Jury finds Vickie Williams guilty in 2022 murders of Mount Dora couple

A verdict has been reached in the trial of Vickie Williams, the woman accused of stabbing and killing an elderly couple in Mount Dora in 2022.

Lindsay Clancy attorney wants holdout juror investigated

A lawyer for Lindsay Clancy is asking a judge to probe the lone holdout juror whose refusal to acquit Clancy led to a mistrial in the murder case involving the deaths of her three children.

Major Wendy's franchisee files for bankruptcy

One of the largest Wendy’s franchisees in the U.S. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following a high-stakes dispute with the fast-food chain's corporate parent.

Florida man accused of shooting and killing dog; dead cats found at home: SJSO

A Florida man is facing multiple felony charges after St. Johns County deputies said he shot and killed his dog. Investigators found the remains of two dead cats on the property of Jake Matthew, 34, while the remains of a decapitated dog were found at his home and in a nearby empty lot, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office.

Grand jury declines criminal charges in Nolan Wells death

A Mississippi grand jury will not indict anyone in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black man whose body was found after a boating trip with friends during the Fourth of July weekend.

Maryland hunter's alleged mistake leaves Delaware mother dead

A Maryland hunter is accused of fatally shooting a woman after mistaking her for a deer while she walked through a Delaware field with her children, according to state police.

Coast Guard offloads $57M in cocaine and marijuana at Florida port

Coast Guard crews offloaded $57 million worth of illegal drugs Monday in Port Everglades following two high-seas interdictions in the Caribbean Sea.

Nearly 100 teachers at Orange County schools could lose jobs amid enrollment declines

Nearly 100 Orange County Public Schools teachers have been left without assigned positions for the upcoming school year amid the district's declining student enrollment.

SEE IT: Chinese nationals intercepted in ‘extremely dangerous’ infiltration attempt near Florida coast

A smuggling vessel filled with Chinese nationals and other illegal immigrants was intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Coast Guard in what sources called a rare and "extremely dangerous" attempt to enter the U.S. through Florida.

For veterans, these are the top schools according to US News & World Report

The Windy City is once again home to the highest-ranked university in the latest U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Colleges for Veterans," while the school that made the biggest leap into the top five is right along the I-55 corridor as well. 

New Florida laws take effect Oct. 1: Here's what to know

From stricter rules for renters and drivers to tougher criminal penalties for street violence and drug trafficking, approximately a dozen new laws are taking effect on October 1, 2026. Here are the main statutes to know about. 

Bicyclist seriously hurt in Winter Springs hit-and-run crash, FHP says

A 29-year-old man who was riding his bicycle in Winter Springs was seriously hurt last week after being hit by a vehicle that drove off, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Orlando weather: Summerlike day for Central Florida before cooler weather arrives

The next few afternoons stay fairly active with storms, but a front arriving later this week will finally open the door to noticeably drier and more comfortable air this weekend.

Meet Bakari! The new gorilla at Disney's Animal Kingdom
video

FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte talks with the experts at Disney's Animal Kingdom about one of its newest residents: Barkari, the next leader of the silverback gorilla troop. She learns about Bukari's personality, diet, and how his introductions with the girl gorillas are going. 

AAA: Florida drivers paying $20 more for tank of gas
video

The average price of gas in Florida on Monday was $4.28 a gallon, less than the national average of $4.47, per AAA Florida. Still, Floridians and business owners are feeling the financial strain.

Sanford shooting: Police chief urges community to help; 'Speak up!'

Minutes after Sanford police officers responded to reports of a shooting during a family gathering over the weekend, officers found at least a half-dozen people with gunshot wounds, a “plethora" of vehicles driving away from the area, and a number of potential witnesses who did not want to talk to anyone about what happened.

Bicyclist seriously hurt in Winter Springs hit-and-run
video

A 29-year-old bicyclist was seriously hurt on the morning of Sept. 17 after being hit by a vehicle on Tuskawilla Road, south of Windwillow Circle, in Winter Springs, FHP said. Officials are looking for the suspect vehicle.

Ormond Beach officer shot by suspect in hospital
video

A suspect accused of beating an elderly couple outside Daytona College is also accused of fighting with an officer who was assigned to guard him, grabbing his gun, and shooting him in the leg. The suspect has been arrested on numerous counts and the officer is expected to be OK. The elderly couple the suspect allegedly attacked remain hospitalized and on life support, according to the arrest affidavit.