Thousands set to flood Daytona Beach for 'Jeep Beach Week'
Volusia County is getting ready for "Jeep Beach Week," where more than 250,000 visitors are expected to roll through Daytona Beach over the next week and a half. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay speaks with the Volusia County Sheriff about keeping the community safe.
Florida man stored Molotov cocktails in home
A Florida man was recently arrested for allegedly making and storing homemade explosives in his house. Sebastian Tinsley, 21, is now being charged with possession of potential explosive devices.
Palm Bay discusses plans to transform problem 'compound'
The City of Palm Bay is meeting tonight to discuss a plan to turn an area of abandoned property, known as "The Compound," into a positive development for the community. FOX 35's Esther Bower breaks down what's on the table for the area of concern.
Florida murder conviction overturned after more than 19 years
A Florida man sentenced to life in prison for a murder charge will get a new trial. He's accused of a brutal murder in 2002 in Brevard County and has been behind bars since then. Now, his lawyer says that new DNA evidence does not place his client at the crime scene.
Florida mail carrier accused of drinking on job
A Brevard County mail carrier is accused of drinking alcohol out of a red Solo cup while driving a mail truck. Police say Katelyne Dye was swerving in and out of lanes and even driving into oncoming traffic. She has now been arrested and is facing DUI charges.
Florida bus attendant seen kissing students on cheeks
A St. Cloud bus attendant is accused of kissing and inappropriately touching multiple children. Police say Bryan Louis has now been removed from his position and fired. Officials are asking anyone with information to come forward.
CVS catches fire in Kissimmee
Firefighters are battling a fire at a CVS in Kissimmee. Three people were injured in the fire, and two were taken to the hospital. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns gives us live updates from the scene.
Man wanted after attempted sexual assault in Orlando
Orlando police are searching for a man who they say broke into a home in the Orwin Manor neighborhood and tried to sexually assault a woman. The man is described as a Black or Hispanic man in his teens or early 20s. Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to call the Orlando police and request the special victim's unit.
Local dancers compete as USA National Hip Hop team
A group of young girls, mostly from Seminole County, are heading to represent the USA in the National Youth Hip Hop Division. The team is made up of mostly 12-to-14-year-old girls. The team will compete from April 23-25 at the Wide World Sports.
New Cocoa Beach Catamaran Sailing Cruises on Banana River
Today, FOX 35's David Martin heads over to check out the new Cocoa Beach Catamaran Sailing Cruises on the Banana River. All of the organization's sails can be reserved as private events for up to 38 guests, and the trips are fully customizable up to four hours.
Memorial benches removed in Mount Dora
The battle over memorial benches in Mount Dora is continuing. Some people are upset after they paid to honor a loved one with a memorial bench, only to find that the city had removed it. According to the city, after 10 years a bench sponsor has to renew their contract. Mount Dora Mayor James Homich joins FOX 35 to talk about the issue.
Brevard School Board member speaks on misbehaving teachers
Brevard Public Schools District 4 School Board Member Matt Susin joins FOX 35 to talk about several teachers and administrators in the area not behaving appropriately. This comes after Karly Anderson, the teacher arrested after being intoxicated at a high school party in January, returned to the classroom. She returned to the classroom on Monday. However, on the same day new bodycam footage was released. The Brevard County School District then removed her from the classroom.
Volusia County brush fire burns hundreds of acres
A 270-acre wildfire sparked Tuesday in Volusia County, east of Lake Helen and Deltona, sending massive plumes of smoke into the air, according to the Florida Forest Service and Volusia County Fire Rescue. Although the fire is only 80% contained, no homes or buildings have been damaged.
Altamonte police search for missing teen girl with autism
The Altamonte Springs Police Department (ASPD) is asking for the public's help in locating a 13-year-old girl with autism who went missing on Tuesday. Police say Rachael Scott was last seen around 5:15 p.m. in the area of Wymore Road in Seminole County. Anyone with information on Rachael's location is asked to call the ASPD at (407) 339-2441 or to dial 911.
Florida Gators host annual Orange & Blue Game
The Florida Gators are still coming down from Monday's monumental NCAA championship win. They were back in the spotlight this afternoon with a big celebration FOX 35's Jessica Eley takes us inside the special day.
1 arrested after hours-long stand-off in Apopka
The Apopka Police Department said they responded to a reference of a domestic disturbance around 7 a.m. on Saturday in the area of the Breckenridge subdivision. After an hours-long stand-off, officials said they arrested 39-year-old Joseph Rivera. Authorities said Rivera is facing charges of aggravated battery and aggravated assault with a firearm, and further charges are currently under review.
Clermont man shot and killed by deputies overnight
A Clermont man was shot and killed by deputies overnight after they responded to reports of a suspicious person, officials say. The man killed has been identified as 39-year-old Eric Escoba. Officials have confirmed the deputy involved in the shooting was placed on administrative leave pending a review by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which they said is normal procedure.
Convicted killer wrongly freed from jail captured in Florida
Kathan Guzman, the convicted killer who was mistakenly released from a Georgia prison, was captured in Florida on Friday. He was located by U.S. Marshals Service at his mother's house, the U.S. Marshals Service and Clayton County District Attorney's Office told FOX 35. Officials say he was released due to a paperwork error. Guzman was expected to appear in court on Saturday morning.
SpaceX Starlink launch scrubbed again
SpaceX has pushed back its Starlink launch again. Liftoff was rescheduled for 1 a.m., but it got scrubbed. The company will now launch the Falcon 9 rocket tonight, with the window opening at 8:53 p.m. Another batch of Starlink satellites is also expected to launch Sunday night.
Florida woman accused of buying and selling human remains
A Florida woman has been arrested after police say she bought and sold human bones in her curio store. Kymberlee Schopper, 52, is facing charges of trading in human tissue. Records show Schopper was released Friday from the Volusia County Jail on a bond of $7,500.