Man shot in neck by coworker, deputies say
The Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) is investigating after a man was shot in the neck while in his car on Friday. Deputies are still searching for the suspect, who they believe is the man's coworker. The man shot and the alleged shooter have not yet been identified.
Man accused of flashing gun at student driver
A Seminole County man was arrested after deputies say he flashed a gun at a student driver?s stepfather in a road rage incident.
Man arrested at Pulse site by FHP troopers
A demonstrator at the Pulse nightclub crosswalk was handcuffed and placed in the back of a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser during ongoing protests over the removal of rainbow markings at the site.
Inmate caught in razor wire during failed jail escape
A Volusia County inmate attempting to escape was stopped after becoming entangled in razor wire on the jail roof.
Robotic rabbits deployed to combat Burmese pythons
Wildlife officials in South Florida are testing a new tool in their battle against Burmese pythons: robotic rabbits. The South Florida Water Management District has deployed about 120 solar-powered decoys across the region, including the Everglades.
Cape Canaveral installs reef arches to protect from surge, erosion
Cape Canaveral has installed massive reef arches along the Indian River Lagoon shoreline in an effort to protect the city?s wastewater treatment plant from storm surge and coastal erosion.
Man accused of forging petitions for marijuana initiative
A Seminole County man has been arrested on accusations that he submitted fraudulent petitions in an effort to put recreational marijuana on Florida?s 2026 ballot, the state attorney general?s office said.
Melbourne community center reopens month after roof collapse
The Joseph N. Davis Community Center in Melbourne reopened on Friday, one month after a summer storm caused part of the roof to collapse.
Officials: Plane crash in New Smyrna Beach; 2 hurt
A small plane has crashed near New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport, officials said. A spokesperson for New Smyrna Beach confirmed to FOX 35 that the crash happened around 10:30 a.m. in the area of South Street and Clarendon Avenue, just outside the airport. Two people were aboard the plane. Both were transported to the hospital with serious injuries, though they were not considered to be life-threatening, the official said.
Dump truck slams into I-95 bridge, troopers say
A dump truck hauling an excavator struck the concrete bridge of an overpass on Interstate 95 on Friday morning, closing a portion of the southbound lanes for hours and sending chunks of concrete to the street below, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man sentenced to life for killing ex-NBA player Adreian Payne
A Florida judge sentenced Lawrence Dority to life in prison for the 2022 shooting death of former NBA and Orlando Magic player Adreian Payne. Dority was convicted of second-degree murder in July after a jury deliberated for just 90 minutes.
UCF student arrested after allegedly recording up woman's skirt at school's library
A University of Central Florida (UCF) student has been arrested after officials say he was caught recording up a woman's skirt in the school's library. When confronted by a witness, the man allegedly said taking videos was "his job."
New warning signs posted near Pulse in Downtown Orlando amidst ongoing crosswalk controversy
New warning signs have now been placed near the Pulse crosswalk site as the ongoing controversy over crosswalks across Florida and beyond continues.
New signs posted near crosswalk by Pulse site
New signs are now up around the crosswalk in front of Pulse Nightclub. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) first painted over the rainbow crosswalk last week. Although protestors attempted to color it back in again, the paint and chalk was removed several different times. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie shows us what the scene looks like now.
Man found guilty of killing former Magic player to be sentenced
Lawrence Dority, the man found guilty of killing a former Orlando Magic player in 2022, is set to be sentenced today. Dority shot and killed former NBA player Adreian Payne, who was attempting to mediate a dispute between Dority and his girlfriend. FOX 35's Matt Trezza breaks down what to expect from the sentencing hearing today.
Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights kicks off on Friday
Universal Orlando is kicking off its spooky season with the return of Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) on Friday. Here's everything you need to know about this year's event, how to get tickets and what's new at the theme park.
‘The Beak and Barrel’ opens at Disney; reservations for new 'immersive' themed tavern sold out for months
The Beak and Barrel at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom opens on Friday, and getting a reservation at the eagerly-anticipated new tavern is already proving difficult.
Melbourne community center to reopen after roof damage
FOX 35's Chancelor Winn has the report ahead of the reopening!
2 hurt after alleged speeder slams stolen vehicle into pole on Interstate 4 near Sanford: FHP
The crash happened on westbound Interstate 4 near mile marker 105, which falls between Lake Monroe and Deltona.
Tracking solar storms: Brevard County company's new research
Astrotech Space Operations is sending three satellites to space to track solar storms, which can have an impact on Earth. FOX 35's Esther Bower got a first look at the satellites before they launched to space.