'Riot' on Lake Winterset: Grady Judd vows to make more arrests
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says rowdy boaters pulling up to the ?Point? on Lake Winterset to fight, defecate and engage in sexual activity have ?unleashed the teeth of the dog, and now it?s going to start biting you."
Audit questions former Seminole elections chief?s use of funds
A new audit has found that former Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Chris Anderson used taxpayer funds to pay more than $161,000 in personal legal fees ? expenses current elections officials say should have come out of his own pocket.
Palm Bay removes school zone speed cameras
Palm Bay is removing all of its school zone speed cameras following a FOX 35 investigation that revealed many were improperly installed and had issued questionable citations.
Leesburg Bikefest faces uncertain future
The roar of engines at Leesburg?s annual Bikefest could soon fall silent, as city officials warn the event may only have funding to run for one more year. Attendance has dropped since the pandemic, and the city said the event cost $70,000 to host last year ? a figure officials say is no longer sustainable.
White House press briefing: Aug. 12, 2025
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Tuesday afternoon. Leavitt gave all the latest updates from the Trump administration and answered questions on a multitude of topics, President Donald Trump's upcoming meeting with Putin, the economy, immigration and Trump's move to take ahold of the Washington, D.C. police and activate the National Guard.
Man arrested on DUI charge
A Palm Coast man was arrested early Sunday after crashing his car off I-95 and admitting to deputies he had been drinking heavily. Michael Gonzalez, 30, failed field sobriety tests and later registered a blood alcohol level over twice the legal limit. He was charged with DUI and taken to the county jail.
Gov. DeSantis appoints Florida's new lieutenant governor
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed State Sen. Jay Collins as the state?s lieutenant governor. The governor's announcement and Collins' swearing-in ceremony took place at a news conference in Tampa on Tuesday morning. Collins succeeds Jeanette Nunez, who stepped down earlier this year after being named president of Florida International University.
Deltona teen hit by car while biking to school
A teenager riding an e-bike to school was struck by a car turning out of a driveway in Deltona on Monday morning, authorities said. Three bystanders lifted the car off the teen, who was airlifted to a hospital in stable condition and is expected to recover.
Plea negotiation conference for Marcos Lopez
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez will appear before a judge Tuesday for a plea negotiation.
Daughter tries to save father from Florida's death row
Florida is leading the nation in the number of death row inmates executed in 2025. Two more Florida prisoners are scheduled to be put to death in August, one of whom is Curtis Windom.
MCO steps up crackdown on unpermitted rideshare drivers
Officials at Orlando International Airport are ramping up enforcement against rideshare drivers operating without required permits, with the number of violations more than doubling this year.
New video shows small plane crash in Halifax River
Video released by the Town of Ponce Inlet shows a small plane crashing into the Halifax River near Disappearing Island on Monday afternoon. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was unharmed.
Naked man found in backyard as woman breastfed infant, police say
A Seminole County woman says she is too frightened to return home after finding a naked man in her backyard while she was breastfeeding her baby.
Florida DOGE auditors review Orlando?s finances
The Florida Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, is investigating the city of Orlando?s finances and operations, focusing on what it describes as out-of-control property taxes.
Man accused of drugging, killing grandfather in hospice
A Palm Bay man is accused of drugging and killing his grandfather, who was in hospice care, and forging documents to take over the man?s home, police said.
German Shepherd reunited with family after missing nearly 5
A Central Florida family is celebrating the return of their long-lost German shepherd, Bella, nearly five years after she disappeared. Fort Lauderdale firefighters rescued the dog from a canal near Northwest 23rd Avenue on Tuesday morning, just minutes before she might have drowned. Police scanned Bella?s microchip and spent hours tracking down her owners, eventually reaching Lisa Nicholson.
School zone speed cameras allegedly violating state law
FOX 35 investigated school zone speed cameras in Palm Bay and found several cameras installed too close to the road, violating Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) rules. The city?s speeding camera program has faced ongoing issues since 2024, prompting a suspension by Palm Bay police. FOX 35 measured camera placements at multiple schools, identifying violations at 10 locations, while a few schools had cameras correctly installed according to state guidelines. Following the findings, the city ordered RedSpeed, the camera contractor, to investigate the improper installations.
Winter Garden family's elaborate holiday decorations in jeopardy
A family known for elaborate holiday displays says county officials are forcing them to take down some longtime decorations, sparking backlash from the community. Code enforcement notified them that they must remove white tents used to protect decorations and a vintage fire truck that has been on the property for 12 years.
Woman shot after allegedly trying to run over officers dies
A woman who allegedly tried to run over police officers in a stolen car over the weekend has died, according to Ocoee police.
Pilot uninjured after small plane crash near Ponce Inlet
A small plane made an emergency landing in the ocean near Disappearing Island in Ponce Inlet on Monday afternoon, according to officials.