2 Daytona Beach Shores commissioners quit

In light of a new law taking effect on January 1, 2024, elected officials across the state are stepping down because they believe it is an invasion of privacy. Two have stepped down in Daytona Beach Shores.

Where to celebrate New Year's Eve in Orlando

Need New Year's Eve plans? Orlando Date Night Guide's Dani Meyering joins FOX 35 to break down some of the major New Year's Eve parties and festivals all across Orlando -- and how much they'll cost.

Family holds vigil for dead Florida teen

The family and friends of 17-year-old Sofia Lugo held a vigil Wednesday evening, hours after deputies arrested her boyfriend who is accused of killing her. Saul Garcia Macias was arrested 17 days after Lugo was found dead, and he told deputies that he was lost in the woods all this time.

Local realtor has answer to parking problems

A realtor says he has the answer to the parking problems in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. The plan is called Flagler Commons and the solution is to add 100 new parking spots

$10K reward for Ocala shooting suspect

A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading up to the arrest of a man accused of shooting and killing another man inside Ocala's Paddock Mall over the past weekend.

Man arrested in death of teen girlfriend

An illegal immigrant is accused of murdering his 17-year-old girlfriend in Marion County. He's been in hiding for almost two weeks before calling deputies.

Officials form 'human chain' to save Christmas

Bystanders helped get the family out of the car before first responders arrived – but left inside the vehicle were all of the kids' Christmas gifts. They formed a "human chain" and the gifts were passed to deputies, who moved them to dry land.

Paddock Mall reopens after Ocala shooting

The Paddock Mall in Ocala has reopened days after a man opened fire inside the mall and amid an ongoing search for the suspect. One woman, who was inside the mall during the shooting, told FOX 35 that she's still healing physically and emotionally from the incident.

Christmas food drive offers hope for those in need

Sanford-based nonprofit organization The Picnic Project put together a Christmas lunch for people in need on Monday. Dozens of families attended, and were able to munch on some delicious holiday treats.

Christmas morning wreck saved by first responders

A woman and three young children – the oldest of which was about 5 years old – were injured in a car crash in Volusia County after their car veered off the highway, struck a pole, rolled and ended up in a water-filled ditch, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office. The incident happened around 11:45 a.m. on the southbound lanes of I-95.

Identity of Ocala Paddock Mall gunman released

Ocala police are searching for Albert Shell Jr, 39, who is accused of shooting an killing a man while injuring another woman inside the Paddock Mall prompting chaos among shoppers. Law enforcement originally called the incident an active shooter situation before they later learned this was a targeted shooting

Ocala police give updates on Paddock Mall shooting

Ocala Police Chief Mike Balken held a press conference Saturday evening following a reported shooting inside Paddock Mall. A man was killed and a woman was shot in the leg. Others were hurt amid the chaos. Police said the suspected shooter ran away from the mall after the shooting and is being sought by authorities.