Orange County Mayor Demings campaigns for Florida governor
Demings has served more than 40 years in public service, including as Orlando’s police chief and later as Orange County sheriff. He told FOX 35 on Nov. 6 that if elected he will bring the cost of living down in Florida and also create high wage jobs by creating "pathways" for people to begin entry level jobs and move up the later. He said he's the most experienced candidate in terms of crisis management.
Demings has served more than 40 years in public service, including as Orlando’s police chief and later as Orange County sheriff. He told FOX 35 on Nov. 6 that if elected he will bring the cost of living down in Florida and also create high wage jobs by creating "pathways" for people to begin entry level jobs and move up the later. He said he's the most experienced candidate in terms of crisis management.
Alleged thieves ordered rideshare 'getaway' vehicle after taking $25K watch, deputies say
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office said two alleged burglary suspects did not have a “getaway” vehicle of their own – and instead ordered a rideshare to the crime scene, stashing the loot in the vehicle's trunk.
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office said two alleged burglary suspects did not have a “getaway” vehicle of their own – and instead ordered a rideshare to the crime scene, stashing the loot in the vehicle's trunk.
Move to Florida: Leaders reacts to New York mayoral win
Some Florida leaders, politicians, and sheriffs are expecting more New Yorkers to move to Florida after Tuesday's mayoral election.
Some Florida leaders, politicians, and sheriffs are expecting more New Yorkers to move to Florida after Tuesday's mayoral election.
Alleged thieves used rideshare as getaway vehicle: Deputies
Osceola County sheriff’s deputies arrested two burglary suspects after they ordered a rideshare home from the crime scene, deputies said. The burglaries happened early Tuesday morning, deputies said. Deputies were surveilling the neighborhood because they claim it was the site of a “recent series of burglaries” when they saw the two suspects get into a car with duffle bags and backpacks, according to an arrest affidavit. Deputies pulled the car over. The unsuspecting “getaway” driver was hired by the suspects as a rideshare, deputies said. An arrest affidavit said the driver told deputies the items in the trunk belonged to the suspects and he did not know them. The targeted neighborhood is gated, every gate has a camera, many homes have surveillance cameras, hired security patrols in marked vehicles and deputies conducted surveillance. Deputies said that wasn’t enough to stop Ronie Joseph, 18, and Justice Lewis, 19, from burglarizing homes.
Osceola County sheriff’s deputies arrested two burglary suspects after they ordered a rideshare home from the crime scene, deputies said. The burglaries happened early Tuesday morning, deputies said. Deputies were surveilling the neighborhood because they claim it was the site of a “recent series of burglaries” when they saw the two suspects get into a car with duffle bags and backpacks, according to an arrest affidavit. Deputies pulled the car over. The unsuspecting “getaway” driver was hired by the suspects as a rideshare, deputies said. An arrest affidavit said the driver told deputies the items in the trunk belonged to the suspects and he did not know them. The targeted neighborhood is gated, every gate has a camera, many homes have surveillance cameras, hired security patrols in marked vehicles and deputies conducted surveillance. Deputies said that wasn’t enough to stop Ronie Joseph, 18, and Justice Lewis, 19, from burglarizing homes.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings launches campaign for Florida governor
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings announced on Thursday morning that he is running for governor of Florida, pledging to restore “responsible leadership," address rising costs and strengthen public safety across the state.
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings announced on Thursday morning that he is running for governor of Florida, pledging to restore “responsible leadership," address rising costs and strengthen public safety across the state.
Child airlifted after electric dirt bike, van collide in Melbourne, police say
A child was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon in a crash involving an electric dirt bike and a van in Melbourne, police said.
A child was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon in a crash involving an electric dirt bike and a van in Melbourne, police said.
2 men indicted in Cocoa shooting that killed 15-year-old girl, wounded 2 others
A Brevard County Grand Jury has indicted Jonterich L. Smith, 21, and Xazavier E. Butler, 20, in connection to a deadly shooting on October 6.
A Brevard County Grand Jury has indicted Jonterich L. Smith, 21, and Xazavier E. Butler, 20, in connection to a deadly shooting on October 6.
Insurance won’t cover repairs of collapsed bridge in Eustis neighborhood, families say
A bridge collapse in Lake County has left dozens of families stranded and unable to return home after a recent storm caused extensive structural damage.
A bridge collapse in Lake County has left dozens of families stranded and unable to return home after a recent storm caused extensive structural damage.
