Memorial Day in Central Florida: Honoring, mourning those lost
Several ceremonies and remembrances were held across Central Florida on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, to honor and remember those lost while defending the United States of America.
Several ceremonies and remembrances were held across Central Florida on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, to honor and remember those lost while defending the United States of America.
Expert: 'How in the world can this big of a mistake be made?'
Lindsay Issacs spent nearly two weeks in jail after being wrongfully arrested in connection to a deadly crash that happened months earlier. She has since been released from jail and the charges filed against her have been dropped. And a new person has been arrested and charged. However, the damage has been done, Isaacs told FOX 35, alongside her attorneys. Former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer has one question: "How in the world could this big of a mistake be made?"
Lindsay Issacs spent nearly two weeks in jail after being wrongfully arrested in connection to a deadly crash that happened months earlier. She has since been released from jail and the charges filed against her have been dropped. And a new person has been arrested and charged. However, the damage has been done, Isaacs told FOX 35, alongside her attorneys. Former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer has one question: "How in the world could this big of a mistake be made?"
Avery Lynn Sexton: Dad remembers daughter hit, killed on beach; 'Happiest little girl you could ever meet'
Little Avery Lynn Sexton was the "happiest little girl you could ever meet." She was energetic, bubbly, liked to walk and run around, and to play at the beach, according to her dad, Dante Sexton.
Little Avery Lynn Sexton was the "happiest little girl you could ever meet." She was energetic, bubbly, liked to walk and run around, and to play at the beach, according to her dad, Dante Sexton.
Heavy rain floods popular Tavares waterfront bar, Lake Harris Hideaway
Heavy rain caused flooding at a popular waterfront bar in Lake County over the weekend, forcing a band to stop performing as water rushed through the building.
Heavy rain caused flooding at a popular waterfront bar in Lake County over the weekend, forcing a band to stop performing as water rushed through the building.
Heavy rains flood Lake Harris Hideaway bar
Lake Harris Hideaway Bar in Lake County was open on Monday, Memorial Day, after strong thunderstorms on Saturday caused flash flooding inside the bar. Video showed a mass rush of water flow into the bar, including where a band was playing. The bar's owner said some fencing, tables, and boards were damaged, but all that matters is that everyone -- the staff, customers, and band -- were OK and safe.
Lake Harris Hideaway Bar in Lake County was open on Monday, Memorial Day, after strong thunderstorms on Saturday caused flash flooding inside the bar. Video showed a mass rush of water flow into the bar, including where a band was playing. The bar's owner said some fencing, tables, and boards were damaged, but all that matters is that everyone -- the staff, customers, and band -- were OK and safe.
High rip current warning at Florida's beaches
As many hit the beaches in Florida for Memorial Day, there is a high rip current risk.
As many hit the beaches in Florida for Memorial Day, there is a high rip current risk.
Florida dad remembers daughter hit, killed at New Smyrna Beach
Avery Lynn Sexton was the "happiest little girl you could ever meet," her dad, Dante Sexton, told FOX 35's Marie Edinger. Little Avery, who would have turned 2 in July, darted into a traffic lane on the beach, where she was hit. She died at the hospital. On Monday, a makeshift memorial with photos and notes was created on the beach.
Avery Lynn Sexton was the "happiest little girl you could ever meet," her dad, Dante Sexton, told FOX 35's Marie Edinger. Little Avery, who would have turned 2 in July, darted into a traffic lane on the beach, where she was hit. She died at the hospital. On Monday, a makeshift memorial with photos and notes was created on the beach.
New photos, names of rescued sloths at Central Florida Zoo
It has been 30 days since 13 dehydrated, underweight, and ill sloths shipped to Florida, intended to be part of the Sloth World Orlando attraction, were rescued from a warehouse in Orange County and brought to the Central Florida Zoo for emergency care.
It has been 30 days since 13 dehydrated, underweight, and ill sloths shipped to Florida, intended to be part of the Sloth World Orlando attraction, were rescued from a warehouse in Orange County and brought to the Central Florida Zoo for emergency care.
Florida man killed in I-95 crash; Woman arrested for DUI with girl, 4, in vehicle, FHP says
A 24-year-old Florida man was killed early Monday morning in a crash on Interstate 95, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 24-year-old Florida man was killed early Monday morning in a crash on Interstate 95, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
3 orphaned black bear cubs receive care at Brevard Zoo
Three orphaned black bear cubs found alone in the wild by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's bear management team are receiving care at the Brevard Zoo.
Three orphaned black bear cubs found alone in the wild by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's bear management team are receiving care at the Brevard Zoo.
Soarin' Across America at EPCOT: A rundown of the new locations
Soarin', Disney's flight simulator ride, has received a patriotic makeover featuring new footage of places across the United States.
Soarin', Disney's flight simulator ride, has received a patriotic makeover featuring new footage of places across the United States.
FOX 35 Memorial Day Special
In this Memorial Day special, FOX 35 honors and remembers those military service men and women in Central Florida who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
In this Memorial Day special, FOX 35 honors and remembers those military service men and women in Central Florida who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Hawaii man killed in SR-528 crash in Orange County, FHP says
A man was killed, and a second person hurt, after a deadly crash early Monday morning on State Road 528 in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A man was killed, and a second person hurt, after a deadly crash early Monday morning on State Road 528 in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
2 adults, 2 children hurt in multi-vehicle crash in Orlando
Four people, including two children, were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Curry Ford Road in Orlando on Sunday.
Four people, including two children, were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Curry Ford Road in Orlando on Sunday.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket from Florida's Space Coast
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, sending 29 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, sending 29 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket from Florida for Starlink mission
SpaceX added more satellites to its Starlink network Monday with a launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
SpaceX added more satellites to its Starlink network Monday with a launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Man dies after tractor overturns in Marion County: FHP
Troopers said a 56-year-old man was in the area of NE 21st Ave Road while conducting maintenance in a tractor around 7 p.m.
Troopers said a 56-year-old man was in the area of NE 21st Ave Road while conducting maintenance in a tractor around 7 p.m.
Update: No charges, citations after 14-month-old killed outside home, police say
An active investigation is underway in Casselberry after a 14-month-old child died in a vehicle incident.
An active investigation is underway in Casselberry after a 14-month-old child died in a vehicle incident.
2 'street racers' going 100 in 50 mph zone arrested: FHP
Two Florida men were caught allegedly racing along a Marion County street at 50 miles per hour above the posted speed limit, state troopers said.
Two Florida men were caught allegedly racing along a Marion County street at 50 miles per hour above the posted speed limit, state troopers said.
7 rescued after boat breaks down 22 miles off New Smyrna Beach coast
A U.S. Coast Guard crew from Station Canaveral successfully rescued seven people from a disabled 25-foot boat on May 23.
A U.S. Coast Guard crew from Station Canaveral successfully rescued seven people from a disabled 25-foot boat on May 23.