Major drug busts sends 17 to jail in Florida
An international drug ring was busted in Lake County when authorities seized 250 pounds of meth and fentanyl were seized. The network extended to California, Texas, and China.
Cocoa Beach may adopt new sound ordinance
Noise in the city has been a hot topic in the town for months. Some say downtown nightlife is getting out of hand while others see the growth as good. On Thursday night, the City Commission will vote for the final time on proposed changes to increase “quiet hours” in the community. Over the weekend, people captured large crowds and loud music in downtown Cocoa Beach. Music events are happening more often, and some longtime residents don’t see the events as a bother.
Swatting prank sends SWAT team to Deltona home
Deputies released bodycam video after a couple was targeted in a swatting prank in Deltona. The sheriff's office is still trying to track down the person who made the call. The caller said he had killed his wife and was planning to set the home on fire.
Orlando has most expensive airport Uber fee
The cost to take an Uber to the Orlando International Airport is going up and the city now has the most expensive Uber fee in the country. The company is raising the costs to $7
Florida horse rescue farm needs community help as property sale looms
Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds (HART) helps rescue retired or injured horses. It also helps save horses from being slaughtered. Earlier this year, property owner Donna Manfredi let the non-profit know she had intentions of selling the property.
Bobcat appears to be starved, injured
Neighbors and animal rescue volunteers are trying to save a bobcat on the brink of death. They stumbled into Merilee Hanson’s Rockledge backyard on Tuesday. She noticed it looked it was starving, and its leg was severely fractured. The bobcat eluded rescuers for two days, but they haven’t given up. The Wild Florida Rescue team says finding the injured animal in the Pine Cove neighborhood is like finding a needle in a haystack. Volunteers set out new traps with fresh food and will check them on Thursday. Neighbors want to see the bobcat out of its misery.
Melbourne homes riddled with bullets
One person was injured in a shooting and three homes were riddled with bullets after gunfire rang out in a Melbourne, Florida neighborhood
High speed chase comes to an end in Volusia
Officers used a spike strip to capture a high-speed armed robbery suspect who was driving over 100 mph down I-95 in Volusia County
Man shot in face at Kissimmee hotel
One man was shot in the face at a Kissimmee hotel and the suspect is still on the loose.
Tropical Storm Don 'barely' holding on, but expected to intensify: Will it impact Florida?
The National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression that formed in the Central Atlantic Ocean on Monday has strengthened into Tropical Storm Don.
Orlando weather: Summer pattern of rainy afternoons to continue this week
It's going to be another sticky, steamy Central Florida day on Wednesday. Expect lots of humidity and high temps heading for the lower 90s inland, not much cooler along the beaches.
VIDEO: Alligator brutally attacks snake in Florida couple's backyard
Alligator versus a snake! That's the fight a husband and wife witnessed in their Florida backyard.
Second shark bite reported on Florida beach in as many days: How to avoid being a victim
A man is recovering after being bitten by a shark while sitting in the water at a Florida beach, officials said. The incident was the second shark attack at New Smyrna Beach over the weekend and the third bite this year in Volusia County.
Orlando weather: Rainy weather pattern ahead in Central Florida
Prepare for a hot and humid start to the work week across Central Florida. Rain chances arrive mainly after 1 p.m. and will continue until dinnertime.
Dozens of animals need new homes
The clock is ticking for Shoshannah Tempest. She's been working to get at least 70 cats, 11 birds, a tortoise, several horses, and even a chinchilla off her property before July 19. "We lost the property entirely," she said, "it wasn't something we expected."eaking news for the entire Orlando area.
Orlando Kids Festival at Lake Eola
The first Orlando Kids Festival took place at Lake Eola underneath the shade Saturday morning.
Man shot while walking on sidwalk
A man was shot while walking on the sidewalk on Millenia Blvd in Orlando
Presser: Police shoot woman armed with knives
Orlando police shot and killed a woman at an apartment complex Friday after she ran towards officers holding two knives, according to a police spokesperson. Police said they received a 911 call from the woman's boyfriend who stated his girlfriend was holding a knife and making threats to harm herself. Police began negotiation. During the negotiation, the woman came out of the apartment with two knives and ran toward two officers. Those officers shot her. The woman died.
100 animals need new home by end of the week
100 animals are in need of a new home in Central Florida after property they were living at was sold.
Darts & axe throwing: Welcome to The Backyard
Looking for a place to hang out with friends? Head over to The Backyard in Palm Shores. You'll find all the backyard games to play, including axe throwing, darts, mini golf, corn hole, shuffleboard, archery, curling, and indoor Bocce Ball. FOX 35's David Martin recently stopped by to check in on all the fun.