Woman hit in face by duck on SeaWorld Orlando coaster, lawsuit says

An Orange County woman is suing SeaWorld after she was allegedly hit in the face by a duck while riding one of the park’s roller coasters earlier this year. 

Sumter County cold case update
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The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is expected to provide an update on the Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee cold case on Wednesday.

Mega Millions: Winning numbers, jackpot, Halloween drawing

More than 502,000 Mega Millions-winning tickets were sold for the Oct. 28 drawing – but no one won the jackpot. That means the next drawing – set for Halloween night – jumps to more than $750 million, lottery officials said.

Driver sought after hit-and-run crash leaves 2 critically injured
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Authorities are searching for a driver who struck two people on a motorcycle in Brevard County and fled the scene, leaving the victims critically injured.

AI system to handle non-emergency calls in Volusia County
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The next time someone in Volusia County dials for help, the voice on the other end of the line might not be human.

Titusville, Eustis, Mount Dora recover from flash flood
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After an Oct. 26 flash flood state of emergencies in cities in Lake and Brevard counties, residents are still dealing with the aftermath. In Eustis, the storm dropped 19.7 inches of rain and over 200 homes are flooded in Brevard County -- with feet of standing water in some areas in Titusville.

FOX Weather | Hurricane Melissa makes lands in Jamaica
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Around 1 p.m., Oct. 28, Hurricane Melissa made landfall over New Hope, Jamaica with intense rains and winds at 185 MPH. The storm is now tied with Hurricane Dorian in 2019 as the strongest Atlantic hurricane to ever hit land.

DeSantis sends crews to Brevard, Lake counties for safe road repairs

Crews with the Florida Department of Transportation are in Cocoa Tuesday after a flash flood impacted roads and infrastructure in Brevard County over the weekend.

Wildlife officials capture crocodile in Brevard County

An American crocodile, believed to have killed a dog in a Brevard County neighborhood, has been captured, according to wildlife officials.

Ronald Exantus extradited back to Kentucky
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Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods and Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney Bill Gladson discuss sending Ronald Exantus back to Kentucky after allegedly violating his parole for not registering as a convicted felon following his Oct. 2025 prison release. Exantus was found living near two schools in Marion Oaks, Marion County Police said.

Orlando airport to offer direct flights to Tokyo
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Orlando International Airport has announced that it will offer nonstop flights to Tokyo in 2026. The charter flights will be operated by ZIPAIR.

Local students learn first responder skills
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Students at East River High School learn first responder skills during First Responders Academy.

Central Florida tourists in Jamaica brace for storm
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Jamaica is bracing for Hurricane Melissa, which is expected to make landfall as a Category 5 hurricane. FOX 35 talked with some Central Florida residents who are stuck in the island and preparing to wait it out.

Inside the eye of Hurricane Melissa
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The U.S. Air Force went inside Hurricane Melissa. Here is the latest on Hurricane Melissa, its path to Jamaica, and the dangerous and catastrophic impacts expected.

Deputies bust massive Airbnb party in DeLand
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Deputies in Volusia County broke up a massive party early Saturday at a short-term rental home in DeLand, where more than 100 people had gathered after the event was promoted on social media.

Man found guilty of killing pregnant girlfriend
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Croc kills Golden Retriever dog, residents express fear
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A crocodile, who keeps finding its way back to Brevard County, now has residents concerned again after it kills a Golden Retriever.

Teen student, Shannon Rushing, killed by car by school
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18-year-old high school senior, Shannon Rushing, was killed by a car as she was walking to the bus stop on Oct. 27. "Heartbroken" with the news, the Ocala Police Department are investigating what happened. Parents, teachers and students are in mourning and discuss their shock and concern.

Merritt Island roads underwater after flash flooding
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Pastures, roads and homes are under water after an Oct. 26 flash flooding. Residents told FOX 35's Esther Bower they're shocked to see this much rain, though there hasn't been a hurricane. Now, residents are struggling to keep water from inside their homes.