Some Central Florida malls are thriving, others are struggling to pay the bills

Some Central Florida malls, like the one in Altamonte Springs is thriving, while others like the one in Sanford are not. City officials give their take as to why.

Some malls are thriving, others are struggling
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FOX 35 took to city officials to explain why the Altamonte Springs mall is thriving and the Sanford mall is not.

Florida school resource officers accused of committing 'PDA' on school grounds

An administrative investigation is underway at Seminole High School after a complaint of public displays of affection (PDA), but here’s the kicker: it doesn’t involve students.

Florida homeless camping bill sparks disagreement from mayors: 'We know how to solve this problem'

Sanford Mayor Art Woodruff said a bill sitting on Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk to ban camping in public is unfair. DeSantis could sign off on a crackdown on public camping any day now. He backed the bill, and both state legislature chambers gave it the green light.

Seminole County victim advocate coordinator honored with FOX 35 Care Force Award

FOX 35 is recognizing the work of a special kind of first responder – a victim advocate. Victim advocates like Linmary Green often meet people during the worst hours and days of their lives. They provide support and assistance through all sorts of trauma, like a child drowning, fatal fires, shootings and violence.

Florida House could vote on homeless bill during Friday session

Florida lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill Friday that would ban camping in public spaces. Some critics of the bill say it targets homeless people. House members debated the bill on the house floor Thursday.

Lake Mary girls basketball sophomore breaks record
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A Lake Mary sophomore girls basketball guard Dakara Merthie broke the program record for most points scored in a single season.

Woman jumps into action to help truck driver suffering medical emergency

A video circulating on social media shows a man and woman trying to help a truck driver who appeared to be having a medical issue while behind the wheel.

Orlando man driving 130 mph on I-4 arrested for fleeing trooper, crashing into semi: officials

A man was taken to jail after he fled from a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper on Interstate 4, leading the trooper on a high-speed chase that reached speeds of over 130 mph, officials said.

Sanford Airport plane crash: Training flight landed 'short,' crashed into a parked flight, official says

Several emergency vehicles responded to Orlando Sanford International Airport Tuesday night after 2 small planes were involved in an "incident," officials said. Here is the latest news and updates.

Deputies search for man wanted in deadly 2023 drive-by shooting

Thirteen people had their first appearances in court on Tuesday before a Seminole County judge, accused of involvement in a shooting that killed a woman in a 2023 shooting incident.