Florida AG warns looters, scammers ahead of Hurricane Isaias
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about the state's price gouging hotline, and his warning to potential looters or scammers as Hurricane Isaias makes its way towards Florida's northern Gulf coast.

Audit flags $13.7M in unauthorized spending on Hawaii homeless housing

A detailed state audit shows Hawaii’s housing agency steered almost $14 million in improper and questionable expenses to a preferred contractor.

Persistent rain causes flood problems along Michigan Avenue
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Seminole County crews worked to clear drains and brush to reduce the flooding risk along Michigan Avenue following days of already heavy rainfall. FOX 35's Marie Edinger talked with a business owner about his flooding concerns, and talked with the county about its long-term plans to address flooding concerns in the area.

1st hurricane of Atlantic season headed towards Florida
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While those in the Florida Panhandle prepare for Hurricane Isaias to make landfall, volunteers in Central Florida are preparing to deploy to help if needed.

Tornado threat hits Central Florida ahead of Hurricane Isaias
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Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall Friday night in the Florida Panhandle, potentially as a major Cat. 3 storm. Here is the latest forecast, as well as how Central Florida volunteers are prepping to help and deploy if needed.

Vance casts doubt on livestreaming Hasan execution: ‘I’m not going to be watching it’

Vice President JD Vance questioned whether the Pentagon will livestream the December execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, while saying he would not watch it if the broadcast proceeds.

DOJ sues Denver over ordinance banning masks for federal law enforcement officers

The DOJ sued Denver officials, arguing the city’s masking and identification rules unlawfully interfere with federal officers and endanger their safety.

Darth Vader's 'Empire Strikes Back' lightsaber goes up for auction

Darth Vader’s iconic lightsaber, featured in one of cinema’s most unforgettable moments, could fetch at least $1 million at auction.

Kīlauea volcano activity prompts trail closures at popular Hawaii national park

Renewed activity at Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano has prompted temporary trail closures at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park after more than 200 shallow earthquakes were recorded beneath the summit and a magnitude-3.4 quake triggered small rockfalls.

Manhunt ends for 22-year-old accused of killing his mother

A Massachusetts man sought after his mother was found shot to death in their Reading home was arrested Thursday afternoon in central Vermont, ending an intense manhunt for the suspect. 

Man charged in 2012 rape, kidnapping of Florida teen following ICE operation

A 14-year-old cold case involving the kidnapping and sexual assault of a teenage girl in Florida has been solved following a DNA match from a recent immigration operation.

What is the Waffle House Index - Why the government says it works

One favorite restaurant chain of the South, somehow plays an important role when it comes to measuring the impact of a storm and how it will affect a community. 

Hurricane Isaias strengthens to category 3 storm on way to Florida

Hurricane Isaias rapidly intensified into a "major" Category 3 hurricane on Friday morning with maximum sustained winds of 120 miles per hour, the National Hurricane Center said.

DeSantis cancels execution of Florida inmate claiming dementia

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has withdrawn the death warrant for 74-year-old inmate William Lee Thompson less than a week before his scheduled execution, amid defense reports that the condemned man suffers from severe dementia and heart failure.

Florida woman buried cats alive believing they were demons: MCSO

A Florida woman is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say she buried at least four of her cats alive in her yard because she believed they were demons.

NHC warns Hurricane Isaias could strengthen further as it approaches Gulf Coast
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Hurricane Isaias strengthened into a Category 2 storm Thursday as it moved toward the northern Gulf Coast, where officials warned of dangerous flooding, storm surge, and damaging winds. Isaias had maximum sustained winds of 100 mph Thursday evening and could strengthen further overnight, Jamie Rhome, deputy director of NOAA’s National Hurricane Center, told FOX 35.