Good Samaritan honored after 911 call leads to arrest of accused kidnapper
A man who trusted his instincts and called 911 after spotting a suspicious situation on the road is being honored for helping rescue an 11-year-old boy and leading authorities to an accused kidnapper.
A man who trusted his instincts and called 911 after spotting a suspicious situation on the road is being honored for helping rescue an 11-year-old boy and leading authorities to an accused kidnapper.
Florida man accused of violent rampage could be released
Residents of a Merritt Island neighborhood say they are living in fear after a man accused of terrorizing homes with an ax and a pitchfork could soon be released from jail on bond.
Residents of a Merritt Island neighborhood say they are living in fear after a man accused of terrorizing homes with an ax and a pitchfork could soon be released from jail on bond.
Demolition begins at former Rockledge hospital
Demolition is underway at a longtime Rockledge landmark, marking the end of an era for a hospital site that served Central Florida for more than eight decades. City and health leaders say the teardown is clearing the way for new emergency medical services after the community lost a critical health care resource last year.
Demolition is underway at a longtime Rockledge landmark, marking the end of an era for a hospital site that served Central Florida for more than eight decades. City and health leaders say the teardown is clearing the way for new emergency medical services after the community lost a critical health care resource last year.
How Florida farmers, landscapers are preparing for the cold
Florida is preparing for at least a three-day stretch of dangerously cold weather, where overnight temperatures will dip into the 20s and 30s. Add in the wind chill – and those temperatures will feel even colder, potentially as frigid as the single digits, forecasters say.
Florida is preparing for at least a three-day stretch of dangerously cold weather, where overnight temperatures will dip into the 20s and 30s. Add in the wind chill – and those temperatures will feel even colder, potentially as frigid as the single digits, forecasters say.
How Florida hard freeze could impact farmers' crops
After days of cold weather in Florida, more cold weather in on the way with dangerously low temperatures. A rare "extreme cold watch" has been issued for nearly all of Central Florida, as well as a frost advisory for the Ocala area. FOX 35's Hannah Mackenzie visited Southern Hill Farms to see how they're preparing for the cold weather to protect their plants.
After days of cold weather in Florida, more cold weather in on the way with dangerously low temperatures. A rare "extreme cold watch" has been issued for nearly all of Central Florida, as well as a frost advisory for the Ocala area. FOX 35's Hannah Mackenzie visited Southern Hill Farms to see how they're preparing for the cold weather to protect their plants.
TSA to charge $45 fee for air travelers without REAL ID starting Feb. 1
Air travelers who have put off upgrading to a REAL ID are about to face a new consequence at airport security.
Air travelers who have put off upgrading to a REAL ID are about to face a new consequence at airport security.
Florida snow forecast: Could it snow? Where, and how much?
Dangerously cold temperatures arrive in Orlando and Central Florida on Saturday night, Sunday night, and Monday morning. So cold there is the chance for possible snow flurries to form off the coast of Tampa (Gulf Effect Snow) and perhaps in northern Florida. FOX 35 meteorologist Noah Bergren walks through the forecast, timeline, how cold it will get, where, and if any of that snow could stick to the ground.
Dangerously cold temperatures arrive in Orlando and Central Florida on Saturday night, Sunday night, and Monday morning. So cold there is the chance for possible snow flurries to form off the coast of Tampa (Gulf Effect Snow) and perhaps in northern Florida. FOX 35 meteorologist Noah Bergren walks through the forecast, timeline, how cold it will get, where, and if any of that snow could stick to the ground.
Adaptive gaming technology opens new doors for players with disabilities
For billions of people around the world, video games offer an escape — a chance to become a hero, an athlete or an explorer. But for players with physical disabilities, access to that world can depend entirely on whether the hardware matches the body using it.
For billions of people around the world, video games offer an escape — a chance to become a hero, an athlete or an explorer. But for players with physical disabilities, access to that world can depend entirely on whether the hardware matches the body using it.
