Worker killed after truck crashes through Daytona Beach toll booth
A longtime Volusia County employee was killed after authorities say a pickup truck crashed through a beach toll booth and nearly entered the ocean in Daytona Beach Shores. Investigators are now working to determine whether the driver was impaired at the time of the crash.
A longtime Volusia County employee was killed after authorities say a pickup truck crashed through a beach toll booth and nearly entered the ocean in Daytona Beach Shores. Investigators are now working to determine whether the driver was impaired at the time of the crash.
Volusia Sheriff: Beach toll worker killed in crash
A beach toll booth attendant was killed Monday afternoon after the driver of a pickup truck crashed into the booth, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office. The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. at the Dunlawton Avenue on ramp in Daytona Beach Shores, VSO said. After hitting the toll booth, the truck continued to drive into the ocean. VSO said despite rescue efforts, the toll booth attendant did not survive. Their name has not been released.
A beach toll booth attendant was killed Monday afternoon after the driver of a pickup truck crashed into the booth, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office. The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. at the Dunlawton Avenue on ramp in Daytona Beach Shores, VSO said. After hitting the toll booth, the truck continued to drive into the ocean. VSO said despite rescue efforts, the toll booth attendant did not survive. Their name has not been released.
Dads can get free admission to Central Florida Zoo on Father's Day
Dads and granddads can get free admission to the Central Florida Zoo on June 21 with the purchase of a general admission ticket.
Dads and granddads can get free admission to the Central Florida Zoo on June 21 with the purchase of a general admission ticket.
Police: Child left in hot car for hours; mom arrested
A Florida woman was arrested for allegedly leaving a 3-year-old child in the back of a hot car. It happened Sunday around 4:32 p.m. Deland Police said the child was left in the vehicle for nearly 2 hours, while Latana Williams, 27, was donating plasma. Williams was arrested under suspicion of child neglect. She denied wrongdoing to police. The child was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Though, Chief P. Dice said the child's outlook appeared positive in a news release.
A Florida woman was arrested for allegedly leaving a 3-year-old child in the back of a hot car. It happened Sunday around 4:32 p.m. Deland Police said the child was left in the vehicle for nearly 2 hours, while Latana Williams, 27, was donating plasma. Williams was arrested under suspicion of child neglect. She denied wrongdoing to police. The child was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Though, Chief P. Dice said the child's outlook appeared positive in a news release.
VIDEO: Tropical funnel cloud spins in Melbourne
Sunday afternoon, a tropical funnel cloud formed over Melbourne, Florida as showers and thunderstorms moved through. It did not touch the ground, but those who were in the area should have noticed strong, gusty winds. It happened between 3:09 and 3:13 p.m., according to officials.
Sunday afternoon, a tropical funnel cloud formed over Melbourne, Florida as showers and thunderstorms moved through. It did not touch the ground, but those who were in the area should have noticed strong, gusty winds. It happened between 3:09 and 3:13 p.m., according to officials.
Blue Origin warns of possible rocket debris on beaches
Blue Origin is urging the public not to touch any suspected rocket debris that may wash ashore along Florida's Space Coast after a massive explosion destroyed a New Glenn rocket during a ground test.
Blue Origin is urging the public not to touch any suspected rocket debris that may wash ashore along Florida's Space Coast after a massive explosion destroyed a New Glenn rocket during a ground test.
Man accused of driving 105 mph with 5-year-old child in car
A Volusia County man was arrested after deputies said he drove more than 100 mph through traffic with a 5-year-old child in his vehicle and near a school bus carrying children.
A Volusia County man was arrested after deputies said he drove more than 100 mph through traffic with a 5-year-old child in his vehicle and near a school bus carrying children.
ULA Atlas V launches 29 Amazon Kuiper satellites from Cape Canaveral
United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched an Atlas V rocket Friday evening carrying 29 satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper internet constellation.
United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched an Atlas V rocket Friday evening carrying 29 satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper internet constellation.
Fire damages Cocoa Beach's 'Tiny Turtle' restaurant
A fire heavily damaged a popular Cocoa Beach restaurant Friday evening, but no injuries were reported, authorities said. The fire broke out at The Tiny Turtle, a well-known restaurant in the area.
A fire heavily damaged a popular Cocoa Beach restaurant Friday evening, but no injuries were reported, authorities said. The fire broke out at The Tiny Turtle, a well-known restaurant in the area.
Viral bagel shop, PopUp Bagel, opens in Winter Park
PopUp Bagels celebrated its opening in Winter Park on May 29 with a bustling crowd eager to try the delicious treats. The menu ranges from salt bagels with scallion cream cheese, or bagels covered in poppy or sesame seeds. "The most important thing is hot, fresh bagels," the owner said.
PopUp Bagels celebrated its opening in Winter Park on May 29 with a bustling crowd eager to try the delicious treats. The menu ranges from salt bagels with scallion cream cheese, or bagels covered in poppy or sesame seeds. "The most important thing is hot, fresh bagels," the owner said.
Watch: Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explodes during test
Blue Origin confirmed it experienced an "anomaly" during a static fire test Thursday night, resulting in the rocket appearing to explode on the launch pad. Fortunately, all people were accounted for and no one was hurt, officials said. John C. shared this video with us, which captured the explosion, sending massive plumes of fire and smoke into the air.
