IVF mix-up lawsuit moves forward after woman gives birth, learns baby is not from her embryo

A woman who gave birth through in vitro fertilization later learned the child was not biologically hers. That prompted a lawsuit as attorneys work to determine what went wrong.

Teen saves his family from Longwood house fire: 'It hasn’t really set in what’s happened'

A Florida family is thankful to be alive after a fire ripped through their house in Longwood. A teenager got his entire family of eight out of the home before the fire spread.

Florida couple sues IVF clinic after wrong embryo implanted, lawsuit says

A Florida couple is suing an IVF clinic and a physician, alleging a doctor implanted the wrong embryo during fertility treatment, resulting in the mother giving birth to a baby who is not genetically theirs.

Road-rage fight ends in deadly shooting in Longwood neighborhood: Officials say

A deadly shooting between two drivers early Wednesday morning in Longwood is being investigated as a possible "Stand Your Ground" incident, the Seminole County Sheriff's Office said.

Trick-or-Treating in Longwood
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FOX 35 photojournalist talked with parents, kids, and families about Halloween and trick-or-treating amid the cooler temperatures in Central Florida.

Kitten rescued from storm drain adopted by Longwood firefighter

A kitten trapped in a storm drain was rescued Thursday morning by members of the Longwood Police and Fire departments.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Mi Casa Kitchen in Longwood
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FOX 35 News is continuing its celebrations for Hispanic Heritage Month by this week featuring Mi Casa Kitchen in Longwood. The Puerto Rican food is homemade from scratch. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz introduces us to the creators behind the tasty restaurant.

New report, bodycam in former Longwood officer case
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A new report and bodycam video sets the scene for the moments leading up to the resignation of a former Longwood police officer. That officer resigned earlier this month. FOX 35's Manny Martinez shares more new details.

Extreme Youth Sports holding 'KidPreneur' week
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Extreme Youth Sports of Lake Mary/Longwood is hosting 'KidPreneur' week! Campers are diving into a fun-filled week of sports, creativity and entrepreneurship as they explore what it means to be a young innovator. All of this leads up to the camp's Business Expo on Friday. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish takes us inside the camp to learn more.

Longwood officer resigns amid investigation into teen's involuntary detainment

A Longwood police officer resigned during an internal investigation into his handling of a 17-year-old taken into custody in May for an involuntary mental health exam.

SunRail crossing incident in Longwood causes delays, no injuries reported

A northbound SunRail train was involved in an incident Thursday afternoon at a rail crossing in Longwood, prompting delays but resulting in no injuries, authorities said.

Cascade Heights hosting '100 and over' party
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Six women at Cascade Heights in Longwood are celebrating life over 100 years old. The women will take part in a "100 and over" party today at the senior living center. The festivities will also be attended by fire, police and the mayor. FOX 35's David Martin speaks with some of the women.

Longwood man sentenced to 12 years for setting condo ablaze

A Florida man was sentenced to 12 years in prison and 15 years of probation for setting his Longwood condo on fire in January 2023 after a foreclosure dispute with his homeowners’ association.

Seminole County residents still cleaning up weeks after tornado

Three weeks after an EF-2 tornado touched down in Longwood, homes all throughout the Whispering Winds subdivision in Longwood are still sealed off with tarps while they wait for help from their insurance companies.

Canada places billboards in Florida, other states
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Canada officials say they want Americans to understand how a trade war could impact our pockets. Canada is hitting back against tariffs on our own home turf, with billboards being places in Florida and other states. A billboard in Longwood reads "tariffs are a tax on hardworking Americans," and it's not the only one in the area.

Longwood residents brace for potential severe weather
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Central Florida is bracing for severe storms across the area. This is the last thing Seminole County residents want to hear, as it hasn't even been a week since storms whipped up a EF-2 tornado. Residents in Longwood are prepping ahead of the potential weather impacts.