Florida DOGE set to begin auditing Orange County
State auditors from DOGE are scheduled to be in Orange County on Tuesday to begin an on-site review of county financial records. The review follows a letter sent to Mayor Jerry Demings last month, which expressed concern over increased county spending. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie reports.
Unlicensed med spa worker arrested in Orlando: Police
A woman working at a med spa in Orlando is facing nearly two dozen charges after authorities say she performed medical procedures without a license, including one that allegedly left a woman with lifelong injuries.
Edgewater drops proposed e-bike ban
The Edgewater City Council has backed away from a proposed ordinance that would have banned e-bikes from city sidewalks and parks after an emotionally charged public meeting Monday night.
Registered sex offender accused of groping teen on flight
A registered sex offender from Indiana is facing charges after allegedly groping a 17-year-old girl on a Spirit Airlines flight from Indianapolis to Orlando last month, according to Orlando police.
Neighbor arrested after gunfire erupts in Fruitland Park
A Central Florida man is facing attempted murder charges after deputies say he fired multiple shots into his neighbor?s home while a family was sleeping inside, following a dispute over loud music.
Video shows funnel cloud over Central Florida
The National Weather Service issued a brief tornado warning in parts of Orange and Osceola counties early Monday evening. This video was recorded by FOX 35 News viewer Matthew Thompson.
Tornado warning issued as severe storms pound Central Florida
Severe thunderstorms rolled through Central Florida on Monday night, bringing torrential rain, frequent lightning and a brief tornado warning to parts of the region.
Florida deputy removes alligator from pool
A St. Johns County deputy calmly removed an unexpected visitor from a backyard pool, impressing onlookers and social media users with his cool demeanor ? and his sense of humor.
Brother reflects on decades-long search for sister, sister's killer
Adam McClure was just 16 years old when his twin sister Autumn left their Ormond Beach home never to be seen again.After years of looking into her disappearance, the trail went cold, until 2021 when someone came forward saying a man named Brian Donley strangled her.
Neglected cemetery outside Apopka gets cleanup
A long-neglected cemetery on the outskirts of Apopka is once again getting some much-needed maintenance, thanks in large part to the efforts of a local history enthusiast. But questions remain over who is ultimately responsible for its care ? and what happens next.
Trump administration restricts junk food purchases through SNAP
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday announced the expansion of a Trump administration effort to limit the purchase of junk food using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, part of what officials are calling a broader initiative to ?Make America Wealthy Again.?
Flagler Beach Pier construction delayed over sea turtle nests
Construction on the Flagler Beach Pier has been temporarily halted after sea turtle nests were discovered just feet from the work site, prompting officials to pause the project until at least mid-September.
Florida students shift to homeschooling, charters
Orange County Public Schools is projecting a loss of more than 3,000 students this school year as families increasingly turn to charter schools and homeschooling, district officials said. The trend follows a statewide shift, with more than 155,000 students enrolled in Florida?s home education programs during the 2023?2024 school year?a 46% increase over five years.
Giovonni Pelletier: North Carolina man missing in Florida
A search is underway in Brevard County for an 18-year-old man who went missing while traveling to visit family in Florida. Family members of Giovanni Pelletier, from North Carolina, began searching off Hammock Road in Mims after reportedly receiving an anonymous tip.
Florida launches program to streamline ICE detainee transports
Florida officials launched a pilot program on Monday that could help streamline U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainee transports in the northern part of the state. The Florida Sheriffs Association met about the pilot program last week before it was rolled out.
Woman accused of trying to bring drugs into Magic Kingdom
A Kentucky woman was arrested at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom after security found what deputies say was methamphetamine in her bag.
Suspect who allegedly pistol-whipped teen in custody
A 39-year-old man accused of pistol-whipping a teenager and threatening another at a park in Volusia County on Sunday night has turned himself in to authorities, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office said.
14-year-old Florida boy admits to killing parents, sheriff says
A 14-year-old Florida boy was arrested after allegedly shooting and killing his parents in their Middleburg home, according to Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook. Authorities said he called 911 around midnight, then walked to a nearby church to wait for deputies.
Roof collapses on Truist Bank in Orlando
A roof collapsed at a Truist Bank in Orlando on South Orange Blossom Trail. No injuries were reported, and the cause is still under investigation. The branch remains closed as officials assess the damage.
Man in wheelchair killed in hit-and-run crash
A man in a wheelchair was killed in a crash Sunday night in Orange County. He was hit while crossing Semoran Boulevard near Colonial Drive. The driver fled the scene.