Florida State Attorney Monique Worrell, law enforcement at odds over arrest warrant policy
Florida State Attorney Monique Worrell announced Thursday that her office would no longer accept law enforcement cases for prosecution that do not include an arrest or cases that have not already entered the court system, essentially challenging officers, deputies, and detectives to build better cases before submitting them to her office.
Florida State Attorney Monique Worrell announced Thursday that her office would no longer accept law enforcement cases for prosecution that do not include an arrest or cases that have not already entered the court system, essentially challenging officers, deputies, and detectives to build better cases before submitting them to her office.
State Attorney Worrell to stop accepting non-arrest cases
State Attorney Monique Worrell wants local law enforcement to get arrest warrants before bringing a case to her office. However, the sheriff's office says they do not support this move. The Orange County Sheriff's Office says they even asked the state attorney's office to pause the policy, but that request was denied.
State Attorney Monique Worrell wants local law enforcement to get arrest warrants before bringing a case to her office. However, the sheriff's office says they do not support this move. The Orange County Sheriff's Office says they even asked the state attorney's office to pause the policy, but that request was denied.
Crash involving overturned vehicle blocks traffic at Orlando intersection; 1 hospitalized
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash with injuries in Orange County on Friday morning.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash with injuries in Orange County on Friday morning.
Son arrested in deadly stabbing of father inside Orlando home, police say
Orlando police officers have arrested a man accused of stabbing and killing his father.
Orlando police officers have arrested a man accused of stabbing and killing his father.
'Every Child 5K’ honors Maddie Soto, raises awareness of child abuse prevention
A charity 5K run, called the "Every Child 5K," is taking place on Alden Road in Orlando to honor Maddie Soto and raise awareness for Child Abuse Awareness Month.
A charity 5K run, called the "Every Child 5K," is taking place on Alden Road in Orlando to honor Maddie Soto and raise awareness for Child Abuse Awareness Month.
Orange County storage unit thefts could have hit other units
Two men are accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of memorabilia from a storage unit along Lake Underhill Road in Orlando. Deputies say they have video of Craig Owens and Javiel Santiago breaking into the unit at the "extra storage space." Officials believe the pair may have hit other storage units in the area.
Two men are accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of memorabilia from a storage unit along Lake Underhill Road in Orlando. Deputies say they have video of Craig Owens and Javiel Santiago breaking into the unit at the "extra storage space." Officials believe the pair may have hit other storage units in the area.
Jury finds Pine Hills man guilty of raping women at bus stops
After deliberation for about and hour, a jury found Nelson Odige to be guilty of raping several women at bus stops in Orange County. Officials said he will be sentenced at a later date.
After deliberation for about and hour, a jury found Nelson Odige to be guilty of raping several women at bus stops in Orange County. Officials said he will be sentenced at a later date.
Florida man kills girlfriend in bed with 3 kids, stages murder
A Florida man has been arrested after he shot and killed his girlfriend while she slept in bed with their three children, deputies say. The man then allegedly attempted to stage the murder as a home invasion. Authorities say Saun Rainge and his accomplice, Benjamin Garmon, now both face a first-degree murder charge for the death of 30-year-old Porshe Nikita Shanee? Streeter. None of the children ? ages 10, 2 and 1 ? were injured in the shooting, officials said.
A Florida man has been arrested after he shot and killed his girlfriend while she slept in bed with their three children, deputies say. The man then allegedly attempted to stage the murder as a home invasion. Authorities say Saun Rainge and his accomplice, Benjamin Garmon, now both face a first-degree murder charge for the death of 30-year-old Porshe Nikita Shanee? Streeter. None of the children ? ages 10, 2 and 1 ? were injured in the shooting, officials said.
Orange County man found guilty of raping women at Pine Hills bus stops
A jury on Wednesday found Nelson Odige guilty of charges related to the raping multiple women at bus stops in the Pine Hills area in early 2023. The verdict came after about an hour of deliberation.
A jury on Wednesday found Nelson Odige guilty of charges related to the raping multiple women at bus stops in the Pine Hills area in early 2023. The verdict came after about an hour of deliberation.
Florida mom shot 10 times while in bed with 3 kids in murder-for-hire hit, deputies say
A Florida man has been arrested after he shot and killed his girlfriend while she slept in bed with their three children, deputies say. The man then allegedly attempted to stage the murder as a home invasion.
A Florida man has been arrested after he shot and killed his girlfriend while she slept in bed with their three children, deputies say. The man then allegedly attempted to stage the murder as a home invasion.
