Bryan Jennings executed decades after child kidnapping, rape, murder
A Florida man convicted of kidnapping a 6-year-old girl from her bedroom and drowning her in a canal more than 40 years ago was put to death on Thursday night. Bryan Jennings, 66, was declared dead shortly after 6:20 p.m. at the Florida State Prison. Jennings died by lethal injection.
A Florida man convicted of kidnapping a 6-year-old girl from her bedroom and drowning her in a canal more than 40 years ago was put to death on Thursday night. Bryan Jennings, 66, was declared dead shortly after 6:20 p.m. at the Florida State Prison. Jennings died by lethal injection.
When will federal employees get backpay? Here's the expected dates for each agency
The Office of Personnel Management tells FOX 5 they will begin sending out “superchecks" covering the pay period between October 1 and November 1, starting on Saturday. Here's the list of when each agency will see their backpay.
The Office of Personnel Management tells FOX 5 they will begin sending out “superchecks" covering the pay period between October 1 and November 1, starting on Saturday. Here's the list of when each agency will see their backpay.
Ex-marine executed in 1979 abduction, murder of child
Bryan Jennings, 66, was declared dead shortly after 6:20 p.m at the Florida State Prison. Jennings died by lethal injection. Jenning's execution marks the 16th execution in Florida this year. He was sentenced to death in 1979 for the abduction, rape, and brutal killing of 6-year-old Rebecca "Becky" Kunash in Brevard County.
Bryan Jennings, 66, was declared dead shortly after 6:20 p.m at the Florida State Prison. Jennings died by lethal injection. Jenning's execution marks the 16th execution in Florida this year. He was sentenced to death in 1979 for the abduction, rape, and brutal killing of 6-year-old Rebecca "Becky" Kunash in Brevard County.
Florida ex-Marine executed nearly 50 years after kidnapping, rape, murder of 6-year-old Merritt Island girl
A Florida man convicted of kidnapping a 6-year-old girl from her bedroom and drowning her in a canal more than 40 years ago was put to death on Thursday night.
A Florida man convicted of kidnapping a 6-year-old girl from her bedroom and drowning her in a canal more than 40 years ago was put to death on Thursday night.
Former college employee claims First Amendment rights violated in firing over Charlie Kirk posts
A federal lawsuit filed Wednesday alleges Eastern Florida State College violated the First Amendment rights of an employee.
A federal lawsuit filed Wednesday alleges Eastern Florida State College violated the First Amendment rights of an employee.
End to government shutdown allows for federal flood relief in Titusville
Now that the federal government has reopened, Titusville residents can receive help for homeowners struggling after the neighborhoods were flooded. Small businesses, non-profits, homeowners and renters are among those who can get loans, and can speak with teams set up at the library until December.
Now that the federal government has reopened, Titusville residents can receive help for homeowners struggling after the neighborhoods were flooded. Small businesses, non-profits, homeowners and renters are among those who can get loans, and can speak with teams set up at the library until December.
Collapsed Eustis bridge reopens after partial collapse
A Eustis bridge that partially collapsed last month due to rain is now back open. Now cars can drive over the bridge in a construction feat that took six days with a lot of help. As of 3:30 p.m., Nov. 13, the bridge construction was completed -- including nearby roads, sidewalks and the culverts and watermain under the bridge.
A Eustis bridge that partially collapsed last month due to rain is now back open. Now cars can drive over the bridge in a construction feat that took six days with a lot of help. As of 3:30 p.m., Nov. 13, the bridge construction was completed -- including nearby roads, sidewalks and the culverts and watermain under the bridge.
Eustis bridge re-built in 6 days: roads, culverts, watermain
In six days, the culvert and main water line were redone. This damage was caused by a storm that hit Eustis, causing a washout the partial collapse of a private bridge in a neighborhood. Now, the bridge is open and cars can drive on it.
In six days, the culvert and main water line were redone. This damage was caused by a storm that hit Eustis, causing a washout the partial collapse of a private bridge in a neighborhood. Now, the bridge is open and cars can drive on it.
SeaWorld Orlando no longer allowing seated walkers in its theme park: 'Disappointing'
Update (Nov. 25): The Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division said it has opened an investigation after receiving numerous complaints about the recent policy change at SeaWorld Orlando.
Update (Nov. 25): The Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division said it has opened an investigation after receiving numerous complaints about the recent policy change at SeaWorld Orlando.
Walkers with seats now banned at SeaWorld, new policy
According to SeaWorld's latest policy, the amusement park is now banning "rollators" -- known as walkers with seats. One woman was introduced to the new policy when she attended the park and told by security that she couldn't take her walker in -- though she'd been at the park with her walker 24 hours before. SeaWorld told FOX 35 the walkers pose a safety concern.
