Brush fire in Daytona Beach 50% contained; residents can return home
FOX 35 Orlando’s Manny Martinez reports from Volusia County, where a brush fire in Daytona Beach is now 50% contained and residents are allowed to return home.
FOX 35 Orlando’s Manny Martinez reports from Volusia County, where a brush fire in Daytona Beach is now 50% contained and residents are allowed to return home.
Brush fire in Daytona Beach forces residents to evacuate their homes
Brush fire in Daytona Beach forces residents in the Mosaic Subdivision to evacuate their homes, according to the Daytona Beach Fire Department.
Brush fire in Daytona Beach forces residents in the Mosaic Subdivision to evacuate their homes, according to the Daytona Beach Fire Department.
Police: 16-year-old arrested in gang-related mass shooting in downtown Orlando
The Orlando Police Department has released new details into the February 2026 shooting outside a popular Parramore restaurant that left four people hurt. Police said the shooting appeared to be the result of a fight between rival gang members, and announced the arrest of a 16-year-old teen.
The Orlando Police Department has released new details into the February 2026 shooting outside a popular Parramore restaurant that left four people hurt. Police said the shooting appeared to be the result of a fight between rival gang members, and announced the arrest of a 16-year-old teen.
Elon Musk reveals price of Tesla's fully autonomous Cybercab
Tesla announced a production milestone at Giga Texas factory for a fully autonomous two-seat robotaxi.
Tesla announced a production milestone at Giga Texas factory for a fully autonomous two-seat robotaxi.
80 homes evacuated in Daytona Beach brush fire
A brush fire neared a Daytona Beach housing complex Monday evening, Feb. 23. The fire, which started at 20 to 25 acres Monday morning, grew to over 100 acres by the evening.
A brush fire neared a Daytona Beach housing complex Monday evening, Feb. 23. The fire, which started at 20 to 25 acres Monday morning, grew to over 100 acres by the evening.
Trimming taxes for homeowners: How will that affect small towns?
Under a proposed legislation, Florida residents with homesteaded properties would no longer be required to pay property taxes. However, leaders in smaller municipalities, such as Indialantic, fear that the loss of property tax revenue would be devastating. Indialantic Mayor Mark McDermott warns that the town might not be able to fund its own police and fire departments if the bill becomes law.
Under a proposed legislation, Florida residents with homesteaded properties would no longer be required to pay property taxes. However, leaders in smaller municipalities, such as Indialantic, fear that the loss of property tax revenue would be devastating. Indialantic Mayor Mark McDermott warns that the town might not be able to fund its own police and fire departments if the bill becomes law.
Child nearly drowns during unsupervised visit with mom
A Brevard County mother is back behind bars after a near-fatal drowning involving her toddler. The incident raises questions about how she was granted unsupervised access to her children while still facing felony charges for a previous child abuse case. A judge, DCF and case manager all agreed the mother could have unsupervised access with her children.
A Brevard County mother is back behind bars after a near-fatal drowning involving her toddler. The incident raises questions about how she was granted unsupervised access to her children while still facing felony charges for a previous child abuse case. A judge, DCF and case manager all agreed the mother could have unsupervised access with her children.
Missing Palm Coast woman, Mary Lou Combs' body found 22 years later
The believed remains of a missing Palm Coast woman, Mary Lou Combs, were found in a body of water on Feb. 3. Combs was last seen on Aug. 19, 2003, leaving her home and was never found. Divers with the FBI helped locate her body less than a mile from her home.
The believed remains of a missing Palm Coast woman, Mary Lou Combs, were found in a body of water on Feb. 3. Combs was last seen on Aug. 19, 2003, leaving her home and was never found. Divers with the FBI helped locate her body less than a mile from her home.
Florida man accused of killing his wife after argument.
William Elwood Simmons, 80, was arrested on a first-degree murder charge after his wife, Nancy Lee Simmons, 83 – who was found unresponsive in the kitchen. When investigators asked Simmons if he knew what had happened, he responded saying, "I do know what happened, I did it," the affidavit said.
William Elwood Simmons, 80, was arrested on a first-degree murder charge after his wife, Nancy Lee Simmons, 83 – who was found unresponsive in the kitchen. When investigators asked Simmons if he knew what had happened, he responded saying, "I do know what happened, I did it," the affidavit said.
Daytona Beach brush fire update | Full news conference
Daytona Beach Fire Chief Dru Driscoll provides an update on the Bennett Field Fire burning near the Mosaic neighborhood, where 80 homes have been evacuated.
Daytona Beach Fire Chief Dru Driscoll provides an update on the Bennett Field Fire burning near the Mosaic neighborhood, where 80 homes have been evacuated.
Live | Orange County Sheriff John Mina: Suspect shot after not following deputy orders
The Orange County Sheriff's office responded to a Walmart on East Colonial Drive regarding reports of a man attempting to steal from the store. When deputies arrived, the man – later identified as Jason Anthony Beal, 48 – was walking out of the store wearing a ski mask and pushing a shopping cart full of merchandise, Sheriff John Mina said. "The deputy gave the man numerous commands to stop. The man did not comply with those commands," the sheriff said. The deputy fired his taser, which didn't have any effect and, "shortly after that, the deputy could be heard saying, ‘Don’t reach, don't reach,' three times and then our deputy fires his service weapons at the suspect, striking him several times."
