Motel closes, leaving more than 100 risking homelessness
More than 100 people renting hotel rooms at the Howard Johnson by Wyndham Orlando hotel on International Drive just found out they won?t have a home starting Monday. Now, it?s a mad scramble to find all the families a new place to live. FOX 35's Marie Edinger gives us an inside look at what's going on.
SeaWorld Orlando hosting Roller Coaster Day challenge
SeaWorld Orlando is celebrating National Roller Coaster Day with "The Ultimate Coaster Challenge," where guests are invited to ride all eight of the theme park's roller coasters in a single day to earn a limited-edition celebratory poster. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz has all the details.
Epic Universe expected to bring $2 billion to economy
Universal Orlando?s new Epic Universe theme park is projected to generate $2 billion for the Central Florida economy this year, according to an economic study conducted with the University of Central Florida.
Orlando airport emergency call box fails during teen's medical scare, family says
A teen suffering a medical emergency at the Orlando International Airport (MCO) had to wait a half hour for help because of a broken call box, the boy's family says. Now, the family says they want the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority to do better inspections and make sure no one else is put at risk.
Deputies say pair ran from traffic stop before drugs found in car
A man and woman are facing charges after deputies say they tried to flee a traffic stop and were later caught with cocaine, pills and marijuana in their car.
Emergency call box at MCO fails during medical scare, family says
A family says an emergency call box at Orlando International Airport failed when their 13-year-old son suffered a medical episode, leaving them waiting nearly 30 minutes before help arrived.
SeaWorld Orlando challenges guests to ride all 8 coasters for National Roller Coaster Day
SeaWorld Orlando is celebrating National Roller Coaster Day with “The Ultimate Coaster Challenge," where guests are invited to ride all eight of the theme park's roller coasters in a single day to earn a limited-edition celebratory poster.
President Trump, President Putin arrive in Alaska
A critical meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is underway on Friday in Alaska. The two are meeting for the first time in six years to discuss what it will take to stop Russia?s invasion of Ukraine. Trump warned of "very severe consequences" for Russia if Putin doesn?t agree to a deal to end the fighting.
Polk County sheriff speaks on arrest of 2 murder suspects
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd briefed the media on the arrest of two separate murder suspects on Friday afternoon. The two men arrested are Angel Gonzalez-Morales, 29, and Troy Cortez Walker, 48.
5 arrested in Border Patrol operation near Apopka schools
Apopka High School was briefly put on a "secure hold" on Friday morning due to police activity in the area related to a Border Patrol operation, officials said.
Arrest made in deadly shooting allegedly tied to road rage
A person was killed in a shooting on Thursday in what Sanford police say appears to be a road rage incident near Vue on Lake Monroe. Authorities confirmed that a suspect was in custody, 24-year-old Jaden Harris. He faces a charge of second-degree homicide with a firearm.
Deadly shooting in Sanford tied to road rage, police say
A person was killed in a shooting on Thursday in what Sanford Police say appears to be a road rage incident near Vue on Lake Monroe.
Lightning strike may have sparked apartment fire
A lightning strike set off a fire Wednesday at a Daytona Beach apartment complex, forcing nine residents from their homes, officials said.
Volusia County considers allowing horseback riding on select beaches
Volusia County officials are exploring the possibility of allowing horseback riding on limited stretches of county beaches. If approved, riding would be allowed in two areas: a nine-mile stretch from the Flagler County line to Granada Boulevard, and another nine-mile section at Neptune Beach. Riders would need to make an online reservation at least 48 hours in advance, stay below the most recent high tide line, and provide Coggins health certificates for their horses.
Florida woman warns of dengue dangers after painful illness
Dengue fever cases are surfacing in Brevard County, and one Melbourne woman says her recent bout with the mosquito-borne illness was the most painful experience of her life.
DeSantis announces second Florida immigration detention facility
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced his plans to expand the state's capacity to detain and deport undocumented immigrants through a new "Deportation Depot."
Man caught on video beheading Ivanhoe Village statue
A plaster angel statue named "Youness" was beheaded outside Dora Mae Jewelry in Orlando's Ivanhoe Village, sparking community support and offers to repair it.
Family? credits their rescue dog for keeping them from harm's way
A construction crane fell onto a Merritt Island home Thursday, crushing the roof but leaving the longtime residents unharmed. Amanda Crane said she had just left with their pet dog she recently rescued to take it to the veterinarian when the crane came down on the house.
Orphaned puppies rescued after mom killed need homes
A litter of puppies orphaned after their mother was struck and killed by a car just days after they were born are now being cared for by rescue groups and will soon be ready for adoption.
Florida mom claims bacteria from raw milk led to her miscarriage
A Seminole County mother is suing a Volusia County dairy farm, saying bacteria from its raw milk caused her to miscarry and left her toddler seriously ill. Rachel Maddox, who was 20 weeks pregnant at the time, said she lost her unborn son after contracting a bacterial infection.