Florida woman irate over free cookie loads handgun, waves it at McDonald's drive-thru: affidavit

An Altamonte Springs woman was arrested and booked into jail on several charges after she allegedly loaded a handgun and began to wave it at a McDonald's drive-thru in Florida because she did not receive a free cookie she believed she was owed, according to the arrest affidavit.

Lake Mary pharmacist convicted in $1M prescription drug fraud: DOJ

A man who worked at a Lake Mary pharmacy has been convicted for his role in an attempt to defraud Medicare of over $1 million in prescription drug benefits. 

Sanford Mardi Gras Street Party returns to Historic Downtown Sanford

While the official date for Mardi Gras 2023 is Feb. 21, Sanford is getting a jump-start on the celebrations. Historic Downtown Sanford is bringing the Big Easy to Central Florida with the ninth annual Mardi Gras Street Party.

FOX 35 Care Force: Seminole County firefighter goes above and beyond to mentor peers

No one knows what it is like to be a firefighter – like another firefighter.  The Seminole County Fire Department has set up a peer support team to help members debrief with others who have been in their boots. 

How was imprisoned neo-Nazi leader able to communicate with out-of-state inmate in alleged power grid attack?

Brandon Russell and Sarah Beth Clendaniel are accused of plotting a sniper-style attack on several electrical substations in the Baltimore area. The two started communicating with each while behind bars in different states.

Central Florida families 'touch a truck' to learn about disaster readiness

Saturday in Seminole County's Crane's Roost Park, children and families got the unique experience to touch a truck. "Our son brought home a flyer from school, and we thought it was a great event to come out, enjoy the day, and learning about the weather and all the emergency vehicles," said Gina Fosnot, a Seminole County parent.

Groundbreaking is coming for Historic Oviedo Colored Schools Museum

“Our goal is to tell the whole world that even though you’re in difficult circumstances, you can rise above it," said Judith Dolores Smith, President of the future museum.

Spilled milk: Semi with 1,000 crates of milk overturns in Seminole County

A semi-truck hauling thousands of gallons of milk overturned Thursday morning in Seminole County, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.