Repeat police impersonator arrested after pulling over driver in Orange County
A Central Florida man claims he was pulled over by someone pretending to be a police officer. According to records, the suspect has a long history of impersonation.
Apopka man arrested in cold case, unsolved for 33 years
St. Cloud police have arrested 72-year-old Gene Stuller in connection to the 1991 murder of Julia Sue Wilbanks, solving a cold case that remained unsolved for 33 years. DNA advancements led investigators to identify Stuller as a suspect earlier this year. St. Cloud Police Chief Douglas Goerke joins FOX 35 to talk about the arrest.
Orange County commission to discuss important items today
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners is meeting today, with a few important items up for discussion on the agenda. The items include rezoning land for new transitional housing, increasing LYNX bus services and a tourist development tax sports incentive.
Orlando police hold presser after officer-involved shooting
One person was killed during an officer-involved shooting on Sunday morning in Downtown Orlando. The Orlando Police Department (OPD) hosted a press conference to provide updates after the incident.
1 dead after officer-involved shooting in Downtown Orlando, police say
An early-morning altercation outside Thrive Cocktail Lounge in Downtown Orlando led to an officer-involved shooting, officials say.
New truck will bring food into local food deserts
United Against Poverty (UAP) has unveiled a new refrigerated truck to help bring food into Central Florida food deserts. The 26-foot long truck is the first of its kind and was donated through a grant from Florida Blue. UAP hopes the truck will make a positive difference in the community.
Mystery attacker: Man accused of breaking into woman's home
The Orlando Police Department is looking for a man suspected of breaking into a woman's home and attempting to sexually assault her. Police released surveillance video of the suspect allegedly running through a neighborhood.
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.
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.
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.
Florida police officer recounts head-on crash with suspected undocumented immigrant
The Belle Isle police officer who survived a head-on crash troopers said was caused by an undocumented immigrant said he’s thankful to be back at work.
Orange County student brings alcohol to school
A student at Ridgewood Park Elementary School is in trouble for bringing alcohol to school today. The Orange County school district has confirmed the student shared the alcohol with other students on campus. All the students were checked out by paramedics and were OK.
Orange County Sheriff's Office welcomes new K-9
Meet Luma, the newest K-9 at the Orange County Sheriff's Office. She is trained to find hidden electronic devices, such as SIM cards, SD cards and cell phones. Investigators say these items are often used by criminals to store illegal material or to evade law enforcement.
Suspect accused of attacking jogger says he's being framed
A woman jogging in Orlando’s College Park neighborhood was allegedly attacked by a man early Thursday but managed to fight off the suspect. The man accused of attacking the jogger had his first appearance in court today, but it wasn't his first time in that court room. Tyler Feight, 26, faces charges of attempted sexual battery and battery.
Delila Grayson's mom relieved convicted killer captured | FULL
Christina Grayson, the mother of Delila Grayson, who was strangled by her ex-boyfriend, said she is relieved that her daughter's killer is back in custody, nearly two weeks after he was mistakenly released from prison. But, she has questions. Why was Kathan Guzman released in the first place, and how? Officials told FOX 5 that it was due to a paperwork error. Christina talked with FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte.
Kathan Guzman's mom: Convicted killer wasn't hiding | FULL
Iris Guzman, the mother of Kathan Guzman, a convicted murderer who was mistakenly released from a Georgia jail two weeks ago, told FOX 35's Matt Trezza that his son was not a fugitive and was not hiding from law enforcement. She said she went to pick him up, even called the sheriff's office to make sure her son, who was sentenced to life in prison, was being released. She said she drove to Georgia, picked her son up, and brought him to her house in Ocoee, Florida. She said both she and her son were surprised on Friday when U.S. Marshals swarmed her house and took her son into custody. Guzman was convicted of strangling his ex-girlfriend.
Convicted killer recaptured in Central Florida
A man convicted of murder and serving a life sentence in Georgia has been captured in Central Florida – two weeks after he was mistakenly released, officials said Friday. A man convicted of murder and serving a life sentence in Georgia has been captured in Central Florida – two weeks after he was mistakenly released, officials said Friday. He was released due to a paperwork error.
Universal Epic Universe to open at the start of Florida's rainy season
Universal’s new Epic Universe theme park is set to open May 22 in Orlando, just as Florida’s rainy season begins.
Convicted killer mistakenly released from Georgia prison; victim’s mother in Florida fears for safety
Update (4/11): Kathan Guzman, a convicted murderer mistakenly released from the Department of Corrections in Georgia, was found and detained Friday in Florida, according to the Clayton County (Georgia) District Attorney's Office. He was located by the U.S. Marshals Service at his mother's house, officials confirmed to FOX 5 Atlanta. No other details were immediately released.
Cady Way Park announces renovation to iconic pool
If you're trying to beat the heat this summer season, you could soon dive into a newly-renovated community pool. The Orange County community is pushing for renovations to an iconic pool in the Winter ark area. Coach Joe Auer and Jason Seeley, with the City of Winter Park, join FOX 35 to talk about the renovations for the Cady Way Pool.