Adaptive gaming technology opens new doors for players
Video games are a daily escape for billions of people worldwide, offering a chance to compete, explore and connect. But for players with physical disabilities, traditional controllers can make that world difficult or impossible to access.
Video games are a daily escape for billions of people worldwide, offering a chance to compete, explore and connect. But for players with physical disabilities, traditional controllers can make that world difficult or impossible to access.
Man arrested in deadly Orange County shooting over loud music
A man is dead and another has been arrested following a fatal shooting that investigators say stemmed from a dispute over loud music in Orange County.
A man is dead and another has been arrested following a fatal shooting that investigators say stemmed from a dispute over loud music in Orange County.
Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson arrested in Orange County for excessive speeding
Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested in Orange County, Thursday, after police say she was driving over 100 mph.
Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested in Orange County, Thursday, after police say she was driving over 100 mph.
Historic freeze threatens Florida crops and gardens
A rare hard freeze is expected to bring temperatures into the 20s across parts of Central Florida for three consecutive nights, raising concerns for farmers, gardeners, and homeowners.
A rare hard freeze is expected to bring temperatures into the 20s across parts of Central Florida for three consecutive nights, raising concerns for farmers, gardeners, and homeowners.
Winter Springs confirms bird flu outbreak after dead ducks found in Torcaso Park
The avian flu outbreak sweeping through Central Florida has moved into Winter Springs, with city officials confirming HPAI killed several ducks this week.
The avian flu outbreak sweeping through Central Florida has moved into Winter Springs, with city officials confirming HPAI killed several ducks this week.
Cold snap: How the Central Florida Zoo keeps animals warm in the chilly weather
As temperatures drop across Central Florida, the Central Florida Zoo in Sanford is implementing winter safety protocols to protect its 350 residents.
As temperatures drop across Central Florida, the Central Florida Zoo in Sanford is implementing winter safety protocols to protect its 350 residents.
Cold impact on electric vehicle: Won't go as far, experts say
Expert say it's not a good idea to take an electric vehicle on a long trip during a cold weather. EV batteries don't work as well when the weather drops and the range reduces.
Expert say it's not a good idea to take an electric vehicle on a long trip during a cold weather. EV batteries don't work as well when the weather drops and the range reduces.
Winter weather tips: How to prepare you car in freezing temps
With below freezing temperature underway, cold weather can affect your car. Joe Cox with Joe's Auto Repair in Longwood discussed tips to best care for your battery and tires. Batteries can fail to work in colder weather, so it's important to get your battery tested. If your tire pressure drops, visit a mechanic or gas station to get more air.
With below freezing temperature underway, cold weather can affect your car. Joe Cox with Joe's Auto Repair in Longwood discussed tips to best care for your battery and tires. Batteries can fail to work in colder weather, so it's important to get your battery tested. If your tire pressure drops, visit a mechanic or gas station to get more air.
Florida parents searching for daughter's biological parents after IVF error: 'We love our little girl’
After giving birth to a child not genetically hers due to an IVF error, a Florida couple is looking for their daughter's biological parents.
After giving birth to a child not genetically hers due to an IVF error, a Florida couple is looking for their daughter's biological parents.
Man, 54, in stable condition after hurt in Orange City officer shooting outside bank
A man hurt in a shooting involving an Orange City police officer outside a Truist bank, Tuesday night, is in stable condition, police said.
A man hurt in a shooting involving an Orange City police officer outside a Truist bank, Tuesday night, is in stable condition, police said.
SpaceX set for late-night Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX plans to send another batch of Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station into low Earth orbit.
SpaceX plans to send another batch of Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station into low Earth orbit.
Brevard Schools to cut staffing by 7% after low enrollment impacts budget, district says
The Brevard County school district is undergoing a staffing reduction that could impact school employees next school year.
The Brevard County school district is undergoing a staffing reduction that could impact school employees next school year.