Volusia County mother changes plea in school resource officer attack case
A Volusia County mother accused of attacking a school resource officer last year has changed her plea from no contest to not guilty, court records show.
A Volusia County mother accused of attacking a school resource officer last year has changed her plea from no contest to not guilty, court records show.
New Florida laws that go into effect Jan. 1, 2026
The countdown to the start of the new year is on – and while that means celebrations, champagne, and midnight kisses for some – it also means the start of several new laws in Florida.
The countdown to the start of the new year is on – and while that means celebrations, champagne, and midnight kisses for some – it also means the start of several new laws in Florida.
Cold snap prompts Central Florida gardeners to protect plants
Gardeners across Central Florida are being urged to take precautions as colder winter weather returns to the Sunshine State, threatening sensitive plants. FOX 35 Storm Team meteorologist TJ Springer visited a nursery in DeLand to learn how residents can protect their gardens from frost and cold air.
Gardeners across Central Florida are being urged to take precautions as colder winter weather returns to the Sunshine State, threatening sensitive plants. FOX 35 Storm Team meteorologist TJ Springer visited a nursery in DeLand to learn how residents can protect their gardens from frost and cold air.
Teen killed on Christmas Day described as bubbly, outgoing
A 13-year-old girl who was counting down the days until she could try out for her high school cheerleading team was killed on Christmas Day in Pine Hills, authorities said.
A 13-year-old girl who was counting down the days until she could try out for her high school cheerleading team was killed on Christmas Day in Pine Hills, authorities said.
Orlando airport Chili’s to close at year’s end
A longtime fan-favorite Chili’s restaurant at Orlando International Airport will close Dec. 31, marking the end of an era for travelers passing through the busy terminal.
A longtime fan-favorite Chili’s restaurant at Orlando International Airport will close Dec. 31, marking the end of an era for travelers passing through the busy terminal.
Dr. Phillips High School football player among 4 teens killed in separate shootings
Four teenagers have been shot and killed across Central Florida in less than a week since Christmas Eve, authorities said, marking a deadly holiday period for the region.
Four teenagers have been shot and killed across Central Florida in less than a week since Christmas Eve, authorities said, marking a deadly holiday period for the region.
Orlando weather: Freeze watch as arctic temperatures arrive in Florida
A massive rush of cold air will cross Florida on Tuesday, causing morning and evening low temperatures to fall into the 30s and 40s for much of Orlando and Central Florida.
A massive rush of cold air will cross Florida on Tuesday, causing morning and evening low temperatures to fall into the 30s and 40s for much of Orlando and Central Florida.
Newborn baby dies following crash involving RV, SUV
A five-year-old boy and a newborn baby have died following a crash involving an RV and an SUV in rural Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A five-year-old boy and a newborn baby have died following a crash involving an RV and an SUV in rural Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A dozen swans found dead at Orlando’s Lake Eola
City officials are investigating the deaths of a dozen swans found at Lake Eola over the past several days, with the cause still unknown.
City officials are investigating the deaths of a dozen swans found at Lake Eola over the past several days, with the cause still unknown.
Florida mom changes plea in school resource officer attack case
A Volusia County mother accused of attacking a school resource officer last year has changed her plea from no contest to not guilty, court records show. Dagmarie Aponte Iturrino originally entered a no-contest plea to the charges in August.
A Volusia County mother accused of attacking a school resource officer last year has changed her plea from no contest to not guilty, court records show. Dagmarie Aponte Iturrino originally entered a no-contest plea to the charges in August.
Woman accused of wrong-way drunken driving arrested
A 37-year-old Georgia woman was arrested in Flagler County after deputies say she was driving the wrong way while intoxicated and was nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit.
A 37-year-old Georgia woman was arrested in Flagler County after deputies say she was driving the wrong way while intoxicated and was nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit.
Dr. Phillips High School football player shot, killed
Four teenagers have been shot and killed across Central Florida in less than a week since Christmas Eve. The latest victim was identified as 17-year-old Raylin Harrison, a football player at Dr. Phillips High School, who was shot and killed Sunday night in an Orlando neighborhood.
