Lake Mary apartment evacuation: 85 units ruled 'unsafe'; officials cite 'structural deficiencies'
Tenants of over 80 units at a Lake Mary apartment complex were told to move out after a fire – which took place months prior – uncovered significant structural issues.
Tenants of over 80 units at a Lake Mary apartment complex were told to move out after a fire – which took place months prior – uncovered significant structural issues.
85 apartment units evacuated: Officials site damage to stairs, structure
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | Seminole County officials discuss three key issues at a Lake Mary apartment -- prompting the evacuation of 85 units. Officials cited damage to stairs, structural damage and damage from a previous fire.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | Seminole County officials discuss three key issues at a Lake Mary apartment -- prompting the evacuation of 85 units. Officials cited damage to stairs, structural damage and damage from a previous fire.
'Training grenade' found at Palm Bay home, sheriff's office says
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office's bomb squad and Patrick Space Force Base's Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams responded to a home in Palm Bay after a grenade was reportedly found, according to the sheriff's office.
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office's bomb squad and Patrick Space Force Base's Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams responded to a home in Palm Bay after a grenade was reportedly found, according to the sheriff's office.
Fruitland Park update on officer-involved shooting
Fruitland Park Interim Police Chief Henry Rains gives an update on a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened Wednesday morning. Police said a man armed with a hatchet and a gun was shot and killed. He was identified as 53-year-old Duane Terrell Holston.
Fruitland Park Interim Police Chief Henry Rains gives an update on a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened Wednesday morning. Police said a man armed with a hatchet and a gun was shot and killed. He was identified as 53-year-old Duane Terrell Holston.
2025 saw record levels of solar, wind power in US: Here's where
Solar and wind power just hit record highs in the U.S. with explosive growth and plunging costs. Here’s which states are leading.
Solar and wind power just hit record highs in the U.S. with explosive growth and plunging costs. Here’s which states are leading.
Bald eagle rescued from alligator-filled Florida canal after crash-landing
In what’s dubbed a ‘majestic save’, deputies in Florida rescued an injured bald eagle that got stuck in a canal unable to take flight.
In what’s dubbed a ‘majestic save’, deputies in Florida rescued an injured bald eagle that got stuck in a canal unable to take flight.
2 shot in Winter Park Police, 2 suspects arrested after chase ends in Lake Mary, police say
Two suspects allegedly linked to a double shooting in Winter Park have been arrested after an apparent pursuit in Lake Mary, police said.
Two suspects allegedly linked to a double shooting in Winter Park have been arrested after an apparent pursuit in Lake Mary, police said.
Army raises enlistment age to 42, drops marijuana conviction rule
The United States Army has updated several rule changes for their enlistment qualifications, including the maximum age requirement as well as eliminating a marijuana conviction that impacted some potential recruits.
The United States Army has updated several rule changes for their enlistment qualifications, including the maximum age requirement as well as eliminating a marijuana conviction that impacted some potential recruits.
Trump says Iran negotiations ongoing as US strikes two-thirds of country's munitions plants
The Trump administration reportedly offered the ceasefire plan to Iran as the U.S. appears to look for an end to the war even as more troops head to the Middle East.
The Trump administration reportedly offered the ceasefire plan to Iran as the U.S. appears to look for an end to the war even as more troops head to the Middle East.
Florida woman sold multiple properties she didn't own, deputies say
A Florida woman is accused of selling multiple properties that she didn't own and wiring money through cryptocurrency platforms.
A Florida woman is accused of selling multiple properties that she didn't own and wiring money through cryptocurrency platforms.
Man armed with hatchet shot, killed after crashing into house in Fruitland Park, police say
A man holding a hatchet was shot and killed by an officer in Fruitland Park early Wednesday morning, according to Fruitland Park Interim Police Chief Henry Rains.
A man holding a hatchet was shot and killed by an officer in Fruitland Park early Wednesday morning, according to Fruitland Park Interim Police Chief Henry Rains.
Historic heat wave expands into central US after weeks of record heat in the Southwest
The Plains and Southeast are getting a taste of summer as the heat wave that has created stifling temperatures in the Southwest continues to push east.
The Plains and Southeast are getting a taste of summer as the heat wave that has created stifling temperatures in the Southwest continues to push east.
