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Nation’s first high-tech autonomous police vehicle on patrol in pilot program

Nation’s first high-tech autonomous police vehicle on patrol in pilot program

Deputies in south Florida have a new high-tech partner on patrol. 

October 16, 2025 2:30pm CDT
Video: Mini-cow named ‘Jason Moo-Moah’ sets sail and hangs out on Pinellas County sandbar

Video: Mini-cow named ‘Jason Moo-Moah’ sets sail and hangs out on Pinellas County sandbar

Heads turned, eyes stared, and jaws dropped as if they had never seen a mini-cow on a boat trolling through Pinellas County waters.  

October 16, 2025 9:39am CDT
Ronald Exantus updates: Kentucky felon jailed in Florida, days after early release

Ronald Exantus updates: Kentucky felon jailed in Florida, days after early release

The Marion County Sheriff's Office shared new details on Friday morning about Ronald Exantus' arrest in Florida. Exantus was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 9, at a home in Marion County, Florida, for failing to register as a convicted felon within 48 hours after arriving in the state.

October 10, 2025 10:33am CDT
Houston traveling veterinarian arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor

Houston traveling veterinarian arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor

A traveling veterinarian based in Houston is behind bars for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor.

October 9, 2025 9:28pm CDT
Jonathan Rinderknecht: Palisades Fire suspect denied bond, moved to Florida 5 months ago

Jonathan Rinderknecht: Palisades Fire suspect denied bond, moved to Florida 5 months ago

Jonathan Rinderknecht, the 29-year-old man charged with starting what became the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, California, was in federal court in Orlando on Thursday. 

October 9, 2025 12:10pm CDT
A real Trooper: Abandoned dog left for dead finds new, loving home year after Hurricane Milton

A real Trooper: Abandoned dog left for dead finds new, loving home year after Hurricane Milton

One year ago, an abandoned Bull Terrier was left for dead, chained to a fence along Tampa's Interestate 75 as storm surges from Hurricane Milton rushed around the poor pup.

October 9, 2025 6:33am CDT
Jonathan Rinderknecht: What we know about man accused of starting deadly Palisades Fire

Jonathan Rinderknecht: What we know about man accused of starting deadly Palisades Fire

A Florida man has been arrested in connection to the deadly Palisades Fire that broke out on New Year's Day in Los Angeles, California, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Here's everything we know about the suspect, 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht.

October 8, 2025 12:31pm CDT
Palisades Fire arrest: Man arrested in Florida, charged with starting deadly LA wildfire

Palisades Fire arrest: Man arrested in Florida, charged with starting deadly LA wildfire

A Florida man has been arrested, accused of starting what became the deadly and destructive "Palisades Fire" on Jan. 1, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. The Palisades Fire killed 12 people, burned more than 23,000 acres, and destroyed more than 6,000 structures.

October 8, 2025 12:26pm CDT
Florida man with thermos inserted in body caught sneaking it into Polk County Jail: ‘Put it up the exit ramp'

Florida man with thermos inserted in body caught sneaking it into Polk County Jail: ‘Put it up the exit ramp'

A Florida man who is no stranger to the law wound up back in jail and the subject of one of Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd’s most unusual "Morning Briefings" due to how he tried to smuggle a thermos inside the jail.

October 8, 2025 9:53am CDT
Plane with 3 people on board crashes into Florida peanut field, no survivors found: LCSO

Plane with 3 people on board crashes into Florida peanut field, no survivors found: LCSO

A plane with three people on board crashed in Williston on Sunday and the Levy County Sheriff's Office says they have not found any survivors.

October 5, 2025 6:34pm CDT
Stardust Racers update: Epic Universe coaster prepared to open. What we know.

Stardust Racers update: Epic Universe coaster prepared to open. What we know.

Universal Orlando is prepared to reopen its Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe, slightly more than two weeks after the death of 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala.

October 3, 2025 3:36pm CDT
Court documents reveal Hulk Hogan's family exploring medical malpractice suit

Court documents reveal Hulk Hogan's family exploring medical malpractice suit

The family of Hulk Hogan is exploring the idea of a malpractice lawsuit. They just filed a petition on Tuesday to extend the statute of limitations by ninety days for an investigation into medical malpractice. 

October 2, 2025 4:36pm CDT
$1 million in gold and silver coins discovered from historic 1700s Florida shipwreck

$1 million in gold and silver coins discovered from historic 1700s Florida shipwreck

More than 1,000 gold and silver coins were found along Florida's Treasure Coast in the 1715 Treasure Fleet shipwreck.

October 2, 2025 2:26pm CDT
Orlando siblings accused of running fake dental office, causing infections and disfigurement

Orlando siblings accused of running fake dental office, causing infections and disfigurement

An Orlando man and his sister are accused of running a fake dental practice out of an office building, charging patients thousands of dollars for unlicensed procedures that left at least one woman infected and disfigured, investigators said.

October 1, 2025 10:12pm CDT
911 call details how masked man in swim goggles robbed Disney Springs restaurant

911 call details how masked man in swim goggles robbed Disney Springs restaurant

Newly released 911 audio captures the moments after a masked suspect — described as wearing swim goggles — robbed the Paddlefish restaurant at Disney Springs, forcing employees to the ground with trash bags over their heads.

October 1, 2025 6:29pm CDT
Just 3 states are responsible for 80% of known school book bans

Just 3 states are responsible for 80% of known school book bans

An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states. 

October 1, 2025 12:06pm CDT
Tropical Storm Imelda forms, ninth named storm of 2025

Tropical Storm Imelda forms, ninth named storm of 2025

Tropical Depression Nine is just shy of becoming the next named storm of the season as it moves over the Bahamas.

September 28, 2025 10:43am CDT
Missing Florida men, 2 dogs killed by apparent lightning strike: HCSO

Missing Florida men, 2 dogs killed by apparent lightning strike: HCSO

Lightning is being blamed for the deaths of two Miami men and two hunting dogs in Highlands County. 

September 26, 2025 7:17am CDT
Valrico mother accused of trying to kill her kids after livestream tirade on doubts about handling motherhood

Valrico mother accused of trying to kill her kids after livestream tirade on doubts about handling motherhood

A Valrico woman is accused of trying to kill her three young children.

September 25, 2025 3:23pm CDT
Fujiwhara Effect: What is it, what happens? Will Invest 94L and Tropical Storm Humberto combine?

Fujiwhara Effect: What is it, what happens? Will Invest 94L and Tropical Storm Humberto combine?

With things finally heating up in the tropics for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the FOX 35 Storm Team answers a question many people have had on their minds: Can several hurricanes merge into a single, stronger hurricane?

September 25, 2025 12:03pm CDT
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