Rollins College names Brooke Barnett as school's 16th president

Rollins College announced the election of Brooke Barnett, Ph.D., as its 16th president during a Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday.

Winter On The Avenue brings holiday cheer to Winter Park

Winter On The Avenue delighted residents and visitors on Friday evening. FOX 35's John Brown was there as attendees enjoyed the holiday spirit with a tree-lighting ceremony.

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FOX 35's John Brown helped Winter Park light the Christmas Tree in Central Park for the annual Winter on the Avenue.

Florida couple prepares for second Blue Origin spaceflight

A Winter Park couple is preparing to return to space with Blue Origin, marking their second journey aboard Jeff Bezos’ private space company.

Winter Park man riding scooter killed in Orange County, authorities say

A Winter Park man was killed Saturday evening when the scooter he was riding was struck by a vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

Sarah Boone files motion for new trial in 'suitcase murder' of boyfriend

Convicted killer Sarah Boone is seeking a new trial after a jury found her guilty of second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres.

Sarah Boone trial: Jury selected in Winter Park suitcase murder trial

A jury has been selected and sworn-in in the trial against Sarah Boone, the Florida woman accused of killing her boyfriend, Jorge Torres, in Feb. 2020 by locking him inside a suitcase during an apparent drunken game of hide-and-seek inside their Winter Park apartment.

Popular Farm & Haus restaurant in Winter Park permanently closes: 'It's been a beautiful journey'

Farm & Haus, a popular brunch spot located in Winter Park, is no longer open for business. The owners of the family-owned restaurant, known for its delicious breakfasts, lunches and more, shared their decision to close the doors of its all-day cafe on social media.

Man accused of threatening to 'explode everything' at Starbucks, McDonald's in Orange County

A man is accused of leaving threatening notes at various Starbucks and McDonald's locations throughout Orange County, saying he would “explode everything," according to court documents obtained by FOX 35.

Missing Winter Park teen with autism found safe

Officials in Winter Park said a missing 18-year-old with autism has been found safe. 

These are the best downtown areas in Florida: Did your city make the list?

If you are a Floridan or a tourist looking for something to do besides going to a theme park or the beach, then you may want to check out these downtown areas.

Winter Park upgrades to state-of-the-art lightning detection system

People visiting Winter Park's Ward Park and, here, at MLK Park may wonder about the strange-looking antennae mounted atop some of the buildings there. They're part of the new ThorGuard TG360 warning system, letting people know when dangerous lightning is coming their way.