Melbourne airport police officer fired after DUI crash
A Melbourne Orlando International Airport police officer has been fired after allegedly driving drunk, crashing a work vehicle, and leaving the scene, officials said. Patrick White was arrested Tuesday after police say he rear-ended another vehicle off Malabar Road and Babcock Street while off duty and under the influence.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood joins high-speed pursuit
A suspect fleeing from a traffic stop in New Smyrna Beach unknowingly led law enforcement on a high-speed chase ? tailed by none other than Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood himself.
Alligator spotted in Oviedo storm drain during inspection
An alligator was found in a Central Florida storm drain, this time during a routine pipe inspection in Oviedo, officials said. A contractor was surveying underground lines near a lake when the reptile was discovered in a two-foot-wide drain. The inspector left the animal undisturbed and continued with the job.
Attorney John Morgan continues push for new political party
Prominent Orlando attorney John Morgan is advancing efforts to form a new political party, positioning it as a centrist alternative to what he calls the extremes of the Republican and Democratic parties.
$5K reward offered in attack at assisted living facility
Authorities are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who attacked a 90-year-old woman at an assisted living facility in the Doctor Phillips area.
FSU shooting report reveals timeline, gunman's actions
A newly released investigative report reveals additional details about the on-campus shooting at Florida State University (FSU) in April, which left two people dead and five others injured.
Teen sentenced in accidental shooting of childhood friend
Aaden Torres, 17, was sentenced to five years in prison and two years probation after pleading guilty to manslaughter and possession of a firearm by a minor. The 2023 shooting, which killed Torres' childhood friend Jacob Ferrell, was described by prosecutors as a tragic accident.
Orlando teen drowns after kayaking, paddleboarding
A teen drowned after entering a lake near the Cortland Nona apartments with five others to kayak and paddle board, police say.
Welcome to Rockville festival Kicks off in Daytona Beach
The largest rock music festival in North America is underway in Daytona Beach, where more than 200,000 people are expected to attend the four-day Welcome to Rockville Festival. With scorching temperatures expected, organizers say they?ve prioritized hydration and shade, adding misting stations, cool-down buses, and refillable water areas to help fans stay safe.
Gov. DeSantis on Florida death penalty: I support it
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, at Simpson Lakes in Dade City. Although the main topic of the event was the signing of a new ill to protect against forced medication and to bolster agriculture, DeSantis discussed the death penalty during the question and answer segment of the event.
Gov. Ron DeSantis bans fluoride from Florida water
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, at Simpson Lakes in Dade City. At the event, he signed a bill making Florida the second state to ban fluoride from its water system. The bill also relates to the advertising of plant-based meat and milk substitutes. The death penalty was another topic discussed by the governor at the event.
DeSantis announces bill to protect against forced medication
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, at Simpson Lakes in Dade City. There, DeSantis announced his intent to sign a bill to protect against forced medication and to bolster agriculture.
Trump?s Middle East trip: President visits UAE
President Donald Trump has arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for the final leg of his Middle East trip. At 10:30 a.m., Trump will participate in a United Arab Emirates state visit. So far, the Trump administration has reported the trip has yielded a major diplomatic breakthrough with Syria and deals for United States firms.
Disney leader predicts Universal's Epic Universe will drive more visitors to the 'House of Mouse': Reports
Disney Parks Chief Josh D’Amaro says he isn't worried about Universal Orlando's new Epic Universe theme park reducing traffic to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando — in fact, he thinks the opening of the rival destination will help boost attendance.
Florida heat wave: How hot and when relief arrives
Central Florida is bracing for a stretch of intense heat heading into the weekend and beyond. FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner explains why temperatures are expected to soar into the mid to upper 90s and when the region can expect relief.
Florida heat wave: Scorching temperatures, dry conditions expected this weekend and beyond
A large ridge of high pressure will build into the Central Florida region, bringing intense an heat wave to the area this weekend.
Beating the heat at Welcome to Rockville
Welcome to Rockville ? the region's largest rock festival kicks off on Thursday and is shaping up to be one of the hottest ever, with temperatures in Daytona Beach expected to reach the mid-90s this weekend.
Water rescue underway near Cortland Nona apartments
Police are investigating a possible drowning incident reported at the Cortland Nona apartment complex on Wednesday afternoon. As of Thursday morning, crews are still investigating near a lake behind the complex along Pioneers Way off Narcoossee Road.
7 Seminole High School flag football players earn scholarships
A historic achievement at Seminole High School -- where not one, not two, but seven senior girls are heading to college on athletic scholarships. What makes it even more impressive? They?re playing flag football, a sport new to the school and new to them.
New program enticing restaurants to return to downtown Orlando
The City of Orlando is trying to beef up the downtown restaurant scene following the closure of popular places that shut down or moved out in the past couple of years. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish reports on the new the program that's offering to help new restaurants open.