Orange County mayor addresses Orlando Dreamers
There has been a lot of excitement over the possibility of professional baseball coming to Orlando, but Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has some concerns. Demings says the Dreamers are not prepared, but the Dreamers say that's simply not the case. FOX 35's Chancelor Winn has the latest updates.
Marcos Lopez arrest: Latest updates on the investigation
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez has pleaded not guilty to charges of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering. Lopez attended a bond hearing on Friday morning. A judge ordered he be held on a $1 million bond -- $500,000 for each charge. If he posts bond, he will have to be fitted with a GPS monitor, turn in his passport, and surrender any firearms. Lopez and others are accused of running an illegal gambling operation. A state prosecutor alleged at the hearing that Lopez received $600,ooo to $700,000 from the operation over the years. The entire enterprise brought in more than $21 million, according to the complaint.
Criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
On Friday, Attorney General Pamela Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche held a press conference regarding a major criminal arrest, during the conference, the Department of Justice announced criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Garcia is accused of transporting undocumented migrants within the United States.
Marcos Lopez makes first appearance in court
A Florida judge set a $1 million bond for Marcos Lopez, the suspended sheriff of Osceola County, following his arrest on felony racketeering charges Friday morning.
DeSantis holds "Supporting Veterans" news conference
Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference in Port Charlotte on Friday morning to sign legislation to support veterans in Florida.
Marcos Lopez bond set at $1 million | Full court appearance
Marcos Lopez, the suspended sheriff of Osceola County, Florida, made his first court appearance via Zoom from jail Friday morning on felony racketeering charges. During the hearing, Lake County Judge Emily Curington set bond at $500,000 on each count of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering, totaling $1 million.
Marco Lopez arrested, judge sets $1 million bond
Marcos Lopez, the suspended sheriff of Osceola County, Florida, made his first court appearance via Zoom from jail Friday morning on felony racketeering charges. During the hearing, Lake County Judge Emily Curington set bond at $500,000 on each count of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering, totaling $1 million.
Marcos Lopez to face a judge following arrest
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez was arrested on charges related to racketeering on Thursday morning. He is set to make a first court appearance before a judge at 9 a.m. on Friday via Zoom.
Police presence closes SR 408 in Orlando
Law enforcement presence has closed a portion of State Road 408 at E Colonial Drive in Orlando.
3-year-old hit by car in Sanford
A 3-year-old was struck by a vehicle in Seminole County on Thursday, officials said. The crash occurred on Persimmon Avenue near Southwest Road in Sanford.
Sheriff Marcos Lopez arrest: FOX 35 team coverage
FOX 35 is learning more after the Thursday morning arrest of now former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez. FOX 35 reporters Manny Martinez, Chancelor Winn and Marlisa Goldsmith have the latest on the case.
Deltona teen shot in parking lot Thursday evening
A 19-year-old was shot in a Deltona parking lot Thursday night. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns has the latest information in Volusia County.
Costco opening at Seminole Towne Center
A new Costco Wholesale is set to open at the Seminole Towne Center Mall. The store will take over the space of the old Macy's. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay has more information in Sanford.
Update on barrier seawall construction along A1A in Flagler & Volusia
FOX 35's Randi Hildreth provides an update on the construction for the resiliency project happening along A1A in Flagler County and Volusia County.
David Jolly announces run for governor
David Jolly, the former Republican U.S. representative for Florida's 13th congressional district from 2014 to 2017, has announced that he will be running for governor. Jolly became a prominent Republican critic of President Donald Trump and in 2018, he left the Republican Party. He joined the Democratic Party in April 2025.
Interim Osceola Co. Sheriff talks to FOX 35
Osceola County Sheriff Christopher Blackmon, who was appointed to the position by Gov. Ron DeSantis, following the arrest of former sheriff Marcos Lopez, said one of his most immediate goals is to ensure the agency's deputies and staff -- and the community -- that there is no systemic issue at OCSO. He spoke with FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte on Thursday evening. " This is a problem that occurred with the sheriff, and he has to answer for his charges."
Could the arrest of Sheriff Lopez impact current cases?
Could the arrest of Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez impact current cases? FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith speaks with a former judge.
Victims identified in Merritt Island crane collapse
The two victims killed in the Merritt Island crane collapse have been identified by officials. FOX 35's Esther Bower has more information in Brevard County.
Sheriff Marcos Lopez arrested: FOX 35 team coverage
FOX 35 is learning more after the Thursday morning arrest of now former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez. FOX 35 reporters Marie Edinger, Manny Martinez and Stephanie Buffamonte have the latest on the case.
Sheriff Marcos Lopez arrested by Homeland Security Tampa
New video released by Homeland Security Tampa shows Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez after he was handcuffed and placed under arrest Thursday morning.