Marion County fire rescue employees accuse of violent hazing
Four Marion County Fire Rescue employees have been fired and are facing felony charges after deputies say they violently hazed a 19-year-old firefighter at Station 21.
Four Marion County Fire Rescue employees have been fired and are facing felony charges after deputies say they violently hazed a 19-year-old firefighter at Station 21.
‘Super speeders’ arrested in Brevard, Polk counties after topping 110 mph, deputies say
Two drivers are facing charges in separate incidents in Brevard and Polk counties after deputies say they were caught traveling well over 100 mph during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
Two drivers are facing charges in separate incidents in Brevard and Polk counties after deputies say they were caught traveling well over 100 mph during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
Polk County 'super speeder' clocked at 117 mph, sheriff says
Deputies arrested a driver identified as Fred William Betancourt, 25, after recording him at 117 mph while weaving through traffic, Sheriff Grady Judd said.
Deputies arrested a driver identified as Fred William Betancourt, 25, after recording him at 117 mph while weaving through traffic, Sheriff Grady Judd said.
Beachside neighborhood terrorized by alleged hoarder house for years
Brevard County residents who live on Atlantic Ave. in Indialantic contacted FOX 35 News for help after trying for years to get what they call a nuisance property resolved.
Brevard County residents who live on Atlantic Ave. in Indialantic contacted FOX 35 News for help after trying for years to get what they call a nuisance property resolved.
Florida man arrested, accused of attacking teen fishing in his backyard: Affidavit
A Florida man angry that a teenager was fishing in a pond near his home allegedly grabbed the boy around his neck and hit his knee, causing the teen to fall to the ground, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.
A Florida man angry that a teenager was fishing in a pond near his home allegedly grabbed the boy around his neck and hit his knee, causing the teen to fall to the ground, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.
Teen says homeowner attacked him while he fished at pond
A 15-year-old boy says he is now afraid to fish after a homeowner allegedly attacked him for standing too close to his property near Breckenridge Circle in Palm Bay.
A 15-year-old boy says he is now afraid to fish after a homeowner allegedly attacked him for standing too close to his property near Breckenridge Circle in Palm Bay.
Ethan Pritchard sues apartment owners after shooting
Florida State University football player Ethan Pritchard should have been preparing for the Florida–Florida State game this week. Instead, he is recovering at home, relearning how to walk after being shot in the head in August while giving his aunt a ride near the Riverside and Havana Heights apartment complexes. His family has filed a lawsuit alleging the property owners failed to address a pattern of violent crime.
Florida State University football player Ethan Pritchard should have been preparing for the Florida–Florida State game this week. Instead, he is recovering at home, relearning how to walk after being shot in the head in August while giving his aunt a ride near the Riverside and Havana Heights apartment complexes. His family has filed a lawsuit alleging the property owners failed to address a pattern of violent crime.
Neighbors demand action on Indialantic 'nuisance home'
Residents along Atlantic Ave. in Indialantic say they have endured nearly a decade of trash, rodents, and human waste coming from a single home in their neighborhood, with no resolution from local agencies. Despite years of complaints, county records show only two active code cases.
Residents along Atlantic Ave. in Indialantic say they have endured nearly a decade of trash, rodents, and human waste coming from a single home in their neighborhood, with no resolution from local agencies. Despite years of complaints, county records show only two active code cases.
DOJ investigates SeaWorld Orlando over ban on walkers with seats
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into SeaWorld Orlando after the park banned walkers with seats, also known as rollators, prompting allegations of discrimination against people with disabilities. The policy, introduced two weeks ago, bars all seated walkers inside the park; SeaWorld says it made the change due to misuse and safety incidents.
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into SeaWorld Orlando after the park banned walkers with seats, also known as rollators, prompting allegations of discrimination against people with disabilities. The policy, introduced two weeks ago, bars all seated walkers inside the park; SeaWorld says it made the change due to misuse and safety incidents.
Holiday traffic expected to peak on Florida roads
Thanksgiving travelers are packing Florida’s highways, even as some stretches — like parts of I-4 in Volusia County — remain smooth moving at times. The Florida Highway Patrol is urging drivers to plan around peak congestion, saying those who didn’t leave before 11 a.m. on Wednesday may be better off waiting until the evening.
