Daytona Beach fire updates: Evacuations, wildfire map, news updates
The “Bennett Field" fire, which totaled to 227 acres in Daytona Beach, is now 100% contained after over 24 hours.
The “Bennett Field" fire, which totaled to 227 acres in Daytona Beach, is now 100% contained after over 24 hours.
Deputies: Person in custody after barricade near Sumter County elementary school
A person was taken into custody following a barricade situation in Sumter County – near an elementary school.
A person was taken into custody following a barricade situation in Sumter County – near an elementary school.
Orlando approves $6.8M 'eyes in the sky' drone program to speed up emergency response
The Orlando City Council on Monday greenlit a nearly $7 million expansion of the city's drone capabilities, positioning Orlando alongside tech-forward hubs like Dallas, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.
The Orlando City Council on Monday greenlit a nearly $7 million expansion of the city's drone capabilities, positioning Orlando alongside tech-forward hubs like Dallas, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.
Orlando Fire Department fights 8-acre fire
Fire crews addressed an eight-acre fire in Orlando. The Orlando Fire Department responded to a fire on the 5500 block of Arnold Palmer Drive around 6 a.m., Feb. 23. Around 11 a.m., the fire had spread to eight acres and was 80% contained, the fire department confirmed. No structures were in danger.
Fire crews addressed an eight-acre fire in Orlando. The Orlando Fire Department responded to a fire on the 5500 block of Arnold Palmer Drive around 6 a.m., Feb. 23. Around 11 a.m., the fire had spread to eight acres and was 80% contained, the fire department confirmed. No structures were in danger.
FedEx sues Trump administration for full tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling on IEEPA
The shipping giant FedEx has filed a lawsuit seeking full refund of tariffs assessed under President Trump's order targeting imports.
The shipping giant FedEx has filed a lawsuit seeking full refund of tariffs assessed under President Trump's order targeting imports.
Gov. DeSantis, cabinet designates 22 acres at Hillsborough College into Rays stadium talks
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet officially designated 22 acres at Hillsborough College into the talks involving a stadium location for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet officially designated 22 acres at Hillsborough College into the talks involving a stadium location for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Ohio man hit, killed on Big Tree Road in Port Orange, FHP says
A 74-year-old Ohio man died Monday after he was hit by a car on Big Tree Road in Port Orange, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
A 74-year-old Ohio man died Monday after he was hit by a car on Big Tree Road in Port Orange, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Father's viral TikTok brings thousands of Latinos to national donor database
A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up.
A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up.
NASA delays Artemis II rollback due to weather; launch date still unknown
NASA has delayed a rollback of its Artemis II rocket from a launch pad at Kennedy Space Center due to cold weather in Florida.
NASA has delayed a rollback of its Artemis II rocket from a launch pad at Kennedy Space Center due to cold weather in Florida.
Florida mom faces another child abuse charge in second arrest in 5 months: Records
A Florida mom under suspicion of criminal child abuse has been arrested again after one of her children nearly drowned in their backyard pool, according to a recent arrest affidavit, prompting questions about how she gained unsupervised access to her children again.
A Florida mom under suspicion of criminal child abuse has been arrested again after one of her children nearly drowned in their backyard pool, according to a recent arrest affidavit, prompting questions about how she gained unsupervised access to her children again.
Why is the fire threat so high in Florida?
FOX 35 meteorologist Noah Bergren explains why the potential for brush fires or wildfires is so high in Florida right now. It comes down to low humidity and strong winds. Several counties in Florida are under red flag warnings or fire warnings.
FOX 35 meteorologist Noah Bergren explains why the potential for brush fires or wildfires is so high in Florida right now. It comes down to low humidity and strong winds. Several counties in Florida are under red flag warnings or fire warnings.
New drones to help Orlando Police fight crime
FOX 35 Orlando’s Baileigh Bockover reports on the new drone technology being introduced to help the Orlando Police Department enhance crime-fighting efforts and improve response times across the city.
FOX 35 Orlando’s Baileigh Bockover reports on the new drone technology being introduced to help the Orlando Police Department enhance crime-fighting efforts and improve response times across the city.
Protecting homes against brush fires
FOX 35's Chancelor Winn provides tips on how to protect your home against brush fires.
FOX 35's Chancelor Winn provides tips on how to protect your home against brush fires.
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.