Sheriff Billy Woods on Ronald Exantus' arrest
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods joined FOX 35's Good Day Orlando to talk about the parole release of Ronald Exantus and Exantus' arrest in Florida. Exantus was released in early October from Kentucky prison, outraging many. He was arrested in Florida for failing to register as a convicted felon. Exantus was accused of killing a 6-year-old boy and attacking the boy's sisters and dad. He was found guilty of assault in attacking the sisters and dad, and not guilty by reason of insanity in the boy's stabbing death.
Bear advocates buy permits to save animals ahead of hunt
As Florida prepares for its first black bear hunt in years, some permits have gone not to hunters, but to those hoping to protect the bears.
Man accused of attempted rape on Orange County trail released
A convicted felon accused of attempting to rape a woman on a popular Orange County running trail has been released from jail after a judge granted bond, a decision drawing concern from prosecutors and past victims.
Deputies arrest 1 suspect, hunt another in deadly Cocoa shooting
Deputies have arrested one of two men accused in an ambush-style shooting that killed a 15-year-old girl and wounded two others in Cocoa, while a manhunt continues for the second suspect.
Crocodile sightings stir concern on Florida’s Space Coast
A crocodile has been spotted again in Brevard County — just days after wildlife officials removed a similar reptile from a nearby park.
Former Kissimmee police officer sentenced to jail
A former Kissimmee police officer who admitted to using excessive force during an arrest will spend nine months in jail.
SpaceX launches Amazon’s third Project Kuiper mission
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket Monday evening from Cape Canaveral carrying Amazon’s third Project Kuiper set of 24 satellites.
Gambling ring suspect pleads no contest
Sheldon Wetherholt pleaded no contest to racketeering and conspiracy charges in the case tied to suspended Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez.
Seawall holds as rough surf pounds Volusia County
Big storms are churning offshore, and with them, more of Volusia County’s shoreline is slipping away. But for residents along A1A in Ormond-by-the-Sea, a new seawall is giving them a rare sense of relief.
Birds killed by vehicle at Port Canaveral, authorities say
Wildlife officials are investigating after a driver allegedly plowed through a flock of shore birds at Port Canaveral on Friday. The incident killed dozens and injured others in what rescuers described as a “disturbing and deliberate act.”
Man detained after taking woman hostage, sheriff says
A tense hostage situation at a Kissimmee motel ended peacefully Monday evening after a six-hour standoff with deputies, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Arrest made in Cocoa teen’s ‘ambush’ killing, sheriff says
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the deadly ambush shooting of a 15-year-old girl outside a Cocoa restaurant last week, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office announced.
Exploring 2TheExtreme!'s new math exhibit
The Orlando Science Center has a new exhibit: 2theextreme! It's here until Jan. 6, 2026.
Ponce Inlet jetty damaged in King Tides, storms
A jetty in Ponce Inlet was damaged over the weekend, the likely result of King Tides the last several days, as well as from storm and heavy rainfall that hit Florida's east coast over the last several days.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire: All living Israeli hostages released
Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza on Monday, while Israel began releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that destroyed a territory.
Co-defendant in Marcos Lopez trial due in court
Sheldon Wetherholt, a co-defendant in an alleged illegal gambling operation alongside suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, is due in court on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.
50 homes flooded in Edgewater
After days of rain along the Space Coast, some 50 homes in Edgewater, Florida, were flooded. Florida Shores Neighborhood received up to six inches of rain, reports say. The mayor said the city's stormwater master plan hasn't been updated since 2014.
Honoring lives lost in Volusia hit-and-run crash
FOX 35's Matt Trezza has the story.
Double red-flags issued along Volusia coast due to hazardous conditions
Officials with Volusia County Beach Safety have issued double-red flags along the coastline due to hazardous conditions and rip currents, according to a release.
Edgewater residents deal with street flooding
Edgewater residents say they are frustrated after heavy rains brings more flooding