NASA moon base and Mars mission announced: What to know
NASA gave details of America’s future in space this week, laying out plans in the coming years to build a base on the moon and send a nuclear spacecraft to Mars.
NASA gave details of America’s future in space this week, laying out plans in the coming years to build a base on the moon and send a nuclear spacecraft to Mars.
Heartwarming homecoming for American held in captivity for over a year in Afghanistan
Dennis Coyle, the American man released by the Afghanistan government after more than a year in captivity, is back on U.S. soil where loved ones were on hand to greet him.
Dennis Coyle, the American man released by the Afghanistan government after more than a year in captivity, is back on U.S. soil where loved ones were on hand to greet him.
Over 70 Lake Mary apartments deemed 'unsafe' over building safety concerns: Officials
Update (3/25): Seminole County is clarifying some of the numbers initially provided regarding the evacuations at the Pebble Creek at Lake Mary apartment complex. Officials said roughly 60 apartments were occupied, while roughly 10 were vacant.
Update (3/25): Seminole County is clarifying some of the numbers initially provided regarding the evacuations at the Pebble Creek at Lake Mary apartment complex. Officials said roughly 60 apartments were occupied, while roughly 10 were vacant.
Florida BBB: Fake toll scam, court flyers targeting drivers
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) said a new scam involving counterfeit court notices is making the rounds. Counterfeit notices – designed to look like records from a state or county court – are demanding people pay fines ("judgments") against them for various parking or toll violations. Holly Salmons, President/CEO of the Better Business Bureau Serving Central Florida, stopped by Good Day Orlando to talk about the latest scams targeting Florida residents.
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) said a new scam involving counterfeit court notices is making the rounds. Counterfeit notices – designed to look like records from a state or county court – are demanding people pay fines ("judgments") against them for various parking or toll violations. Holly Salmons, President/CEO of the Better Business Bureau Serving Central Florida, stopped by Good Day Orlando to talk about the latest scams targeting Florida residents.
TSA vs. private airport security: Orlando Sanford Airport talks benefits, differences
More than 20 airports across the country use private security vs. TSA. Orlando Sanford International Airport is one of at least three airports that use private security, through a TSA partnership program. George Speake, executive vice president and Deputy CEO at Orlando Sanford Airport, joined FOX 35 to talk about why that decision was made more than a decade ago, how it works, and how it has faired during the funding lapse impacting other airports in Georgia and Texas.
More than 20 airports across the country use private security vs. TSA. Orlando Sanford International Airport is one of at least three airports that use private security, through a TSA partnership program. George Speake, executive vice president and Deputy CEO at Orlando Sanford Airport, joined FOX 35 to talk about why that decision was made more than a decade ago, how it works, and how it has faired during the funding lapse impacting other airports in Georgia and Texas.
Prescribed burns: How can the public find info about them?
Earlier this week, smoke and ash was blown into Seminole County from a prescribed burn happening on state lands in Lake County. The DEP said there were two prescribed burns, totally 3,000 acres. Alan Harris, director of emergency management for Seminole County, joined Good Day Orlando to talk about prescribed burns, and how the public can find out about them.
Earlier this week, smoke and ash was blown into Seminole County from a prescribed burn happening on state lands in Lake County. The DEP said there were two prescribed burns, totally 3,000 acres. Alan Harris, director of emergency management for Seminole County, joined Good Day Orlando to talk about prescribed burns, and how the public can find out about them.
Tree crashes through Orange City home, injuring teen and displacing family
An Orange City family has been forced into a hotel after a massive tree crashed through the roof of their rental home on Sunday evening, injuring a teenager inside.
An Orange City family has been forced into a hotel after a massive tree crashed through the roof of their rental home on Sunday evening, injuring a teenager inside.
Over 70 Lake Mary apartments 'unsafe' for occupancy
The Seminole County Fire Department reported on March 24 that 72 apartment units at the Pebble Creek apartments – located at 780 Creekwater Terrace – are not safe to live in. Of the 72 identified units, 48 were unoccupied. Residents living in the remainder of the affected units were relocated to available apartments within the complex, the fire department reported.
The Seminole County Fire Department reported on March 24 that 72 apartment units at the Pebble Creek apartments – located at 780 Creekwater Terrace – are not safe to live in. Of the 72 identified units, 48 were unoccupied. Residents living in the remainder of the affected units were relocated to available apartments within the complex, the fire department reported.