Four teenagers have been shot and killed across Central Florida in less than a week since Christmas Eve. The latest victim was identified as 17-year-old Raylin Harrison, a football player at Dr. Phillips High School, who was shot and killed Sunday night in an Orlando neighborhood.
Alleged firehouse hazing in Marion County leads to firings
A 19-year-old firefighter has come forward alleging he was assaulted during a hazing incident at a Marion County fire station, prompting multiple firings and criminal charges, according to investigators.
A 19-year-old firefighter has come forward alleging he was assaulted during a hazing incident at a Marion County fire station, prompting multiple firings and criminal charges, according to investigators.
Marion County firefighter whipped, waterboarded describes horror to detectives: Investigative docs
A 19-year-old rookie firefighter at Marion County Fire Rescue's Fire Station 21 described to detectives the horror he underwent as his colleagues allegedly tackled him, put him into a leg lock, whipped him with a belt, and waterboarded him – all over the desire to gain access to his cell phone to watch a viral video he posted a while back on social media.
A 19-year-old rookie firefighter at Marion County Fire Rescue's Fire Station 21 described to detectives the horror he underwent as his colleagues allegedly tackled him, put him into a leg lock, whipped him with a belt, and waterboarded him – all over the desire to gain access to his cell phone to watch a viral video he posted a while back on social media.
Central Florida cold weather shelters activated as Arctic blast approaches
With colder temperatures expected across Central and North Florida, counties are activating cold weather and warming shelters to protect residents who lack adequate heat or housing.
With colder temperatures expected across Central and North Florida, counties are activating cold weather and warming shelters to protect residents who lack adequate heat or housing.
Skate Bud
Skate Buds works to break down economic and social barriers by making skateboarding accessible to kids who often feel left out. Through support from partners across the skate industry, the organization brings the excitement of skating to young people while pairing it with a hands on, learner driven approach to mentorship. Led by executive director Zach Moldof, whose background in skate advocacy helps shape real change, Skate Buds uses the culture of skateboarding as a tool to build confidence, connection, and opportunity.
Skate Buds works to break down economic and social barriers by making skateboarding accessible to kids who often feel left out. Through support from partners across the skate industry, the organization brings the excitement of skating to young people while pairing it with a hands on, learner driven approach to mentorship. Led by executive director Zach Moldof, whose background in skate advocacy helps shape real change, Skate Buds uses the culture of skateboarding as a tool to build confidence, connection, and opportunity.
Florida RV crash: 5-year-old, newborn killed in RV, Tahoe crash in Marion County, FHP says
A second child – a newborn baby – has tragically died following a crash involving an SUV and an RV over the weekend in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A second child – a newborn baby – has tragically died following a crash involving an SUV and an RV over the weekend in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Michigan, Texas arrive in Orlando ahead of Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
The Cheez-It Citrus Bowl kicks off Wednesday in Orlando.
The Cheez-It Citrus Bowl kicks off Wednesday in Orlando.
Lake Eola swan deaths: Orlando Commissioner Patty Sheehan | Full
Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan held a news conference on Monday, Dec, 29, to discuss the deaths of at least 12 swans at Lake Eola Park. Since Dec. 23, a dozen swans have died at the downtown park. The cause is unknown, though Commissioner Sheehan speculated that it could be due to avian flu. The swans' bodies are being stored so necropsies (animal autopsy) can be performed.
Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan held a news conference on Monday, Dec, 29, to discuss the deaths of at least 12 swans at Lake Eola Park. Since Dec. 23, a dozen swans have died at the downtown park. The cause is unknown, though Commissioner Sheehan speculated that it could be due to avian flu. The swans' bodies are being stored so necropsies (animal autopsy) can be performed.
9 swans found dead at Lake Eola, city official clarifies; bird flu suspected
City officials suspect bird flu is behind the recent deaths of several swans at Lake Eola.
City officials suspect bird flu is behind the recent deaths of several swans at Lake Eola.