Months of recovery for Leesburg family after deadly crash on SR 40
A "quick getaway" took a tragic turn as a Leesburg family of five was involved in a head-on collision on Florida-40 in Volusia County. Following the May 4 crash, three people in the second vehicle died, while the family of five is in the hospital recovering.
A "quick getaway" took a tragic turn as a Leesburg family of five was involved in a head-on collision on Florida-40 in Volusia County. Following the May 4 crash, three people in the second vehicle died, while the family of five is in the hospital recovering.
Problematic spending in Daytona? Officials under criminal investigation
After problematic spending through the use of city-issued purchasing cards were identified in a Daytona Beach audit, officials met to discuss a criminal investigation. Now, prosecutors are requiring access to all emails, texts and communication of several city leaders.
After problematic spending through the use of city-issued purchasing cards were identified in a Daytona Beach audit, officials met to discuss a criminal investigation. Now, prosecutors are requiring access to all emails, texts and communication of several city leaders.
'Sloth World' deaths not reported? Florida officials, wildlife conservationists seek accountability
Why were the the deaths of dozens of Sloth World sloths not publicly reported after the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission visited the Sloth World warehouse in March? The FWC told FOX 35, the "circumstances discovered did not rise to the level of criminal intent." Florida Rep. Anna Eskamani called the situation, "willful neglect." Now, the Orange County Sheriff's office confirmed it is investigating the situation.
Why were the the deaths of dozens of Sloth World sloths not publicly reported after the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission visited the Sloth World warehouse in March? The FWC told FOX 35, the "circumstances discovered did not rise to the level of criminal intent." Florida Rep. Anna Eskamani called the situation, "willful neglect." Now, the Orange County Sheriff's office confirmed it is investigating the situation.
Sloth World health update after 50+ sloths die | Full
Sloth experts, elected officials and the Central Florida Zoo hold a news conference to break down the health concerns and status of the sloths at Sloth World, plus the investigations into the sloth deaths that are happening at the local and state levels with members of both major political parties.
Sloth experts, elected officials and the Central Florida Zoo hold a news conference to break down the health concerns and status of the sloths at Sloth World, plus the investigations into the sloth deaths that are happening at the local and state levels with members of both major political parties.
Pickup truck driver dies after school bus crash with students on board
A truck driver is dead after a crash with a Marion County school bus on Wednesday. Though students were on the bus at the time of the crash, Marion County officials reported none were injured.
A truck driver is dead after a crash with a Marion County school bus on Wednesday. Though students were on the bus at the time of the crash, Marion County officials reported none were injured.
50+ sloths dead in failed Sloth World project; Florida leaders want accountability
Florida leaders and sloth experts are calling for more accountability over Sloth World after dozens of sloths connected to the previously planned attraction have died.
Florida leaders and sloth experts are calling for more accountability over Sloth World after dozens of sloths connected to the previously planned attraction have died.
Central Florida Zoo shares preliminary cause of death for Bandit the sloth
The Central Florida Zoo has released the preliminary cause of death for Bandit, one of 13 Sloth World sloths brought to the zoo in April.
The Central Florida Zoo has released the preliminary cause of death for Bandit, one of 13 Sloth World sloths brought to the zoo in April.
Sloth World: Lawmakers, experts call for accountability after sloth deaths
Dozens of sloths tied to Sloth World have died, according to state records. Three sloths brought to the Central Florida Zoo for treatment has died and experts are calling for accountability.
Dozens of sloths tied to Sloth World have died, according to state records. Three sloths brought to the Central Florida Zoo for treatment has died and experts are calling for accountability.
Sloth World: Lawmakers, experts call for accountability after sloth deaths
Dozens of sloths tied to Sloth World have died, according to state records. Three sloths brought to the Central Florida Zoo for treatment has died and experts are calling for accountability.
Dozens of sloths tied to Sloth World have died, according to state records. Three sloths brought to the Central Florida Zoo for treatment has died and experts are calling for accountability.
