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
Number of Florida ‘low-performing’ schools surges
The number of Florida schools labeled as “persistently low-performing” has jumped dramatically under new state rules, rising from 51 schools in 2023–24 to 267 — a more than 400% increase — even though many of the schools have not actually declined in performance.
'A disgrace': Logan Tipton talks Ronald Exantus release
Logan Tipton's father, Dean Tipton, said the early release of Ronald Exantus from prison is "a disgrace to Kentucky and a disgrace to the nation." Exantus was convicted of charges related to a 2015 home invasion that left Logan, 6, dead, and his sister and dad attacked. Exantus was found not guilty by reason of insanity in Logan's death, but was convicted of assault against Logan's sisters and dad, and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Flooding in Edgewater as heavy rains hit Florida
Neighbors who live in Edgewater saw several inches of rain, causing flooding on their street and yards. Those who live on one street have begun to park vehicles in the roadway and placed a tree stump in the middle to slow traffic, to try and stop water from being pushed into their yards.
'We're not playing': Abandoned home demolished in Brevard County
Demolition teams with the Brevard County Sheriff's Office demolished a home in Melbourne this week, where alleged squatters have lived for months. FOX 35 has reported on the troublesome property for months, as neighbors have complained about trash and debris littered across the property. Several challenges had the ownership and control of the property stuck in the court system.
Heavy rains cause flooding along Florida's Space Coast
Several inches of rain have fallen in parts of Florida's Space Coast, causing flooding in several neighborhoods.
Veteran says he was denied Uber ride because of service dog
A Central Florida veteran says an Uber driver refused to take him to the airport, claiming his service dog needed a muzzle and that pets weren’t allowed — a move the company says violates both federal law and its own policy.
Teen killed after hallway dispute escalates to shooting, sheriff says
What started as a hallway bump between two classmates at an Orange County high school ended in gunfire Thursday afternoon, leaving a 16-year-old dead and a 15-year-old behind bars, authorities said.
Heavy rains, king tides bring widespread flooding to Brevard County
In Brevard County, heavy rain coupled with seasonal king tides is flooding neighborhoods across Florida’s Space Coast, leaving roads impassable and homeowners frustrated by what has become a regular threat.
Arrest made in attempted rape of runner on Little Econ Greenway Trail
A man accused of attacking and attempting to sexually assault a runner on the Little Econ Greenway Trail in July “wanted to know what it was like to choke someone out,” according to an arrest affidavit released by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Jacoby Vontrell Tillman, 23, was arrested on Thursday and charged in connection with the attack.
Suspect arrested for threats against Benny Johnson
On Friday morning, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi held a press conference in Tampa to announce the arrest of a man accused of sending a letter to conservative political commentator Benny Johnson’s Tampa home that threatened to kill him. Bondi said there are other open cases across the country and promised to find anyone who is making threats through the mail, regardless of what political side of the aisle they are on.
Sheriff Mina: 16-year-old dead, 15-year-old arrested in shooting
Orange County Sheriff John Mina said a 15-year-old high school sophomore has been arrested and charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of a 16-year-old at a nearby basketball court. Sheriff Mina said it appears that the shooting started as an scuffle earlier in the day after one boy bumped into another one in the hallway.
Ronald Exantus arrested in Florida: Bodycam video
Ronald Exantus has been arrested in Florida for failing to register as a convicted felon, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said. His arrest comes days after he was released on supervised parole from the Kentucky Department of Corrections, serving roughly half of a 20-year prison sentence. Exantus was accused of breaking into the Tipton's home in 2015 and stabbing 6-year-old Logan to death. He was found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity. He was convicted of assaulting Logan's sisters and dad. The Marion County Sheriff's Office released bodycam video of Exantus' arrest.
Crocodile spotted in canals on the Space Coast
A crocodile has residents concerned on the Space Coast in Brevard County. The crocodile has been seen several times in the area, most recently at a local park. FOX 35's Esther Bower brings us the story.