Teen accused of causing $10K in damage to church
A 13-year-old boy is accused of breaking into a Marion County church and leaving behind thousands of dollars in damage, according to deputies. The pastor of St. Mary?s Missionary Baptist Church discovered the destruction on Sunday.
Brevard County 10-year-old survives dengue fever
The Florida Department of Health released new numbers on Dengue fever on August 30. Brevard County has 14 locally acquired cases, which is the most for any county.
Florida leaders launch health initiative
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis on Thursday launched a statewide health initiative, highlighting efforts to end vaccine mandates for children in public and private schools.
Orlando firefighter faces cancer battle as colleagues rally to help
Juwan VanBuren, 33, has been an Orlando firefighter for one-and-a-half years. Previously, VanBuren worked as a firefighter in Hillsborough and Brevard counties. The young father of four is known for being a caretaker, and for helping others in their time of need ? but now it?s him who needs a helping hand. VanBuren said a lingering cough led to a scary discovery earlier this year.
Federal court allows 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center to stay
A federal appeals court has paused a judge?s order that would have shut down Florida?s controversial ?Alligator Alcatraz? immigration detention center facility in the Florida Everglades.
Brevard County seeks to modernize flood warning system
Brevard County officials are working to upgrade the area?s outdated flood warning system, aiming to provide residents with real-time alerts that could give them hours of extra preparation before waters rise.
Former Orange County deputy seeks bond in wife?s killing case
A former Orange County sheriff?s sergeant accused of killing his wife and staging it as a suicide appeared in court Wednesday in a bid to be released on bond. Anthony Shea, charged with first-degree murder in the October 2024 death of his wife, spent hours before a judge as attorneys debated whether he should remain in custody.
Seminole High head coach on Ethan Prichard shooting
Former Seminole High School football standout Ethan Pritchard, now a player at Florida State University, was shot over the weekend near Tallahassee after the Seminoles’ upset win over Alabama, according to investigators.
Florida AG issues subpoenas to employer of deadly crash driver
At a press conference on Thursday in Tampa, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said his office has issued civil and criminal subpoenas to the employer of the undocumented immigrant who is accused of making an illegal U-turn and killing three people in St Lucie County. The AG said his office also sent legal demands to California and Washington to find out why the driver was issued a CDL.
?Operation Van Diesel? targets Florida fuel theft ring
Nearly a dozen people face criminal charges in a diesel fuel theft case totaling $650,000. The six-month investigation, dubbed "Operation Van Diesel," uncovered 350 diesel fuel thefts at 70 locations in 13 counties across Florida. Investigators say seven of the suspects are in the U.S. illegally.
Miss America Week in Orlando
It's Miss America Week in Orlando, and 52 young women are here to compete for the crown. The new Miss America will be crowned during the finals on Sunday. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz introduces us to Miss Florida.
UF Health Leesburg to close labor and delivery unit
UF Health Leesburg Hospital announced it will close its labor and delivery unit, citing declining birth rates and a local population with a growing number of women over age 55. The transition is scheduled for October 15, with services relocating to neighboring hospitals.
Orlando mailbox explodes in neighborhood
Orange County deputies are investigating after a mailbox exploded early Saturday morning in a Whisper Lakes neighborhood, sending debris into yards and vehicles and prompting concerns for resident safety.
Possible invasive lizard sighting in Central Florida
Florida is known for its wildlife, but it is also known for its invasive species, unnatural wildlife that wreaks havoc on Florida's ecosystem, whether it's in the water or on land. The Burmese Python and Green Iguana are both not native to Florida ? among more than 30 nonnative reptiles, amphibians, fish, birds, and invertebrates species.
Florida sheriff uses PIT maneuver to end chase on I-95
A high-speed chase on Interstate 95 ended Wednesday when Sheriff Mike Chitwood stopped the fleeing driver using a PIT maneuver. Christian Will Ottinot, 24, faces multiple charges, including fleeing law enforcement and reckless driving.
Palm Bay faces $1 million cost, DEP fine after sewage spill
A weeklong sewage spill in Palm Bay that sent more than 2 million gallons of raw sewage into Turkey Creek in June has cost the city over $1 million, and residents now face footing the bill, officials said.
Seminole County woman seeks stranger who helped her after crash
A Seminole County woman who survived a head-on crash is searching for the stranger who pulled her from her car and comforted her until first responders arrived.
Renner launches governor bid, sets up GOP clash with Donalds
Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner announced Wednesday he is running for governor in 2026, positioning himself as the first major Republican challenger to U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds.
Deputies searching for man accused of shooting coworker
Deputies are searching for a man accused of shooting his coworker in Volusia County, authorities said. The sheriff?s office said 45-year-old Augustin Hernandez Gonzalez approached the victim?s car in Pierson on Sunday and shot him in the neck.
Volusia sheriff ends I-95 chase with PIT maneuver, driver arrested
A high-speed chase that reached 118 mph on Interstate 95 ended Wednesday morning when Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood used a precision immobilization technique, also known as a PIT maneuver, to stop the fleeing driver, authorities said.