Teen accused in school murder plot pens apology letter to judge
A Lake Brantley High School student accused of plotting to kill a classmate wrote in a letter to a judge that online influences and years of bullying contributed to her actions.
A Lake Brantley High School student accused of plotting to kill a classmate wrote in a letter to a judge that online influences and years of bullying contributed to her actions.
Mom calls for stricter e-bike rules after son’s deadly crash
A Central Florida mother is calling for tougher rules on e-bikes and e-scooters after her 13-year-old son was killed in a crash on Mother’s Day.
A Central Florida mother is calling for tougher rules on e-bikes and e-scooters after her 13-year-old son was killed in a crash on Mother’s Day.
NOAA: Below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season
NOAA is predicting a below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, but forecasters are still urging residents to prepare ahead of the June 1 start of the season.
NOAA is predicting a below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, but forecasters are still urging residents to prepare ahead of the June 1 start of the season.
Mom says police returned loaded gun used in son's suicide
A Lake County mother is calling for accountability and policy changes within the Eustis Police Department after officers returned a shotgun used in her son’s suicide still loaded with three shells.
A Lake County mother is calling for accountability and policy changes within the Eustis Police Department after officers returned a shotgun used in her son’s suicide still loaded with three shells.
Dogs in deadly attack now in custody of Brevard County Animal Control
A woman died after being mauled by two dogs while walking near her Cocoa home early Tuesday, according to neighbors and local authorities.
A woman died after being mauled by two dogs while walking near her Cocoa home early Tuesday, according to neighbors and local authorities.
Mount Dora officials reopen Donnelly Street after repairs
Mount Dora officials reopened Donnelly Street on Thursday, about seven months after severe flooding in October 2025 forced the major roadway to close. City leaders marked the reopening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, calling it a major step forward for the community after months of emergency repairs, engineering work, and drainage improvements.
Mount Dora officials reopened Donnelly Street on Thursday, about seven months after severe flooding in October 2025 forced the major roadway to close. City leaders marked the reopening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, calling it a major step forward for the community after months of emergency repairs, engineering work, and drainage improvements.
Halloween Horror Nights houses 2026: Sinners joins Universal Orlando
Sinners is headed to Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights! It is the second house announcement ahead of HHN's 35th Anniversary.
Sinners is headed to Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights! It is the second house announcement ahead of HHN's 35th Anniversary.
NOAA 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast: Below normal | FULL EXPLAINER
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its tropical forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-normal season, citing a strong El Niño weather pattern, warmer ocean temperatures, and weaker trade winds. NOAA predicts 8-14 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes, and 1-3 major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher). The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 - November 30, 2026.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its tropical forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-normal season, citing a strong El Niño weather pattern, warmer ocean temperatures, and weaker trade winds. NOAA predicts 8-14 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes, and 1-3 major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher). The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 - November 30, 2026.
NOAA expert on hurricane season: prepare now, pay attention to storm impacts, threats
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its tropical forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-normal season, citing a strong El Niño weather pattern, warmer ocean temperatures, and weaker trade winds. NOAA predicts 8-14 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes, and 1-3 major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher). The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 - November 30, 2026. NOAA's National Weather Service Director Ken Graham talked about the importance of preparing for hurricane season early, as well as paying attention to every system and every storm. He encouraged the public to focus on every system and every storm and the impacts, like flooding and storm surge and tornadoes -- more than the storm name and category.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its tropical forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-normal season, citing a strong El Niño weather pattern, warmer ocean temperatures, and weaker trade winds. NOAA predicts 8-14 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes, and 1-3 major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher). The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 - November 30, 2026. NOAA's National Weather Service Director Ken Graham talked about the importance of preparing for hurricane season early, as well as paying attention to every system and every storm. He encouraged the public to focus on every system and every storm and the impacts, like flooding and storm surge and tornadoes -- more than the storm name and category.
Atlantic hurricane season forecast: NOAA tropical outlook | See the numbers
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its tropical forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-normal season, citing a strong El Niño weather pattern, warmer ocean temperatures, and weaker trade winds. NOAA predicts 8-14 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes, and 1-3 major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher). The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 - November 30, 2026.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its tropical forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-normal season, citing a strong El Niño weather pattern, warmer ocean temperatures, and weaker trade winds. NOAA predicts 8-14 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes, and 1-3 major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher). The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 - November 30, 2026.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch from Florida's Space Coast
SpaceX sent another batch of Starlink satellites into space on Thursday after its Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
SpaceX sent another batch of Starlink satellites into space on Thursday after its Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Florida woman swindled man out of $2K in alleged romance scam
A Florida woman has been arrested, accused of swindling a man out of more than $2,000 in an alleged romance scam, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies said Gianna Abel-Venezia met her victim via Facebook Dating and claimed she was trapped in a domestic violence relationship and needed help. That man sent her more than $2,000, officials said. He confronted the woman about it, who apparently admitted to scamming him. She also reportedly said that she had been doing this since 2025. When interviewed, Abel-Venezia told deputies that she knew what she was doing was morally wrong, but claimed that if people were "dumb enough" to send her money, that was on them, MCSO said. She was arrested and booked into jail. Detectives believe there could be more victims out there.
