FOX 35 Investigates: New vapes mixing games, tobacco

Experts are warning parents about new "smart vapes" that combine games and other interactive features to the tobacco devices. Others now have the capacity for up to 30,000 "puffs," down from 300 that original vapes had.

Organic carrots recalled over E- Coli outbreak

An E. coli outbreak that has sickened dozens of people and caused one death is tied to bagged, organic baby carrots sold under multiple brand names, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Sunday. Health officials said 39 people were infected and 15 were hospitalized in 18 states after eating organic whole and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms, based in Bakersfield, California.

Missing 4-year-old Florida boy's body found, police say

The body of 4-year-old Waylon Childs, who went missing on Sunday, has been found, officials said. The boy was a the park with his dad and two other siblings when he disappeared, police said. The Volusia County Dive Team found the boy late Sunday, where officials and the public spent hours searching for him.

Waylon Childs, 4, missing in Ormond Beach

A 4-year-old boy is missing in Ormond Beach, Florida, and deputies, officers, and the public are assisting with the search in anyway that they can. Authorities are looking for Waylon Childs, who was reported missing Sunday. He was at Central Park, off Fleming Avenue, with his father and siblings when he went missing. Authorities said Waylon is autistic and nonverbal. Anyone with information is asked to contact Ormond Beach Police.

Country Thunder Florida moves to Tampa in 2025

Country Thunder Florida will hit the road in 2025 – and move to Tampa. Organizers announced that the four-day music festival would be held May 2-4, 2025, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, and would feature country singers Riley Green, Blake Shelton, and Jelly Roll as the headliners.

Orange Ave. blocked off as downtown safety measure

Downtown Orlando will begin to see safety changes this weekend as the city works to reduce the "street party atmosphere" that has defined the area. The first phase of the changes will see barriers along Orange Avenue to keep pedestrians on the sidewalks while allowing traffic through.

Changes come to Orlando after Halloween shooting

Downtown Orlando will begin to see safety changes this weekend as the city works to reduce the "street party atmosphere" that has defined the area. Starting Friday night, Orange Avenue will reopen to vehicle traffic in an effort to address growing concerns about public safety.

'Forgotten' graves found in historic cemetery

Dozens of new grave sites have been discovered near a historic cemetery in Melbourne. Now, the city’s trying to preserve what’s been forgotten at the Line Street Cemetery. Orange flags mark the spot where loved ones were laid to rest and left behind.

UCF researcher studying UV laser cleaning tech

Dr. Leland Nordin and his team at the University of Central Florida are using high-intensity lasers of UVC light to kill viruses and bacteria on surfaces. With the help of a $1 million U.S. Army grant, the researchers hope this laser technology can one day help the world stay clean.

Steps to keep criminals from invading your home

Lighting or landscaping could be the secret weapon to keep criminals from invading your home. Doorbell cameras are what a lot of people have on hand to secure their property, but many are overlooking crucial steps.