane's pilot reported engine trouble.
5-year-old boy finds gun, shoots himself in the head
A 5-year-old boy found an unsecured gun at his home and shot himself in the head on Sunday, according to Eustis Police Chief Craig Capri. The boy, who is believed to be on the Autism spectrum, was flown to the hospital where, at last check, he was listed in critical condition, Capri told FOX 35 on Monday. "Thank God he's alive. It's a very horrific event when you think about a 5-year-old kid getting access to a firearm," he said. "It's just very sad, very tragic, but I'm just glad he's alive. Keep praying for him."
Why law enforcement was searching pond in Volusia County
Several law enforcement agencies, including the Volusia Sheriff's Office and Mount Dora Police Department, were conducting an investigation at a large point in Deltona. Why? Few details were released. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay explains what we know and do not know.
What happened during Artemis SLS rocket booster test?
NASA and Northrop Grumman completed the booster test in Promontory, Utah last week. It lasted around two minutes. Just after 100 seconds, the NASA livestream showed a few explosions. The engineers calling out cues during the test expressed some shock during the static fire but continued with the test.
Disney Dream rescue: Girl, her dad go overboard Disney cruiseline
A little girl went overboard on Disney's Disney Dream cruise ship over the weekend and moments later, her dad dove in after her, according to passengers aboard the ship. Disney confirmed that 2 people were successfully rescued from the water.
DeSantis: President Trump to visit Alligator Alcatraz in Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference in Wildwood, Florida Monday to discuss and sign the state budget. During the conference DeSantis speaks on "Alligator Alcatraz" and states that President Trump is expected to visit the facility on Tuesday.
Governor Ron DeSantis signs $115 billion budget
Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference in Wildwood, Florida Monday. The governor discussed and signed the $115 billion Florida state budget.
Disney Dream rescue: 'They?re miracle workers. They saved that family'
Disney Cruise Line's rescue team had to jump into immediate action over the weekend after two people ? a young girl and her father, reports say ? fell overboard, dropping some 50?60 feet into the water, according to Disney and passengers aboard the ship. Brandon and Nikki were two passengers aboard the ship. "They spun around, and the team took immediate action. Disney, I don?t even have words. They?re miracle workers. They saved that family," Brandon told FOX 35's Esther Bower.
Marcos Lopez arrest: Felony arraignment for Sharon Fedrick
Sharon Fedrick one of the five people arrested alongside suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez is expected to have a felony arraignment Monday. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie has the latest information.
Disney Dream rescue: Girl, dad rescued after going overboard on Disney cruise line, passengers say
Disney Cruise Line's rescue team had to jump into immediate action over the weekend after two people – a young girl and her father, reports say – fell overboard, dropping some 50–60 feet into the water, according to Disney and passengers aboard the ship.