United Healthcare, CenterWell reach agreement
A FOX 35 Investigates update: United Healthcare and CenterWell in The Villages have reached an agreement, allowing those who live there to keep their insurance, FOX 35 has learned.
Seminole County firefighters build bikes for kids
Seminole County firefighters spent hours helping build bikes and scooters for Central Florida kids. The bikes were purchased through a special grant from Walmart. The bikes will be delivered to families who were "adopted" for the holidays.
Lake County wants $1.3M in Kroger incentives back
Lake County officials want to recover as much of the $1.3 million in incentives given to Kroger after the grocery retailer announced it would close its massive Groveland warehouse and effectively end its Kroger Delivery service in the Orlando area.
US Secret Service targeting credit card skimmers in Orlando
The U.S. Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies plan to visit more than 1,000 stores in Orlando in search of credit card skimmers, sneaky devices that can pull credit card data from credit card machines.
The Villages deal reached between United and Centerwell
After a deal was reached between United Healthcare and Centerwell, The Villages residents will be able to keep their insurance and doctors. Now, United policy holders will be covered at all Centerwell Medical Centers.
Sanford water main leak complaints, city responds
A FOX 35 viewer reached out, voicing concerns about a water main break at an elementary school in Sanford that he says isn’t getting fixed. The water main leak – which Johnson said he reported to the city months ago – has been saturating the ground of a local school for days. Sanford said they heard about the water main leak at Hamilton Elementary on November 26 and blocked it off that same day.
Orange County talks e-bike, scooter restrictions
Orange County officials discussed restrictions to e-bikes and scooters at a commissioners meeting on Dec. 2. Officials discussed safety requirements to operate the bikes and scooters, as well as, addressing a speed limit.
Man accused of shooting, killing man in girlfriend's apartment
Jon Fuller, 31, is facing homicide charges after officials said he shot a man in his girlfriend's apartment after accusing his girlfriend of cheating on him. Fuller entered a not guilty plea on Dec. 2 and is being held without bond.
St. Port Lucie officer shot, in 'critical' condition
Sergeant Erik LeVasseur – who's been with the Port St. Lucie Police Department for 25 years – was shot on Dec. 1 when he responded to a disturbance call in the area of Tradition Parkway and Gatlin Boulevard. Sgt. LeVasseur was responding to a disturbance call when he was shot, the department said. He's currently in critical condition, authorities said.
First responders, community attend Terri Mashkow funeral
A mix of first responders, friends, family and the public gathered in Vero Beach, Dec. 2, for a funeral service in honor of Terri Sweeting-Mashkow, who died in the line of duty while serving an eviction notice with the Indian River County Sheriff's Office last month.
Suspended Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez absent from court
Suspended Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez remains the only person among his alleged accomplices that has not taken a plea deal. Lopez, who was scheduled to appear in court Dec. 2, was not present. Neither was his attorney. Lopez stands accused of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering in connection to an illegal gambling business.
Florida basketball coach celebrates 800th career win
Coach Steve Ridder has been at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach for nearly 40 years -- helping to build the school's athletics program over that time into what it is today. Coach Ridder recently celebrated his 800th career win -- a moment that was celebrated in the locker room with the men's team, and one that has since gone viral.
Bluey coming to Disney World next summer
Bluey and her sister Bingo will be part of a new experience at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Lake County commissioners to discuss fallout from Kroger closure
Lake County commissioners will meet Tuesday to discuss the fallout from Kroger's decision to close its Groveland fulfillment center.
Firefighters battle house fire in Sanford
A fire broke out at a home in Sanford early Tuesday. One person was taken to a hospital, according to officials.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $775 million after no winner Monday night
The Powerball jackpot continues to climb after there was no big winner in Monday night’s drawing.
Residents frustrated about handicap parking pass 'abuse'
After Mount Dora Police seized over 30 illegally used handicap parking passes and issued 70 citations, residents are sharing their frustrations about preventing people in need from using the handicap spots.
Pizza box helps deputies bust wanted burglar
A man, who the Flagler County Sheriff's office said was previously deported, was arrested by ICE for allegedly stealing cash from a Palm Coast home. William Vargas-Carmona, 33, of Jacksonville was arrested after officials said he ransacked a home and stole around $2,500 and $3,000 in cash. Detectives found a pizza box in the home smeared with blood, which they said matched Vargas-Carmona's DNA.
Port St. Lucie officer shot in disturbance call
A Port St. Lucie Police officer was shot while investigating a disturbance on Dec. 1. The officer was transported to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce.
Marion County firefighters accused of battery, released on bond
Four Marion County firefighters were arrested on Nov 26 in connection to beating, waterboarding and kidnapping a fellow employee. They were arrested, with bail set at 100,000, but as of Dec. 1, they've all been released from jail on bond.