'On an island': Seminole County homeowners flood again
Homeowners in Seminole County are dealing with flooding again after Hurricane Ian (2022) and Hurricane Milton (2024).
Miami Dolphins NFL player helps Hurricane Milton victims
Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert grew up in New Smyrna Beach. He returned to Central Florida to help hand out meals, meet people, and sign autographs for those impacted by Hurricane Milton.
Owner of dog tied to pole during Hurricane Milton arrested
The owner of a dog, who was found tied to a pole and standing in flooded water during Hurricane Milton, has been arrested and charged with animal abuse. FHP found the dog, now named "Trooper", on Wednesday, hours before Hurricane Milton made landfall near Tampa. The alleged suspect told authorities that he was headed to Georgia to escape the hurricane and admitted to leaving the dog behind.
Lake Monroe in Sanford overflowing due to Hurricane Milton
Tiffany Brown shared video of Lake Monroe in Sanford, Florida, as water has come over the street.
Florida neighbors preparing for St. Johns River crest
Hurricane Milton is gone, but the rainfall is causing the St. Johns River -- and others -- to rise, which will eventually crest, potentially flooding homes nearby. "How do you prepare for that?" one neighbor told FOX 35. She and neighbors are building a berm to keep the water out and layers of sandbags around their home.
Missing 7-year-old Florida boy found dead in water was 'bright light, always full of energy,' family says
A 7-year-old Florida boy who was reported missing overnight was found dead in a body of water not far from his home, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Daytona Beach preparing for Biketoberfest
One week after Hurricane Milton made landfall, 100,000 people are expected to pack into Daytona Beach for Biketoberfest. The event kicks off Thursday, but some places are still cleaning up and others do not have power, so businesses might be forced to adjust
St. Johns River cresting near Astor
Some Astor residents are bracing for more flooding, just two years after Hurricane Ian forced them from their homes. The St. Johns River is expected to reach "major flood stage" next week, leaving many on edge.
Woman killed during Hurricane Milton
A family is seeking solace after a tree killed their loved one during Hurricane Milton. James and Karan Zahnen were in their Ormond Beach home when the tree fell, and Karan did not survive. The family tells us the two had been married for 52 years. Karan was retired from the Bethune Cookman athletics department. She enjoyed her family, traveling, and going to Tortugas games.
Flighting floodwater inside homes from hurricane
Restoration service experts warn of mold growth after flooding from Hurricane Milton.
SpaceX uses giant arms to grab Falcon Heavy on landing
NASA and SpaceX launched the Europa Clipper spacecraft towards Jupiter on Monday, the largest spacecraft ever built for a planetary mission. A day earlier in Texas, SpaceX celebrated an engineering win -- using giant metal arms to literally grab one of its Falcon Heavy Boosters mid-air after returning to Earth after a test flight.
Florida plans to seek death penalty in Jamaria Sessions death
Florida prosecutors announced Monday that they plan to seek the death penalty against Tyshael Elise Martin in the brutal death of Jamaria Sessions. Police allege Tyschael beat and abused the 9-year-old girl, and let a dog visciously attack the girl. Jamaria Sessions died at the hospital. The girl's biological father, Lo Juan Sessions, has also been arrested in the girl's death.
Jury selection begins in suitcase murder trial
Jury selection in the Sarah Boone murder trial is now underway. Boone is accused of zipping her boyfriend Jorge Torres inside a suitcase where he died.
Flooding concerns continue in DeLand
DeLand experienced some serious flooding following Hurricane Milton. Students are expected to return to school on Tuesday, but the district is cautioning parents that entrance points to DeLand Middle School may be inaccessible.
2 arrested in shooting death of man at Leesburg gas station
Authorities have arrested two men in connected to the killing of an older man in his vehicle at a gas station in Leesburg, Florida, and are looking for a third suspect.
Jury selection begins in suitcase murder trial
The murder trial for Sarah Boone began Monday after being delayed last week due to Hurricane Milton.
Watch: Europa Clipper headed to Jupiter
NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft launched Monday from Florida towards Jupiter, a 5 1/2-year journey to investigate whether life is possibly near Jupiter's moon, Europa.
Sarah Boone trial set to begin Monday after Hurricane delay
The murder trail of Sarah Boone is set to begin Monday after a delay last week due to Hurricane Milton.
Clermont neighborhood evacuated due to flooding
The Emerald Lake mobile home park in Clermont, Florida, was evacuated on Sunday as floodwaters began to rise. An officer told FOX 35's Chris Lindsay that not everyone complied with the voluntary evacuation. Some areas are expected to flood as rainfall and water from Hurricane Milton hits rivers and lakes.
Officials: 'This is not the time' to visit beaches after Milton
Volusia County officials are warning people not to visit the beach due to debris and strong rip currents following Hurricane Milton. "Right now, the ocean is plagued with debris that can cause serious harm. The waves and currents can pull under the strongest of swimmers," the county said in a news release.