Florida man arrested after $5.3M Ponzi scheme: AG
ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA)— An Orlando man was charged with organizing a $5.3 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded at least 10 people, the Attorney General James Uthmeier announced. Jerald Clawson was arrested by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in Orange County on Aug. 28. “This serial con-artist exploited the...
343 Hero Challenge to honor fallen 9/11 first responders
Athletes are competing in the 343 Hero Challenge on Saturday. The challenge honors the New York City firefighters who lost their lives during 9/11. FOX 35's Matt Trezza speaks with some of the participants.
Orlando designates citywide Hispanic Heritage Month, opens art exhibition
City officials designated Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the city of Orlando, joining the nationwide recognition of the culture, traditions and contributions of Hispanic residents in both the city and the country. The celebratory month will begin with an official proclamation of the month’s...
Orlando Florida’s 11 Best Dinner Shows You Can’t Miss
Ever wondered where you can feast your eyes and stomach at the same time? Orlando isn’t just about theme parks and sunshine – it’s also home to some of the most entertaining dinner shows in the country! From swashbuckling pirates to medieval knights, these performances combine delicious food with unforgettable...
Central Florida Man Arrested for Driving 107 MPH
A Central Florida man was recently arrested for driving 107 MPH in a 55 MPH zone. The 24-year old man was arrested after he was stopped for going 107 mph on Cypress Gardens Boulevard in Winter Haven, which is a 55 miles per hour zone. Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy...
This Massive Flea Market In Florida Is A Wonderland Of Treasures And Mouth-Watering Food
Ever had that moment when you’re standing in the middle of a treasure trove so vast, so gloriously chaotic that your senses don’t know which way to turn first?. That’s the International Market World Flea and Farmers Market in Auburndale, Florida for you – a sprawling bazaar where one person’s castoffs become...
Elvis’ ‘guitar car’ — a pink Cadillac — now has Florida home
ORLANDO — Elvis’ car has arrived in the building. It’s literally a big deal at 41 feet long.
Unlicensed driver from Mexico stopped while towing 14,000 pounds of roofing debris
A Leesburg man admitted he was not legally in the United States after being stopped driving an unsafe trailer without a license. A trooper saw 31-year-old Pablo Mora-Sanchez in a black Ford truck towing a two-axle dump trailer at a red light in Minneola around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report from the...
Central Florida cancer survivor helps uninsured women get mammograms
EATONVILLE, Fla. – A Central Florida breast cancer survivor is working to ensure women across the state have access to potentially life-saving mammograms, regardless of their insurance status. Through “The Beautiful Gate” organization’s Mammograms After Sunday Service (MASS) program, women can receive breast cancer...
Scooter rider dies after crashing in Osceola County, FHP says
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A 44-year-old Davenport man riding a scooter near Kissimmee crashed Sunday morning and later died, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 9:36 a.m. on West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, east of 4 Winds Boulevard, troopers said. According to an FHP crash...