Death row inmate Tommy Zeigler fighting for freedom after 50 years
Tommy Zeigler’s attorneys say new DNA and forensic evidence could have changed the outcome of his 1976 murder trial.
Officer rescues unconscious dog from burning Sanford home
A Sanford police officer is being credited with saving a family’s dog after racing back into a burning home and pulling the animal from heavy smoke.
Gas leak blamed for explosion that critically injured woman
A gas leak is being blamed for a powerful explosion that tore through a Eustis business Thursday morning, critically injuring a woman and shaking nearby apartment buildings, officials said.
Winter Park Christmas Tree Lighting
FOX 35's John Brown joins Winter Park Mayor Sheila DeCiccio for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in Central Park.
Woman fought off attacker in Cocoa Beach motel, police say
A woman fought off a man who forced his way into her motel room and attempted to assault her sexually, police said. The alleged attack happened on Thursday at the Beachside Hotel & Suites.
2 teens arrested after gun found at East Ridge High School
Two East Ridge High School students were arrested Thursday after a gun was found on campus, prompting a lockdown, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Testimony reveals Anna Kepner wasn’t seen by family for 17 hours
Newly released details in a Brevard County courtroom on Friday shed light on the investigation into the death of a Titusville teenager who was found asphyxiated during a family cruise. The hearing, which lasted less than two hours, focused on the circumstances surrounding the Nov. 7 death of 16-year-old Anna Kepner.
Video shows jewelry store explosion in Eustis that injured woman
A suspected gas leak caused an explosion at a store in Eustis on Thursday. A woman who was inside the store at the time was injured. FOX 35's Marley Capper has the details.
Traffic Alert: Multi-vehicle crash shuts down part of Florida's Turnpike in Orange County
The southbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike are closed after a multi-vehicle crash in Orange County.
Child found alone in hot school van, deputies say
A mother says she panicked after learning her 5-year-old daughter had been left alone for more than an hour inside a hot school van, prompting an investigation by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Satellite Beach couple told to shut down nativity light display
A Satellite Beach couple has been asked by city officials to turn off their immersive nativity light display, citing local ordinances on exterior lighting.
Authorities warn of $50K tech scam that targeted Florida woman
An 85-year-old Florida woman lost $50,000 after falling victim to a tech scam that began with a pop-up warning on her computer, officials said. She handed $20,000 in cash to an unknown man at a grocery store and deposited another $30,000 into a Bitcoin machine, authorities said, while detectives continue searching for the suspect.
Viral ‘door kick challenge’ leads to Florida teen arrests
A viral social media trend known as the “door kick challenge” is prompting warnings from law enforcement agencies across Florida after multiple teenagers were arrested for kicking in homeowners’ front doors on camera.
Triathlete hospitalized after hit-and-run crash in Lake County
A 35-year-old triathlete remains hospitalized after a hit-and-run driver struck her during a training ride in Lake County, leaving her with spinal fractures, a concussion, and numerous other injuries she now tracks on a handwritten list.
Anna Kepner: Family court hearing expected as details emerge in teen’s death
Court documents reveal that 18-year-old Anna Kepner, who died aboard a cruise ship, was found asphyxiated beneath a bed in her cabin, and her family is set to appear in court this week as more witnesses are called to testify. The case is already under FBI investigation, and has become entangled in an unrelated custody dispute involving the teen’s stepmother and her ex-husband
UCF to host bowl games during Camping World Stadium renovation
The University of Central Florida has approved a plan to host several major college football games next year—including the Cheez-It Bowl, Pop-Tarts Bowl, and the Florida Classic—while Camping World Stadium undergoes renovation.
14 Legionnaires’ cases linked to Orange County gym
Florida health officials have confirmed 14 cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Orange County, but have not identified the gym where the outbreak originated, prompting calls for more transparency from State Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith.
Expert testimony complicates decades-old Zeigler murder case
A state-hired blood spatter expert testified Thursday that further complicated the 50-year-old murder case of Tommy Zeigler, the 80-year-old death row inmate accused of killing his wife, her parents, and another man on Christmas Eve in 1975.
Deputies uncover alleged drug and explosives operation in Brevard County
Authorities in Brevard County say a sweeping investigation led to the discovery of more than 92,000 pounds of illegal drugs and dozens of explosives inside a Palm Bay warehouse, an operation the sheriff compared to “Breaking Bad," but "on steroids."
Gas leak sparks explosion at Eustis jewelry store
A natural gas leak triggered a fiery explosion at a jewelry store in Eustis on Thursday, blasting out windows, scattering debris across the sidewalk, and sending a woman to the hospital with severe burns. Fire officials said crews had been working outside the building and believed the leak had been contained when the blast occurred, rattling nearby businesses up to 200 feet away.