Madyson Stenhouse talks NASCAR, family life, Ricky Stenhouse
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Madyson Stenhouse, the wife of NASCAR race car driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr., visits with FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt and Ryan Elijah ahead of the Daytona 500 weekend. She works with the NASCAR Driver Advisory Council. That council recently hired Chip Wile to serve as executive director, and helped to advocate for the drivers and give them a unifying voice.

Natalie Decker talks NASCAR racing, mom life, Daytona 500
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Race car driver Natalie Decker stopped by FOX 35's set at Daytona International Speedway to talk about her upcoming race, motherhood, the Daytona 500, and what it's like being a female driver in the motorsports industry.

Melbourne manhunt: Police tracked 'girlfriend' to escapee's location in Palm Bay

A man who escaped from police custody on Feb. 11 was found hiding between a wall and a bed in a Palm Bay home, around 12 miles from where the hospital where he ran from police.

'Selling poison to our children': Grady Judd, AG Uthmeier detail takedown of fentanyl rings

In a sweeping multi-agency operation that spanned several months and crossed jurisdictional lines, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the dismantling of two massive drug trafficking syndicates on Friday morning during a press conference in Winter Haven.

DNA evidence links 2009 remains found in Clermont to 1998 missing father case
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Press Conference | A 2009 cold case of found human remains in Clermont is solved. After receiving technology to conduct a DNA genealogy analysis, investigators uncovered in 2025 that the 2009 remains belonged to a missing Ocoee father, Ernest Manzanares, who went missing in 1988. 

Melbourne PD: Man who escaped police custody found in Palm Bay home
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Eric Jordon Jerry, 24, was found hiding and attempting to conceal himself at a home in northwest Palm Bay. Police said officers identified Jerry's alleged girlfriend and followed her car to the Palm Bay area. It's not known how Jerry got to Palm Bay. 

Teen arrested after trying to flee deputies on e-bike, officials say

A 14-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly tried to flee from law enforcement on an electric bicycle during a traffic stop, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

From Star Tours to Imagineering, cast member marks 35 years at Disney World
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Diego Parras started his Disney career as a cast member at Star Tours before joining the Walt Disney Imagineering team. Parras has now marked 35 years at Disney World. 

Logano, Elliott win Daytona Duels  ahead of Great American Race
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Joey Logano and Chase Elliott raced to victory in their respective qualifying duels Thursday night, setting the field for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

Remains found in Palm Bay woods in missing person investigation
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Human remains were discovered in a wooded area near homes in Palm Bay as authorities investigate a missing person case, police said. Officers using cadaver dogs searched dense woods along Santo Domingo Avenue and found the remains, which have not been identified.

Pickleball dispute lead to couple being charged with felony battery
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Authorities say a dispute during a pickleball game in Port Orange escalated into a fight that left one player seriously injured and resulted in felony battery charges.

NASA, SpaceX launch Crew-12 mission to International Space Station

NASA and SpaceX launched Crew-12 from the Space Coast early Friday, with the crew now headed to the International Space Station.

Daytona 500 Duels wrap up as weather stays mostly favorable
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Racers battled for lineup positions in the Daytona 500 duels, with Joey Logano winning the first duel in overtime after a late crash and Chase Elliott taking the second race.

Wanted man captured 24 hours after escaping custody at Florida hospital
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A wanted suspect was captured at a home in Palm Bay about 24 hours after slipping out of handcuffs and running from the Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital, police said.

Melbourne Police: Escaped detainee found hiding in home
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A 24-year-old man who slipped out of handcuffs and attacked 2 police officers before running away has been captured again, police said.

3 rescued manatee calves released back into Florida waters after rehab

In Volusia County, three orphaned manatee calves were released back into the wild on Thursday, and SeaWorld Orlando marked the occasion with a triple splash at Blue Spring State Park.