Florida Gators host annual Orange & Blue Game
The Florida Gators are still coming down from Monday's monumental NCAA championship win. They were back in the spotlight this afternoon with a big celebration FOX 35's Jessica Eley takes us inside the special day.
1 arrested after hours-long stand-off in Apopka
The Apopka Police Department said they responded to a reference of a domestic disturbance around 7 a.m. on Saturday in the area of the Breckenridge subdivision. After an hours-long stand-off, officials said they arrested 39-year-old Joseph Rivera. Authorities said Rivera is facing charges of aggravated battery and aggravated assault with a firearm, and further charges are currently under review.
Clermont man shot and killed by deputies overnight
A Clermont man was shot and killed by deputies overnight after they responded to reports of a suspicious person, officials say. The man killed has been identified as 39-year-old Eric Escoba. Officials have confirmed the deputy involved in the shooting was placed on administrative leave pending a review by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which they said is normal procedure.
Convicted killer wrongly freed from jail captured in Florida
Kathan Guzman, the convicted killer who was mistakenly released from a Georgia prison, was captured in Florida on Friday. He was located by U.S. Marshals Service at his mother's house, the U.S. Marshals Service and Clayton County District Attorney's Office told FOX 35. Officials say he was released due to a paperwork error. Guzman was expected to appear in court on Saturday morning.
SpaceX Starlink launch scrubbed again
SpaceX has pushed back its Starlink launch again. Liftoff was rescheduled for 1 a.m., but it got scrubbed. The company will now launch the Falcon 9 rocket tonight, with the window opening at 8:53 p.m. Another batch of Starlink satellites is also expected to launch Sunday night.
Florida woman accused of buying and selling human remains
A Florida woman has been arrested after police say she bought and sold human bones in her curio store. Kymberlee Schopper, 52, is facing charges of trading in human tissue. Records show Schopper was released Friday from the Volusia County Jail on a bond of $7,500.
Florida police officer recounts head-on crash with suspected undocumented immigrant
The Belle Isle police officer who survived a head-on crash troopers said was caused by an undocumented immigrant said he’s thankful to be back at work.
Trulieve pumps $19.6M into renewed recreational marijuana push in Florida
Trulieve contributed $19.6 million in early 2025 to support a renewed push for legal recreational marijuana in Florida.
Florida teacher’s dismissal over use of student’s preferred name, sparks protests
A Brevard County teacher's contract wasn’t renewed after using a student’s preferred name without parental consent, citing state law.
Kathan Guzman: Convicted killer wrongly freed from Georgia jail found in Florida
A man convicted of murder and serving a life sentence in Georgia has been captured in Central Florida – two weeks after he was mistakenly released, officials said Friday.
Brevard County sheriff creates music video on highway safety
The Brevard County sheriff is taking a creative approach to highway safety. He recently made a farm-inspired video that herd's drivers toward safer choices. He says the video may be "udderly ridiculous," but its message is important.
Orange County student brings alcohol to school
A student at Ridgewood Park Elementary School is in trouble for bringing alcohol to school today. The Orange County school district has confirmed the student shared the alcohol with other students on campus. All the students were checked out by paramedics and were OK.
Orange County Sheriff's Office welcomes new K-9
Meet Luma, the newest K-9 at the Orange County Sheriff's Office. She is trained to find hidden electronic devices, such as SIM cards, SD cards and cell phones. Investigators say these items are often used by criminals to store illegal material or to evade law enforcement.
Suspect accused of attacking jogger says he's being framed
A woman jogging in Orlando’s College Park neighborhood was allegedly attacked by a man early Thursday but managed to fight off the suspect. The man accused of attacking the jogger had his first appearance in court today, but it wasn't his first time in that court room. Tyler Feight, 26, faces charges of attempted sexual battery and battery.
Delila Grayson's mom relieved convicted killer captured | FULL
Christina Grayson, the mother of Delila Grayson, who was strangled by her ex-boyfriend, said she is relieved that her daughter's killer is back in custody, nearly two weeks after he was mistakenly released from prison. But, she has questions. Why was Kathan Guzman released in the first place, and how? Officials told FOX 5 that it was due to a paperwork error. Christina talked with FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte.
Kathan Guzman's mom: Convicted killer wasn't hiding | FULL
Iris Guzman, the mother of Kathan Guzman, a convicted murderer who was mistakenly released from a Georgia jail two weeks ago, told FOX 35's Matt Trezza that his son was not a fugitive and was not hiding from law enforcement. She said she went to pick him up, even called the sheriff's office to make sure her son, who was sentenced to life in prison, was being released. She said she drove to Georgia, picked her son up, and brought him to her house in Ocoee, Florida. She said both she and her son were surprised on Friday when U.S. Marshals swarmed her house and took her son into custody. Guzman was convicted of strangling his ex-girlfriend.
School district sticks by decision after teacher loses job
The Brevard County School District says it's sticking by Florida law and not renewing a teacher's contract after she called a student by their preferred name without parental approval. The decision has sparked protests by students, but the district says there are consequences for actions.
Suspect pleads guilty to commit money laundering
The husband of a woman who was carjacked and killed in Seminole County has just accepted a plea deal. Miguel Aguas-Vivas pled guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering. Federal investigators believe his please could assist in convicting the other four suspects.
Convicted killer recaptured in Central Florida
A man convicted of murder and serving a life sentence in Georgia has been captured in Central Florida – two weeks after he was mistakenly released, officials said Friday. A man convicted of murder and serving a life sentence in Georgia has been captured in Central Florida – two weeks after he was mistakenly released, officials said Friday. He was released due to a paperwork error.
Florida transgender student arrested after violating bathroom law; thought to be a first: officials
A transgender college student was arrested after saying “I am here to break the law" and then entering a women’s restroom at the Florida State Capitol. Civil rights attorneys say the arrest is the first they know of for violating transgender bathroom restrictions passed by numerous state legislatures across the country.