Johnny Damon steps up to help bring MLB to Orlando
Orlando native and former Major League Baseball All-Star Johnny Damon is joining an effort to bring an MLB franchise to Central Florida. The Orlando Dreamers announced that Damon has signed on as an MLB strategic advisor as the group continues its push to land a professional baseball team.
Orlando native and former Major League Baseball All-Star Johnny Damon is joining an effort to bring an MLB franchise to Central Florida. The Orlando Dreamers announced that Damon has signed on as an MLB strategic advisor as the group continues its push to land a professional baseball team.
Woman accused of trying to kill disabled granddaughter
A DeLand woman is in custody after deputies say she drugged her disabled 13-year-old great-granddaughter in what authorities describe as a foiled murder-suicide attempt.
A DeLand woman is in custody after deputies say she drugged her disabled 13-year-old great-granddaughter in what authorities describe as a foiled murder-suicide attempt.
Ex-Marion County firefighters: 'Roughhousing' was common
Former Marion County Fire Rescue employees terminated amid investigations into alleged hazing of a 19-year-old rookie firefighter told investigations that "roughousing" was common at Fire Station 21. FOX 35 obtained the investigative interviews and transcripts that were conducted amid the investigation via a public records request. In those interviews, the former employees said the situation started as a playful joke and admitted it got out of hand.
Former Marion County Fire Rescue employees terminated amid investigations into alleged hazing of a 19-year-old rookie firefighter told investigations that "roughousing" was common at Fire Station 21. FOX 35 obtained the investigative interviews and transcripts that were conducted amid the investigation via a public records request. In those interviews, the former employees said the situation started as a playful joke and admitted it got out of hand.
George Clooney is now a French citizen: Here's what to know about dual citizenship
It can be said that a famous American actor is now also French, as it was announced that George Clooney, his wife, and his two children have obtained French citizenship. Here's what to know about having more than one citizenship at the same time.
It can be said that a famous American actor is now also French, as it was announced that George Clooney, his wife, and his two children have obtained French citizenship. Here's what to know about having more than one citizenship at the same time.
New details in alleged Marion County firefighter hazing investigation
A 19-year-old rookie firefighter at Marion County Fire Rescue's Fire Station 21 described to detectives the horror he underwent as his colleagues allegedly tackled him, put him into a leg lock, whipped him with a belt, and waterboarded him – all over the desire to gain access to his cell phone to watch a viral video he posted a while back on social media. A 19-year-old rookie firefighter at Marion County Fire Rescue's Fire Station 21 described to detectives the horror he underwent as his colleagues allegedly tackled him, put him into a leg lock, whipped him with a belt, and waterboarded him – all over the desire to gain access to his cell phone to watch a viral video he posted a while back on social media.
A 19-year-old rookie firefighter at Marion County Fire Rescue's Fire Station 21 described to detectives the horror he underwent as his colleagues allegedly tackled him, put him into a leg lock, whipped him with a belt, and waterboarded him – all over the desire to gain access to his cell phone to watch a viral video he posted a while back on social media. A 19-year-old rookie firefighter at Marion County Fire Rescue's Fire Station 21 described to detectives the horror he underwent as his colleagues allegedly tackled him, put him into a leg lock, whipped him with a belt, and waterboarded him – all over the desire to gain access to his cell phone to watch a viral video he posted a while back on social media.
Grocery store hours: What's open on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day?
Whether you need a last-minute appetizer or dessert for that New Year's party or simply need to run to the grocery store, here is a quick list of the stores that will be open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Whether you need a last-minute appetizer or dessert for that New Year's party or simply need to run to the grocery store, here is a quick list of the stores that will be open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Woman accused of trying to kill 13-year-old great-granddaughter in attempted murder-suicide
A DeLand woman is accusing of trying to kill her disabled great-granddaughter in a murder-suicide attempt, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
A DeLand woman is accusing of trying to kill her disabled great-granddaughter in a murder-suicide attempt, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
Missing Camila Mendoz Olmos: Dashcam captures last sighting of Texas teen who vanished Christmas Eve
Texas authorities have released dashcam video showing the last confirmed sighting of missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, who has been unaccounted for since the morning of Christmas Eve and is believed to be "in imminent danger."
Texas authorities have released dashcam video showing the last confirmed sighting of missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, who has been unaccounted for since the morning of Christmas Eve and is believed to be "in imminent danger."
Florida cold front may cause iguanas to fall with the temperatures
Look out below! Temperatures across Florida are plummeting and that means the New Year’s ball may not be the only thing dropping this week — Iguanas may tumble out of trees.
Look out below! Temperatures across Florida are plummeting and that means the New Year’s ball may not be the only thing dropping this week — Iguanas may tumble out of trees.
Florida bear hunt: 52 black bears killed, FWC says
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission released initial numbers from the 2025 Bear Hunt, the first bear hunt in Florida after nearly a decade.
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission released initial numbers from the 2025 Bear Hunt, the first bear hunt in Florida after nearly a decade.
Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Friday night but bright supermoon may hinder visibility
The New Year brings a double feature celestial performance as the year’s first supermoon and Quadrantid meteor shower go head-to-head in the night skies Friday.
The New Year brings a double feature celestial performance as the year’s first supermoon and Quadrantid meteor shower go head-to-head in the night skies Friday.
Patriots' Stefon Diggs charged with felony strangulation, denies allegations
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery charges stemming from an incident earlier this month, according to police.
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery charges stemming from an incident earlier this month, according to police.
New Postal Service guidance on postmarks could affect ballot, tax deadlines
The U.S. Postal Service has finalized new rules clarifying that a postmark date does not always reflect when mail was first accepted.
The U.S. Postal Service has finalized new rules clarifying that a postmark date does not always reflect when mail was first accepted.
DNA leads to arrest 21 years after armed masked man sexually assaulted Florida woman in her home: CCSO
Twenty-one years after a Florida woman was reportedly sexually assaulted inside her home by an armed, masked intruder, law enforcement officers have made an arrest.
Twenty-one years after a Florida woman was reportedly sexually assaulted inside her home by an armed, masked intruder, law enforcement officers have made an arrest.
Florida grandma, caregiver accused of drugging great-granddaughter in alleged murder-suicide plan: Deputies
A Florida grandma has been arrested, accused of drugging her 13-year-old disabled great-granddaughter in an alleged murder-suicide plan, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida grandma has been arrested, accused of drugging her 13-year-old disabled great-granddaughter in an alleged murder-suicide plan, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
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."