'Like a war zone': Brevard County hospitals dealing with Rockledge closure
FOX 35's Esther Bower is investigating a health care crisis in Brevard County. Patients in the area say they are waiting hours in the emergency room because hospitals are overflowing. Earlier this month, the Rockledge Hospital shut down its emergency room, and the facility will fully close next week.
Orlando school employee arrested for alleged child sexual abuse; victim speaks out: police
FOX 35 is investigating an Orlando school employee who was arrested for the alleged sexual abuse of a child. The victim reached out to FOX 35 about the case, saying he’d actually initially reported it to police back in 2021.
Orlando school employee arrested for sexual abuse of child
FOX 35 Investigates after a local school employee was arrested for sexual abuse of a child, and the alleged victim reached out to us about the arrest. A man who works at the Orlando Torah Academy was arrested on Monday in Chicago and charged with criminal sexual abuse of a person under the age of 17. Today, the school told staff the employee has been removed from his post for now.
'Sick of it': Melbourne parents worry about student safety with cars driving on sidewalks to cut pick-up line
Parents say impatient drivers are jeopardizing student safety near Suntree Elementary in Melbourne.
Florida woman claims Titusville tax preparer stole her return: ‘I’m distraught'
FOX 35 investigates alleged tax theft in Titusville. A mother says a tax preparer took her return and now can't be found.
Teen charged as adult in Orlando shootings, sparks debate over juvenile justice system
Two drive-by shootings are putting the spotlight on the juvenile justice system. Investigators say a 16-year-old is responsible for pulling the trigger.
FOX 35 investigates how cryptocurrency is changing how people buy and sell real estate in Central Florida
FOX 35 investigates a new way to buy homes in Central Florida. Cryptocurrency is changing the real estate game, and local agents are getting certified to accept crypto offers as some people ditch cash for digital currency.
Couple hoping to save others from the fate they suffered: $38,000 lost in a home escrow wire fraud
A scam targeting people going after the American Dream has been happening more and more. People looking to buy a home are getting duped out of tens of thousands of dollars.
Will millions of dollars in safety upgrades prevent car vs. train accidents in Brevard County?
FOX 35 investigates safety upgrades at railroad crossings in Brevard County after another near-fatal accident with a car trying to beat a train.
Orlando residents still worry about Big Sand Lake water levels despite expensive drainage project
Homeowners say a $10 million project meant to divert water from a lake in the Dr. Phillips neighborhood had major delays and did not function well enough to keep properties safe over the hurricane season.
Alleged pool company scammers have been accused of running same scam across the nation for nearly two decades
FOX 35 told you Wednesday about Charles (also called Chad) and Kristin Black – a couple running a company called Legacy Pools, that the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office says defrauded hundreds of people in Central Florida.
'Legacy Pools' owners, accused of defrauding 300 people out of $4 million, arrested in AZ
After a nearly 4-year long investigation, the owners of a Brevard County pool company were arrested on January 19, following allegations they defrauded more than 300 people out of millions of dollars.
Central Florida's homeless population fearful of expanded law banning public sleeping
There are thousands of people in Central Florida experiencing homelessness, and even more on the brink of becoming homeless. Now, all of their lives just got more complicated.
Country Thunder refunds: Viewers credit FOX 35 for company's response to customers over canceled festival
FOX 35 News has been investigating delayed refunds from Country Thunder’s canceled October music festival.
Orange County hydrants undergo routine testing, but rare malfunction proves costly
Orange County oversees approximately 12,200 fire hydrants, which are tested at least twice a year, according to utilities field services manager Troy Layton.
Missile manufacturing company warned of potential for explosion ahead of fire that injured 5: Report
A fire with toxic fumes injured five people at an Aerojet Rocketdyne facility in Orlando.
How common are shark bites in Florida? Here's what experts say
Charley Hajek – better known as Gnarly Charley – has been surfing since the 1970s.
Unpermitted rideshare drivers raise safety concerns at Orlando International Airport
Ride-share drivers are capitalizing on the holiday travel surge at Orlando International Airport, but some lack proper permits, raising safety and liability concerns, airport officials say.
Up in Smoke: Researcher warns of new 'smart vapes' that combine vaping, games, social media
A California researcher is warning parents about the next wave of vape devices – “smart vapes" – that have games and some that can connect to social media, which may appear enticing or interactive for young users.
Florida law forces family to pay twice, cover contractor's outstanding bills
What was supposed to be a dream renovation for a Palm Bay family turned into a nightmare.