Melbourne Beach removes cameras from beach rescue stations
Melbourne Beach has removed cameras from all 13 of its beach rescue ring stations after residents raised privacy concerns, while leaving the lifesaving equipment in place.
Melbourne Beach has removed cameras from all 13 of its beach rescue ring stations after residents raised privacy concerns, while leaving the lifesaving equipment in place.
Worrell says she has been told DeSantis plans to remove her again
Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell said Tuesday that she has received information from a trusted source that Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to remove her from office for a second time. However, the governor's office has not commented publicly, and Attorney General James Uthmeier said he has not heard anything about such a move.
Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell said Tuesday that she has received information from a trusted source that Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to remove her from office for a second time. However, the governor's office has not commented publicly, and Attorney General James Uthmeier said he has not heard anything about such a move.
Melbourne Beach pulls beachside cameras amid privacy, data concerns
More than a dozen cameras installed at beachside life preserver stations on Melbourne Beach have been removed after people raised concerns over privacy and surveillance.
More than a dozen cameras installed at beachside life preserver stations on Melbourne Beach have been removed after people raised concerns over privacy and surveillance.
Florida executes death row inmate Harold Gene Lucas, convicted of killing teen in 1976
Florida carries out its 14th execution of the year, putting a man to death for the 1976 killing of a teenage girl and wounding two of her friends.
Florida carries out its 14th execution of the year, putting a man to death for the 1976 killing of a teenage girl and wounding two of her friends.
Privacy advocates sound off on license plate readers
As Florida agencies remove automated license plate readers from state roads, questions remain about why the technology is being targeted while other roadside cameras remain in use.
As Florida agencies remove automated license plate readers from state roads, questions remain about why the technology is being targeted while other roadside cameras remain in use.
Melbourne weighs fines after trucks repeatedly strike low bridge
Melbourne officials are considering issuing citations to drivers of oversized vehicles after a low railroad bridge downtown has been struck 11 times since January 2025 despite multiple warning signs.
Melbourne officials are considering issuing citations to drivers of oversized vehicles after a low railroad bridge downtown has been struck 11 times since January 2025 despite multiple warning signs.
Monique Worrell claims she was tipped-off to 'imminent' removal as state attorney
State Attorney Monique Worrell, who oversees the Ninth Judicial Court in Orange and Osceola counties, defended her leadership, her role, and her office on Tuesday, and claimed that she had received a tip recently about her "imminent" removal by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
State Attorney Monique Worrell, who oversees the Ninth Judicial Court in Orange and Osceola counties, defended her leadership, her role, and her office on Tuesday, and claimed that she had received a tip recently about her "imminent" removal by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Watch: Smoke billows after chemical fire breaks out at Mississippi manufacturing plant
Smoke is seen billowing from a manufacturing facility in Mississippi after a chemical fire broke out.
Smoke is seen billowing from a manufacturing facility in Mississippi after a chemical fire broke out.
Florida agencies split over future of license plate readers
Florida law enforcement agencies are taking different approaches after the state ordered the removal of automated license plate readers from state-owned roads, with some pausing their programs and others shutting them down entirely.
Florida law enforcement agencies are taking different approaches after the state ordered the removal of automated license plate readers from state-owned roads, with some pausing their programs and others shutting them down entirely.
2 accused of holding four children captive in truck for years
Two people are facing multiple felony charges after Florida investigators say they held four children captive inside the cab of a commercial truck for years, where they were allegedly abused and deprived of necessities.
Two people are facing multiple felony charges after Florida investigators say they held four children captive inside the cab of a commercial truck for years, where they were allegedly abused and deprived of necessities.
Monique Worrell defends record as State Attorney
Florida State Attorney Monique Worrell alleged Tuesday in a news conference that she had received a phone call alerting her that her removal by Gov. Ron DeSantis was “imminent.” DeSantis has not publicly said anything. DeSantis removed Worrell in 2023. She was re-elected in 2024.
Florida State Attorney Monique Worrell alleged Tuesday in a news conference that she had received a phone call alerting her that her removal by Gov. Ron DeSantis was “imminent.” DeSantis has not publicly said anything. DeSantis removed Worrell in 2023. She was re-elected in 2024.
Update: Unknown substance at Orange County courthouse deemed safe; 3 deputies are OK, officials say
The Orlando Fire Department's hazardous materials team determined the unknown substance was not hazardous. The three deputies taken to the hospital were released the same day and “are in good health," the Orange County Sheriff's Office said.
The Orlando Fire Department's hazardous materials team determined the unknown substance was not hazardous. The three deputies taken to the hospital were released the same day and “are in good health," the Orange County Sheriff's Office said.
DeSantis bans license plate readers on state roads after approving millions in funding for them: Report
Gov. Ron DeSantis has halted the use of automated license plate readers on Florida state roads, arguing the technology could enable government overreach and threaten personal privacy.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has halted the use of automated license plate readers on Florida state roads, arguing the technology could enable government overreach and threaten personal privacy.
Few Americans support 'Lake America' name, poll finds
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
121 arrested in ICE raid at Memphis nightclub
A massive raid on a Memphis nightclub led to the arrest of more than one hundred people accused of being in the country illegally, including those who have a criminal record, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported.
A massive raid on a Memphis nightclub led to the arrest of more than one hundred people accused of being in the country illegally, including those who have a criminal record, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported.
Teen who livestreamed California mosque shooting charged with murder
A 17-year-old girl faces a murder charge for allegedly livestreaming a San Diego mosque shooting that killed three people and circulating the attackers’ writings.
A 17-year-old girl faces a murder charge for allegedly livestreaming a San Diego mosque shooting that killed three people and circulating the attackers’ writings.
Tropical Depression Edouard makes landfall as Texas hit with heavy rain, gusty winds
Tropical Storm Edouard has made landfall as it slams Texas with heavy rain and gusty winds Tuesday. According to the National Hurricane Center, Edouard made landfall at 2:20 p.m. CT near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and gusts up to 71 mph.
Tropical Storm Edouard has made landfall as it slams Texas with heavy rain and gusty winds Tuesday. According to the National Hurricane Center, Edouard made landfall at 2:20 p.m. CT near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and gusts up to 71 mph.
Timeline: Rain, thunderstorms moving in to Orlando, Central Florida
The FOX 35 Storm Team is tracking showers and thunderstorms forming across Central Florida. We're expecting several showers and storms Tuesday afternoon and evening.
The FOX 35 Storm Team is tracking showers and thunderstorms forming across Central Florida. We're expecting several showers and storms Tuesday afternoon and evening.
LA Angels sold: Arte Moreno's era ends after Rams owner Stan Kroenke purchases team
A new era has begun for the Los Angeles Angels, ending Arte Moreno’s time with the franchise.
A new era has begun for the Los Angeles Angels, ending Arte Moreno’s time with the franchise.
Couple arrested in Florida, accused of keeping 4 children captive, abused in tractor-trailer cab: Officials
A Georgia couple was arrested and charged with child neglect for allegedly abusing four children they kept confined in the cab of a tractor-trailer that frequently traveled through Florida.
A Georgia couple was arrested and charged with child neglect for allegedly abusing four children they kept confined in the cab of a tractor-trailer that frequently traveled through Florida.