DOJ investigating SeaWorld over ban on rollator walkers
A FOX 35 investigation into SeaWorld’s policy banning walkers with built-in seats has now prompted a federal inquiry, after multiple complaints were filed with the U.S. Department of Justice.
A FOX 35 investigation into SeaWorld’s policy banning walkers with built-in seats has now prompted a federal inquiry, after multiple complaints were filed with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Orlando celebrates 100 years of Swan Boats on Lake Eola
The City of Orlando is celebrating 100 years of its iconic swan boats on Lake Eola. To honor this “Swantennial,” the city unveiled a gold-wrapped swan boat – in partnership with Wraps for Less. The golden swan is the centerpiece of the celebration.
The City of Orlando is celebrating 100 years of its iconic swan boats on Lake Eola. To honor this “Swantennial,” the city unveiled a gold-wrapped swan boat – in partnership with Wraps for Less. The golden swan is the centerpiece of the celebration.
Reward offered in alleged mail locker thefts
Federal authorities are offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man captured on surveillance video breaking into mail lockers at an Orlando post office.
Federal authorities are offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man captured on surveillance video breaking into mail lockers at an Orlando post office.
Stroke survivor returns to hospital to thank team that saved her life
An 86-year-old music teacher returned to Holmes Regional Medical Center this week, not as a patient but to thank the medical team that helped save her life after a stroke earlier this year — and to offer a musical surprise.
An 86-year-old music teacher returned to Holmes Regional Medical Center this week, not as a patient but to thank the medical team that helped save her life after a stroke earlier this year — and to offer a musical surprise.
Car crashes into Lake County tax office, forcing temporary closure
The Lake County Tax Collector’s Office in Clermont was forced to close Tuesday after a car crashed into the side of the building, prompting an evacuation and structural safety concerns.
The Lake County Tax Collector’s Office in Clermont was forced to close Tuesday after a car crashed into the side of the building, prompting an evacuation and structural safety concerns.
Pendas Law Firm marks 17th year of annual turkey giveaway
The Pendas Law Firm held its annual turkey giveaway Tuesday, continuing a 17-year tradition of providing hundreds of Thanksgiving meals to families across the community.
The Pendas Law Firm held its annual turkey giveaway Tuesday, continuing a 17-year tradition of providing hundreds of Thanksgiving meals to families across the community.
Lake County seeks repayment after Kroger announces early exit
Lake County officials say Kroger’s decision to close all its Florida facilities — including a major warehouse in Groveland — is the economic equivalent of a natural disaster, cutting nearly 1,000 jobs and eliminating an estimated $1.3 million in expected revenue.
Lake County officials say Kroger’s decision to close all its Florida facilities — including a major warehouse in Groveland — is the economic equivalent of a natural disaster, cutting nearly 1,000 jobs and eliminating an estimated $1.3 million in expected revenue.
White Thanksgiving: Powerful snowstorm prompts blizzard warnings, dangerous whiteout conditions
Periods of whiteout and life-threatening driving conditions will be possible across Michigan's Upper Peninsula, as well as places downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario in Ohio, western Pennsylvania and western New York, beginning Wednesday through Friday.
Periods of whiteout and life-threatening driving conditions will be possible across Michigan's Upper Peninsula, as well as places downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario in Ohio, western Pennsylvania and western New York, beginning Wednesday through Friday.
Portland protester accused of threatening officers and their families at ICE facility
John Paul Cupp, 45, is accused of making violent threats at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in South Portland.
John Paul Cupp, 45, is accused of making violent threats at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in South Portland.
Driver of stolen car rolls into oncoming traffic on Colorado highway killing 5, including 3 children
Five people are dead, including three children, after the driver of a stolen car allegedly crashed into oncoming traffic on Highway 83 in Douglas County, Colorado.
Five people are dead, including three children, after the driver of a stolen car allegedly crashed into oncoming traffic on Highway 83 in Douglas County, Colorado.
Invasive armored catfish raising concerns on Space Coast
An invasive armored catfish is spreading through waterways on Florida’s Space Coast, carving into shorelines and even harming manatees.
An invasive armored catfish is spreading through waterways on Florida’s Space Coast, carving into shorelines and even harming manatees.
Anna Kepner's father summoned to testify in custody case
The father of Anna Kepner, the Titusville teenager who died aboard a cruise ship, has been ordered to testify in a civil custody case, a development that has shed new light on a separate FBI investigation into the girl’s death.
The father of Anna Kepner, the Titusville teenager who died aboard a cruise ship, has been ordered to testify in a civil custody case, a development that has shed new light on a separate FBI investigation into the girl’s death.
DOJ opens investigation into SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay over rollator walker ban
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that it is opening an investigation to figure out whether SeaWorld Orlando's recent policy change to ban rollator walkers with seats violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that it is opening an investigation to figure out whether SeaWorld Orlando's recent policy change to ban rollator walkers with seats violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DOJ investigates SeaWorld: Walker ban draws federal scrutiny
A FOX 35 report on SeaWorld’s new mobility-aid policy has prompted a federal investigation. Two weeks after we first reported that SeaWorld had begun banning walkers with built-in seats, known as rollators, the U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed it is reviewing whether the policy violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.
A FOX 35 report on SeaWorld’s new mobility-aid policy has prompted a federal investigation. Two weeks after we first reported that SeaWorld had begun banning walkers with built-in seats, known as rollators, the U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed it is reviewing whether the policy violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.
New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?
Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.
Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.
Postal Service looking for suspected Orlando mail thief; $100K reward
A man opened mail boxes and stole mail from an Orlando post office, officials said. The United States Postal Inspection Service is offering up to $100,000 for information leading to this suspect's arrest and conviction.
A man opened mail boxes and stole mail from an Orlando post office, officials said. The United States Postal Inspection Service is offering up to $100,000 for information leading to this suspect's arrest and conviction.
Deltona teacher arrested after inappropriately touching student, deputies say
A Deltona Middle School teacher is accused of touching one of his students inappropriately.
A Deltona Middle School teacher is accused of touching one of his students inappropriately.
Police: Vehicle crashes into Lake County Tax Collector's office, injuries unknown
A vehicle crashed into the Lake County Tax Collector's office on Tuesday afternoon.
A vehicle crashed into the Lake County Tax Collector's office on Tuesday afternoon.
Caregiver charged after disabled woman found abandoned overnight in Largo park
The Largo Police Department said a 69-year-old woman who cannot walk without a walker and wears adult diapers was left alone at Largo Central Park overnight last week.
The Largo Police Department said a 69-year-old woman who cannot walk without a walker and wears adult diapers was left alone at Largo Central Park overnight last week.
‘Dress a little better’: Transportation secretary urges Americans to ditch pajamas, slippers at airport
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is urging travelers to try “dressing with some respect," asking Americans to ditch pajamas and slippers during the busy Thanksgiving travel rush.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is urging travelers to try “dressing with some respect," asking Americans to ditch pajamas and slippers during the busy Thanksgiving travel rush.