Ocala teacher arrested for allegedly sending inappropriate Snapchat messages to student
An Ocala teacher has been arrested, accused of sending inappropriate messages to a student on Snapchat, according to police.
Florida residents planning to sell homes, leave the state after hurricane season: 'We're done'
After back-to-back storms this hurricane season, many residents are planning to sell their homes to either move out of flood zones, or out of the Sunshine State completely. Some wasted no time with a contract for a new home.
Orlando man wanted for murder tracked down in Indian River County
New video from the Indian River County Sheriff's Office shows the moment an Orlando man wanted for murder was captured miles away. Deputies tracked down Armando Verdecia Carralero in a Uhaul by air and patrol car. Indian River County Sheriff's officials say he was arrested without incident.
Canaveral National Seashore faces severe erosion, loses 800 sea turtle nests from Milton
Canaveral National Seashore is still recovering from Hurricane Milton.
Space Coast on track to break record for number of rocket launches in a year
The Space Coast is on track to break the record for the number of rocket launches this year, and experts predict that trend will continue.
Family files suit against Orlando hospital, alleges employee fatally broke baby’s neck
The family of Jahxy "Jazzy" Peets claims a healthcare provider within the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies broke the baby’s neck, killing her.
Friends remember slain Orange County Sheriff's Office Lt. Ellie Shea as a shining light
New details have emerged about Anthony Shea, who is accused of murdering his estranged wife, Ellie Shea, and attempting to cover it up. Both were employees of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Sarah Boone trial: Jurors see texts, interrogation video in suitcase murder case
The "suitcase murder" trial continued late into the evening, with jurors reviewing key evidence in the case of Sarah Boone, whose boyfriend was found dead inside a suitcase.
Early voting begins in Central Florida with a few counties experiencing issues
The first day of early voting in Central Florida was marked by technical issues, as some county election websites crashed, sparking concerns about potential problems on Election Day.
Friends remember Ellie Shea as a shining light
Ellie Shea was remembered as a guiding light by friends who are devastated over her death. Ellie Shea was found dead last week inside her bedroom from a gunshot to the head, officials said. Her estranged husband, Anthony Shea, a former Orange County Sheriff's Office sergeant, is accused of shooting and killing her, then staging the scene to look like a suicide. He's been arrested on a charge of first-degree murder.
Woman found dead outside Orlando shopping complex
A woman was found dead in the parking lot of a shopping complex near Lake Underhill Road and South Semoran Blvd., according to Orlando police. Officers responded around 1:15 p.m. for a medical emergency. No other details have been released.
Tampa woman leads police on wrong-way highway chase in second DUI since September, FHP says
The Florida Highway Patrol headed the wrong way down Interstate 275 in Tampa on Sunday during an early morning chase.
Orlando middle school employee accused of possessing child sex abuse material
A Leesburg man who is employed at an Orlando-area middle school has been arrested on federal charges of possessing child sex abuse material, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Husband accused of killing wife skips first appearance
Anthony Shea, a former sergeant with the Orange County Sheriff's Office, is accused of killing his wife, Eloilda "Ellie" Shea, a beloved lieutenant with the Orange County Sheriff's Office, and then allegedly staging her death as a suicide, investigators say. Shea appears to have skipped his first appearance. He is being held on no bond under suspicion of first-degree murder with a firearm.
18-year-old stabbed at gas station overnight
Orange County deputies were conducting an investigation at a gas station on S. Orange Avenue early Saturday morning. FOX 35 cameras recorded more than two dozen evidence markers on the ground near a gray colored car. FOX later learned that an 18-year-old man was stabbed around 2 a.m. and taken to the hospital with serious injuries. No suspect info or additional details were released.
Law enforcement presence at Orange County gas station
Orange County deputies were conducting an investigation at a gas station on S. Orange Avenue early Saturday morning. FOX 35 cameras recorded more than two dozen evidence markers on the ground near a gray colored car. FOX later learned that an 18-year-old man was stabbed around 2 a.m. and taken to the hospital with serious injuries. No suspect info or additional details were released.
Man dies after shooting Friday night on W. Colonial Drive
One man has died following a shooting in Orange County on Friday night. The shooting happened around 8:20 p.m. in the 6100 block of West Colonial Drive, according to deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Strangers rally to support Florida woman battling cancer after hurricanes destroy her home
After back-to-back hurricanes destroyed her home, a woman battling terminal breast cancer found hope in the kindness of strangers.
Florida lieutenant shot, killed by husband in alleged staged suicide, Orange County deputies say
A lieutenant with the Orange County Sheriff's Office died earlier this week, allegedly shot and killed by her estranged husband – a former sergeant – and made to look like a suicide attempt, the sheriff's office said.
SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites with Direct to Cell capabilities from Florida
SpaceX on Friday launched a Falcon 9 from Florida carrying 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 equipped with Direct to Cell capabilities.