A Florida woman has been arrested, accused of swindling a man out of more than $2,000 in an alleged romance scam, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies said Gianna Abel-Venezia met her victim via Facebook Dating and claimed she was trapped in a domestic violence relationship and needed help. That man sent her more than $2,000, officials said. He confronted the woman about it, who apparently admitted to scamming him. She also reportedly said that she had been doing this since 2025. When interviewed, Abel-Venezia told deputies that she knew what she was doing was morally wrong, but claimed that if people were "dumb enough" to send her money, that was on them, MCSO said. She was arrested and booked into jail. Detectives believe there could be more victims out there.
First look at Hurricane Hunters' new research planes
The NOAA Hurricane Hunters are always looking to the future to see how they can be the most technologically advanced team to study hurricanes and keep us safe when the next storm strikes. The P3 Orion aircrafts, cleverly named "Kermit" and "Miss Piggy" have been flying into storms for over 50 years - and soon it will be time to pay tribute to their "inspirational , celebrational and Muppetational" careers. The current planes were first introduced to the fleet in the 1970s where the P3 Orion aircrafts were nicknamed "the pig". Then in the 1990s a few engineers working on the incredible planes coined the name "miss piggy" and the Muppet name trend then spread to all of the aircrafts in the fleet. But after years of flying its soon time for the curtain to close on the Muppet show. The P3 Orions will be phased out for two specialized C-130J Hercules aircrafts to become the next generation of NOAA hurricane hunter aircrafts.
The NOAA Hurricane Hunters are always looking to the future to see how they can be the most technologically advanced team to study hurricanes and keep us safe when the next storm strikes. The P3 Orion aircrafts, cleverly named "Kermit" and "Miss Piggy" have been flying into storms for over 50 years - and soon it will be time to pay tribute to their "inspirational , celebrational and Muppetational" careers. The current planes were first introduced to the fleet in the 1970s where the P3 Orion aircrafts were nicknamed "the pig". Then in the 1990s a few engineers working on the incredible planes coined the name "miss piggy" and the Muppet name trend then spread to all of the aircrafts in the fleet. But after years of flying its soon time for the curtain to close on the Muppet show. The P3 Orions will be phased out for two specialized C-130J Hercules aircrafts to become the next generation of NOAA hurricane hunter aircrafts.
Dave Ramsey on how to hire, how to fire
Financial expert Dave Ramsey, founder of Ramsey Solutions, is in Orlando, Florida, for his 2026 EntreLeadership Summit. He talked with FOX 35's John Brown about hiring, specifically about how to hire the best people, when and how to fire, and about what makes a quality and effective leader.
Financial expert Dave Ramsey, founder of Ramsey Solutions, is in Orlando, Florida, for his 2026 EntreLeadership Summit. He talked with FOX 35's John Brown about hiring, specifically about how to hire the best people, when and how to fire, and about what makes a quality and effective leader.
Raul Castro, former Cuba president, indicted by DOJ: Full speech
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro was indicted Wednesday, U.S. Acting Attorney General Todd Blance announced at a press conference in Miami. The indictment comes on the day recognized as Cuba's independence day, and is in connection with the deaths of four people killed in 1996 when two planes were shot down off the coast of the island nation. Blanche said Castro and several others have been charged with conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, destruction of aircraft and four individual counts of murder.
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro was indicted Wednesday, U.S. Acting Attorney General Todd Blance announced at a press conference in Miami. The indictment comes on the day recognized as Cuba's independence day, and is in connection with the deaths of four people killed in 1996 when two planes were shot down off the coast of the island nation. Blanche said Castro and several others have been charged with conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, destruction of aircraft and four individual counts of murder.
