Early voting begins in Central Florida with a few counties experiencing issues

The first day of early voting in Central Florida was marked by technical issues, as some county election websites crashed, sparking concerns about potential problems on Election Day.

Woman killed by husband in deadly shooting outside Orlando shopping complex, police say

Orlando police responded to a medical emergency near Lake Underhill Road and South Semoran Boulevard this afternoon. Officers arrived at the scene shortly after 1 p.m.

Friends remember Ellie Shea as a shining light
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Ellie Shea was remembered as a guiding light by friends who are devastated over her death. Ellie Shea was found dead last week inside her bedroom from a gunshot to the head, officials said. Her estranged husband, Anthony Shea, a former Orange County Sheriff's Office sergeant, is accused of shooting and killing her, then staging the scene to look like a suicide. He's been arrested on a charge of first-degree murder.

Woman found dead outside Orlando shopping complex
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A woman was found dead in the parking lot of a shopping complex near Lake Underhill Road and South Semoran Blvd., according to Orlando police. Officers responded around 1:15 p.m. for a medical emergency. No other details have been released.

Orlando middle school employee accused of possessing child sex abuse material

A Leesburg man who is employed at an Orlando-area middle school has been arrested on federal charges of possessing child sex abuse material, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Husband accused of killing wife skips first appearance
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Anthony Shea, a former sergeant with the Orange County Sheriff's Office, is accused of killing his wife, Eloilda "Ellie" Shea, a beloved lieutenant with the Orange County Sheriff's Office, and then allegedly staging her death as a suicide, investigators say. Shea appears to have skipped his first appearance. He is being held on no bond under suspicion of first-degree murder with a firearm.

Stabbing at Orange County gas station leaves teen with serious injuries, deputies say

An 18-year-old teen is in serious condition after an early morning stabbing at an Orange County gas station, according to the Orange County Sheriff's office. 

18-year-old stabbed at gas station overnight
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Orange County deputies were conducting an investigation at a gas station on S. Orange Avenue early Saturday morning. FOX 35 cameras recorded more than two dozen evidence markers on the ground near a gray colored car. FOX later learned that an 18-year-old man was stabbed around 2 a.m. and taken to the hospital with serious injuries. No suspect info or additional details were released.

Law enforcement presence at Orange County gas station
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Orange County deputies were conducting an investigation at a gas station on S. Orange Avenue early Saturday morning. FOX 35 cameras recorded more than two dozen evidence markers on the ground near a gray colored car. FOX later learned that an 18-year-old man was stabbed around 2 a.m. and taken to the hospital with serious injuries. No suspect info or additional details were released.

Man dies after shooting Friday night on W. Colonial Drive
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One man has died following a shooting in Orange County on Friday night. The shooting happened around 8:20 p.m. in the 6100 block of West Colonial Drive, according to deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Florida lieutenant shot, killed by husband in alleged staged suicide, Orange County deputies say

A lieutenant with the Orange County Sheriff's Office died earlier this week, allegedly shot and killed by her estranged husband – a former sergeant – and made to look like a suicide attempt, the sheriff's office said.

Winter Garden Theatre shuts down, but students’ show will go on, city says

Earlier this month, FOX 35 News reported that the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden is closing its doors for good, citing “financial challenges" as the reason for the abrupt shutdown.

Apopka installing 'Tiger Dams' to keep rising waters from threatening homes

Rising river levels continue to pose a threat to homes across Central Florida, including an Apopka neighborhood where the city has stepped in to provide relief.

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.