New lawsuits filed over 'Stardust Racers' Epic Universe coaster
Five new lawsuits have been filed alleging riders suffered serious head and neck injuries on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal’s Epic Universe theme park, according to court records obtained this week.
Facebook Marketplace sale turns into carjacking, deputies say
Two men are accused of carjacking a seller at gunpoint during a test drive arranged through Facebook Marketplace, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Jail letters draw scrutiny in killing of 9-year-old girl
A woman charged with killing a 9-year-old girl allegedly acknowledged responsibility in handwritten letters exchanged with her boyfriend from jail, according to relatives and investigators. The letters, written while both defendants were incarcerated, are now central to a case that has drawn renewed attention as the family seeks justice.
Bond set at $4M for man accused of scamming students
A travel agent accused of defrauding students and their families out of hundreds of thousands of dollars is being held in jail on a $4 million bond after appearing before a judge in Volusia County. Robert Goodwin, who authorities say promised a European trip that never materialized, returned to Florida late Thursday after being located in California.
Jail letters draw scrutiny in death of 9-year-old girl
A woman charged with killing a 9-year-old girl allegedly acknowledged responsibility in handwritten letters exchanged with her boyfriend from jail, according to relatives and investigators. The letters, written while both defendants were incarcerated, are now central to a case that has drawn renewed attention as the family seeks justice.
Busy holiday travel season begins this weekend, AAA expects millions to hit the road
About 122.4 million Americans are expected to travel during the holiday season this year, according to AAA.
Street designation for State Senator Geraldine F. Thompson
A stretch of South Street in downtown Orlando will be renamed in honor of late state Sen. Geraldine F. Thompson.
New lawsuit filed over Stardust Racers roller coaster
A new lawsuit has been filed against Universal’s Epic Universe over the “Stardust Racers” roller coaster. The suit alleges a woman suffered head and neck injuries while riding the attraction.
Brown University shooting suspect found dead in New Hampshire
A man who is suspected of killing two and wounding several others at Brown University has been found dead in a New Hampshire storage facility where he had rented a unit, officials said. Claudio Neves Valente, 48, a former Brown student and Portuguese national, was found dead Thursday evening from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Col. Oscar Perez, the Providence police chief, said at a news conference.
Woman, 95, loses Lake Mary home to fire
A 95-year-old woman was left homeless just days before Christmas after a fire destroyed her Lake Mary home, authorities said Thursday.
Sheriff, Seabreeze students confront alleged scammer
Robert Goodwin was extradited to Volusia County on Wednesday to face charges accusing him of scamming students and their families out of hundreds of thousands of dollars for a promised trip to Europe.
Teen back home after near-fatal crash lands him in ICU
It was a milestone of a walk for 19-year-old Christian Allen as he marched out of the hospital after months of recovery following a crash earlier this year. Allen was ejected from the back seat of a car during a head-on collision in June.
Schukay Family's amazing Christmas home in Longwood
FOX 35 is featuring incredible homes decorated for Christmas and holidays in Orlando and Central Florida, part of our "Let It Glow" series. Tonight, FOX 35 stopped by the Schukay Family's home in Longwood.
Turtles rescued from alleged smuggler now in Florida
A handful of Gulf Coast Box Turtles were found stuffed in socks in an alleged attempt to smuggle them from New York to China, officials said. Those turtles have been brought to the Brevard Zoo in Florida to heal and be rehabilitated before eventually being released back into the wild.
Where is the money from Deltona Mayor's Winter Ball going?
Questions are being raised about a Winter Ball hosted by Deltona Mayor Santiago Avila, Jr. The event was advertised by the mayor, and posted on the City of Deltona's social media page. However, the City of Deltona said the event had no connection to the city, wasn't organized or funded by the city. Questions are also being raised about where proceeds from the event would go and who they would benefit.
Seabreeze students confront alleged scammer at airport
Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood and members of Seabreeze High School met Robert Goodwin at Daytona Beach International Airport, who was flown from California to Florida, to face charges of fraud and money laundering. Goodwin is accused of defrauding more than 100 students at Seabreeze High School who hired Goodwin's company to plan a class trip to Europe.
'You're a scumbag': Students confront alleged travel agent scammer
Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood and members of Seabreeze High School met Robert Goodwin at Daytona Beach International Airport, who was flown from California to Florida, to face charges of fraud and money laundering. Goodwin is accused of defrauding more than 100 students at Seabreeze High School who hired Goodwin's company to plan a class trip to Europe.
No more tolls for Florida residents? DeSantis floats the idea
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suggested eliminating toll road fees for Florida residents at a recent meeting, letting tourists and visitors pay those fees. It's an idea now. Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said a policy discussion has to take place first. It's just an idea for now, but all drivers FOX 35 talked to on Thursday liked the idea.
Sanford officer bonds out of jail after arrest on fraud charge
A former Sanford Police Officer posted bond and was released from jail, hours after he was arrested on nearly 80 charges related to an alleged fraud scheme. Ronny Neal allegedly collected an unknown amount of money -- 'at least five figures' -- in false off-duty work from the City of Sanford, prosecutors allege.
Man cashed 38 checks, stole $33K from Florida senior: Deputies
A man has been arrested, accused of cashing nearly 40 checks totaling more than $33,000 that was unknowingly drawn from a senior's bank account, an arrest report and law enforcement confirmed to FOX 35. Elias Staker, 49, of Cape Canaveral was booked into jail on 38 counts of uttering forged checks and one count of scheme to defraud.