Candidate’s $19K campaign donation to family charity raises legal, ethical questions
An unsuccessful candidate for Orange County school board chair has directed her remaining campaign money to the Christian charity she and her husband operate.
An unsuccessful candidate for Orange County school board chair has directed her remaining campaign money to the Christian charity she and her husband operate.
Winter Springs Police Chief apologizes, officer resigns after FOX 35 investigation: EXCLUSIVE
A Winter Springs Police officer held Kevin Finley at gunpoint and placed him in handcuffs in his own driveway, accusing him of fleeing.
A Winter Springs Police officer held Kevin Finley at gunpoint and placed him in handcuffs in his own driveway, accusing him of fleeing.
Oviedo city council refuses to reconsider city-sponsored booze events
Oviedo Mayor Megan Sladek requested that the city council reassess municipal funding for booze-centered events, but colleagues rejected the idea.
Oviedo Mayor Megan Sladek requested that the city council reassess municipal funding for booze-centered events, but colleagues rejected the idea.
Orlando weather: Sunshine, comfortable weather in Central Florida this week
A beautiful week is expected in Central Florida, with sunshine and very nice temperatures.
A beautiful week is expected in Central Florida, with sunshine and very nice temperatures.
Minnesota wrong-way DWI stop: Woman arrested after .16% BAC
A wrong-way driver on a Minnesota highway ended up under arrest after a sergeant swerved to avoid a head-on crash.
A wrong-way driver on a Minnesota highway ended up under arrest after a sergeant swerved to avoid a head-on crash.
What happens to leftover funds from campaign donations?
Alicia Farrant, who unsuccessfully ran for Orange County's School Board, donated $19,000 in unused campaign donations to a nonprofit she owns with her husband. She said the money will be used to help open an orphanage in Latin America. Is it legal? Ethical? FOX 35's Marie Edinger talks with experts about it.
Alicia Farrant, who unsuccessfully ran for Orange County's School Board, donated $19,000 in unused campaign donations to a nonprofit she owns with her husband. She said the money will be used to help open an orphanage in Latin America. Is it legal? Ethical? FOX 35's Marie Edinger talks with experts about it.
Oviedo mayor floats idea of cutting events amid budget concerns
Oviedo Mayor Megan Sladek requested that the city council reassess municipal funding for booze-centered events during a recent council meeting, but colleagues quickly rejected the idea.
Oviedo Mayor Megan Sladek requested that the city council reassess municipal funding for booze-centered events during a recent council meeting, but colleagues quickly rejected the idea.
Sloths Act: Proposed federal bill would ban sloth imports
Two of Florida's Congressional leaders have introduced the "Sloths Act," a bill that would largely ban the importation of sloths into the United States. It comes after the deaths of more than 50 sloths that were imported to Florida to be part of the now-closed Sloth World Orlando attraction.
Two of Florida's Congressional leaders have introduced the "Sloths Act," a bill that would largely ban the importation of sloths into the United States. It comes after the deaths of more than 50 sloths that were imported to Florida to be part of the now-closed Sloth World Orlando attraction.
11-foot alligator removed from Florida neighborhood dock
FOX 35's Laryssa Leone talked to Randy Forbes about an 11-foot alligator that he had removed from his home. Following a deadly alligator attack in Winter Garden, FOX 35 talked with Gatorland's Brandon Fisher about alligator safety.
FOX 35's Laryssa Leone talked to Randy Forbes about an 11-foot alligator that he had removed from his home. Following a deadly alligator attack in Winter Garden, FOX 35 talked with Gatorland's Brandon Fisher about alligator safety.
OCPS enrollment down by 8,000 students. Where did they go?
Orange County Public Schools lost more than 8,000 students between the 2025-26 school year and the current school year, which the District said is driven largely by shifts in the federal government's immigration policies and enforcement.
Orange County Public Schools lost more than 8,000 students between the 2025-26 school year and the current school year, which the District said is driven largely by shifts in the federal government's immigration policies and enforcement.
Cocoa Beach wants to raise speed limit for boaters on Banana River
The Cocoa Beach City Commission passed a proposal asking Florida wildlife officials to review local manatee speed zones to give boaters faster transit routes through some parts of the Banana River.