More cruise ships, bigger cruise ships: Is Port Canaveral running out of space?
Traveling to the Bahamas, Caribbean and beyond just got more exciting as Port Canaveral announced several new cruise ships will take off from its port.
Traveling to the Bahamas, Caribbean and beyond just got more exciting as Port Canaveral announced several new cruise ships will take off from its port.
FAA to cut air traffic amid shutdown staffing shortages; MCO 'minimally impacted,' airport says
The FAA will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 major markets starting Friday due to staffing shortages during the government shutdown.
The FAA will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 major markets starting Friday due to staffing shortages during the government shutdown.
Mom remains hospitalized weeks after Cocoa hit-and-run; suspected driver still at-large
A mother remains hospitalized following a hit-and-run accident in Cocoa last month.
A mother remains hospitalized following a hit-and-run accident in Cocoa last month.
Orlando International Airport accepts donations for airport workers amid ongoing government shutdown
Orlando International Airport is collecting donations to help airport workers impacted by the government shutdown. Donations can be dropped off at the airport until Friday, Nov. 7.
Orlando International Airport is collecting donations to help airport workers impacted by the government shutdown. Donations can be dropped off at the airport until Friday, Nov. 7.
FOX 35 meteorologist discusses tides in Ponce Inlet
FOX 35's Laurel Blanchard discussed a series of Supermoons she said are affecting the tides this month. Due to this, shores along the east coast will see more erosion.
FOX 35's Laurel Blanchard discussed a series of Supermoons she said are affecting the tides this month. Due to this, shores along the east coast will see more erosion.
Rockledge works to find weak spots in sewer system
The city of Rockledge is working to make sure their sewer pumps are in good condition in preparation for floods.
The city of Rockledge is working to make sure their sewer pumps are in good condition in preparation for floods.
Port Canaveral plans to build new cruise terminal
Port Canaveral officials say 2025 was a record breaking year, but they're planning to expand terminals and build a new terminal on the southwest side of the port.
Port Canaveral officials say 2025 was a record breaking year, but they're planning to expand terminals and build a new terminal on the southwest side of the port.
Frito-Lay facilities close in Orlando
Nearly 500 people lost their jobs after the company said Tuesday that it was immediately closing its manufacturing and warehouse operations in Orlando after reviewing its business needs.
Nearly 500 people lost their jobs after the company said Tuesday that it was immediately closing its manufacturing and warehouse operations in Orlando after reviewing its business needs.
Home, flood insurance not covering Eustis bridge damage
Following a private bridge's collapse in Lake County, frustrated residents are saying homeowners insurance is covering the costs. Residents can't return to their homes until the bridge is fixed. For some who can go home, they have to walk across the bridge to get home. Now, residents may need to pay out of pocket if they want to drive up to their homes again.
Following a private bridge's collapse in Lake County, frustrated residents are saying homeowners insurance is covering the costs. Residents can't return to their homes until the bridge is fixed. For some who can go home, they have to walk across the bridge to get home. Now, residents may need to pay out of pocket if they want to drive up to their homes again.
2 people severely injured by hit-and-run driver
A couple on a first date in Cocoa were driving when another car hit them, causing them to hit a man and a woman. The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for the driver, but an arrest hasn't been made after weeks.
A couple on a first date in Cocoa were driving when another car hit them, causing them to hit a man and a woman. The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for the driver, but an arrest hasn't been made after weeks.
2 Cocoa men accused of murder after teen girl dies in shooting
Marking one month since a drive-by shooting in which 15-year-old Ka’Ryah Duncan was killed at a Cocoa restaurant, police are still looking for one suspect, Xazavier Butler. The second person prosecutors say was involved, Jonterich Smith, is held without bond in the Brevard County Jail
Marking one month since a drive-by shooting in which 15-year-old Ka’Ryah Duncan was killed at a Cocoa restaurant, police are still looking for one suspect, Xazavier Butler. The second person prosecutors say was involved, Jonterich Smith, is held without bond in the Brevard County Jail
FAA cuts flights by 10% amid staffing issues
The FAA ordered a 10% reduction of flights at 40 of the busiest airports in the country. This is due to a lack of staffing as TSA and air traffic controllers have been unpaid for over 30 days during the 2025 government shutdown. The reductions will begin Nov. 7
The FAA ordered a 10% reduction of flights at 40 of the busiest airports in the country. This is due to a lack of staffing as TSA and air traffic controllers have been unpaid for over 30 days during the 2025 government shutdown. The reductions will begin Nov. 7