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.
Boca Raton Florida plane crash: 3 dead, 1 injured aboard Tallahassee-bound plane: FAA
Officials say three people were killed, and one person was injured, during a small airplane crash due to mechanical issues on Friday morning in Boca Raton, Florida.
Watch: Great white shark photobombs Florida university's ocean camera
Researchers at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) made a cool discovery while viewing their underwater ocean camera footage – a great white shark! The shark was estimated to be 10-feet long.
Alleged road rage crash involving kids leads to arrest of Daytona Beach man, 71
A 71-year-old man is accused of ramming a car with six children inside during a road rage incident in Daytona Beach.
Universal Epic Universe to open at the start of Florida's rainy season
Universal’s new Epic Universe theme park is set to open May 22 in Orlando, just as Florida’s rainy season begins.
Abused puppy 'Sweetpea' to undergo surgery; $10K raised by FOX 35 viewers for her treatment
More than $10,000 was raised in hours to help Sweetpea, a puppy severely abused and left with a fractured skull.
Convicted killer mistakenly released from Georgia prison; victim’s mother in Florida fears for safety
Update (4/11): Kathan Guzman, a convicted murderer mistakenly released from the Department of Corrections in Georgia, was found and detained Friday in Florida, according to the Clayton County (Georgia) District Attorney's Office. He was located by the U.S. Marshals Service at his mother's house, officials confirmed to FOX 5 Atlanta. No other details were immediately released.
Florida teacher to lose job for calling student by 'preferred' name: Latest updates
A Florida high school teacher is set to lose her job after allegedly addressing a student by a name other than their legal one, according to Brevard Public Schools.
Cady Way Park announces renovation to iconic pool
If you're trying to beat the heat this summer season, you could soon dive into a newly-renovated community pool. The Orange County community is pushing for renovations to an iconic pool in the Winter ark area. Coach Joe Auer and Jason Seeley, with the City of Winter Park, join FOX 35 to talk about the renovations for the Cady Way Pool.