Thanksgiving travelers are packing Florida’s highways, even as some stretches — like parts of I-4 in Volusia County — remain smooth moving at times. The Florida Highway Patrol is urging drivers to plan around peak congestion, saying those who didn’t leave before 11 a.m. on Wednesday may be better off waiting until the evening.
Alleged firehouse hazing leads to firings, felony charges
Four Marion County Fire Rescue employees have been fired and charged after deputies say a teenage firefighter was violently hazed inside a county fire station. Sheriff Billy Woods said the incident at Fire Station 21 escalated from a prank involving pizza grease to what he described as a series of “brutal” assaults. The accused face charges including kidnapping, robbery, battery and accessory.
Four Marion County Fire Rescue employees have been fired and charged after deputies say a teenage firefighter was violently hazed inside a county fire station. Sheriff Billy Woods said the incident at Fire Station 21 escalated from a prank involving pizza grease to what he described as a series of “brutal” assaults. The accused face charges including kidnapping, robbery, battery and accessory.
Florida teacher faces felony charges for sending 'inappropriate' messages to teen student, deputies say
An Osceola County teacher is facing felony charges after deputies said she distributed inappropriate materials to a minor.
An Osceola County teacher is facing felony charges after deputies said she distributed inappropriate materials to a minor.
SeaWorld Orlando statement on DOJ investigation: Safety incidents in park led to rollator walker policy change
SeaWorld Orlando has released a statement in response to the U.S. Department of Justice's announcement that it was opening an investigation into the theme park's recent policy change banning certain rollator walkers.
SeaWorld Orlando has released a statement in response to the U.S. Department of Justice's announcement that it was opening an investigation into the theme park's recent policy change banning certain rollator walkers.
FSU LB shooting: Complex 'aware of crime, did nothing.'
An Orlando-based law firm, representing Florida State linebacker Ethan Pritchard said the apartment complex managers and owners were aware of the history of crime in the area where Ethan was shot in August and did nothing to increase security measures. The law firm also said a man accused of being involved in Ethan's shooting was allowed to stay at the Section 8 Riverside Apartments complex.
An Orlando-based law firm, representing Florida State linebacker Ethan Pritchard said the apartment complex managers and owners were aware of the history of crime in the area where Ethan was shot in August and did nothing to increase security measures. The law firm also said a man accused of being involved in Ethan's shooting was allowed to stay at the Section 8 Riverside Apartments complex.
Florida man shoots pregnant girlfriend in abdomen as she slept next to 2 kids, striking unborn baby: HCSO
A pregnant woman was forced to deliver her baby after deputies say a 15-time convicted felon shot her in the abdomen as she slept next to her two other children.
A pregnant woman was forced to deliver her baby after deputies say a 15-time convicted felon shot her in the abdomen as she slept next to her two other children.
4 Marion County firefighters arrested | FULL PRESS CONFERENCE
Some Marion County Fire Rescue employees are facing serious charges linked to kidnapping, battery and robbery, the Marion County Sheriff's office said Wednesday.
Some Marion County Fire Rescue employees are facing serious charges linked to kidnapping, battery and robbery, the Marion County Sheriff's office said Wednesday.
Deputies: 4 Marion County Fire Rescue first responders fired for hazing, waterboarding teen firefighter
A criminal case is ongoing after four Marion County firefighters are facing kidnapping, battery, accessory and robbery in connection to a "violent hazing" incident, the Marion County Sheriff's office said.
A criminal case is ongoing after four Marion County firefighters are facing kidnapping, battery, accessory and robbery in connection to a "violent hazing" incident, the Marion County Sheriff's office said.
Florida toddler dies after being hit by Jeep in Walmart parking lot: FHP
A 3-year-old Florida boy died hours after being struck by a vehicle in a Walmart parking lot on Tuesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 3-year-old Florida boy died hours after being struck by a vehicle in a Walmart parking lot on Tuesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Navy sailor dies after rescuing 2 children from high surf in Hawaii waters
A Florida sailor stationed in Hawaii saved two struggling children in high surf waters before tragically encountering trouble himself.
A Florida sailor stationed in Hawaii saved two struggling children in high surf waters before tragically encountering trouble himself.
Black Friday: Orlando attractions offering ticket deals, discounts
Some Central Florida attractions are offering their own deals on tickets, passes and more for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Some Central Florida attractions are offering their own deals on tickets, passes and more for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.