According to SeaWorld's latest policy, the amusement park is now banning "rollators" -- known as walkers with seats. One woman was introduced to the new policy when she attended the park and told by security that she couldn't take her walker in -- though she'd been at the park with her walker 24 hours before. SeaWorld told FOX 35 the walkers pose a safety concern.
Alachua School Board Chair defends Charlie Kirk comments
The Florida Board of Education said its keeping an eye on Tina Certain, Alachua County School Board Vice Chair, for her comments about Charlie Kirk days after his murder on Facebook. The board said the posts were "egregious for anyone to make, let alone an school board leader." Certain said the comment was made her personal Facebook profile, not one representing the board.
The Florida Board of Education said its keeping an eye on Tina Certain, Alachua County School Board Vice Chair, for her comments about Charlie Kirk days after his murder on Facebook. The board said the posts were "egregious for anyone to make, let alone an school board leader." Certain said the comment was made her personal Facebook profile, not one representing the board.
Orlando Police officer not charged in bystander's death
An officer with the Orlando Police Department, Christopher Moulton, won't face charges in a February incident in which a bystander died during a police pursuit. The chase ended with Gerald Neal, 56, trapped under the suspect's car. A state attorney says there's not enough proof to charge Moulton with manslaughter, with not enough proof of negligence on his part.
An officer with the Orlando Police Department, Christopher Moulton, won't face charges in a February incident in which a bystander died during a police pursuit. The chase ended with Gerald Neal, 56, trapped under the suspect's car. A state attorney says there's not enough proof to charge Moulton with manslaughter, with not enough proof of negligence on his part.
MCO faces delays after government shutdown ending
Flights at Orlando International Airport are still operating with a 6% reduction, even after government shutdown ended and air traffic control workers are back to work. The FAA says they want to keep monitoring and make sure its safe before flights ramp back up. At this time, there’s no need to additional flight cuts, the FAA said, but they’ll continue to monitor flight traffic.
Flights at Orlando International Airport are still operating with a 6% reduction, even after government shutdown ended and air traffic control workers are back to work. The FAA says they want to keep monitoring and make sure its safe before flights ramp back up. At this time, there’s no need to additional flight cuts, the FAA said, but they’ll continue to monitor flight traffic.
Blue Origin New Glenn Mission NG-2 headed to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft
Blue Origin's New Glen NG-2 Mission successfully launched from Florida's Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station en route to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft.
Blue Origin's New Glen NG-2 Mission successfully launched from Florida's Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station en route to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft.
Collapsed Eustis bridge complete: 'It's just a lot safer for the public'
A collapsed culvert in Eustis is now open to traffic in both directions after closing on Oct. 30 due to storm damage.
A collapsed culvert in Eustis is now open to traffic in both directions after closing on Oct. 30 due to storm damage.
Boy, 8, gives Narcan to father after overdose, sheriff says: 'His courage undoubtedly saved his dad’s life'
An 8-year-old Florida boy saved his father’s life this week after using Narcan to reverse a suspected heroin overdose, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
An 8-year-old Florida boy saved his father’s life this week after using Narcan to reverse a suspected heroin overdose, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Blue Origin New Glenn Mission heads to Mars from Florida
Blue Origin's New Glenn NG-2 successfully launched from Florida's Cape Canaveral on Thursday, carrying NASA's Escapade spacecraft en route to Mars.
Blue Origin's New Glenn NG-2 successfully launched from Florida's Cape Canaveral on Thursday, carrying NASA's Escapade spacecraft en route to Mars.
Family fights for stricter Florida laws on pool features after daughter's drowning death
The mother of Mia Xu, who died after drowning on an Orlando hotel pool last year, spreads awareness about child drowning rates in Florida to help change the law about the safety of pool features in this state.
The mother of Mia Xu, who died after drowning on an Orlando hotel pool last year, spreads awareness about child drowning rates in Florida to help change the law about the safety of pool features in this state.
8-year-old boy uses Narcan to save father’s life, deputies say
An 8-year-old boy in Edgewater saved his father’s life this week after using Narcan to reverse a suspected heroin overdose, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the boy’s father, 44-year-old Daniel Johnson, had shown his son earlier in the day how to administer the medication “in case something happened.”
An 8-year-old boy in Edgewater saved his father’s life this week after using Narcan to reverse a suspected heroin overdose, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the boy’s father, 44-year-old Daniel Johnson, had shown his son earlier in the day how to administer the medication “in case something happened.”
What are portable, assumable mortgages?
The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.
The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.