Nearly half of Flagler Beach firefighters resigned: What we know
Five of the 11 current Flagler Beach firefighters submitted their resignation earlier this month. City officials confirm five employees submitted resignations in April 2026 – within days of one another. Among these resignations is Deputy Fire Chief Jennifer Fiveash.
Five of the 11 current Flagler Beach firefighters submitted their resignation earlier this month. City officials confirm five employees submitted resignations in April 2026 – within days of one another. Among these resignations is Deputy Fire Chief Jennifer Fiveash.
Flagler Beach Fire Department shake-up: Resignations spark safety and leadership concerns
Flagler Beach Fire Department now has five fewer employees after resignations were submitted within days of each other in earlier this month.
Flagler Beach Fire Department now has five fewer employees after resignations were submitted within days of each other in earlier this month.
Evacuations lifted after third consecutive brush fire at The Compound
Palm Bay residents are bearing their frustrations after asked to leave their homes on April 30 out of caution when a brush fire threatened nearby homes. The fire comes after the area caught fire twice earlier in the week.
Palm Bay residents are bearing their frustrations after asked to leave their homes on April 30 out of caution when a brush fire threatened nearby homes. The fire comes after the area caught fire twice earlier in the week.
Armed carjacker under the influence during incident: Arrest report
James Yawn was said to be traveling at a high speed, weaving in and out of moderate traffic and driving aggressively without regard to the safety of others in the road, a Florida Highway Patrol report said. Yawn was described as having very red, watery glossy bloodshot eyes and white crust in the corners of his mouth, troopers said. He also showed indicators of being under the influence of cannabis, FHP said.
James Yawn was said to be traveling at a high speed, weaving in and out of moderate traffic and driving aggressively without regard to the safety of others in the road, a Florida Highway Patrol report said. Yawn was described as having very red, watery glossy bloodshot eyes and white crust in the corners of his mouth, troopers said. He also showed indicators of being under the influence of cannabis, FHP said.
Florida deputy, Jose Rivera, shot in line of duty returns to work
A Volusia County deputy, who was shot twice when responding to a call in March, is now returning to work.
A Volusia County deputy, who was shot twice when responding to a call in March, is now returning to work.
Former Florida firefighters in 'hazing' incident avoid prison time with plea deal
Three former Marion County firefighters avoided prison time by accepting a plea deal after admitting to a violent hazing incident that took place last year.
Three former Marion County firefighters avoided prison time by accepting a plea deal after admitting to a violent hazing incident that took place last year.
White House Correspondents' Dinner: New video allegedly shows suspect shooting Secret Service officer
Officials released a nearly-six-minute video Thursday that they say clearly shows the attack at the White House Correspondents Dinner.
Officials released a nearly-six-minute video Thursday that they say clearly shows the attack at the White House Correspondents Dinner.
Palm Bay Fire update on fires at 'The Compound'
John Ringleb, assistant fire chief with the City of Palm Bay, said another fire sparked Thursday within "The Compound." Officials have gotten a handle on the latest fire.
John Ringleb, assistant fire chief with the City of Palm Bay, said another fire sparked Thursday within "The Compound." Officials have gotten a handle on the latest fire.
Rape survivor demands accountability: 'You deserve to be safe in your home'
"You deserve to be safe in your home." A Florida woman is demanding change, accountability, and safety improvements after she said she was watched, attacked, and raped inside her apartment in Merritt Island. She claims her reports of unsecured doors and locks at her apartment complex were ignored, which allowed the alleged suspect to walk in and attack her. She and her attorney said Thursday they're planning to file a lawsuit against the apartment complex. FOX 35 is not naming the woman or showing her face. When reached by FOX 35, the apartment complex had no comment on the allegations or the alleged lawsuit.
"You deserve to be safe in your home." A Florida woman is demanding change, accountability, and safety improvements after she said she was watched, attacked, and raped inside her apartment in Merritt Island. She claims her reports of unsecured doors and locks at her apartment complex were ignored, which allowed the alleged suspect to walk in and attack her. She and her attorney said Thursday they're planning to file a lawsuit against the apartment complex. FOX 35 is not naming the woman or showing her face. When reached by FOX 35, the apartment complex had no comment on the allegations or the alleged lawsuit.
Moving Florida Forward: Gov. Ron DeSantis breaks ground on I-95, U.S. 1 interchange reconstruction project
The reconstruction of Interstate-95 and U.S. 1 interchange project in Volusia County will start ahead of schedule.
The reconstruction of Interstate-95 and U.S. 1 interchange project in Volusia County will start ahead of schedule.