The Orange County Sheriff's office responded to a Walmart on East Colonial Drive regarding reports of a man attempting to steal from the store. When deputies arrived, the man – later identified as Jason Anthony Beal, 48 – was walking out of the store wearing a ski mask and pushing a shopping cart full of merchandise, Sheriff John Mina said. "The deputy gave the man numerous commands to stop. The man did not comply with those commands," the sheriff said. The deputy fired his taser, which didn't have any effect and, "shortly after that, the deputy could be heard saying, ‘Don’t reach, don't reach,' three times and then our deputy fires his service weapons at the suspect, striking him several times."
Orlando Airport welcomes first ZIPAIR Tokyo to Orlando Flight
For the first time, ZIPAIR passengers touched down in Orlando from Tokyo’s Narita International Airport. This charter service marks a special historic partnership between ZIPAIR and Orlando International Airport.
For the first time, ZIPAIR passengers touched down in Orlando from Tokyo’s Narita International Airport. This charter service marks a special historic partnership between ZIPAIR and Orlando International Airport.
Daytona Beach Fire Department: Brush fire spreads to over 100-acres
Press Conference | The Daytona Beach Fire Department updated the public on a brush fire that started at 20 t0 25 acres on Monday morning, Feb. 23 and grew to over 100 acres throughout the day. Homes in the Mosaic subdivision were being evacuated with a 30-foot fire line behind the homes. Eighty homes have been evacuated.
Press Conference | The Daytona Beach Fire Department updated the public on a brush fire that started at 20 t0 25 acres on Monday morning, Feb. 23 and grew to over 100 acres throughout the day. Homes in the Mosaic subdivision were being evacuated with a 30-foot fire line behind the homes. Eighty homes have been evacuated.
Daytona Beach residents evacuating after over 100-acre brush fire
Residents of the Mosaic subdivision in Daytona Beach are evacuating due to a brush fire that's growing to over 100 acres. Smoke, filling the sky is visible for miles off of LPGA Boulevard.
Residents of the Mosaic subdivision in Daytona Beach are evacuating due to a brush fire that's growing to over 100 acres. Smoke, filling the sky is visible for miles off of LPGA Boulevard.
Boy, 5, hit in e-bike hit-and-run crash in Volusia County
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is looking to talk with two people who were on an e-bike over the weekend in Daytona Beach and crashed into a 5-year-old boy. VSO said the crash happened Saturday afternoon near Sun Splash Park in Daytona Beach. The 5-year-old boy was headed toward the water to fill up his beach bucket, but the e-bike riders crashed into him, VSO said. The boy was taken to the hospital and determined to have minor injuries. Witnesses told deputies that the two riders – described as teenagers, a male and female – stopped briefly, apologized, and then pedaled away.
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is looking to talk with two people who were on an e-bike over the weekend in Daytona Beach and crashed into a 5-year-old boy. VSO said the crash happened Saturday afternoon near Sun Splash Park in Daytona Beach. The 5-year-old boy was headed toward the water to fill up his beach bucket, but the e-bike riders crashed into him, VSO said. The boy was taken to the hospital and determined to have minor injuries. Witnesses told deputies that the two riders – described as teenagers, a male and female – stopped briefly, apologized, and then pedaled away.
Orlando AM Weather Forecast: Smoke, fire, burn bans across Central Florida
With wind gusts over 25 miles per hour and a dry climate, brush fire broke out across Central Florida. One fire, spanning over 100 acres in Daytona Beach, caused evacuations.
With wind gusts over 25 miles per hour and a dry climate, brush fire broke out across Central Florida. One fire, spanning over 100 acres in Daytona Beach, caused evacuations.
12-year-old Volusia County student arrested in school shooting plot
12-year-old Josephine Simmons-Peters was arrested after detectives received a tip about a plan to shoot students and a teacher at Southwestern Middle School in Volusia County. Josephine is facing multiple charges, including written threats to kill and misuse of a two-way communication device.
12-year-old Josephine Simmons-Peters was arrested after detectives received a tip about a plan to shoot students and a teacher at Southwestern Middle School in Volusia County. Josephine is facing multiple charges, including written threats to kill and misuse of a two-way communication device.
Orange County deputy shot Walmart shoplifting suspect after not complying
An Orange County deputy told a shoplifting suspect not to reach for his weapon three times before shooting him, the sheriff's office says. The Orange County Sheriff's office responded to a Walmart on East Colonial Drive regarding reports of a man attempting to steal from the store. After not complying with multiple commands, a deputy shot Jason Anthony Beal, 48.
An Orange County deputy told a shoplifting suspect not to reach for his weapon three times before shooting him, the sheriff's office says. The Orange County Sheriff's office responded to a Walmart on East Colonial Drive regarding reports of a man attempting to steal from the store. After not complying with multiple commands, a deputy shot Jason Anthony Beal, 48.
Brush fire spreads across South Daytona Beach
FOX 35's Noah Bergren talks wind speeds and Florida drought as a brush fire spreads throughout South Daytona, with evacuations taking place on Cyan Avenue on Feb. 23.
FOX 35's Noah Bergren talks wind speeds and Florida drought as a brush fire spreads throughout South Daytona, with evacuations taking place on Cyan Avenue on Feb. 23.
Rafter vanishes in Oregon wilderness, survives five-day ordeal before helicopter rescue
A 26-year-old rafter who vanished during a trip on Oregon’s Illinois River was rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter after surviving alone in rugged wilderness for five days.
A 26-year-old rafter who vanished during a trip on Oregon’s Illinois River was rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter after surviving alone in rugged wilderness for five days.