Special-needs students targeted by angry neighbor: officials
A Florida man angry that a bus stop is located in front of his house ? a bus stop used to help children with disabilities use a bus ramp to get on and off the bus ? is accused of targeting the children and their parents by watching his driveway through surveillance cameras and then turning on a portion of his sprinkler system, according to an arrest affidavit filed with the Marion County Sheriff's Office. According to the report, this has been a years-long issue between the man and his neighbors, resulting in several calls to the sheriff's office.
Seminole County walking trail attack suspect in custody
Seminole County deputies say a woman was attacked on the Seminole Wekiva Trail in Altamonte Springs Monday, but a bystander called 911 and detectives have since taken a suspect into custody. FOX 35's Randi Hildreth speaks to other local runners about safety precautions and how they feel after this latest attack.
Man arrested after woman attacked on Seminole County trail
A man is in custody after deputies say he attacked and sexually assaulted a woman on the Seminole Wekiva Trail in broad daylight Monday afternoon. The Seminole County Sheriff?s Office said 20-year-old Patrick Gamache grabbed the woman near State Road 434 and Douglas Avenue around 4 p.m. Monday.
Hurricane Erin: Live look of the rough surf at Daytona Beach
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Noah Bergren discusses the dangerous rip currents Hurricane Erin is causing along the Florida coast. He provides a live look of some of the rough surf so far in Daytona Beach.
Man clings to hood of vehicle speeding down the road in Cocoa
A man was caught on camera clinging to the hood of a car while it drove down SR 520 in Cocoa. FOX 35's Esther Bower shares the exclusive video. Police say the incident started as a domestic dispute in the Wawa parking lot and quickly escalated.
White House: Trump will meet with Zelenskyy, Putin
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Tuesday afternoon. Leavitt gave all the latest updates from the Trump administration, including details on the president's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday in Washington, D.C., days after Trump met?with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
Giovanni Pelletier update: What happened to missing teen?
Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells gave an update Tuesday on the investigation into the death of 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier. On Aug. 8, a family friend found a partially submerged body in a retention pond near the intersection of Interstate 75 and State Road 70?in Manatee County. His body was positively identified on Aug. 14. Pelletier's family has called for federal investigators to take over after they claim local law enforcement has "failed to treat the case with urgency."
Florida files lawsuits against textbook publishers
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier joined together Tuesday morning in St. Cloud to announce actions being taken against textbook companies that they say have "exploited Florida taxpayers." Uthmeier said his office has filed a lawsuit against McGraw Hill LLC and Savvas Learning Company LLC.
DeSantis talks deadly semi track on Florida Turnpike
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on Tuesday morning at Voyager K-8 in St. Cloud. Before he began speaking on his topic for the day, he touched upon Harjinder Singh, who will have a potential extradition hearing on Tuesday afternoon to be brought to Florida to face three vehicular manslaughter charges.
Hurricane Erin brings high surf, beach erosion, rip currents
Hurricane Erin weakened slightly Monday night but remained a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 130 mph as it churned northwest, bringing dangerous surf and renewed concerns about beach erosion along Florida?s Atlantic coast.
Orlando motel closure leaves families homeless with nowhere to go
Families who had been living at a Howard Johnson motel on International Drive are scrambling for shelter after the city deemed the building uninhabitable and ordered everyone to leave.
New Smyrna Beach firefighters demand higher pay
Firefighters in New Smyrna Beach are pressing city leaders for higher wages and better benefits, warning that without changes, many could leave the department.
Rep. Cory Mills faces restraining order request
U.S. Rep. Cory Mills was in court Monday as his ex-girlfriend, the reigning Miss United States, sought a restraining order against him over allegations of harassment and threats.
3 killed on Florida Turnpike after semi makes illegal U-Turn: FHP
Three people ? two men and a woman ? were killed in Florida after a semi-truck driver hauling a trailer made an illegal U-Turn on the Florida Turnpike, locked all lanes, and collided with a minivan, according to an investigation by officials.
Palm Bay moves to demolish and clean up abandoned construction sites
Palm Bay is taking aim at unfinished and abandoned construction projects, moving to demolish vacant shells of homes and apartments that city officials say are dragging down neighborhoods.
Flagler Playhouse reopens in smaller venue after fire
Nearly two years after a fire reduced the historic Flagler Playhouse to rubble, the community theater is preparing to raise the curtain once again in a new, smaller space.
SpaceX Starship launches could close Canaveral beaches
SpaceX?s Starship, the world?s largest rocket, could soon be launching from Florida?s Space Coast ? but those liftoffs may also shut down popular beaches for weeks at a time.
Rally against DeSantis push to redraw congressional maps
Florida Democrats rallied Monday in Orlando against Gov. Ron DeSantis? push to redraw the state?s congressional maps, arguing the effort would unfairly benefit Republicans.
Hurricane Erin brings dangerous surf to Florida's coastline
As Hurricane Erin tracks northward in the Atlantic, its broad wind field is expected to churn up rough seas and dangerous rip currents along Florida?s east coast this week, according to FOX Weather's Steve Bender.
Dangerous rip currents at Florida beaches from Hurricane Erin
Officials are warning novice swimmers and surfers about dangerous rip currents and large waves at Florida's beaches from Hurricane Erin. Up to 12' waves are possible this week, along with rough surf conditions. Always swim near a staffed lifeguard tower and listen to instructions from beach officials.