Florida man executed for 1993 killings of an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother
A Florida man who killed an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother inside a Seminole County home on a night in which he drank heavily and used drugs was executed Thursday evening.
Residents hold 'empty chair' Town Hall in Winter Springs
Neighbors in Winter Springs held an "empty chair" Town Hall on Wednesday night. Members of Florida's Seventh Congressional District say they are frustrated with U.S. Rep. Corey Mills. Constituents say they have requested multiple meetings with Mills, but he will not agree to meet.
Longwood residents brace for potential severe weather
Central Florida is bracing for severe storms across the area. This is the last thing Seminole County residents want to hear, as it hasn't even been a week since storms whipped up a EF-2 tornado. Residents in Longwood are prepping ahead of the potential weather impacts.
1 killed, multiple injured in Seminole County crash
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash that took place early Saturday morning in Seminole County. Troopers said one person was killed and multiple others were injured in the crash. Officials are continuing to investigate the crash.
Police continue search for man accused of attacking women
The Altamonte Springs Police Department is continuing to investigate three separate assaults involving a man who targeted women who were alone at night.
Good Samaritans credited with saving boater who fell into Lake Harney
There were terrifying moments for a boater in Seminole County after high winds knocked him into the water. He was able to call 911 while trying to stay above the surface. He may not have survived without the quick help of two good Samaritans.
Florida man who killed woman, 8-year-old in Seminole County to be executed next week
Edward James, a Florida man convicted of killing a woman and raping and killing her 8-year-old-granddaughter in Seminole County in 1993, is set to be executed on March 20.
'Ghost Adventures' star’s wife accused in murder-for-hire plot with Florida inmate
A Central Florida man who was convicted of killing his family in 2019 is now being connected with a death plot to kill reality TV star Aaron Goodwin, a host of Ghost Adventures on the Discovery Channel.
Car on fire blocks traffic in Seminole County
A car that caught fire on a bridge on State Road 417 in the Seminole County area is causing traffic backups. Officials said that traffic is backed up for several miles. (Credit: Machelle Ferry)
Daughter reunites with 94-year-old blind father who survived Seminole County tornado
A 94-year-old blind man lost a large portion of his roof in Monday’s EF2 tornado.
First look inside Florida home damaged by tornado
Residents were out in their yards on Tuesday cleaning up the damage and debris after an EF2 tornado touched down in Seminole County, Florida. The tornado had peak winds of at least 115 mph, which is comparable to a Category 2 or Category 3 hurricane. One resident let FOX 35 inside their home to see where they took cover and the damage left behind. Law enforcement was also out making sure insurance adjusters were legit
Florida home camera records tornado impact: 'Total destruction'
An EF2 tornado touched down in Seminole County on Monday, March 10, 2025, and traveled at least 4 miles, toppling trees, powerlines, and damaging several homes. Don Shenoy lives in Longwood, Florida. His home surveillance camera recorded the moment the tornado and storm moved passed his house. Trees fell. A basketball court was destroyed. "Total destruction everywhere," he told FOX 35.
Path of EF2 tornado that hit Florida: see timeline, impacts to Seminole County
Here is the path of the EF2 tornado that touched down in Seminole County, Florida, causing significant damage in Longwood.
Video: EF2 tornado envelops van with woman trapped inside
Jeanicmar Rangel caught the moment an EF2 tornado passed over a Florida neighborhood. She was trapped inside her work van at the time.
Florida home collapses after tornado, severe thunderstorm hits Seminole County, officials
A confirmed tornado touched down Monday morning north of Orlando in Seminole County, knocking down trees and powerlines, as well as causing at least one home to collapse, officials said.
Florida tornado had same wind speeds as Category 2 or 3 hurricane: NWS
The tornado that touched down early Monday morning in Seminole County, Florida had peak winds of 115 mph, which is comparable to the wind gusts of a Category 2 or 3 hurricane, according to the National Weather Service.
Home video shows tornado rip up backyard in Longwood
An EF2 tornado touched down Monday in Seminole County, north of Orlando, damaging homes, and toppling trees and powerlines. Don Shenoy lives in Longwood, where the suspected tornado damaged several homes. Sheney shared surveillance video which shows the moment the tornado moved through, topping trees and a basketball hoop.
FOX 35's Brooks Garner talks tornado coverage
FOX 35 meteorologist Brooks Garner was live on air when a tornado warning was issued for Seminole County -- and an EF2 tornado touched down in Lake Mary. He discusses the storm, tracking the storm, and what it was like in the moment.
Florida woman thanks Brooks Garner for tornado coverage
Kelly Bert lives in Seminole County, an area that was impacted by a tornado that touched down early Monday morning. She talked with FOX 35's Noah Bergren about the storm. She was watching FOX 35 meteorologist Brooks Garner on Monday morning, who was tracking these storms. "I was watching you guys on FOX 35...and I was very, very thankful for you coverage," she said.
Video: Tornado hits FOX 35 TV Studios in Lake Mary
An EF2 tornado touched down in Lake Mary, Florida, on Monday morning with peak winds of 155 mph, comparable to a Category 2 or 3 hurricane. FOX 35 was on the air when the tornado likely was found on our cameras. FOX 35 Meteorologist Brooks Garner led Orlando views -- and the station -- through the storm. Here are four views of the storm from FOX 35 cameras.