Orange County deputy who died after suffering brain injury gives 'ultimate gift' through organ donation
Deputy Michael Milmerstadt gave the "ultimate gift" through organ donation on Sunday. The Orange County Sheriff's Office said the donation could save the lives of eight people. The Central Florida deputy died after suffering a brain injury during off-duty training at a gym. He was a husband and a father to three boys.
Central Florida tops worst traffic list and I-4 gets special mention
Traffic on Interstate 4 can be a nightmare. In fact, two areas of that highway in Central Florida were ranked among the worst in the nation, and one of those areas is right by the theme parks. But there’s a glimmer of hope as we have learned of new details from the Florida Department of Transportation about plans to alleviate the congestion.
Residents Orange County say thick smoke invading homes coming from new development
Residents in Lake County and Orange County, Florida say thick smoke in their neighborhoods invading their homes may be caused by a new development. The Florida Forest Service says the landowner was following all regulations.
Join FOX 35 at the 2023 Southeastern Guide Dogs Walkathon
Join FOX 35 at the 2023 Southeastern Guide Dogs Walkathon on Saturday, April 15, at Lake Lily Park in Maitland, Florida. The event is free, family-friendly, and dog-friendly. Stop by The Waggin' Tails Festival will have live music, delicious food, and a beer garden. Proceeds from the event help breed, raise, and train guide dogs to help those in need. Visit www.GuideDogs.org to register, donate, and for more information.
Orange County HOA ordered to take down illegal speed bumps
Orange County officials say the 20 speed bumps that were installed by the Wetherbee Lakes subdivision need to be removed because they don't meet length, height, and width standards and there are no markings or signage.
Perp walk: Man accused of assaulting 4 woman at bus stops
Orange County Sheriff John Mina announced Thursday the arrest of Nelson Odige, a man suspected of attacking and sexually assaulting four women at bus stops.
Man arrested sexually assaulting 4 woman at Central Florida bus stops
After a months-long investigation, deputies have arrested Nelson Odige who confessed to sexually assaulting four women at multiple bus stops in Orange County, Florida
Tyre Sampson's mother speaks out as FreeFall ride prepares for demolition
Nekia Dodd, the mother of Tyre Sampson, visited ICON Park for the first time since her son's deadly fall from the Orlando FreeFall ride. Her visit comes as crews are working to tear the ride down ahead of the one-year anniversary of his death. Dodd was joined by her attorneys Michael Haggard and Kimberly Wald of The Haggard Law Firm.
Crowds gather in Orlando for NCAA matchup watch party
As the NCAA matchups were released Sunday, Orlando is prepping to host the tournament again.
Maryland Fried Chicken closing Winter Garden restaurant after 57 years
A popular chicken restaurant in Winter Garden is shutting down after 57 years in business. Maryland Fried Chicken is closing its doors on April 1, 2023 because of the impact of the pandemic had on their small business, and the owner hopes to sell all the food equipment and give back any profits to the employees.
Orange County buying vape detectors following Juul settlement
Juul is going to cut a big check to Orange County Public Schools as part of a national settlement. The district is receiving $5.4 million of that payout and officials want to make sure that money is going back to their students by trying to protect them from the dangers of vaping.
Plan would add lanes in each direction of State Road 408
The Central Florida Expressway Authority is planning to add one lane to both the eastbound and westbound sections of State Road 408 between the exits for Church Street and Kirkman Rd.
Jesse Walden, Orlando photojournalist, describes shooting that injured him, killed reporter Dylan Lyons
Jesse Walden, a photojournalist with Spectrum News 13 who was shot while covering a story about a shooting earlier in the day, told FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie that he is still recovering at the hospital, and that he is devastated over the death of his colleague, Dylan Lyons.
Florida photographer Jesse Walden describes shooting that injured him, killed reporter Dylan Lyons
A Central Florida news photographer who was injured in a shooting that killed his co-worker is speaking out.
Enormous alligator found roaming in Central Florida neighborhood
A massive alligator is finding a new place to live after being captured in the Avalon Park neighborhood.
Vigil to be held for victims of Pine Hills shooting
A candlelight vigil will be held on Friday night to honor the lives lost in the Pine Hills, Florida shooting and to support everyone impacted.
Full bodycam video: Arrest of suspect Keith Moses in deadly Pine Hills shootings
Newly-released bodycam video shows the moment Orange County deputies located Keith Marvin Moses, the man accused of killing 3 people, including a Orlando news reporter, a 9-year-old girl, and a 38-year-old woman. In the video, deputies remark that a gun found in Moses' pants was "still hot."
New details shared after Orlando TV reporter, 9-year-old, woman killed in Pine Hills shooting spree
Orange County Sheriff John Mina shared new details Thursday after a 19-year-old gunman reportedly went on a shooting spree in Pine Hills, Florida, on Wednesday, shooting five people and killing three of them, including an Orlando news reporter and a 9-year-old girl.
Deputies ID 9-year-old girl, woman shot, killed in Pine Hills
The Orange County Sheriff's Office has identified the young girl and woman killed in shootings in Pine Hills Wednesday. In a tweet Thursday morning, officials said 9-year-old T'yonna Major and 38-year-old Nathacha Augustin were shot and killed by the suspected gunman, 19-year-old Keith Moses.
Pine Hills shooting: 3 dead, 2 hurt in series of shootings in Orlando
Three people have died, including a Spectrum 13 News journalist, a 9-year-old girl, and a woman, and two others are in critical condition after a series of shootings on Wednesday in Orange County, Florida, according to Orange County Sheriff's Office.