911 calls released in Hungry Howie's hostage situation

The Altamonte Springs Police Department has released 911 calls reporting a hostage situation at a Hungry Howie's Pizza and a call placed by the suspect.

Man held hostage at Florida Hungry Howie's pizza shop 'ready to get back to work'

The owner of a pizza spot in Florida returned to work Tuesday afternoon, just hours after he was allegedly held hostage by a customer inside his restaurant.

Bond denied for man accused of holding Hungry Howie’s Pizza owner hostage

Neal Pittard, 43, is being held at the Seminole County Jail without bond.  Investigators say he held the manager of the Hungry Howie’s Pizza in Altamonte Springs hostage for more than seven hours on Monday night while negotiators tried to work with him. 

Drivers test rush hour on new I-4 Express Lanes during free trial

Monday marked the first morning and evening rush hours for the new I-4 Express Lanes. They are currently open for all drivers and will operate toll-free through March 2. 

FDOT announces opening date for I-4 Express lanes

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) says it anticipates opening the newly-completed tolled lanes, known as I-4 Express to motorists on Saturday.

How much will the new I-4 Express lanes cost?

The long-awaited I-4 Express lanes could open by the end of the month, but even the Florida Department of Transportation seems unsure of how much drivers could be paying. FDOT told FOX 35 it is a variable toll and it will ultimately be determined by traffic and demand.

Lockdown lifted at Lake Brantley High School, officials say

Lake Brantley High School in Altamonte Springs was put on lockdown on Wednesday after students reported seeing an unfamiliar adult on campus. 

Mail missing and mixed up, shipments delayed in Altamonte Springs

"When I go check it in the mailbox, it’s not there and it’s being sent back. Even my W2s got sent back," said one resident.

Omicron variant detected in Altamonte Springs wastewater, city says

Altamonte Springs City Manager Frank Martz said Saturday that the omicron variant of COVID-19 was detected in a sample of wastewater taken on Thursday.

Central Florida's True Crime Files: Search for killer of Susan Perkins

Susan Perkins was last seen 17 years ago. She was at her friend’s salon in Altamonte Springs, helping her tint a window. Altamonte Police say that’s when a masked gunman with a rifle forced them into Susan’s car and had her drive to a nearby bank.

Police: Thieves steal $13K worth of wigs from Sassy Sistas Boutique

The video is clear. Police said thieves can be seen breaking into Sassy Sista's Boutique in Altamonte Springs at around 3 a.m. on Monday, December 6.

'Mu' variant of COVID-19 found in Altamonte Springs sewage

The City of Altamonte Springs announced this week that the Mu variant of COVID-19 was found in its sewer system.

Arrest made in fatal shooting of Florida woman during Zoom call

An arrest has been made in the fatal shooting of a Florida woman who was killed while on a Zoom conference call with coworkers.