Kristi Noem talks ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ update

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem discussed the White House's initiative to crack down on illegal CDL drivers. Noem gave statistics about where tactics are focused, how many people have been arrested and what their goals are.

Tina Allgeo: murder charge dropped in road rage incident

Tina Allgeo was sentenced to 18 months in the Department of Corrections, Oct. 30, 2025 after a murder charge was dropped. Allgeo plead no contest to an aggravated battery charge, sentencing her to 18 months in the department of corrections. She's ordered to surrender herself on Dec. 27

Seminole County allows controversial front-yard pool

A Seminole County homeowner will be allowed to continue building a swimming pool in the front yard, despite objections from neighbors who say the project violates community standards and could cause flooding problems.

Wildwood Soup Kitchen worried about future

The Wildwood Soup Kitchen in Sumter County serves nearly 5,000 meals a week. It currently rents a commercial kitchen and space from the First Presbyterian Church.

Attorney: Remember this to protect home during flooding

Tampa Attorney Kyle Bugden, at Ball Janik LLP, talked with FOX 35 News about what homeowners need to remember during major weather events or flood events. He said it is critical to take photos of your home before and after storm damage before throwing anything away. Homeowners should file statements within 60 days and include proof of loss.

Maitland front yard pool appealed; commissioners to decide

Neighbors of one Maitland home building a pool in the front yard say the construction devalues their property and hinders their view. The neighbor's attorney spoke filed an appeal, but Seminole County voted 2-1 to allow the plans to proceed.

50 year case: 'Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee' identified

Sumter County officials said "Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee" had been identified as 21-year-old Maureen L. Minor Rowan, known as "Cookie to her friends and family. Detectives identified the woman's estranged husband – Charles Emery Rowan Sr. – as a person of interest in Maureen Rowan's murder. He died in 2015, the sheriff's office said.

Richard Ferguson guilty of manslaughter in deadly crash

Richard Ferguson was found guilty of four counts of manslaughter, with prosecutors saying his actions led to the deadly crash of a grandmother and her three grandchildren. The kids' mother said she doesn't think the verdict is "too severe." Ferguson's son, who was driving the car, accepted a plea deal on reckless driving charges.

Mount Dora's 'expensive build' to fix road from storm

After Lake County spent $300K to fix Donnelly Street after Hurricane Milton, the city will now reportedly spend more to re-do the street after it collapsed in an Oct. 26 storm. The Florida Department of Transportation is currently working on restoring damaged roads.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings talks SNAP suspension

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings spoke about assisting SNAP recipients -- 175,000 SNAP recipients live in Orange County -- after benefits are suspended starting Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown. The county's current budget allocated $5.3 million to the Second Harvest Food Bank.

Richard Ferguson found guilty on four counts of manslaughter

This case follows a teenager, driving without a license, ran a stop sign in Poinciana in 2023, killing a grandmother and her three grandchildren, according to authorities. His father, Richard Ferguson, was later charged for allowing him to drive. Today he was found guilty on four counts of manslaughter

Sumter County cold case update

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is expected to provide an update on the Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee cold case on Wednesday.

Mega Millions: Winning numbers, jackpot, Halloween drawing

More than 502,000 Mega Millions-winning tickets were sold for the Oct. 28 drawing – but no one won the jackpot. That means the next drawing – set for Halloween night – jumps to more than $750 million, lottery officials said.