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.
Alligators in Milton floodwaters pose threat
Residents in Seffner, Florida say wildlife in floodwaters from Hurricane Milton threatens their safety.
Florida Amendment 3 explained: Legalizing 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.
Epic Universe could open ahead of schedule: WSJ
Universal's new theme park, "Epic Universe," could open as early as Memorial Day next year, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.
Volusia residents demand answers on flooding
People in Volusia County are overwhelmed with anger and grief as they deal with catastrophic flooding.
'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.
'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