3 injured in shooting at Orange County nightclub, deputies say
Three people were injured early Wednesday in a shooting at a nightclub in Orange County, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Three people were injured early Wednesday in a shooting at a nightclub in Orange County, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Person airlifted to hospital after rollover crash on Florida's Turnpike in Orange County
One person was airlifted to a hospital after a multi-vehicle crash shutdown part of Florida's Turnpike in Orange County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
One person was airlifted to a hospital after a multi-vehicle crash shutdown part of Florida's Turnpike in Orange County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Special event zone enacted before 'Rolling Loud' festival: What boundaries are in place?
The Orange County Sheriff's Office said it would declare a "special event zone" near Camping World Stadium ahead of this weekend's 4-day Rolling Loud Orlando hip-hop music festival. That festival runs May 8-10 at Camping World Stadium. The special event zone will active starting Thursday, May 7, at 6 p.m. through 8 a.m. on Monday, May 11.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office said it would declare a "special event zone" near Camping World Stadium ahead of this weekend's 4-day Rolling Loud Orlando hip-hop music festival. That festival runs May 8-10 at Camping World Stadium. The special event zone will active starting Thursday, May 7, at 6 p.m. through 8 a.m. on Monday, May 11.
Artemis II tourism: Over 340K visitors came to Florida's Space Coast for historic crewed launch
The Space Coast saw record-breaking tourism during the week of the historic Artemis II launch, as approximately 346,000 visitors generated more than $41 million in local spending while witnessing the first crewed moon mission in over 50 years.
The Space Coast saw record-breaking tourism during the week of the historic Artemis II launch, as approximately 346,000 visitors generated more than $41 million in local spending while witnessing the first crewed moon mission in over 50 years.
'Maintenance error' temporarily closes Winter Park public golf course
Winter Park’s historic nine-hole course is closed after a maintenance error damaged five greens. Repairs are expected to cost about $70,000 and will be paid through the city’s general fund. A temporary reopening is set for May 18, with a full reopening expected in July.
Winter Park’s historic nine-hole course is closed after a maintenance error damaged five greens. Repairs are expected to cost about $70,000 and will be paid through the city’s general fund. A temporary reopening is set for May 18, with a full reopening expected in July.
Winter Park golf course shut down after chemical mistake damages greens
Winter Park’s historic nine-hole course is closed after a maintenance error damaged five greens. Repairs are expected to cost about $70,000 and will be paid through the city’s general fund.
Winter Park’s historic nine-hole course is closed after a maintenance error damaged five greens. Repairs are expected to cost about $70,000 and will be paid through the city’s general fund.
Financial troubles for Brightline: What does the transportation service's future look like?
A recent audit of Brightline’s financial reporting from last year has sparked some concerns about whether the company can stay on track financially.
A recent audit of Brightline’s financial reporting from last year has sparked some concerns about whether the company can stay on track financially.
Florida CFO announces new hurricane preparedness initiative across the state
With hurricane season less than a month away, state officials are making a push to make sure Floridians are prepared ahead of time.
With hurricane season less than a month away, state officials are making a push to make sure Floridians are prepared ahead of time.
Frustrated Brevard parents demand solution to string of students' bike thefts
Parents at Bayside High School are demanding a solution to multiple bike thefts that occurred on campus during school hours.
Parents at Bayside High School are demanding a solution to multiple bike thefts that occurred on campus during school hours.
Dozens of dogs dumped in St. Johns County: What's being done?
About 30 Chihuahuas were dumped in the middle of U.S. 1 in St. Johns County on May 4. A vet tech, who saw what happened called for help, resulting in tons of people "dog wrangling" to get the abandoned pups off the street.
About 30 Chihuahuas were dumped in the middle of U.S. 1 in St. Johns County on May 4. A vet tech, who saw what happened called for help, resulting in tons of people "dog wrangling" to get the abandoned pups off the street.
Missing bikes at Palm Bay school: What's being done?
After multiple students' bikes were stolen from school property at Bayside High School in Palm Bay, parents now want a solution. Parents say they've spent hundreds of dollars on new bikes and want the school to solve the problem.
After multiple students' bikes were stolen from school property at Bayside High School in Palm Bay, parents now want a solution. Parents say they've spent hundreds of dollars on new bikes and want the school to solve the problem.