State to pursue death case against Jerry Dorisme

The state is going after the death penalty for the man accused of stabbing a little girl to death. Orange County deputies say Jerry Dorisme raped and murdered 13-year-old Rose Dieujuste while she was walking to a friend's apartment on the Fourth of July.

Push to stop development in Volusia County

"Stop the building!" That's the message from people across Volusia County. They want all new developments to be put on hold because they believe new construction is creating flood issues everywhere.

Disney unveils Lightning Lane Premier Pass

Walt Disney World is sharing details on a new service providing expedited entry to theme park attractions. The Lightning Lane Premier Pass service will include one entry to each attraction that guests can use at any time of the day.

Floodwaters creep higher in Apopka neighborhood

Apopka residents who live near Piedmont Lake are dealing with flooding woes. One subdivision has been dealing with no power and rising floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.

Lifting homes to prevent flooding woes

Several Volusia County families are still dealing with flooding from Hurricane Milton. In some communities, families have chosen to lift their homes on stilts to avoid future flooding issues, but it is costly.

Possible carbon monoxide deaths in Lake County

A Florida couple who lost power during Hurricane Milton were found dead during a wellbeing check. Authorities believe they died from possible carbon monoxide poisoning as they were using a generator that was located inside their shed that was joined with the house.

Sarah Boone using 'self-defense' argument

No jury has been seated in the Sarah Boone murder trial. On Wednesday, attorneys argued over admissible evidence. Boone is accused of second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres. Torres was found dead inside a suitcase inside their Winter Park home in 2020. Boone has pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Amendment 3 would legalize recreational marijuana

Florida voters will weigh in on Amendment 3 this November, a proposal that would legalize recreational marijuana for adults aged 21 and older. If passed, the amendment would allow adults to purchase marijuana from licensed sellers across the state.

'River of poop': Raw sewage in Palm Bay waterways

Palm Bay residents say raw sewage is spewing into waterways around Palm Bay Estates. New details from the city indicate some half-a-million pounds of waste was released into the environment during Hurricane Milton.

Abandoned kittens saved during Hurricane Milton: How to help

An animal organization in Brevard County has had to rescue more than a dozen kittens abandoned during Hurricane Milton. FOX 35's Esther Bower learned how the kittens are doing, how many have been rescued, and how people can adopt them once healthy and ready.

Sarah Boone, attorney fist bump during jury selection

Sarah Boone and her attorney appeared to give each other a fist bump ahead of the second day of jury selection in her second-degree murder trial. Boone is accused of second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres. Torres was found dead inside a suitcase inside their Winter Park home in 2020. Boone has pleaded not guitly to the charge.

Emerson Felix: Missing 7-year-old found dead in lake

A 7-year-old Orlando boy who was reported missing overnight has died. Authorities said Emerson Felix was found early Tuesday morning in a lake not far from his home. How he wandered away and entered the lake is under investigation, officials said.

Seminole County debris drop off: The rules to know

Do you have debris -- trees, sticks, leaves -- from Hurricane Milton that needs to be picked up or dropped off? Each county has its own debris schedule for yard waste. FOX 35 looks at some of the rules for Seminole County that residents need to know.

Florida wildlife also impacted by Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton impacts huge parts of Florida, flooding roads, homes and neighborhoods, knocking out power, and damaging winds that tore through roofs, siding, and toppled trees. But, Florida wildlife was also impacted. FOX 35's David Martin talks with Nature Wildlife Refuge about the animals they've taken in and the care they're providing to them.