Blue Origin rocket explodes during test: What happened?
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket appears to have exploded Thursday night during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Zac Aubert, a space expert, talks with FOX 35 about what potentially happened and what happens in the minutes, hours, and days after Thursday's test and explosion.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket appears to have exploded Thursday night during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Zac Aubert, a space expert, talks with FOX 35 about what potentially happened and what happens in the minutes, hours, and days after Thursday's test and explosion.
Florida man allegedly hurled brick through multiple church windows
Palm Bay Police were called to The House Church on Sunday night, May 24, after a nearby worker reported seeing a man – identified as Michael Williams, 53 – taking bricks from a walkway and hurling them through the church's windows and doors. In total, 11 windows and one door were shattered.
Palm Bay Police were called to The House Church on Sunday night, May 24, after a nearby worker reported seeing a man – identified as Michael Williams, 53 – taking bricks from a walkway and hurling them through the church's windows and doors. In total, 11 windows and one door were shattered.
Florida church vandalized by man they tried to help, officials say
A Palm Bay church is picking up the pieces after a man they repeatedly tried to help allegedly attacked their house of worship.
A Palm Bay church is picking up the pieces after a man they repeatedly tried to help allegedly attacked their house of worship.
New suspect charged in deadly I-4 hit-and-run crash
A woman accused in a deadly hit-and-run crash on Interstate 4 knew one of the three people killed and later offered condolences to the victim’s family, relatives said.
A woman accused in a deadly hit-and-run crash on Interstate 4 knew one of the three people killed and later offered condolences to the victim’s family, relatives said.
Will AI process SNAP applications? How this affects Floridians
Florida is considering a $4 million budget allocation for AI to determine who is eligible for SNAP benefits and catch errors. A local food bank says that if the technology works correctly, it could help get vital grocery assistance to starving families much faster. Critics say AI can’t understand a complicated, real-life financial emergency—and one glitch could leave kids hungry.
Florida is considering a $4 million budget allocation for AI to determine who is eligible for SNAP benefits and catch errors. A local food bank says that if the technology works correctly, it could help get vital grocery assistance to starving families much faster. Critics say AI can’t understand a complicated, real-life financial emergency—and one glitch could leave kids hungry.
Major update to Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World is planning a major overhaul of its classic Carousel of Progress attraction at Magic Kingdom, introducing new scenes, updated time periods, and the first-ever audio-animatronic version of Walt Disney.
Walt Disney World is planning a major overhaul of its classic Carousel of Progress attraction at Magic Kingdom, introducing new scenes, updated time periods, and the first-ever audio-animatronic version of Walt Disney.
Woman charged after deadly dog mauling held without bond
A Brevard County woman accused of failing to control her dogs before they fatally mauled a neighbor will remain behind bars after appearing before a judge Thursday. Linda Cutler faces a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of 50-year-old Jodi Cowan, who authorities say was attacked while walking her dog in her Cocoa neighborhood last week.
A Brevard County woman accused of failing to control her dogs before they fatally mauled a neighbor will remain behind bars after appearing before a judge Thursday. Linda Cutler faces a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of 50-year-old Jodi Cowan, who authorities say was attacked while walking her dog in her Cocoa neighborhood last week.
AI could soon audit food stamps in Florida under new multi-million-dollar proposal
Florida is considering a $4 million budget allocation for AI to determine who is eligible for SNAP benefits and catch errors. While some people looking for ways to process applications fasters, other say AI can get it wrong.
Florida is considering a $4 million budget allocation for AI to determine who is eligible for SNAP benefits and catch errors. While some people looking for ways to process applications fasters, other say AI can get it wrong.
James Grover: Life sentence for enticing minor with autism
James Grover, the 63-year-old founder of the Sanford-based non-profit Special Needs Advocacy Program (SNAP), was sentenced to life in federal prison following his March conviction for coercing and enticing an autistic minor into sexual activity. The FBI said Grover targeted young boys while working at SNAP and Autism on the Seas, using his professional authority to send explicit, inappropriate messages to children under his care.
