Volusia schools to test drone program aimed at stopping shootings
Volusia County Schools will be one of three districts in Florida to test a new high-tech security program that uses fleets of drones to respond to potential school shootings. District officials say the number of drones deployed at each campus will vary based on size and layout. Most schools would have 20 to 30 drones, while larger campuses could have as many as 90.
Orlando weather: Warm weather continues into Tuesday
Temperatures won't be as cold tonight as in recent nights. It will be sunny on Tuesday afternoon with highs in the low 80s.
Pilot walks away after small plane crashes near Palm Bay
A pilot escaped injury Monday evening after a small plane crashed near the intersection of Grant Road and Babcock Street Southeast in Palm Bay, authorities said.
Triathlete injured in hit-and-run; search underway for driver
Authorities are searching for a hit-and-run driver who seriously injured a well-known Central Florida triathlete over the weekend. Gabrielle Suver a top local competitor and 2024 Track Shack Running Series winner, was airlifted to the hospital after being forced off the road while cycling Saturday morning in Clermont.
Questions remain after boat slams into rocks
Several people were injured Sunday after a boat crashed into rocks near Jetty Park, according to authorities. The crash happened around 6:20 p.m., according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Operation rescues 122 missing and exploited children across Florida
A nationwide child recovery mission led by the U.S. Marshals Service rescued 122 missing and endangered children across Florida, including 14 in Orlando, in what officials call the largest operation of its kind in U.S. history. FOX 35 cameras were granted exclusive access as investigators tracked leads, knocked on doors, and worked to find children who often didn’t want to be found.
New video shows Orlando SWAT shooting outside tattoo shop
Newly released body camera video shows the moment Orlando police opened fire on an armed suspect outside a tattoo shop, revealing more details about a deadly standoff tied to an ongoing drug investigation.
Windermere mega-mansion hits market for $5.5 million
A newly built luxury home in a gated Windermere community is listed for $5.5 million, offering nearly 7,000 square feet of modern design and high-end amenities, including a resort-style pool, a six-car garage and a two-story closet.
FAA lifts emergency order after government shutdown
Flight restrictions tied to the federal government shutdown were lifted Friday morning, allowing airlines to begin returning to normal schedules, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Orlando International Airport was among 40 airports affected by the FAA’s emergency order.
Search for Michelle Parker continues 14 years later
Fourteen years after Michelle Parker vanished, her family says they are still searching for answers. Parker disappeared in 2011 after dropping off her 3-year-old twins at their father’s home in Orlando. Her mother, Yvonne Stewart, spoke with FOX 35 and said she has come to accept that her daughter is no longer simply missing.
Bond denied for man accused of shooting, killing girlfriend
Tyjah Bellinger, 23, faces a charge of first-degree premeditated murder in the shooting death of his girlfriend, 28-year-old Lendzi Lakeman. A judge ordered Monday that he remain in custody. His arraignment is scheduled for December.
IFL’s Massachusetts Pirates relocating to Orlando
Orlando is about to host two professional football leagues, with the Massachusetts Pirates announcing they will relocate to the city and join the sports lineup at the Kia Center. The move follows the recent arrival of the Orlando Storm of the United Football League. The Storm will play at Inter&Co Stadium.
Escaped inmate captured in swampy water after hours-long search
Deputies in Sumter County captured an escaped inmate late Thursday after finding him waist-deep in murky water, according to body camera video released by the sheriff’s office. The footage shows deputies ordering the man to get out of the water and lie on the ground.
Michelle Parker's mom on daughter's disappearance in Orlando
Orlando mother, Michelle Parker, went missing on Nov. 17, 2011 after dropping her twins off at their dad's house before work. Orlando Police later found her vehicle abandoned in a parking lot, but Parker was never found. Now, on the 14th anniversary of her disappearance, her mother Yvonne Stewart speaks with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about not giving up hope.
Operation Home for the Holidays: 122 kids rescued | FULL
More than 120 missing or endangered kids were rescued in Florida, part of a US Marshals-led statewide effort, called "Operation Home for the Holidays." AG Uthmeier said it was one of the largest child rescue efforts in American history. The operated targeted missing or endangered kids in Orlando, Tampa Bay, Jacksonville, and Fort Myers.
FSU's Ethan Pritchard returns home to Sanford
Florida State University Ethan Pritchard received a warm welcome when he returned home to Sanford this weekend.
Festival of Trees returns Orlando Museum of Art
Orlando Museum of Art is hosting its annual Festival of Trees to raise money for the museum. FOX 35 reporter Matt Trezza has the details.
Inside Walt Disney World's Be Well 5K
FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte shares how Walt Disney World's Be Well, Cast Member, Friends & Family Holiday 5K is keeping Disney cast members active and in the holiday spirit!
Ethan Pritchard welcomed home by community
Sanford community members welcomed Ethan back home after his rehab following a shooting.
Family holds vigil for man following officer-involved shooting in Orlando
Family and friends came together on Sunday to remember a man they said was shot and killed in Orlando on Friday.