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.
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.
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.
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.
$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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Epic Universe guest becomes unresponsive, dies after riding Stardust Racers: Universal
A guest visiting Universal's Epic Universe in Florida became unresponsive after riding one of its roller coasters and later died at the hospital, a spokesperson for the theme park said.
Epic Universe death: Man identified, cause of death revealed; ruled 'accidental'
A guest at Epic Universe who died after riding the theme park's Stardust Racers roller coaster suffered "multiple blunt impact injuries," according to the Orange County Medical Examiner's Office.
Florida woman fights off gator dragging leashed puppy into creek while on walk
A dog and its owner are recovering after an alligator dragged them into a creek in Pasco County.
Edgewater Police Officer shot, killed by clerk at Circle K gas station in Ormond-by-the-Sea: Deputies
An off-duty Edgewater Police Officer was ambushed, shot and killed inside a Circle K gas station Monday afternoon in Ormond-by-the-Sea by a clerk who worked there, according to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
Elderly Florida woman collects $108K in unclaimed funds after thinking she was getting scammed
It seemed like every time 88-year-old Barbara checked her mail, she had another letter from a law firm or a private investigator, all offering to help her claim money they said she was owed, in exchange for part of the proceeds.
Governor DeSantis announces Florida MAHA Commission, vows to end all vaccine mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level.
'Demented' Monroe doctor allegedly solicited sex with 5-year-old in Florida sting
He allegedly pursued a platonic relationship to see if the "mom" would allow her 5-year-old to be courted by and have a sexual relationship with him.
Miami airport chaos as woman grabs crying child from mother, wraps legs around boy to prevent escape
Multiple witnesses intervened to protect the 4-year-old that the woman allegedly claimed was hers at the checkpoint.