Man arrested in 5,000 charges at Rockledge 'chop shop'
The Brevard County deputies arrested Theodore "Teddy" Gross on several charges, including: 3,787 counts of failure to obtain a certificate of destruction, 1,578 counts of violation of derelict motor vehicle regulations, grand theft, scheme to defraud, operating a chop shop, dealing in stolen property, conspiracy to racketeer, maintaining racketeering property and using proceeds from racketeering, the sheriff's office said. Ivey said Gross wasn't properly vetting the vehicles and was creating fraudulent registrations. Gross is being held without bond.
The Brevard County deputies arrested Theodore "Teddy" Gross on several charges, including: 3,787 counts of failure to obtain a certificate of destruction, 1,578 counts of violation of derelict motor vehicle regulations, grand theft, scheme to defraud, operating a chop shop, dealing in stolen property, conspiracy to racketeer, maintaining racketeering property and using proceeds from racketeering, the sheriff's office said. Ivey said Gross wasn't properly vetting the vehicles and was creating fraudulent registrations. Gross is being held without bond.
The Rialto Apartment tenants seek over $50K after evacuations
Tenants at The Rialto apartments filed a class action lawsuit – accusing the apartment owners of breach of contract – after 200 units were evacuated due to "structural concerns." Now, the tenants of the Doctor Phillips complex, located in Orange County, demand damages in excess of $50,000 per resident due to moving and relocation costs – as well as the loss of use and the enjoyment of the dwelling units, the lawsuit said.
Tenants at The Rialto apartments filed a class action lawsuit – accusing the apartment owners of breach of contract – after 200 units were evacuated due to "structural concerns." Now, the tenants of the Doctor Phillips complex, located in Orange County, demand damages in excess of $50,000 per resident due to moving and relocation costs – as well as the loss of use and the enjoyment of the dwelling units, the lawsuit said.
Teen honored by fire officials after saving family from fire
Lincoln Sharp, 16, was honored after alerting and saving his eight family members on the night of Feb. 12.
Lincoln Sharp, 16, was honored after alerting and saving his eight family members on the night of Feb. 12.
Port Orange home investigated in 2012 death, police say
Port Orange Police are investigating a home in connection to a 2012 investigation. Though the details of the current investigation aren't known, the home belonged to James Maxwell, who is behind bars in connection to a 2012 crime.
Port Orange Police are investigating a home in connection to a 2012 investigation. Though the details of the current investigation aren't known, the home belonged to James Maxwell, who is behind bars in connection to a 2012 crime.
Florida tenants sue The Rialto owners for breach of contract after evacuations, $1K checks allegedly bounce
Tenants at The Rialto apartments filed a class action lawsuit – accusing the apartment owners of breach of contract – after 200 units were evacuated due to "structural concerns."
Tenants at The Rialto apartments filed a class action lawsuit – accusing the apartment owners of breach of contract – after 200 units were evacuated due to "structural concerns."
Julie Sulpizio: Competent to face charges in deadly ambush of Lake County deputies, records show
Julie Ann Sulpizio, the Florida woman charged in the August 2024 shooting death of a Lake County Master Deputy and the shooting of two other deputies, has been found competent to continue her court cases, according to a court filing.
Julie Ann Sulpizio, the Florida woman charged in the August 2024 shooting death of a Lake County Master Deputy and the shooting of two other deputies, has been found competent to continue her court cases, according to a court filing.
Former Volusia County employee accused of stalking ex-girlfriend with AirTag: Deputies
A part-time prisoner transport employee is accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend after an AirTag was found inside her vehicle, deputies say.
A part-time prisoner transport employee is accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend after an AirTag was found inside her vehicle, deputies say.
Search warrant at Florida scrap yard draws immigration rights activists; Man arrested on 5,000 counts
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a Rockledge scrapyard on Thursday, claiming the business was violating state law.
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a Rockledge scrapyard on Thursday, claiming the business was violating state law.
Florida woman on SeaWorld lawsuit: 'I want to be treated like everybody else"
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil lawsuit against United Parks & Resorts, the parent company of SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, alleging that its ban on certain wheeled walkers and rollator walkers violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). "The ADA requires equal access for people with disabilities, and theme parks such as SeaWorld are no exception," said Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division in a statement. FOX 35 Orlando has been reporting on SeaWorld's policy change since November 2025. Two weeks after FOX 35's reporting, the DOJ announced that it would open an investigation into potential ADA violations after receiving numerous complaints regarding the policy.
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil lawsuit against United Parks & Resorts, the parent company of SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, alleging that its ban on certain wheeled walkers and rollator walkers violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). "The ADA requires equal access for people with disabilities, and theme parks such as SeaWorld are no exception," said Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division in a statement. FOX 35 Orlando has been reporting on SeaWorld's policy change since November 2025. Two weeks after FOX 35's reporting, the DOJ announced that it would open an investigation into potential ADA violations after receiving numerous complaints regarding the policy.
Brevard County deputies investigate illegal business operations at Rockledge salvage yard
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) executed a search warrant at a local business on Thursday, March 26 leading to a massive seizure of property. The investigation centered on Scrappys Auto Salvage, located on Korbin Avenue in Rockledge. Immigration activists were tipped off the search could also have to do with immigration and showed up to document the large-scale operation.
