Police Chief asking public to speak out

The Orlando Police Chief blames gangs for the recent Carver Shores deadly shootings. He's asking for the public's help in stopping it. The conflict started on social media before the four teens allegedly got into a car before driving into the neighborhood and shooting into a home killing a 6-year-old and injuring her mother.

Orlando police chief on recent violent crime

Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith addressed the public about violent crime during a news conference Thursday morning. The police department is working to reduce violence.

Parents of hazed student want charges filed

Parents are speaking out after they say, their son was hazed in the locker room at Viera High School and forgotten about. FOX 35 first told you about a hazing investigation involving the football program a few weeks ago. Now, we know the freshman who was hazed transferred schools and the school district could see a new lawsuit.

Wild Florida airboat tours resume

A month after 13 people were taken to the hospital following an airboat collision, Wild Florida has reopened its airboat tours in Osceola County.

Man facing death penalty for police killings

A Florida man appealed his death penalty after he shot and killed two Kissimmee police officers. The man's attorney cited mental health issues such as PTSD from the military as to why the shootings happened.

Homeowners frustrated with short-term rentals

The topic of short-term rentals was the center of discussion Tuesday evening in Indian Harbour Beach. Some claim the growing number of rentals is leading to an increase in trash and noise, and it's going unchecked. Local property owners, however, argue examples of some bad experiences shouldn't paint the entire short-term rental community in the city in a bad light.

Orlando weather: Hot, dry and sunny day expected across Central Florida

We have another hot and dry Wednesday ahead across central Florida. Expect highs through the Orlando near 94 with coastal areas in the upper-80s. Skies are dry with a mix of sun and clouds. If you have any outdoor plans, don't forget your sunscreen. The UV Index remains elevated with a lot of sunshine expected.

Tourist dies on holiday weekend in Florida

Two sisters who were visiting from Louisiana were found unresponsive in the waters at New Smyrna Beach on Monday afternoon. Volusia County Beach Safety said the two were near Beachway Approach when they were found 50-100 feet from each other, floating. Both sisters were originally found with no pulse. On the way to the hospital, one sister regained a pulse. The other, however, did not. Lorraine Chesson, was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Mother takes on OCPS in federal court

A mother is suing Orange County Public Schools for allegedly failing to provide her daughter, who has learning disabilities, with the tools needed to learn. She's even taken her child out of public school and put her into private school.

Indian Harbor Beach says no to Airbnbs

Indian Harbor Beach residents are saying short-term rentals are bringing in rowdy tourists -- and they made those opinions known at a meeting in Brevard County on Tuesday night.