FOX 35 Investigates: Firefighter suicides
A former firefighter who once battled his own suicidal thoughts is now on a mission to help others just like him through the power of the outdoors.
Florida woman says was dog stolen, shaved
Dog thieves are finding new ways to hide stolen pets from their owners leaving lasting damage to families and their furry friends.
Vaping addiction: 14-year-old shares his own struggle to quit
Vaping addiction: Why is it so hard to quit, and what tips can kids, teens, adults, and parents take to help quit themselves or help someone else to quit?
Orlando warehouse fire: FOX 35 digs for answers on deadly blaze that ignited fireworks
Flowers now sit outside the warehouse where a fire at a fireworks storage facility killed four people and badly hurt another. The flowers are new to the area. Also new is the ramp-up in questions over whether that fire was preventable.
Ozempic for weight loss: Florida doctors issue strong warning for those looking to use drug to lose weight
A relatively new drug used to treat Type 2 diabetes has found popularity on TikTok by those who claim the drug helped with their weight loss goals. But, some doctors have a stern warning for those to use it for weight loss.
UCF professor allegedly dressed up, used accent during recorded video lessons, students say
A University of Central Florida professor's online lectures have sparked controversy after some students allege the professor appeared to wear brown makeup to make his skin appear darker, wore traditional middle eastern clothing, and spoke in an accent some felt was inappropriate during some of his recorded lessons.
Florida college students sue over campus fees charged during pandemic
A state appeals court must decide if the University of Florida owes students refunds for fees paid even though campus was shut down during the pandemic. Attorneys argue students across the state could be impacted.
Is travel insurance worth the cost? Here are pros and cons to consider
For years, a lot of us looked at travel insurance as a waste of money, something we didn’t really need. But now, travel planning experts say things have changed.
Family receives refund after Florida vacation rental unexpectedly canceled
A Missouri family who booked a vacation rental home in Florida via VRBO only to find out it was unexpectedly canceled weeks before their trip, has received a full refund after FOX 35 News featured her story.
'It’s been terrible:' Family wants refund after vacation rental reserved on VRBO became unavailable
Imagine planning a vacation and a few weeks before your trip, you get a notice that the vacation home you reserved online using VRBO is no longer available. It left one family in a bad position, and they just want their money back, but they’ve only received a portion of their refund.
Family wants refund after reserved Florida vacation rental became unavailable
Imagine planning a vacation and a few weeks before your trip, you get a notice that the vacation home you reserved online using VRBO is no longer available. It left one family in a bad position, and they just want their money back, but they’ve only received a portion of their refund.
How strangers were living in a woman's home
A Boston woman who planned to relocate to Florida to spend her golden years in Orlando recently found out that strangers were living in a home she had purchased.
Report: Florida VA took too long to verify veteran's status instead of treating him
The VA Office of Inspector General said in a recent report that staff at the Malcolm Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida put bureaucracy ahead of a comatose veteran's medical needs shortly before he died.
'Welcome to Rockville' fans fighting for refunds after storms force cancellations
Some fans are demanding refunds after Welcome to Rockville in Daytona Beach had to cancel some of its headliners because of stormy weather.
What to do if bitten by a dangerous snake
There are 50 species of snake in Florida and some are venomous including the coral snake, the pygmy rattlesnake, the eastern diamondback rattlesnake, and the cottonmouth or water moccasin. We talk to a snake expert about what to do if you're bitten by a venomous snake.
National Weather Service uses storm spotters to help track severe weather
During Friday's storms, the NWS said its Jacksonville tower was down for maintenance.
Super fog: What is it, what causes it, and can you drive through it?
The morning rush hour on Interstate 95 was brought to a stop on March 3, 2022, after a thick wall of fog and smoke – known as "super fog" – cut visibility on the freeway to less than 10 feet. In the end, 17 vehicles were part of five separate crashes – and three people died.
Duck deaths at Lake Dot: Florida activist launches her own investigation, collects water samples
A week after more than a dozen dead ducks, as well as fish and turtles, were found decaying around Lake Dot in Sanford, investigators appear to have taken note.
Rider weight has played a part in previous amusement ride accidents, investigations show
Tyre Sampson was not the first person to fall from a theme park ride. The teenager fell to his death while on the Orlando Freefall just weeks ago. While a rare occurrence, people are sharing their horrific encounters with these kind of thrill rides. FOX 35 investigating what you can do to possibly prevent being injured, even before you head to the park.
Protecting yourself from theme park dangers
Tyre Sampson was not the first person to fall from a theme park ride. The teenager fell to his death while on the Orlando Freefall just weeks ago. While a rare occurrence, people are sharing their horrific encounters with these kind of thrill rides. FOX 35 investigating what you can do to possibly prevent being injured, even before you head to the park.