Orlando police officers search for accused rapist
Police in Orlando are searching for the suspect in a rape that happened off Lee Street. Residents tell us the victim was dragged to a bus stop near the intersection, which is right across from the Grand Avenue Neighborhood Center.
Can a croc go to the dentist? This one did
The University of Florida received it's new dental patient: a crocodile! "Taj," who spends his days at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm, got a CT scan and full dental exam as dentists fixed a few problem-solving teeth.
'Come clean': Daughter's plea to hit-and-run driver
A spokesperson for FHP confirmed that the investigation was related to a deadly hit-and-run that killed three people on Oct. 4, including Flagler County Deputy Administrator Jorge Salinas and his wife. That crash happened near mile marker 108.
Florida hospital uses magnets, not stitches, in some surgeries
For surgeries involving separating the digestive track, Orlando Health says "Flexagon" magnets can link the digestive track back together with magnets on each side. By providing constant pressure, the magnets, limit bleeding -- leading to excellent results, the doctor said.
Palm Bay council considers to vote on censuring member
The Palm Bay City Council to vote Thursday evening on whether to censure Councilman Chandler Langevin following his social media comments about immigrants.
Doctor accused of giving teens alcohol at party
A doctor, Hao Tran, was arrested in her Winter Park home after she allegedly gave alcohol to teens at a party, Winter Park police said. A 15-year-old was rushed to the hospital after passing out at that party, police said.
Kissimmee junkyard fire burns for hours
A fire broke out at a Kissimmee junkyard Thursday afternoon, with high columns of smoke visible from the sky. It was then a suppression operation as 34 fire units fought a scrapyard fire at S. Orange Blossom Trail in Kissimmee, Oct. 16. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Sketch released: Man accused of attacking woman
After releasing the sketch of a suspect one week after an alleged attack on a woman, police are looking for public help to learn more information about the man.
Harmony Farms hit hard by flooding
Horses at Cocoa's Harmony Farms were stuck in barns after rain flooded the area. The organization, which provided equine-assisted therapy, keeps a pump running 24/7 in hopes of reducing the water levels so they can resume helping others with their services.
Kissimmee junkyard fire update: Osceola County Fire Rescue
Osceola County Fire Rescue PIO Joshua Holder provides an update on efforts to put out a fire at a junkyard in Kissimmee. He said there have been no injuries reported and that no nearby structures are threatened. Crews are spraying water on the junk piles to put out the fire.
SKYFOX: Junkyard catches fire in Osceola County
Osceola County Fire Rescue and EMS and City of Kissimmee Fire Department crews responded to a large scrapyard fire at South Orange Blossom Trail and U.S. 17-92 Oct. 16.
I-4 to close in 2 spots: Here's where and when
Traffic along eastbound Interstate 4 will be slowed down along portions of Seminole and Volusia counties on Thursday morning so law enforcement can conduct an investigation related to a deadly hit-and-run crash a few weeks ago. Traffic will be slowed near Lake Mary Blvd., south of Dirksen Drive, and on the ramp to I-95.
Alleged scammers target business with fake reviews
A small business based in Palm Bay, 3LP Roofing, was caught off guard and confused when a flurry of negative reviews came in all at once.
Motorcycle gang member put man in chokehold, deputies say
A night of drinking at a Volusia County bar turned violent after a man was choked unconscious in an altercation involving alleged motorcycle gang members, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Why did high school close most bathrooms for a week?
For nearly a week, a high school in Osceola County closed all of its bathrooms – leaving one building open and under supervision – because students were apparently using them to plan fights or fighting, officials said. The move – which impacts the school's 1,500 students – sparked confusion and frustration among both parents and students.
Not goodbye yet: Rhino 'PJ' to stay at Central Florida Zoo for now
Zoo-goers can meet PJ, a Greater one-horned rhino at the Central Florida Zoo starting Oct. 17, as his transport to the Buffalo Zoo as part of the Species Survival Plan to help grow his species was delayed.
Marion County teen accused of faking abduction appears in court
A Marion County teenager accused of faking his own abduction appeared before a judge on Wednesday for the very first time. This case started three weeks ago, when deputies said the teen lied to his family, claiming four men in a van shot and kidnapped him. Investigators say there was no real crime scene, alleging it was a hoax. FOX is not releasing the name of the 17-year-old boy because he is a minor.
Man steals car with toddler in back seat, deputies say
A Brevard County man is accused of stealing a car only to discover there's a baby in the back seat. Surveillance video from the Sunoco gas station in Cocoa shows the alleged crime that was foiled by a one-year-old in the rearview mirror. William Mullins, 53, from Cocoa, was arrested and booked into the Brevard County Jail.
Blocked bathrooms: Osceola County school closed most bathrooms over student fights
It's not known how many student fights in bathrooms or any resulting injuries prompted this school decision to close some bathrooms. Osceola County schools did not say how many student bathrooms were closed in this decision.
Alleged car thief returns stolen car after finding child inside, deputies say
A Florida man had to turn around moments after he allegedly stole a woman's car from a gas station because he realized there was a child in the back seat, according to the sheriff's office.