Tavares boy, 10, dies after alleged torture, abuse
A 10-year-old boy from Lake County has died due to abuse and neglect, authorities said. The child's younger brother, aged 9, was also a victim of abuse, officials allege.
Diamonds recovered after theft suspect allegedly swallows them
Five diamond earrings have made their way through a man's stomach, and tonight they're back at the jewelry store. Jaythan Glider is accused of stealing the diamonds from a Tiffany Store in Orlando. When he was caught, he allegedly swallowed them.
Protest planned over slow road construction in Clermont
People living in a Clermont neighborhood have been waiting for a new connector road at Sawgrass Bay Boulevard. The new road would shave about 20 minutes off a commute between Lake and Orange counties. Some people say that connector was a selling point when they bought their home. However, the road is still not done years later.
Bill would bring Trump presidential library to Florida
The state senate has approved a bill that is aimed at bringing President Trumps' presidential library to Florida. The bill would prohibit local government from imposing restrictions on any presidential libraries in the state.
11 people arrested for breaking into Florida man's home
Eleven people in Polk County are accused of squatting in a vacant home that belongs to an active-duty Air Force member. The man called the sheriff's office from North Dakota after noticing an alarming spike in his electricity bill.
Push to move NASA's headquarters to Central Florida
NASA's headquarters could soon be moved to Central Florida if Sen. Ashley Moody gets her way. Moody is co-sponsoring a bill that would move the headquarters to the Space Coast in Brevard County. Today, she spoke about why that move should be made.
Arrest made in deadly Orange County shooting
After 10 months, Orange County deputies said they have arrested a suspect in the deadly shooting that took place last year in the area of 22nd Street and Rio Grande Avenue. The Orange County Sheriff's Office said it has arrested Dey’Montae Seright for the alleged murder of Andre Pierre Alloway. Records show Seright is being charged with manslaughter with a firearm.
Inside look at air traffic controller training
There is a crucial need for more air traffic controllers. FOX 35's Marie Edinger heads over to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where training more air traffic controllers is a priority.
Southwest plane tries to take off on taxiway
Air traffic controllers stopped a potential disaster yesterday at the Orlando International Airport (MCO), when a Southwest jet almost took off from a taxiway instead of a runway. Southwest said no one was injured during the incident.
Florida gambling hotline struggles to meet demand
The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling is struggling to meet demand because of sports betting apps. The company is the nonprofit that runs the sate's Addictive Gambling Prevention Program.
Rescued Florida teen paddleboarders released from hospital
The two teenagers who went missing while paddleboarding in Cedar Key on Monday have now been released from the hospital. The 16-year-old girls were found Tuesday morning near "Porpoise Point" — about 14 miles southeast of their starting point.
Residents protest over Rockledge Hospital closing
Brevard County residents are protesting over the planned closure of Rockledge Hospital next month. The county broke ground on a new hospital last year, but some people say they are worried about a health care crisis.
Sibling showdown for state senate seat in Orange County
State Rep. Lavon Bracy Davis has announced her plans to run to replace Sen. Geraldine Thompson, who dies last month after complications from surgery. One other person has announced plans to run for the seat — Davis' brother Randolph Bracy.
Trial for accused killer in Volusia County may be pushed back
The trial for a man accused of stabbing a couple to death during Bike Week three years ago may be delayed. Today, lawyers for Jean Mecean asked to push the trial back from June to October.
Maddie Soto update: Accused killer's jailhouse calls released
Stephen Sterns, the man accused of murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto, allegedly told his parents on the phone months after he death that it was "all an accident." The FOX 35 News team evaluates dozens of newly-release jailhouse phone calls.
Man linked to possible road rage shooting arrested after chase
A man connected to a possible road rage shooting in Lake County was taken into custody after fleeing to Flagler County on Friday afternoon. During the shooting incident, a suspect fired a shot at a vehicle. The occupant of the vehicle is being treated for a non-life-threatening injury. The suspect was then pursued by Volusia County law enforcement into Flagler County.
1st undocumented immigrant detained under Alien Enemies
On Thursday, FDLE announced that its agents – in partnership with Homeland Security – had arrested a known Tren De Aragua gang member, identified as Jimenez-Bracho. Acting Director Lyons described Tren De Aragua (TDA) as a "dangerous foreign terrorist organization that has invaded our soil." It comes nearly a week after President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act.
FHP, ICE discuss arrest of alleged gang member in Florida | FULL
Officials from the Florida Highway Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are discussing the arrest of Franklin Jose Jimenez-Bracho, a citizen of Venezuela and alleged gang member of Tren de Aragua. Formed in a Venezuelan prison, the gang has branched out to become a multinational crime organization. Bracho's arrest is the first arrest in the nation under the Alien Enemies Act.
Florida officials explain risk of brush fires, safety measures
Due to the recent brush fires throughout Florida, Orange County Fire Rescue hosted a press conference to explain the risks of brush fires and how to prevent them.
2 Central Florida players named to USA flag football team
Mett Brielle Harden and Kanard Bradford, who are are two local Central Florida flag football players that have been named to the initial rosters for USA football's junior flag national teams. Harden is on the 2025 15U U.S. Girls’ Flag National Team, while Bradford is a member of the 2025 15U U.S. Boys’ Flag National Team.