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) executed a search warrant at a local business on Thursday, March 26 leading to a massive seizure of property. The investigation centered on Scrappys Auto Salvage, located on Korbin Avenue in Rockledge. Immigration activists were tipped off the search could also have to do with immigration and showed up to document the large-scale operation.
DOJ lawsuit: SeaWorld walker policy violates Americans with Disabilities Act
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil lawsuit against United Parks & Resorts, the parent company of SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, alleging that its ban on certain wheeled walkers and rollator walkers violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). "The ADA requires equal access for people with disabilities, and theme parks such as SeaWorld are no exception," said Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division in a statement. FOX 35 Orlando has been reporting on SeaWorld's policy change since November 2025. Two weeks after FOX 35's reporting, the DOJ announced that it would open an investigation into potential ADA violations after receiving numerous complaints regarding the policy.
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil lawsuit against United Parks & Resorts, the parent company of SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, alleging that its ban on certain wheeled walkers and rollator walkers violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). "The ADA requires equal access for people with disabilities, and theme parks such as SeaWorld are no exception," said Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division in a statement. FOX 35 Orlando has been reporting on SeaWorld's policy change since November 2025. Two weeks after FOX 35's reporting, the DOJ announced that it would open an investigation into potential ADA violations after receiving numerous complaints regarding the policy.
'Don't feed the swans': Orlando implements policy against feeding Lake Eola wildlife
The city of Orlando has implemented a "no-feeding" policy for the swans at Lake Eola. The public is no longer allowed to feed the birds and all coin-operated, public bird feeders have been removed. The change comes after dozens of swans died from an avian flu outbreak.
The city of Orlando has implemented a "no-feeding" policy for the swans at Lake Eola. The public is no longer allowed to feed the birds and all coin-operated, public bird feeders have been removed. The change comes after dozens of swans died from an avian flu outbreak.
Brevard County deputies serve search warrant at salvage yard
Brevard County deputies arrived at a Rockledge salvage yard, March 26, to reportedly serve a search warrant for allegedly "violating state law," deputies said.
Brevard County deputies arrived at a Rockledge salvage yard, March 26, to reportedly serve a search warrant for allegedly "violating state law," deputies said.
Lawsuit filed against The Rialto after relocation checks bounced, tenants claim
Tenants of The Rialto in Orange County, Florida are suing the apartment owners after they were evacuated due to structural concerns. $1,000 checks were given to tenants as a relocation fee, but the residents claim these checks bounced.
Tenants of The Rialto in Orange County, Florida are suing the apartment owners after they were evacuated due to structural concerns. $1,000 checks were given to tenants as a relocation fee, but the residents claim these checks bounced.
Florida man charged with aircraft piracy, crashed through Daytona Beach Airport fence
A Florida man, Bryan Parker, 58, is accused of aircraft piracy, in addition to seven other charges, after Volusia County deputies said he crashed into a fence at the Daytona Beach Airport and attempted to board a plane.
A Florida man, Bryan Parker, 58, is accused of aircraft piracy, in addition to seven other charges, after Volusia County deputies said he crashed into a fence at the Daytona Beach Airport and attempted to board a plane.
Video: Florida man drives Mustang through Daytona Beach airport gate, tried to board 3 planes
The Volusia Sheriff's Office released bodycam footage of a man's arrest at Daytona Beach Airport, after he allegedly drove his Mustang through a gate and across an active taxiway, before bailing and attempting to board three small planes.
The Volusia Sheriff's Office released bodycam footage of a man's arrest at Daytona Beach Airport, after he allegedly drove his Mustang through a gate and across an active taxiway, before bailing and attempting to board three small planes.
Execution stayed for former Florida cop accused of murder
The Florida Supreme Court has halted the planned execution of James Duckett, the Mascotte Police officer who was convicted of the brutal rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in 1987. Duckett’s defense attorneys say DNA evidence being tested right now will prove his innocence. Results are expected back March 27th, days before his execution.
The Florida Supreme Court has halted the planned execution of James Duckett, the Mascotte Police officer who was convicted of the brutal rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in 1987. Duckett’s defense attorneys say DNA evidence being tested right now will prove his innocence. Results are expected back March 27th, days before his execution.
Poll: Americans worry over gas and energy prices limited in early days of Iran war
A new poll finds Americans' concern about gas prices and whether energy would be available or affordable did not rise much during the early weeks of the Iran war.
A new poll finds Americans' concern about gas prices and whether energy would be available or affordable did not rise much during the early weeks of the Iran war.
Bodycam: Florida man hits gate, drives onto tarmac, tries to board planes
A Florida man was arrested at Daytona Beach Airport after he drove though a gate, onto an active runway, nearly hitting a student flight on the taxiway, officials said. Deputies said he also attempted to get into three small planes, before he was detained. Bodycam shows the man told deputies he went to an AA meeting, then proceeded to allegedly drink and do drugs before the incident.
A Florida man was arrested at Daytona Beach Airport after he drove though a gate, onto an active runway, nearly hitting a student flight on the taxiway, officials said. Deputies said he also attempted to get into three small planes, before he was detained. Bodycam shows the man told deputies he went to an AA meeting, then proceeded to allegedly drink and do drugs before the incident.
Dash Crofts, Seals & Crofts singer known for 'Summer Breeze,' dies at 87
Darrell "Dash" Crofts, half of the soft rock duo Seals & Crofts, has died at age 87.
Darrell "Dash" Crofts, half of the soft rock duo Seals & Crofts, has died at age 87.