33-foot vessel sinks off Florida Coast
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A man was safely rescued late Thursday night after his 33-foot sailboat ran aground on a sandbar and began taking on water in Flagler County.

75 lost sea turtles hatchlings rescued by Florida deputies
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Volusia County deputies helped rescue 75 lost baby sea turtles. Sea turtle hatchlings use moonlight to guide themselves towards the ocean. However, artificial lighting can confuse their instincts, causing them to move inland toward roads instead of the ocean. Deputies helped collect the lost turtles and contacted Volusia County, who helped get them back to the ocean.

Beachgoers share concerns of AI cameras in Brevard County
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Cameras at public beach access points in Melbourne Beach are facing new pushback. Beachgoers are worried about privacy and where the footage is going and being stored.  The town says they’re installed to monitor rescue rings and prevent theft.

Volusia County debuts AI metal detectors in schools
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Middle schools in Volusia County will screen students through AI metal detectors. While school officials say safety is their top priority, they say the metal detectors have been "well-received" by the community and families. With artificial intelligence, the device can detect the "difference between a water bottle a weapon," FOX 35's Chris Lindsay demonstrated. 

Palm Bay orders immediate suspension of FLOCK cameras
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The city of Palm Bay is suspending its FLOCK cameras system after a city manager determined the cameras may not have been properly permitted. The system is not suspended pending the completion of the review. 

Palm Bay suspends license plate cameras over permitting, installation concerns

The City of Palm Bay immediately suspended its license plate reader cameras – sometimes referred to as Flock cameras – following concerns that the cameras may have been installed without the proper city permits.

Dad of DeLand double homicide suspect arrested
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Police have arrested the father of a 17-year-old accused of shooting and killing two teenagers in downtown DeLand. Daytron Etkins, 41, is accused of helping his son after the alleged shootings and "took steps intended to help him evade law enforcement," police said.

New Orleans Hard Rock Hotel collapse victims reach $106 million settlement

A judge approved a $106 million settlement that ends a yearslong legal battle over the deadly 2019 collapse of a Hard Rock Hotel that was under construction in New Orleans.

Chris Messina's plan for Orange County
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Chris Messina, candidate for Orange County Mayor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live in studio to discuss his plan for Orange County, the Orlando Dreamers and his support for eliminating property taxes.

75 lost baby sea turtles rescued by Florida deputies

When dozens of young turtle hatchlings were seen making their way away from the ocean, some Volusia County deputies stepped in to help.

Police officer arrested after using Flock cameras to track boyfriend's ex-wife

A North Carolina police officer was arrested and charged after it was found that she used the city's license plate reader cameras to track her boyfriend’s ex-wife. 

D23 head Michael Vargo previews Disney's big fan event
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D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is right around the corner. This three-day event takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center and includes panels, presentations, exhibits and more around everything Disney. D23 head Michael Vargo chats with Digital Content Producer Ashley Carter about what fans can expect from this year's event. 

DeLand double homicide suspect's father arrested, police say

The DeLand Police Department has arrested the father of the 17-year-old suspected of shooting and killing two teenagers in a vacant lot in downtown DeLand.

White House ballroom: Court says Trump needs Congress’ approval, halts construction

An appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump must obtain approval from Congress before moving forward with his proposed White House ballroom, ordering construction to stop.

Meta ordered to pay $567 million for youth mental health treatment

A New Mexico judge has ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million to confront the impact their platforms have had on young users. 

SUV, 3 horses involved in crash on State Road 44 in Lake County, FHP says

Three horses were struck by an SUV early Friday in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol and a local horse business owner who responded to the scene.