Sandbag location in Seminole County, rain expected next week
A self-serve sandbag location is open today through this weekend in Seminole County as heavy rains are expected next week. 15 sandbags per household.
Former Lake Mary High School teacher in court today
Richard Colon a former Lake Mary Highschool teacher and assistant coach is in court today, accused of sexual misconduct with a child. FOX 35's Marley Capper has more on this case.
Woman using her business to help NC flood victims
A Lake County woman has made it her mission to help victims of Hurricane Helene. She is specifically assisting those impacted in western North Carolina, including her son and his husband, who were among those affected by the floods.
Woman dead, suspect injured in shooting: Deputies
A woman is dead following a shooting during a domestic disturbance in Edgewater, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a home off Liza Clinton Road around 5:10 p.m., where they found the woman fatally shot.
Helene forces couple to move wedding venue
A Central Florida couple spent 14 months planning their dream wedding in the mountains of North Carolina. After Hurricane Helene, they had only 36 hours to plan it all again, in New Smyrna Beach.
UCF gets funding for breast cancer research
Researchers at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine has receiving funding that focuses on a cure for breast cancer.
Sheriffs cracking down on school threats by kids
Central Florida sheriffs have been cracking down on school threats. In Volusia and Brevard counties, law enforcement is publicly posting arrest videos of juveniles.
Osceola Sheriff Debate: Marcos Lopez v. Donnie Martinez
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez and challenge Donnie Martinez met at FOX 35 on Thursday to share their vision for the future Osceola County Sheriff's Office. Marcos, the current sheriff, and Martinez discussed their experience, their vision for law enforcement, crime states, recruiting, and law enforcement training. FOX 35's John Brown and LuAnne Sorrel moderated the debate.
2 Orlando teens accused of armed robbery
Two 17-year-old suspects are facing charges after allegedly robbing a man at gunpoint near the Park North at Cheney Place Apartments in Orlando early Monday.
Teacher jailed, facing 'allegation of misconduct'
A Seminole County teacher has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest as the school district investigates an "allegation of misconduct," the district said in a news release sent to FOX 35 News. Richard Carlos Colon, 55, is a teacher and assistant coach at Lake Mary High School.
Historic Garden Theatre in Winter Garden abrubtly closes
The historic Garden Theatre in Winter Garden has permanetely closed, according to an announcement on its website. The theater said "financial challenges...have proven insurmountable."
Supply chain expert on panic purchasing amid port workers' strike: No need to stock up on TP
As news of the port workers’ strike spread, panic purchasing had begun. You may have already noticed empty shelves at the grocery store, but according to one supply chain expert, there is no need to stock up.
Alberto’s Pizza collecting for Helene victims
Alberto’s Pizza in Port Orange is gathering donations for victims of flooding in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. So far, 500 pounds of essential supplies have already been sent, but organizers continue to seek more donations to help the devastated community.
Expert on panic buying amid port workers' strike
As news of the port workers’ strike spread, panic purchasing had begun. You may have already noticed empty shelves at the grocery store, but according to one supply chain expert, there is no need to stock up.
Synagogue ushers in Rosh Hashanah after fire
After a fire destroyed their main sanctuary last month, an Orange County synagogue gathered in a new location to celebrate one of the most important holidays of the year, Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
Central Florida church group robbed in Bahamas
A church group from the Central Florida area has their valuables stolen during a violent robbery while on a mission trip in the Bahamas.
New Osceola Fire Station to cut down response time
Fire Station 85 on Cypress Parkway in Poinciana is now operational. It is the new home for fire rescue and emergency medical units that previously shared a station in Polk County for more than 30 years.
Deputies pursue suspect driving at 3 mph
Deputies from the Flagler County Sheriff's Office found themselves in a highly unusual pursuit when a man led them on what they have called "possibly the slowest chase in FCSO history" — crawling along U.S. 1 at just 3 mph.
Volusia County sees drop in reported school threats
Another teen was arrested in Volusia County for making a school threat, but officials are noting a decrease in such incidents following a controversial approach by the sheriff’s office.
Flooding woes in Orlando’s College Park
Continuous rainstorms are causing severe flooding in Orlando's College Park neighborhood, leaving residents increasingly concerned about the future of their homes.