Holiday traffic expected to peak on Florida roads
Thanksgiving travelers are packing Florida’s highways, even as some stretches — like parts of I-4 in Volusia County — remain smooth moving at times. The Florida Highway Patrol is urging drivers to plan around peak congestion, saying those who didn’t leave before 11 a.m. on Wednesday may be better off waiting until the evening.
Alleged firehouse hazing leads to firings, felony charges
Four Marion County Fire Rescue employees have been fired and charged after deputies say a teenage firefighter was violently hazed inside a county fire station. Sheriff Billy Woods said the incident at Fire Station 21 escalated from a prank involving pizza grease to what he described as a series of “brutal” assaults. The accused face charges including kidnapping, robbery, battery and accessory.
FSU LB shooting: Complex 'aware of crime, did nothing.'
An Orlando-based law firm, representing Florida State linebacker Ethan Pritchard said the apartment complex managers and owners were aware of the history of crime in the area where Ethan was shot in August and did nothing to increase security measures. The law firm also said a man accused of being involved in Ethan's shooting was allowed to stay at the Section 8 Riverside Apartments complex.
4 Marion County firefighters arrested | FULL PRESS CONFERENCE
Some Marion County Fire Rescue employees are facing serious charges linked to kidnapping, battery and robbery, the Marion County Sheriff's office said Wednesday.
Property owner accused of shooting at squatters
A property owner accused of firing shots at two squatters inside his Orlando home walked out of the Orange County Jail on Tuesday night without offering a comment.
Father of Titusville teen Anna Kepner expected to testify in court
New documents filed in a Brevard County family court case show that the father of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, who died under mysterious circumstances on a cruise ship, may soon be required to testify.
Family mourns 94-year-old grandmother killed in crash
A family is grieving the loss of a 94-year-old woman who was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Sunday. A speeding Ford Mustang slammed into the side of a LYNX van taking her to a nursing home, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Police make arrest after incident in DeLand neighborhood
One suspect is in custody after an hours-long police investigation Monday night in the Victoria Hills neighborhood, where residents were briefly told to shelter in place.
DOJ investigating SeaWorld over ban on rollator walkers
A FOX 35 investigation into SeaWorld’s policy banning walkers with built-in seats has now prompted a federal inquiry, after multiple complaints were filed with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Orlando celebrates 100 years of Swan Boats on Lake Eola
The City of Orlando is celebrating 100 years of its iconic swan boats on Lake Eola. To honor this “Swantennial,” the city unveiled a gold-wrapped swan boat – in partnership with Wraps for Less. The golden swan is the centerpiece of the celebration.
Reward offered in alleged mail locker thefts
Federal authorities are offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man captured on surveillance video breaking into mail lockers at an Orlando post office.
Stroke survivor returns to hospital to thank team that saved her life
An 86-year-old music teacher returned to Holmes Regional Medical Center this week, not as a patient but to thank the medical team that helped save her life after a stroke earlier this year — and to offer a musical surprise.
Car crashes into Lake County tax office, forcing temporary closure
The Lake County Tax Collector’s Office in Clermont was forced to close Tuesday after a car crashed into the side of the building, prompting an evacuation and structural safety concerns.
Pendas Law Firm marks 17th year of annual turkey giveaway
The Pendas Law Firm held its annual turkey giveaway Tuesday, continuing a 17-year tradition of providing hundreds of Thanksgiving meals to families across the community.
Lake County seeks repayment after Kroger announces early exit
Lake County officials say Kroger’s decision to close all its Florida facilities — including a major warehouse in Groveland — is the economic equivalent of a natural disaster, cutting nearly 1,000 jobs and eliminating an estimated $1.3 million in expected revenue.
Invasive armored catfish raising concerns on Space Coast
An invasive armored catfish is spreading through waterways on Florida’s Space Coast, carving into shorelines and even harming manatees.
Anna Kepner's father summoned to testify in custody case
The father of Anna Kepner, the Titusville teenager who died aboard a cruise ship, has been ordered to testify in a civil custody case, a development that has shed new light on a separate FBI investigation into the girl’s death.
DOJ investigates SeaWorld: Walker ban draws federal scrutiny
A FOX 35 report on SeaWorld’s new mobility-aid policy has prompted a federal investigation. Two weeks after we first reported that SeaWorld had begun banning walkers with built-in seats, known as rollators, the U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed it is reviewing whether the policy violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Battle of the Bands preview at Kia Center
FOX 35 Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard previews the Battle of the Bands at the Kia Center on November 21, 2025.
Daytona Beach police officer arrested for domestic battery
A Daytona Beach police officer is on administrative leave after she was arrested and charged with domestic battery.