Families grieve again after sentencing in killing of 2 Florida teens
Families of two teens killed while trying to sell vape pens say they are reliving their loss after the sentencing of the suspects, calling the punishment unjust and painful.
Families of two teens killed while trying to sell vape pens say they are reliving their loss after the sentencing of the suspects, calling the punishment unjust and painful.
Woman killed after being struck by truck in Cocoa, police say
A woman was killed Friday afternoon after she was struck by a truck while walking along Brevard Avenue in Cocoa, according to police. Investigators said the crash happened earlier in the day as the woman was on the sidewalk in the Cocoa Village area.
A woman was killed Friday afternoon after she was struck by a truck while walking along Brevard Avenue in Cocoa, according to police. Investigators said the crash happened earlier in the day as the woman was on the sidewalk in the Cocoa Village area.
Florida family frustrated after man convicted in teen's death receives 4-year sentence as 'youthful offender'
The family of Joseph Cardella, a teen who was shot and killed in 2024 when attempting to sell THC vape pens, is speaking out, warning that the four-year sentencing of John Govea sets a "dangerous precedent" for violent crime in Florida.
The family of Joseph Cardella, a teen who was shot and killed in 2024 when attempting to sell THC vape pens, is speaking out, warning that the four-year sentencing of John Govea sets a "dangerous precedent" for violent crime in Florida.
Man hospitalized after fire incident in Seminole County wood
Longwood police officers said a man was hospitalized after a fire-related emergency on Thursday night. Officers said the incident happened around 7:30 p.m. along West Warren Ave., where the man had started a fire in a wooded area and was injured as a result.
Longwood police officers said a man was hospitalized after a fire-related emergency on Thursday night. Officers said the incident happened around 7:30 p.m. along West Warren Ave., where the man had started a fire in a wooded area and was injured as a result.
Post-holiday travel rush peaks at Orlando International Airport
The post-holiday travel rush is in full swing at Orlando International Airport, where nearly 200,000 passengers are expected to pass through the terminal over the next three days. Airport officials say Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will be the busiest days of the travel period, with Saturday projected to be the peak.
The post-holiday travel rush is in full swing at Orlando International Airport, where nearly 200,000 passengers are expected to pass through the terminal over the next three days. Airport officials say Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will be the busiest days of the travel period, with Saturday projected to be the peak.
Flagler Sheriff: Missing 11-year-old boy was kidnapped, tied up by suspect
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly has released additional details after a 60-year-old registered sex offender was recently found with an 11-year-old boy, who was reported missing in St. Johns County, and a 15-year-old boy.
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly has released additional details after a 60-year-old registered sex offender was recently found with an 11-year-old boy, who was reported missing in St. Johns County, and a 15-year-old boy.
Police: 3 charged in NYE shooting for firing 30 rounds in midnight celebration, deputies say
Three people are facing potential charges after they allegedly celebrated the New Year by shooting more than 30 rounds in their backyard, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
Three people are facing potential charges after they allegedly celebrated the New Year by shooting more than 30 rounds in their backyard, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
Woman killed after pickup truck strikes pedestrians, crashes into building in Cocoa, police say
Traffic homicide investigators are trying to determine the cause of a deadly midday crash in Cocoa Village that left one pedestrian dead and temporarily shut down a stretch of Brevard Avenue.
Traffic homicide investigators are trying to determine the cause of a deadly midday crash in Cocoa Village that left one pedestrian dead and temporarily shut down a stretch of Brevard Avenue.
Recycle your electronics at Central Florida Zoo, get discounted zoo tickets
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is hosting an electronics recycling event this weekend.
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is hosting an electronics recycling event this weekend.
State officials move to ban paper straws at restaurants, citing 'concerning health risks'
A bill introduced in Florida takes aim at paper drinking straws and stirrers at food businesses and restaurants.
A bill introduced in Florida takes aim at paper drinking straws and stirrers at food businesses and restaurants.
Florida's minimum wage goes up this year: Here's when and how much
Some Florida workers will get a small bump in their pay later this year.
Some Florida workers will get a small bump in their pay later this year.
Florida man catches fire in effort to stay warm on New Year’s Day, police say
A Florida man is recovering after he caught on fire while trying to keep warm in a Longwood wooded area, officials said.
A Florida man is recovering after he caught on fire while trying to keep warm in a Longwood wooded area, officials said.
Hundreds of manatees seek refuge from the cold at Blue Spring State Park
The cold weather across Central Florida this week brought hundreds of manatees to Blue Spring State Park in Volusia County.
The cold weather across Central Florida this week brought hundreds of manatees to Blue Spring State Park in Volusia County.
Central Florida family welcomes New Year's baby
It's special to have a baby any day, but it’s extra special to have it on New Year's. One central Florida family says it is like icing on the birthday cake, welcoming the very first Central Florida baby of the year. Tara Williams explains the moment she and her partner, Dontray Smith, realized their New Year’s celebrations would be different than they expected.
It's special to have a baby any day, but it’s extra special to have it on New Year's. One central Florida family says it is like icing on the birthday cake, welcoming the very first Central Florida baby of the year. Tara Williams explains the moment she and her partner, Dontray Smith, realized their New Year’s celebrations would be different than they expected.
Celebratory gunfire on New Year’s Eve sends bullet into family’s bed
What deputies described as celebratory gunfire ringing out at midnight on New Year’s Eve turned into a near-fatal incident for a Volusia County family after bullets tore through their home, including one that landed beneath a pillow where parents and their young child were sleeping.
What deputies described as celebratory gunfire ringing out at midnight on New Year’s Eve turned into a near-fatal incident for a Volusia County family after bullets tore through their home, including one that landed beneath a pillow where parents and their young child were sleeping.
Busy launch year ahead for Space Coast as Artemis II, SpaceX missions loom
The Space Coast is preparing for another active year of launches, beginning with a SpaceX mission scheduled around midnight Sunday that will send additional satellites into orbit.
The Space Coast is preparing for another active year of launches, beginning with a SpaceX mission scheduled around midnight Sunday that will send additional satellites into orbit.
Why are there more Brightline accidents in Brevard compared to Orange County? FOX 35 Investigates
Brightline collisions happen more often in Brevard and South Florida than on the Orlando corridor.
Brightline collisions happen more often in Brevard and South Florida than on the Orlando corridor.
Oviedo police use trading cards to connect with kids, build community trust
Police in Oviedo are rolling out a new community outreach effort aimed at building trust with children by turning rookie officers into trading cards.
Police in Oviedo are rolling out a new community outreach effort aimed at building trust with children by turning rookie officers into trading cards.
Trump veto hits Florida's Miccosukee Tribe amid 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention fight
President Donald Trump issued the first vetoes of his second term this week, blocking two bipartisan bills in a move that carries particular consequences for Florida and signals a willingness to punish critics who have crossed him on other issues.
President Donald Trump issued the first vetoes of his second term this week, blocking two bipartisan bills in a move that carries particular consequences for Florida and signals a willingness to punish critics who have crossed him on other issues.
Florida tourism inches up in Q3 as Canadian travel continues to fall
Florida tourism edged higher in the third quarter of 2025, continuing a slow but steady recovery from pandemic-era disruptions. Meanwhile, Canadian travel to Florida continued to decline.
Florida tourism edged higher in the third quarter of 2025, continuing a slow but steady recovery from pandemic-era disruptions. Meanwhile, Canadian travel to Florida continued to decline.