Orange County to launch baseball, softball microschool
Orange County Public Schools is going to launch a brand-new educational model designed to keep students enrolled in public schools. Beginning this August, the district is launching its very first "micro-school"—a specialized academy operating right inside an existing campus—and this program is built entirely for young baseball and softball players. The micro-school will operate out of Chaney Elementary School, using four to five classrooms. The program will have 48 students. "Essentially, they would have a 10U and 12U softball team and a 10U and 12U baseball team," Dr. Border explained. The academy will be staffed by two traditional academic teachers and two coaches. While students will receive the standard state-required elementary education curriculum, their athletic development will be integrated into the daily schedule across three phases. "One on the field work, both also in the classroom strategy work, but then also skill work which could also be done in a classroom, hitting off tees into nets," Dr. Border said.
Orange County Public Schools is going to launch a brand-new educational model designed to keep students enrolled in public schools. Beginning this August, the district is launching its very first "micro-school"—a specialized academy operating right inside an existing campus—and this program is built entirely for young baseball and softball players. The micro-school will operate out of Chaney Elementary School, using four to five classrooms. The program will have 48 students. "Essentially, they would have a 10U and 12U softball team and a 10U and 12U baseball team," Dr. Border explained. The academy will be staffed by two traditional academic teachers and two coaches. While students will receive the standard state-required elementary education curriculum, their athletic development will be integrated into the daily schedule across three phases. "One on the field work, both also in the classroom strategy work, but then also skill work which could also be done in a classroom, hitting off tees into nets," Dr. Border said.
Is Titusville ready for hurricane season? Some residents concerned
Residents who live on Harrison Street in Titusville are concerned about the upcoming hurricane season after their street flooded during a recent rain storm. FOX 35 reached out to the City of Titusville, who said that the gauges on Harrison Street recorded record rainfall and that the city's drainage systems are "not designed to accommodate rainfall of that intensity."
Residents who live on Harrison Street in Titusville are concerned about the upcoming hurricane season after their street flooded during a recent rain storm. FOX 35 reached out to the City of Titusville, who said that the gauges on Harrison Street recorded record rainfall and that the city's drainage systems are "not designed to accommodate rainfall of that intensity."
Meet the Orlando Squeeze: Central Florida's Pro Pickleball Team
The Squeeze is a co-ed pickleball team that competes in Major League Pickleball. The regular season begins on May 22.
The Squeeze is a co-ed pickleball team that competes in Major League Pickleball. The regular season begins on May 22.
Orlando pastor busted in undercover child sex sting: Officials
Alan Chambers, the former president of Exodus International, an organization that promoted conversion therapies to LGBTQ individuals, has been arrested in an undercover child sex sting, officials said. Chambers was arrested Tuesday and booked into the jail on charges of solicitation of a minor, transmission of harmful material to a minor, and unlawful use of a two way communication device. According to the arrest report, Chambers is accused of communicating with an undercover detective posing as a 14-year-old boy on social media, exchanging lewd messages, and plotting to meet.
Alan Chambers, the former president of Exodus International, an organization that promoted conversion therapies to LGBTQ individuals, has been arrested in an undercover child sex sting, officials said. Chambers was arrested Tuesday and booked into the jail on charges of solicitation of a minor, transmission of harmful material to a minor, and unlawful use of a two way communication device. According to the arrest report, Chambers is accused of communicating with an undercover detective posing as a 14-year-old boy on social media, exchanging lewd messages, and plotting to meet.
Florida Dad, influencer daughter arrested in murder-for-hire plot
A popular TikTok influencer has been arrested in California, and her dad, a lawyer, has been arrested in Florida – both accused of conspiring with each other to pay a hitman $10,000 to kill her ex-boyfriend and the father of her child, all stemming from a years-long custody fight. TMZ reports that Gabrielle "Gabbie" Gonzalez was arrested last week in Northern California. Her dad, Francisco Javier Gonzalez, a civil trial lawyer in Central Florida, was arrested on Monday afternoon in Lake Mary on a California warrant for conspiracy to commit murder, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office. Both are accused of conspiring to kill Jack Avery, a former member of the boy band, Why Don't We, and the father of Gabbie's daughter.
A popular TikTok influencer has been arrested in California, and her dad, a lawyer, has been arrested in Florida – both accused of conspiring with each other to pay a hitman $10,000 to kill her ex-boyfriend and the father of her child, all stemming from a years-long custody fight. TMZ reports that Gabrielle "Gabbie" Gonzalez was arrested last week in Northern California. Her dad, Francisco Javier Gonzalez, a civil trial lawyer in Central Florida, was arrested on Monday afternoon in Lake Mary on a California warrant for conspiracy to commit murder, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office. Both are accused of conspiring to kill Jack Avery, a former member of the boy band, Why Don't We, and the father of Gabbie's daughter.