The Cocoa Beach City Commission passed a proposal asking Florida wildlife officials to review local manatee speed zones to give boaters faster transit routes through some parts of the Banana River.
Cooca Beach wants FWC to revisit some ocean speed limits
The Cocoa Beach City Commission unanimously passed a proposal asking Florida wildlife officials to review local manatee speed zones to give boaters faster transit routes through some parts of the Banana River.
The Cocoa Beach City Commission unanimously passed a proposal asking Florida wildlife officials to review local manatee speed zones to give boaters faster transit routes through some parts of the Banana River.
OCPS enrollment down 8,000. Where did the students go?
Orange County Public Schools lost more than 8,000 students between the 2025-26 school year and the current school year, which the District says is driven largely by shifts in federal policy affecting immigrant families. OCPS has already closed schools and cut budgets to account for reductions in state funding. FOX 35's Marie Edinger reports.
Orange County Public Schools lost more than 8,000 students between the 2025-26 school year and the current school year, which the District says is driven largely by shifts in federal policy affecting immigrant families. OCPS has already closed schools and cut budgets to account for reductions in state funding. FOX 35's Marie Edinger reports.
'You have to stop': Arrest made after 15-year-old's death
Four months after 15-year-old Isaiah Irizarry was hit and killed while riding his scooter, FHP has made an arrest. Aidan Perry 19, was arrested in connection to the deadly June 21 crash.
Four months after 15-year-old Isaiah Irizarry was hit and killed while riding his scooter, FHP has made an arrest. Aidan Perry 19, was arrested in connection to the deadly June 21 crash.
Best college towns in America: See which cities top the list
With college costs soaring, choosing where to study can be just as important as choosing a school. A new ranking reveals which U.S. cities are the best college towns.
With college costs soaring, choosing where to study can be just as important as choosing a school. A new ranking reveals which U.S. cities are the best college towns.
Rapper Rick Ross' son threatened, pistol-whipped in Florida
Rapper Rick Ross' son, William Roberts III, who is a student at Bethune-Cookman University, was threatened and pistol-whipped near the school, according to court documents. Don Roberts, the alleged suspect, was arrested and booked into jail on charges of aggravated assault and aggravated battery, records show.
Rapper Rick Ross' son, William Roberts III, who is a student at Bethune-Cookman University, was threatened and pistol-whipped near the school, according to court documents. Don Roberts, the alleged suspect, was arrested and booked into jail on charges of aggravated assault and aggravated battery, records show.
Florida executes Army veteran for 1986 murder of deputy
Florida executed 77-year-old William Reaves Tuesday for the 1986 murder of Indian River County Deputy Richard Raczkowski, marking the state's 18th execution this year under Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida executed 77-year-old William Reaves Tuesday for the 1986 murder of Indian River County Deputy Richard Raczkowski, marking the state's 18th execution this year under Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Video shows fights, brawl before shooting that killed 18-year-old; deputies pleading for answers
The Orange County Sheriff's Office said nearly 100 people – mostly teens – were crowded near the pool of an apartment complex over the weekend when several fights broke out, which ended with a single gunshot hitting 18-year-old Jordan Lecky, who died days later at the hospital.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office said nearly 100 people – mostly teens – were crowded near the pool of an apartment complex over the weekend when several fights broke out, which ended with a single gunshot hitting 18-year-old Jordan Lecky, who died days later at the hospital.
DOJ: Man used pandemic-relief money to buy Porsche, Corvette and luxury properties
A Colorado man was sentenced to federal prison after illegally obtaining millions in COVID-19 relief funds to finance a lavish lifestyle that included luxury vehicles and high-end real estate.
A Colorado man was sentenced to federal prison after illegally obtaining millions in COVID-19 relief funds to finance a lavish lifestyle that included luxury vehicles and high-end real estate.
Erik von Detten, former Disney star, sued for alleged elder abuse, fraud
Former Disney star Erik von Detten is facing fraud and financial elder abuse allegations after a couple claims he persuaded them to invest more than $2.3 million in gold coins they say were substantially overpriced.
Former Disney star Erik von Detten is facing fraud and financial elder abuse allegations after a couple claims he persuaded them to invest more than $2.3 million in gold coins they say were substantially overpriced.