FSU's Ethan Pritchard honored with Doc Fauls Rise Above Adversity Award
Florida State University freshman and football athlete Ethan Pritchard was awarded with "The Doc Fauls Rise Above Adversity Award." The award honors those who rise above adversity. In August 2025, a day after FSU's opening win against Alabama, Pritchard was shot in the head while driving to his aunt's house. Officials said Pritchard was shot in a case of mistaken identity. He was in a coma for days. Today, he is walking and talking. Coach Mike Norvell fought back years in honoring Pritchard: "We are so fortunate to be able to be around a true walking miracle." "I just wanna say I appreciate everybody. Keep me in ya'll's prayers. I appreciate my family," Pritchard said, specifically mentioning his dad.
Florida State University freshman and football athlete Ethan Pritchard was awarded with "The Doc Fauls Rise Above Adversity Award." The award honors those who rise above adversity. In August 2025, a day after FSU's opening win against Alabama, Pritchard was shot in the head while driving to his aunt's house. Officials said Pritchard was shot in a case of mistaken identity. He was in a coma for days. Today, he is walking and talking. Coach Mike Norvell fought back years in honoring Pritchard: "We are so fortunate to be able to be around a true walking miracle." "I just wanna say I appreciate everybody. Keep me in ya'll's prayers. I appreciate my family," Pritchard said, specifically mentioning his dad.
James Duckett: Florida Supreme Court OKs additional DNA testing
The Florida Supreme Court issued a ruling on Thursday allowing further DNA testing, continuing the stay of James Duckett's execution. In its ruling, Duckett wants the full results of the DNA testing he requested earlier and to have those results analyzed by a qualified bioinformaticist. Duckett, a former Mascotte Police Officer, was sentenced to death after being convicted in the 1987 rape and murder of 11-year-old Teresa McAbee. He was set to be executed on March 31, but that was stayed after a last-minute request to conduct DNA testing of a sample found on the girl's jeans. Those results came back inconclusive, records stated. Teresa McAbee was out with a 16-year-old boy on May 11, 1987. Both were approached by Duckett, a Mascotte Police Officer at the time. He allegedly told the girl to get in his patrol vehicle. She was reported missing. The next day, her body was found in Knight Lake.
The Florida Supreme Court issued a ruling on Thursday allowing further DNA testing, continuing the stay of James Duckett's execution. In its ruling, Duckett wants the full results of the DNA testing he requested earlier and to have those results analyzed by a qualified bioinformaticist. Duckett, a former Mascotte Police Officer, was sentenced to death after being convicted in the 1987 rape and murder of 11-year-old Teresa McAbee. He was set to be executed on March 31, but that was stayed after a last-minute request to conduct DNA testing of a sample found on the girl's jeans. Those results came back inconclusive, records stated. Teresa McAbee was out with a 16-year-old boy on May 11, 1987. Both were approached by Duckett, a Mascotte Police Officer at the time. He allegedly told the girl to get in his patrol vehicle. She was reported missing. The next day, her body was found in Knight Lake.
Rosen Hotels awards 47 students with college scholarships
More than 40 students from several high schools in Central Florida, including Jones, Boone, Wekiva, and Dr. Phillips, received college scholarships from the Harris Rosen Foundation, named after Harris Rosen, founder of Rosen Hotels & Resorts.
More than 40 students from several high schools in Central Florida, including Jones, Boone, Wekiva, and Dr. Phillips, received college scholarships from the Harris Rosen Foundation, named after Harris Rosen, founder of Rosen Hotels & Resorts.
Volusia Deputy Jose Rivera: 'I'm honestly feeling really great'
Volusia County Deputy Jose Rivera is back at work, limited to "light duty" as he continues to heal. He sat down with FOX 35 News for his first on-camera interview since the shooting and since returning to work. Deputy Rivera responded to a disturbance call in Deltona in March, when he was shot twice. One bullet hit his body camera, which was on his chest. That bullet than ricocheted to his shoulder. He was also shot in the thigh. "I'm honestly feeling really great," he told FOX 35. "I'm healing good. My emotions are good. Overall, cause of my family, I'm happy."
Volusia County Deputy Jose Rivera is back at work, limited to "light duty" as he continues to heal. He sat down with FOX 35 News for his first on-camera interview since the shooting and since returning to work. Deputy Rivera responded to a disturbance call in Deltona in March, when he was shot twice. One bullet hit his body camera, which was on his chest. That bullet than ricocheted to his shoulder. He was also shot in the thigh. "I'm honestly feeling really great," he told FOX 35. "I'm healing good. My emotions are good. Overall, cause of my family, I'm happy."