Blue Origin confirmed it experienced an "anomaly" during a static fire test Thursday night, resulting in the rocket appearing to explode on the launch pad. Fortunately, all people were accounted for and no one was hurt, officials said. John C. shared this video with us, which captured the explosion, sending massive plumes of fire and smoke into the air.
Witness describes Blue Origin rocket explosion
Teddy Graham was working Thursday night when he suddenly saw the nightside light up. Moments earlier, Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket suffered an anomaly during a static test flight, appearing to explode right on the launch pad. The cause of the explosion was not immediately known.
Teddy Graham was working Thursday night when he suddenly saw the nightside light up. Moments earlier, Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket suffered an anomaly during a static test flight, appearing to explode right on the launch pad. The cause of the explosion was not immediately known.
Space expert on Blue Origin explosion: 'They will recover'
Space expert Ken Kremer, founder of Space UpClose, said there are a lot of smart people working on Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket. He said Thursday night's test failure may shake credibility in the short term, but "they will recover." "They will recover. You can't just give up when something goes wrong. But it also means you have to redouble your efforts," he said.
Space expert Ken Kremer, founder of Space UpClose, said there are a lot of smart people working on Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket. He said Thursday night's test failure may shake credibility in the short term, but "they will recover." "They will recover. You can't just give up when something goes wrong. But it also means you have to redouble your efforts," he said.
US Rep. Mike Haridopolos on Blue Origin explosion: 'Space is hard'
Congressman Mike Haridopolos, who represents Florida's District 8, talked with FOX 35 about Blue Origin's anomaly and apparent rocket explosion on Thursday night. "Space is hard," he said, thankful though, that no one was hurt. He said NASA Admin. Jared Isaacman would be in Florida on Friday as an investigation in what happened begins. Blue Origin confirmed it suffered a "anomaly" during Thursday night's static test flight. All were accounted for and no one was hurt, officials said.
Congressman Mike Haridopolos, who represents Florida's District 8, talked with FOX 35 about Blue Origin's anomaly and apparent rocket explosion on Thursday night. "Space is hard," he said, thankful though, that no one was hurt. He said NASA Admin. Jared Isaacman would be in Florida on Friday as an investigation in what happened begins. Blue Origin confirmed it suffered a "anomaly" during Thursday night's static test flight. All were accounted for and no one was hurt, officials said.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explodes on launch pad
Captain Winston Scott, a retired Navy Captain and former NASA astronaut, talks about the explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket Thursday night during a static test flight at Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Captain Winston Scott, a retired Navy Captain and former NASA astronaut, talks about the explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket Thursday night during a static test flight at Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during static fire test
Blue Origin said all personnel have been accounted for and are safe following the explosion of a New Glenn rocket during a static fire test at Kennedy Space Center.
Blue Origin said all personnel have been accounted for and are safe following the explosion of a New Glenn rocket during a static fire test at Kennedy Space Center.
Blue Origin rocket explodes during test: 'It looked almost like an Atomic bomb'
Blue Origin experienced an "anomaly" during a static test on Thursday night at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Blue Origin said all of its people were confirmed and that there were no injuries reported. There is no threat to the general public, according to the Brevard County Office of Emergency Management. Space expert David Denault, host of About Space Today, talked with FOX 35 moments after the explosion happened and reporrs surfaced. "I've never seen anything like this," he said. "This is more than spectacular. It looked almost like an Atomic bomb"
Blue Origin experienced an "anomaly" during a static test on Thursday night at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Blue Origin said all of its people were confirmed and that there were no injuries reported. There is no threat to the general public, according to the Brevard County Office of Emergency Management. Space expert David Denault, host of About Space Today, talked with FOX 35 moments after the explosion happened and reporrs surfaced. "I've never seen anything like this," he said. "This is more than spectacular. It looked almost like an Atomic bomb"
Blue Origin rocket explodes during test: What happened?
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket appears to have exploded Thursday night during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Zac Aubert, a space expert, talks with FOX 35 about what potentially happened and what happens in the minutes, hours, and days after Thursday's test and explosion.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket appears to have exploded Thursday night during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Zac Aubert, a space expert, talks with FOX 35 about what potentially happened and what happens in the minutes, hours, and days after Thursday's test and explosion.
New suspect charged in deadly I-4 hit-and-run crash
A woman accused in a deadly hit-and-run crash on Interstate 4 knew one of the three people killed and later offered condolences to the victim’s family, relatives said.
A woman accused in a deadly hit-and-run crash on Interstate 4 knew one of the three people killed and later offered condolences to the victim’s family, relatives said.
Will AI process SNAP applications? How this affects Floridians
Florida is considering a $4 million budget allocation for AI to determine who is eligible for SNAP benefits and catch errors. A local food bank says that if the technology works correctly, it could help get vital grocery assistance to starving families much faster. Critics say AI can’t understand a complicated, real-life financial emergency—and one glitch could leave kids hungry.
Florida is considering a $4 million budget allocation for AI to determine who is eligible for SNAP benefits and catch errors. A local food bank says that if the technology works correctly, it could help get vital grocery assistance to starving families much faster. Critics say AI can’t understand a complicated, real-life financial emergency—and one glitch could leave kids hungry.