Pasco County man caught stealing baby alligator
Pasco County deputies are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of stealing a baby alligator from a business along U.S. Highway 19 early Monday morning.
Amtrak train leaving Sanford delayed in North Carolina due to mechanical issues
An Amtrak Auto Train carrying 465 passengers was temporarily stopped near Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on Thursday, May 22, due to mechanical issues, Amtrak officials confirmed.
These Florida cities are most affordable for home buyers, study finds
In Florida, 23 cities were ranked among the most affordable places for home buyers, including Palm Bay and Orlando. Here's how they placed among the 300 cities analyzed.
Sheriff Grady Judd: Man tried to burn down house with roommates inside
A Florida man who served time in prison for murder has been charged with five counts of attempted first-degree murder and arson. The man is accused of setting a house on fire while his roommates were inside. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a news conference about the case on Friday morning.
1 dead, 1 hurt in motorcycle crash in Osteen, troopers say
One person is dead and another is hurt following a crash in Volusia County Friday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
4 Flagler County deputies help to save a man threatening to jump off of overpass
The FOX35 Care Force is honoring several Flagler County deputies for their efforts to save a man who was threatening to jump off of a bridge and into oncoming traffic.
Substitute teacher accused of punching student with autism
A substitute teacher was taken to jail for punching a nonverbal student with autism in a classroom at Seminole High School on Monday, according to an arrest affidavit.
Seminole High School substitute teacher arrested for punching student with autism: deputies
A Seminole County substitute teacher was taken to jail for punching a nonverbal student with autism, according to an arrest affidavit. The incident reportedly happened on Monday in a classroom at Seminole High School.
Gov. DeSantis speaks at annual homeschool convention in Kissimmee
Gov. Ron DeSantis gave remarks at the Florida Parent Educators Association's Annual homeschool convention in Kissimmee on Friday morning.
Florida teen arrested in Atlanta tied to shooting of baby in Brevard County, sheriff says
A 17-year-old suspect accused of shooting a 1-year-old girl in Brevard County last week has been arrested more than 500 miles away in Atlanta.
Driver faces suspension after disputing unpaid school zone ticket in Palm Bay
Autumn Faleris was recently issued a notice from the the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) that her driver’s license was in jeopardy of suspension because of an unpaid and unsettled traffic ticket.
Epic Universe opening fuels theme park rivalry in Orlando, around the world
Economic leaders say Orlando has become an unrivaled destination in the global theme park industry, and the debut of Universal’s Epic Universe is adding new momentum — and new pressure — to an already competitive market.
New video shows response to deadly ambush of deputies as suspect Julie Sulpizio ruled competent for trial
Newly released body camera footage reveals the chaotic and desperate efforts of SWAT officers as they attempted to rescue a wounded deputy during a deadly ambush in Lake County last August.
Bodycam footage shows response to deadly ambush of deputies
Newly released body camera footage reveals the chaotic and desperate efforts of SWAT officers as they attempted to rescue a wounded deputy during a deadly ambush in Lake County last August.
Epic Universe creates career pipeline for UCF students
The opening of Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe isn’t just a boon for tourists — it’s creating career-launching opportunities for college students across the street. At the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management, students say the new theme park offers rare, hands-on exposure to the industry many of them hope to lead.
Teen arrested tied to shooting of baby in Brevard County: Sheriff
A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested in Atlanta in connection with the shooting of a 1-year-old girl in Cocoa, Florida.
Apopka thrift store pushes forward to help people after man burns store down
The Good Neighbor Place Thrift Store in Apopka was destroyed by a fire on May 21, allegedly sparked by a man who admitted to stealing from the store and accidentally igniting the blaze with a cigarette.
Orlando tops Memorial Day travel destination lists
Memorial Day weekend is underway, and Orlando is once again expected to be the nation's top travel destination, with heavy traffic and crowded beaches already taking shape across Central Florida.
Apopka thrift store pushes forward to help people after fire
The Good Neighbor Place Thrift Store in Apopka was destroyed by a fire on May 21, allegedly sparked by a man who admitted to stealing from the store and accidentally igniting the blaze with a cigarette.
Epic Universe opening fuels theme park rivalry
Economic leaders say Orlando has become an unrivaled destination in the global theme park industry, and the debut of Universal’s Epic Universe is adding new momentum — and new pressure — to an already competitive market.