'We were so upset': Florida student victim of hoax study abroad trip
The Florida Attorney General has filed a $2.5M lawsuit against a Massachusetts man accused of scamming Florida students with a hoax international trip. Officials allege that the 56-year-old man scammed students and chaperones out of international trips.
Can't catch a break: Mims residents worried about flooding
People who live along the Florida Coastline have been pumping water all day as heavy rains hit the area causing some flooding.
Florida Super Speeder Law: 50 arrests in Central Florida
It has been three months since Florida's "Super Speeder" law went into effect, increasing penalties for people who drive over 100 mph or 50 mph over the posted speed limit. Under the law, drivers can be cuffed and arrested. FOX 35 reached out to various agencies to see how many people have been arrested under the new law.
Florida questions Orlando, Orange County spending
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia took a poetic approach to his criticism of alleged spending by some cities and counties in the state, part of the Florida DOGE team's financial audits of those cities. Ingoliga and Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed the findings of the Florida DOGE audit during a press conference on Wednesday. "Stop waste" read the sign on the podium. "These audits have uncovered many irresponsible uses of taxpayer funds. It's unconscionable for local governments to raise taxes on Floridians in order to subsidize wasteful spending," Gov. Desantis said in a statement, noting that Florida's DOGE team has visited 12 cities and counties in the state "to seek out waste, fraud, and abuse."
New details in Epic Universe Stardust Racers death
The Orange County Sheriff's Office released the incident report from the night first responders arrived at Universal's Epic Universe theme park after a 32-year-old man -- later identified as Kevin Rodriguez Zavala -- became unresponsive while on the Stardust Racers coaster and died. The new report details the response time, timeline, and where Zavala was on the ride. Zavala died from blunt force injuries, the Orange County Medical Examiner determined.
Palm Bay Council member apologizes for comments
Palm Bay Council Member Chandler Langevin appeared to walk back some of his comments towards Indian Americans, which have received heavy backlash. He posted a statement Thursday night on X.
NHC watching 2 Zones for Tropical Activity in Atlantic
On today's FOX 35 Weather Plus, FOX 35 Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard breaks down the latest in the tropics as a disturbance in the Bahamas will greatly increase our rain chances here at home. Flooding will be a threat along the St. John's River because of all the rough surf and rain the past few days. Tune in every day at 3PM on FOX 35 Weather Plus for a personal forecast.
Disney attendance plunges to all-time low for 2025 as visitors report 'ghost towns' at parks
Walt Disney World logged its slowest three-week stretch of the year in September, putting it on track to be the quietest month since 2021.
CFO Blaise Ingoglia critiques Orlando poet laureate, hot yoga programs
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia scrutinized several cities' and counties' spending in Florida discovered through the state's DOGE efforts, including Jacksonville, Orlando, Gainesville, Orange County. In Orlando, he questioned the funding for Orlando's Poet Laureate program, hot yoga classes for employees, and some other training programs.
House GOP leaders speak on 2nd day of government shutdown
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and other House Republican leaders held a news conference Thursday morning on the second day of a federal government shutdown. The federal government shut down at 12 a.m. Wednesday morning after Congress failed to pass a continuing resolution to keep agencies operating.
Disney renovations, holiday events, current deals and more
On this Theme Park Thursday, Matthew Miller, creative director with Innovated Studios, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the latest Disney renovations, holiday events at the theme parks, current deals for the parks and more.
FedEx driver accused of stealing iPhones worth nearly $11K
A FedEx delivery driver is accused of stealing nine brand-new iPhone 17s valued at nearly $11,000 from a shipping facility, according to Leesburg police.
State senator calls for suspension of Palm Bay councilman
A Florida state senator is calling for the suspension of a Palm Bay city council member after a series of social media posts that were criticized as racist toward Indian Americans. State Sen. Debbie Mayfield, R-Melbourne, sent a letter Tuesday to Gov. Ron DeSantis urging him to suspend Councilman Chandler Langevin. Mayfield described Langevin?s posts as ?repulsive and hateful,? writing that ?racism should be rejected in all aspects.?
Orlando siblings accused of running fake dental office
Orlando siblings Carlos and Yorlady Rendon are accused of running a fake dental practice for years, charging patients thousands for unlicensed procedures.
Substitute teacher accused of hitting students faces no criminal charges
A substitute teacher at South Ocala Elementary School who allegedly struck and cursed at students will not face criminal charges, but at least one parent is pursuing legal action.
Cocoa?s American Legion Post 22 faces closure
A century-old veterans resource center in Brevard County is at risk of closing after a severe termite infestation left the building in need of costly repairs.
Dog attack leaves Daytona Beach boy badly injured
Four-year-old King Perkins was airlifted to Arnold Palmer Children?s Hospital after a family member?s pitbull attacked him, unprovoked.
Orlando couple charged after alleged I-4 road rage shooting
An Orlando couple is facing felony charges after police say a road rage confrontation near Interstate 4 ended with gunfire and left another driver?s truck riddled with bullet holes.
Second Brevard teacher faces state investigation over student nickname
A second high school teacher in Brevard County is under state investigation for using a student?s preferred name in class without parental permission, potentially violating Florida law.
Melbourne neighbors push for cleanup of long-abandoned properties
Neighbors in a Melbourne neighborhood are still fighting to remove squatters and clean up a property left in disrepair for years, even as law enforcement has made multiple arrests and cleared other nearby problem homes.