Son of Florida sheriff arrested for fleeing deputy
Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma's 19-year-old son was arrested Wednesday for allegedly speeding and driving away from a deputy, according to a press release.
Man goes overboard Carnival ship: officials
Crews are searching for a man who reportedly jumped off a Carnival Cruise Line ship near the coast of Florida, the US Coast Guard confirmed with FOX 35 News Monday morning. The 30-year-old was on the Carnival Elation when he jumped overboard about 95 nautical miles east of Melbourne in Brevard County.
'Cocaine sharks' may be eating dumped drugs
Thousands of sharks off Florida's coast may have ingested bales of cocaine left in the water by drug smugglers attempting to get their product into the United States. Marine biologist Tom Hird wanted to examine whether the sharks have come into contact with the drug, which is the subject of a documentary that will premiere on Discovery Channel's Shark Week called "Cocaine Sharks."
Deputies seen responding to fake 911 call
The Volusia Sheriff's Office has released body-camera video of the moment deputies showed up at a Deltona, Florida home after receiving a fake 911 call. The video shows Sandile "Hunter" Mgidi, who is visiting from New Jersey, coming face to face Monday night with about a dozen deputies who had their weapons drawn.
U.S. Congress looking to passport delays
Congress is looking into the massive delays people are dealing with as they wait for their passports.
New barrier on I-4 near Disney
In May, FOX 35 News reported on reckless merging onto Interstate 4 near Walt Disney World Resort, with drivers cruising over muddy trails where State Road 417 merges into the roadway.
Powerball drawing tonight: $516 million
The Powerball drawing is tonight and is at $516 million.
Man shot at by 18 Florida officers
A man accused of stabbing the mother of his three children was shot at by 18 officers following a high-speed chase in Tampa. Police believe he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Cocoa Beach passes new noise ordinance
The City of Cocoa Beach has just decided, people need to quiet down. A new ordinance cracks down on how loud people can be and when, and it places hefty fines in place for violators. The new ordinance says people and businesses need to quiet down by 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and by 9 p.m. during the week..
Florida man allegedly shoots, kills wife
An 80-year-old man was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing his wide, according to Florida police. Nicholas Coulantes, 80, is facing one count of second degree homicide, the Sanford Police Department said.
Explosion risk at Tampa children's clinic
A children's clinic in Tampa was at risk of explosion after MRI batteries were on the verge of exploding.
Firefighters honored for hurricane rescues
Two Titusville firefighters are being honored with a rare award for outstanding bravery during Hurricane Ian. Lt. David Neeld and Driver Operator Billy Wiegert were not on duty, but when families were stuck in a flooded neighborhood they didn?t think twice about rushing to the rescue. They were safe at home in Brevard County, but when they heard people were in trouble, they raced to Volusia County. They thought the storm had passed but were shocked at what they saw in New Smyrna Beach.
Florida's home insurance crisis and climate
Insurance rates nationwide have jumped 9% this year. Computer models are predicting a steady increase in severe weather events like hurricanes, tornadoes and oppressive heat and that is pushing premiums higher everywhere as the industry factors in more catastrophic losses. The Florida legislature has passed bills to try to stabilize rates, focusing on subsidizing the private market and making it harder to sue private insurance companies. However, companies continue to pull out of the Sunshine State.
Man accused of killing wife remains jailed
An 80-year-old Florida man accused of shooting and killing his wife will stay behind bars. Nicholas Coulantes is facing one count of second-degree homicide, the Sanford Police Department said.
Stopping spam calls in the U.S.
The FTC is teaming up with the states to crackdown on spam calls. Americans were defrauded $8.8 billion in 2022 through scam calls
4 convicted in sale of bleach as COVID cure
Four members of a Florida family were convicted Wednesday of selling a toxic industrial bleach as a fake COVID-19 cure through their online church. A federal jury in Miami found Mark Grenon, 65, and his sons, 37-year-old Jonathan, 35-year-old Joseph, and 29-year-old Jordan, guilty of conspiring to defraud the United States and deliver misbranded drugs, according to court records. That charge carries up to five years in prison. Their sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 6.
Officer saves baby who fell into pool
A Michigan officer helped save the life of a 2-year-old who fell into a pool. The child's dad spotted the child lifeless at the bottom and jumped in to grab him.
Final recommendations on tourist tax projects
The Orange County Tourist Development Tax Citizen Advisory Task Force presented its final recommendations on how to spend tourist tax dollars, which amounts to more than $300 million.
Florida citrus season worst crop since 1930s
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that Florida's 2022-2023 citrus season was the worst in almost 100 years. The 2022 hurricanes impacted crops as well as citrus greening.
3 new parking lots coming to Orlando airport
Three new parking lots are in the works at Orlando International Airport. The new lots will be constructed in front of the new Brightline train station located south of Terminals A and B.