Blue Man Group's Orlando grand opening delayed. Here's why.
The Blue Man Group's triumphant return to Orlando was supposed to happen in April, but FOX 35 has learned that the grand opening at ICON Park has been delayed – though, hopefully not for too long.
The Blue Man Group's triumphant return to Orlando was supposed to happen in April, but FOX 35 has learned that the grand opening at ICON Park has been delayed – though, hopefully not for too long.
Winter Garden ATV shooter Ralph Hensel indicted on first-degree murder charges
The man accused of shooting and killing an ATV driver in Winter Garden is now facing a first-degree murder charge after a grand jury indictment.
The man accused of shooting and killing an ATV driver in Winter Garden is now facing a first-degree murder charge after a grand jury indictment.
Belle Isle police officer taken to hospital after crash, troopers say
A police officer was taken to a local hospital following a crash in Orange County on Thursday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A police officer was taken to a local hospital following a crash in Orange County on Thursday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
2 more Orlando bars shut down, citing downtown restrictions and fees
Two more bars close their doors amid a growing trend of struggling businesses in downtown Orlando.
Two more bars close their doors amid a growing trend of struggling businesses in downtown Orlando.
Pulse advocacy group offers to pay for independent building inspection ahead of club walkthrough
A group has offered to pay the city of Orlando for an independent inspection of the Pulse Nightclub building ahead of a proposed site walk-through. Following the announcement, some survivors and friends of victims have come forward with safety concerns.
A group has offered to pay the city of Orlando for an independent inspection of the Pulse Nightclub building ahead of a proposed site walk-through. Following the announcement, some survivors and friends of victims have come forward with safety concerns.
FOX 35 Care Force: Winter Park lifeguard recognized for heroic lifesaving efforts
A Winter Park lifeguard was recently recognized by the FOX 35 Care Force for his role in saving an elderly man’s life when he crashed into a pond in the early hours of a winter's morning.
A Winter Park lifeguard was recently recognized by the FOX 35 Care Force for his role in saving an elderly man’s life when he crashed into a pond in the early hours of a winter's morning.
'Queen of the Highwaymen' exhibition coming to Orlando
Flynn Dobbs, City of Orlando public arts coordinator, and Dr. Wanda Renee Mills, daughter of Mary Ann Carroll, join FOX 35 to talk about a new Orlando art exhibit called "Queen of the Highwaymen." A Black single mother during the Jim Crow and post-segregation eras, Carroll supported her seven children by painting at night and selling her landscapes by day, often traveling Florida?s highways. She faced adversity head-on, breaking racial and gender barriers to blaze a new path.
Flynn Dobbs, City of Orlando public arts coordinator, and Dr. Wanda Renee Mills, daughter of Mary Ann Carroll, join FOX 35 to talk about a new Orlando art exhibit called "Queen of the Highwaymen." A Black single mother during the Jim Crow and post-segregation eras, Carroll supported her seven children by painting at night and selling her landscapes by day, often traveling Florida?s highways. She faced adversity head-on, breaking racial and gender barriers to blaze a new path.
FOX 35 Care Force: Winter Park lifeguard Nate Camacho
Today, the FOX 35 Care Force is recognizing Nate Camacho, who is the head lifeguard at the Winter Park Raquet Club. He was the good Samaritan who rushed to help and call 911 when an 80-year-old man drove into the retention pond in front of the club on a cold January morning.
Today, the FOX 35 Care Force is recognizing Nate Camacho, who is the head lifeguard at the Winter Park Raquet Club. He was the good Samaritan who rushed to help and call 911 when an 80-year-old man drove into the retention pond in front of the club on a cold January morning.
Opening statements in alleged Orlando bus stop attacker trial
The trial is now underway for the Orlando man accused of raping several women at bus stops in Pine Hills. Nelson Odige was arrested back in 2023. In opening statements yesterday, his lawyers asked jurors to keep an open mind as evidence is presented.
The trial is now underway for the Orlando man accused of raping several women at bus stops in Pine Hills. Nelson Odige was arrested back in 2023. In opening statements yesterday, his lawyers asked jurors to keep an open mind as evidence is presented.
Deputies investigating homicide in Orange County after man found with 'puncture wound'
The Orange County Sheriff's Office says they are investigating a homicide after a man was found with a "puncture wound" on Monday.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office says they are investigating a homicide after a man was found with a "puncture wound" on Monday.