First look at planned I-95, U.S. 1 interchange redesign
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and FDOT provided a first look at what the redesigned interchange between I-95 and U.S 1 would look like in Ormond Beach. According to officials, the redesign will include three bridges and extended on-ramps and off-ramps. A one-mile section on U.S. 1 will also be expanded to 6 lanes. Gov. DeSantis said construction on the interchange will happen one year sooner than initially planned -- starting in 2027. He said that was 15-20 years ahead of the originally planned schedule.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and FDOT provided a first look at what the redesigned interchange between I-95 and U.S 1 would look like in Ormond Beach. According to officials, the redesign will include three bridges and extended on-ramps and off-ramps. A one-mile section on U.S. 1 will also be expanded to 6 lanes. Gov. DeSantis said construction on the interchange will happen one year sooner than initially planned -- starting in 2027. He said that was 15-20 years ahead of the originally planned schedule.
Marion County firefighters avoid jail in firehouse hazing scandal
Three former Marion County firefighters -- Seth Day, Edward Kenny, and Tate Trauthwein -- pleaded guilty to charges related to the hazing of another rookie firefighter. All three reached a plea deal with prosecutors. Under that plea agreement, all three former firefighters will avoid jail. They were also sentenced to a year of probation, community service, and behavior classes. Before accepting the deal, the judge asked the 19-year-old Kane Stewart, the victim, he was OK with the agreement. He said he was. FOX 35 does not normally identify victims, but Kane Stewart talked two FOX 35 about the attack previously and was OK being identified.
Three former Marion County firefighters -- Seth Day, Edward Kenny, and Tate Trauthwein -- pleaded guilty to charges related to the hazing of another rookie firefighter. All three reached a plea deal with prosecutors. Under that plea agreement, all three former firefighters will avoid jail. They were also sentenced to a year of probation, community service, and behavior classes. Before accepting the deal, the judge asked the 19-year-old Kane Stewart, the victim, he was OK with the agreement. He said he was. FOX 35 does not normally identify victims, but Kane Stewart talked two FOX 35 about the attack previously and was OK being identified.
Shirtless man forced teen to eat Gushers candy in restaurant bathroom, police report says
A 34-year-old man allegedly forced a 13-year-old boy to eat Gushers while inside a Massachusetts restaurant bathroom, according to a police report.
A 34-year-old man allegedly forced a 13-year-old boy to eat Gushers while inside a Massachusetts restaurant bathroom, according to a police report.
A Florida man is facing several charges after allegedly carjacked a woman and then led authorities on a pursuit, before eventually being stopped and arrested. James Seth Yarn, 38, was arrested and booked into jail on several charges, including armed carjacking, kidnapping with a firearm, armed robbery, aggravated assault, among other charges.
A Florida man is facing several charges after allegedly carjacked a woman and then led authorities on a pursuit, before eventually being stopped and arrested. James Seth Yawn, 38, was arrested by FHP and booked into the Seminole jail on several charges, including armed carjacking, kidnapping with a firearm, armed robbery, aggravated assault, among other charges. Authorities said the carjacking happened on Aloma Avenue Wednesday night in Winter Park. Yawn then led authorities in pursuit on EB I-4 in Seminole County. FHP used a PIT maneuver to stop Yawn's vehicle near
A Florida man is facing several charges after allegedly carjacked a woman and then led authorities on a pursuit, before eventually being stopped and arrested. James Seth Yawn, 38, was arrested by FHP and booked into the Seminole jail on several charges, including armed carjacking, kidnapping with a firearm, armed robbery, aggravated assault, among other charges. Authorities said the carjacking happened on Aloma Avenue Wednesday night in Winter Park. Yawn then led authorities in pursuit on EB I-4 in Seminole County. FHP used a PIT maneuver to stop Yawn's vehicle near
Florida Gov. DeSantis talks I-95, US-1 interchange redesign
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference Thursday in Ormond Beach, where a groundbreaking was held for the I-95 interchanged at U.S. 1. The project was moved up 15-20 years -- and is a year ahead of the accelerated schedule, he said. The new design will add 3 bridges and redesigned loop ramps, and extended the northbound off-ramp and southbound on-ramp. The goal is to increase traffic flow and relieve congestion.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference Thursday in Ormond Beach, where a groundbreaking was held for the I-95 interchanged at U.S. 1. The project was moved up 15-20 years -- and is a year ahead of the accelerated schedule, he said. The new design will add 3 bridges and redesigned loop ramps, and extended the northbound off-ramp and southbound on-ramp. The goal is to increase traffic flow and relieve congestion.
No workplace retirement plan? Trump's new site aims to change that
Trump’s executive order calls for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers who don’t have access to one through their employer.
Trump’s executive order calls for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers who don’t have access to one through their employer.