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.
Florida Missing Child Alert issued for Atraya Berardi, 16, of Rockledge
A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for Atraya Berardi, 16, who was last seen in the 900 block of Ocaso Lane in Rockledge.
University of Florida President Ben Sasse resigns in light of wife's declining health
The University of Florida President Ben Sasse has announced his departure from the school due to his wife's recent health issues.
Police bust alleged ‘street takeover’ in Volusia County, continue to search for suspects
Edgewater police officers are searching for dozens of people believed to be involved in an alleged illegal street takeover.
3-year-old boy with autism found dead after being reported missing from Orlando resort
A 3-year-old boy with autism who was reported missing from an Orlando resort is deceased, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said in a post on X.
911 call from murder of Palm Bay mother and her boyfriend released; daughter could be tried as adult
The 911 call a teenager made after she allegedly murdered her mother and her boyfriend inside a Palm Bay home, according to detectives, has been released.
Man bitten by shark in Florida Keys while spearfishing; friend saved his life
A man has survived after being bitten by a shark in the Florida Keys while he was spearfishing with family and friends.
Volusia Council approves charging tourists for off-beach parking
The Volusia County Council unanimously approved an ordinance to charge non-residents who park in select off-beach lots.
50 puppies rescued from alleged puppy mill
Sheriff Wayne Ivey said the discovery of the alleged Brevard County puppy mill is now a nationwide investigation.
Expert weighs in, debunks myths about lightning after Florida teen struck, injured
A weather expert spoke with FOX 35 and debunked some myths about lightning.
Metal rod-wielding man shot by deputies at Orlando gas station after 'confusing' crash: sheriff
A man wielding a metal rod was shot by deputies during an incident involving two traffic crashes, an attempted carjacking and a random battery at an Orlando gas station on Tuesday afternoon, according to Orange County Sheriff John Mina.
Florida teen continues recovery after being shot in the head
A Sanford teen continues to defy odds after she was shot in the head during a drive-by shooting.
Florida teen survives lightning strike while doing lawn work: 'I am lucky to be alive'
A Florida teenager is recounting his miraculous survival after being struck by lightning during a Monday evening storm.
Man wielding metal rod shot by deputies at Orange County gas station
Orange County Sheriff John Mina held a press conference on Tuesday afternoon regarding an incident that happened at a gas station near West Michigan Street and South Westmoreland Drive. A man, who was wielding a metal rod and running at deputies, was shot by deputies, the sheriff said.