Ace Cafe Sanford is now officially open in historic downtown location
It is a historic night in downtown Sanford as the Ace Cafe has officially opened. The old Ace Cafe in downtown Orlando closed about two years ago.
Altamonte Springs police searching for missing disabled man
Authorities are searching for a missing disabled man. Efrain Martinez was reported missing Wednesday afternoon from an Altamonte Springs neighborhood.
Why did high school close most bathrooms for a week?
For nearly a week, a high school in Osceola County closed all of its bathrooms – leaving one building open and under supervision – because students were apparently using them to plan fights or fighting, officials said. The move – which impacts the school's 1,500 students – sparked confusion and frustration among both parents and students.
Not goodbye yet: Rhino 'PJ' to stay at Central Florida Zoo for now
Zoo-goers can meet PJ, a Greater one-horned rhino at the Central Florida Zoo starting Oct. 17, as his transport to the Buffalo Zoo as part of the Species Survival Plan to help grow his species was delayed.
Marion County teen accused of faking abduction appears in court
A Marion County teenager accused of faking his own abduction appeared before a judge on Wednesday for the very first time. This case started three weeks ago, when deputies said the teen lied to his family, claiming four men in a van shot and kidnapped him. Investigators say there was no real crime scene, alleging it was a hoax. FOX is not releasing the name of the 17-year-old boy because he is a minor.
Man steals car with toddler in back seat, deputies say
A Brevard County man is accused of stealing a car only to discover there's a baby in the back seat. Surveillance video from the Sunoco gas station in Cocoa shows the alleged crime that was foiled by a one-year-old in the rearview mirror. William Mullins, 53, from Cocoa, was arrested and booked into the Brevard County Jail.
Hooters manager running for mayor of Lakeland
A 24-year-old Lakelander is one of the youngest candidates ever running for mayor.
Blocked bathrooms: Osceola County school closed most bathrooms over student fights
It's not known how many student fights in bathrooms or any resulting injuries prompted this school decision to close some bathrooms. Osceola County schools did not say how many student bathrooms were closed in this decision.
Alleged car thief returns stolen car after finding child inside, deputies say
A Florida man had to turn around moments after he allegedly stole a woman's car from a gas station because he realized there was a child in the back seat, according to the sheriff's office.
Florida thrift shop helps find military burial uniforms for veterans: 'the right thing'
The FOX 35 Care Force is honoring a Central Florida Navy Veteran making a difference in the lives of military families as they strive to give their veterans a burial with honors.
Thrift shop owner donates uniforms for veterans' honors
The FOX 35 Care Force is honoring a Central Florida Navy Veteran making a difference in the lives of military families as they strive to give their veterans a burial with honors. FOX 35’s Amanda McKenzie went to Jerry Vaughn’s Down the Road Thrift Shop in Titusville to learn more about his mission to help military families honor their veterans in their final sendoff one uniform at a time.
Super speeders learn that violating new law is a drag
The State of Florida passed a law this year giving extra weight to law enforcement officers dealing with speeding drivers.
1 killed, 1 hurt in Port Orange house fire: Officials
One person has died, and another person was hurt, in a house fire Wednesday morning in Port Orange, officials said.
Hoax bomb threat sent to 40 Florida school districts: Reports
More than 40 school districts in Florida were reportedly the target of an anonymous hoax bomb threat email, according to districts who received the email.
Parents accused of leaving baby alone on Florida beach for nearly an hour claim they ‘lost track of time’
A Texas couple is facing charges after deputies say they left a six-month-old baby alone on a Florida beach for nearly an hour.
Woman says cow injured her back during daughter's wedding
A celebration of love turned into chaos. The "mother of the bride" is recovering from severe back injuries after a cow jumped on her back at the reception. Cassie Constantine said the night of her daughter's wedding was one she will never forget.
Orange County decides on new map that will add 2 new districts in 2026
Orange County is getting ready to expand from six commissioners to eight. Two new districts will have to be created, but figuring out which map to choose was the big debate on Tuesday evening.
Orange County decides on new redistricting map
Orange County is getting ready to expand from six commissioners to eight. Two new districts will have to be created, but figuring out which map to choose was the big debate on Tuesday evening.
Police respond to shots fired at Derbyshire Sports Complex in Daytona Beach
Police said shots were fired at Derbyshire Sports Complex in Daytona Beach.
New study links toxic algae exposure in dolphins to Alzheimer's-like brain damage
New research from the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine has found striking similarities between the brains of dolphins exposed to algal toxins and those of humans with Alzheimer’s disease.