Madeline Soto update: Marcos Lopez, Osceola County Sheriff, faces $500 fine over posting investigative photo
The State Attorney's office is questioning Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez's truthfulness about a photo posted online of Madeline Soto's lifeless body.
Interim presidents tapped to fill vacancies at UF, FAMU
Interim presidents have been named to two State University System of Florida vacancies. The University of Florida and Florida A&M University presidents recently announced their resignations.
Florida law enforcement cracking down on drivers who don’t stop for pedestrians
Law enforcement across Central Florida is patrolling to be sure drivers yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
Why so many insurance companies are dropping Florida homeowners
Although the peak of hurricane season is still over a month away, homeowners are still struggling with their insurance.
Florida's Back to School Sales Tax Holiday: These items will be tax-free starting July 29
These items will be tax free starting July 29th!
River otter suspected of killing swans, duck at Orlando's Lake Eola Park, city says
A river otter is believed to be responsible for the deaths of two Australian black swans and one duck at Orlando's Lake Eola Park.
Florida man driving mom's new Porsche accused in deadly, fiery crash: 'I have his blood on my hands'
A Florida man was arrested on a warrant Monday, more than a year after he crashed a Porsche Boxster that left another man dead, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Body found in pond near UCF, police say
University of Central Florida police officers found a person dead in a pond near the campus early Tuesday morning.
Woman killed after going overboard pontoon boat, struck by propeller at Florida river, FWC says
A woman is dead after she was struck by a propeller of a pontoon boat in Lake County over the weekend, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Madeline Soto: Sheriff receives summons for posting teen's body on social media, court records show
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez is scheduled to appear in court later this year after receiving a civil summons claiming that he violated Florida's public records law when a photo appearing to show the body of Madeline Soto was posted on social media, according to court records.
Sanford police: 22-year-old man shot, killed during apparent headphones sale
A 22-year-old man was shot and killed Saturday night in an apparent headphones sale in Sanford, police said.
Wife reflects on slain Daytona Beach jewelry store owner’s life: 'We are lost'
For the first time, we are hearing from the wife of a man whom police say was shot and killed during a violent attack inside his jewelry store.
Sarah Boone crafts hand-drawn 'inmate seeks attorney' ad in latest letter to Florida judge
Sarah Boone will need to find her own defense attorney if she does not want to solely represent herself in her second-degree murder trial connected to the Feb. 2020 death of her boyfriend at their Winter Park apartment – and she's crafted her own employment ad.
2 Central Florida schools begin extended academic year
Two Central Florida schools are evaluating the pros and cons of an extended school year.
Beloved 97-year-old bartender assaulted at Fort Myers Beach bar: Sheriff's office
A beloved 97-year-old bartender at a popular Fort Myers Beach bar was assaulted by a drunk customer, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Saharan Dust in Florida: How it will impact air quality and keep tropics at bay
Saharan Dust arrived in Florida over the weekend and was with us on Monday. Another wave is expected later this week.
Toddler drowns in Volusia County canal: Deputies
A toddler has died after drowning in a canal in Volusia County, deputies said.
Family pleads for answers after deadly shooting
FOX 35 spoke with the victim's grieving family who is pleading with the public for answers after their loved one was found shot dead near the Florida Mall.
Man killed after using child as human shield
A man was killed by Orange County SWAT after he stabbed and shot the child of his mother. He also used the child as a shield, deputies said
Employee dead, suspect injured in shootings inside Daytona Beach jewelry store: Police
One person is dead and another injured from gunfire inside a Daytona Beach business, police said.