Volusia County officials remind residents personal fireworks not allowed on beaches
Florida law allows for consumer-grade fireworks on holidays such as New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, but fireworks are prohibited on Volusia County beaches, officials said.
Florida law allows for consumer-grade fireworks on holidays such as New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, but fireworks are prohibited on Volusia County beaches, officials said.
Meet Aloka, the peace dog winning hearts nationwide during Walk for Peace
If you’ve spotted a calm, confident dog padding along beside a group of Buddhist monks — sometimes dressed better than the humans — you’ve likely met Aloka, better known as the Peace Dog.
If you’ve spotted a calm, confident dog padding along beside a group of Buddhist monks — sometimes dressed better than the humans — you’ve likely met Aloka, better known as the Peace Dog.
Ambulance hit while responding to crash on I-95 in Volusia County, FHP says
The crashes happened on the northbound side of the interstate near Ormond Beach, just before mile marker 268.
The crashes happened on the northbound side of the interstate near Ormond Beach, just before mile marker 268.
Multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in Volusia County
A crash on I-95 northbound in Volusia County is causing traffic delays.
A crash on I-95 northbound in Volusia County is causing traffic delays.
Central Florida water parks close as arctic blast hits the area
Both Disney World and Universal Orlando are closing their water parks for a few days due to “inclement weather."
Both Disney World and Universal Orlando are closing their water parks for a few days due to “inclement weather."
Travel disruptions at Orlando airport begin to ease
Travel disruptions at Orlando International Airport are beginning to ease after a busy holiday stretch, though delays and cancellations are still affecting some flights, particularly those connected to colder regions of the country.
Travel disruptions at Orlando International Airport are beginning to ease after a busy holiday stretch, though delays and cancellations are still affecting some flights, particularly those connected to colder regions of the country.
Woman accused of wrong-way drunken driving arrested in Flagler County
A 37-year-old Georgia woman was arrested in Flagler County after deputies say she was driving the wrong way while intoxicated and was nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit.
A 37-year-old Georgia woman was arrested in Flagler County after deputies say she was driving the wrong way while intoxicated and was nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit.
Teen killed on Christmas Day in Pine Hills shooting described as bubbly, outgoing
A 13-year-old girl who was counting down the days until she could try out for her high school cheerleading team was killed on Christmas Day in Pine Hills, authorities said.
A 13-year-old girl who was counting down the days until she could try out for her high school cheerleading team was killed on Christmas Day in Pine Hills, authorities said.
Volusia County mother changes plea in school resource officer attack case
A Volusia County mother accused of attacking a school resource officer last year has changed her plea from no contest to not guilty, court records show.
A Volusia County mother accused of attacking a school resource officer last year has changed her plea from no contest to not guilty, court records show.
New Florida laws that go into effect Jan. 1, 2026
The countdown to the start of the new year is on – and while that means celebrations, champagne, and midnight kisses for some – it also means the start of several new laws in Florida.
The countdown to the start of the new year is on – and while that means celebrations, champagne, and midnight kisses for some – it also means the start of several new laws in Florida.
Cold snap prompts Central Florida gardeners to protect plants
Gardeners across Central Florida are being urged to take precautions as colder winter weather returns to the Sunshine State, threatening sensitive plants. FOX 35 Storm Team meteorologist TJ Springer visited a nursery in DeLand to learn how residents can protect their gardens from frost and cold air.
Gardeners across Central Florida are being urged to take precautions as colder winter weather returns to the Sunshine State, threatening sensitive plants. FOX 35 Storm Team meteorologist TJ Springer visited a nursery in DeLand to learn how residents can protect their gardens from frost and cold air.
Teen killed on Christmas Day described as bubbly, outgoing
A 13-year-old girl who was counting down the days until she could try out for her high school cheerleading team was killed on Christmas Day in Pine Hills, authorities said.
A 13-year-old girl who was counting down the days until she could try out for her high school cheerleading team was killed on Christmas Day in Pine Hills, authorities said.
Orlando airport Chili’s to close at year’s end
A longtime fan-favorite Chili’s restaurant at Orlando International Airport will close Dec. 31, marking the end of an era for travelers passing through the busy terminal.
A longtime fan-favorite Chili’s restaurant at Orlando International Airport will close Dec. 31, marking the end of an era for travelers passing through the busy terminal.
Dr. Phillips High School football player among 4 teens killed in separate shootings
Four teenagers have been shot and killed across Central Florida in less than a week since Christmas Eve, authorities said, marking a deadly holiday period for the region.
Four teenagers have been shot and killed across Central Florida in less than a week since Christmas Eve, authorities said, marking a deadly holiday period for the region.
Police: Boy sent 'joke' threat to youth soccer league group chat
A youth soccer league canceled practice and police increased security at a sports complex after a 12-year-old boy sent a threatening text message to a parents' group chat.
A youth soccer league canceled practice and police increased security at a sports complex after a 12-year-old boy sent a threatening text message to a parents' group chat.
Lawyers demand evidence of alleged DC pipe bomber's confession
Cole's lawyers have filed a request for the prosecution to provide evidence of his confession, including any recordings.
Cole's lawyers have filed a request for the prosecution to provide evidence of his confession, including any recordings.
Orlando weather: Freeze watch as arctic temperatures arrive in Florida
A massive rush of cold air will cross Florida on Tuesday, causing morning and evening low temperatures to fall into the 30s and 40s for much of Orlando and Central Florida.
A massive rush of cold air will cross Florida on Tuesday, causing morning and evening low temperatures to fall into the 30s and 40s for much of Orlando and Central Florida.
Newborn baby dies following crash involving RV, SUV
A five-year-old boy and a newborn baby have died following a crash involving an RV and an SUV in rural Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A five-year-old boy and a newborn baby have died following a crash involving an RV and an SUV in rural Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A dozen swans found dead at Orlando’s Lake Eola
City officials are investigating the deaths of a dozen swans found at Lake Eola over the past several days, with the cause still unknown.
City officials are investigating the deaths of a dozen swans found at Lake Eola over the past several days, with the cause still unknown.
Florida mom changes plea in school resource officer attack case
A Volusia County mother accused of attacking a school resource officer last year has changed her plea from no contest to not guilty, court records show. Dagmarie Aponte Iturrino originally entered a no-contest plea to the charges in August.
A Volusia County mother accused of attacking a school resource officer last year has changed her plea from no contest to not guilty, court records show. Dagmarie Aponte Iturrino originally entered a no-contest plea to the charges in August.