James Grover, the 63-year-old founder of the Sanford-based non-profit Special Needs Advocacy Program (SNAP), was sentenced to life in federal prison following his March conviction for coercing and enticing an autistic minor into sexual activity. The FBI said Grover targeted young boys while working at SNAP and Autism on the Seas, using his professional authority to send explicit, inappropriate messages to children under his care.
Florida non-profit founder sentenced in life in prison for abusing minor with autism
James Grover, the founder of the Sanford-based non-profit Special Needs Advocacy Program (SNAP), was sentenced to life in federal prison after a March conviction for coercing and enticing an autistic minor into sexual activity.
James Grover, the founder of the Sanford-based non-profit Special Needs Advocacy Program (SNAP), was sentenced to life in federal prison after a March conviction for coercing and enticing an autistic minor into sexual activity.
Virginia fugitive wanted in wife’s 2021 killing arrested outside Flagler County hospital
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Virginia fugitive accused of killing his wife in 2021 and concealing the circumstances of her death.
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Virginia fugitive accused of killing his wife in 2021 and concealing the circumstances of her death.
Museum of Ice Cream opening at Pointe Orlando: What we know
The Museum of Ice Cream confirmed Thursday that it plans to open its eighth immersive ice cream-themed museum in Orlando, marking its second spot in Florida (the first has been a longtime staple of Miami).
The Museum of Ice Cream confirmed Thursday that it plans to open its eighth immersive ice cream-themed museum in Orlando, marking its second spot in Florida (the first has been a longtime staple of Miami).
Anna Kepner update: Timothy Hudson was Baker Acted after teen girl's death, court transcript reveals
An unsealed federal court transcript reveals that Timothy Hudson, 16, was committed under the Baker Act after returning to PortMiami, where FBI case agents noted he was crying uncontrollably but showed no visible physical injuries.
An unsealed federal court transcript reveals that Timothy Hudson, 16, was committed under the Baker Act after returning to PortMiami, where FBI case agents noted he was crying uncontrollably but showed no visible physical injuries.
Florida mother accused of child abuse after baby suffers 10 potential fractures: ‘Full of deception and lies’
A Florida woman has been arrested on felony child abuse charges after a several-month-long investigation that spanned multiple counties.
A Florida woman has been arrested on felony child abuse charges after a several-month-long investigation that spanned multiple counties.
Carousel of Progress: Disney's long-running attraction to get big updates
Disney World is updating Carousel of Progress with new scenes, new decades and a lifelike Walt Disney animatronic.
Disney World is updating Carousel of Progress with new scenes, new decades and a lifelike Walt Disney animatronic.
Officials confirm body found on Volusia County beach as wanted murder suspect
A body that washed up on a Volusia County beach Thursday morning was confirmed to be a suspect wanted in connection to a Gainesville murder.
A body that washed up on a Volusia County beach Thursday morning was confirmed to be a suspect wanted in connection to a Gainesville murder.
Large Maitland sinkhole filled as crews prepare to rebuild part of Wymore Road
The large sinkhole formed underneath a stretch of Wymore Road earlier this month, prompting officials to close the road.
The large sinkhole formed underneath a stretch of Wymore Road earlier this month, prompting officials to close the road.
Law student faces more charges after hidden cameras found in bathroom
A Central Florida law student is facing additional felony charges after investigators said hidden cameras were discovered inside a public bathroom behind a coffee shop.
A Central Florida law student is facing additional felony charges after investigators said hidden cameras were discovered inside a public bathroom behind a coffee shop.
Monkey spotted roaming Longwood neighborhood
Residents in a Longwood neighborhood were surprised this week, after spotting a monkey roaming behind a home.
Residents in a Longwood neighborhood were surprised this week, after spotting a monkey roaming behind a home.
Lightning strike destroys woman’s home days after husband’s death
A Marion County woman says lightning destroyed her home just days after her husband of more than 50 years died, leaving her family with little more than the clothes they were wearing.
A Marion County woman says lightning destroyed her home just days after her husband of more than 50 years died, leaving her family with little more than the clothes they were wearing.