83-year-old woman robbed of lottery winnings
An elderly woman was robbed of her lottery winnings moments after collecting them from a store in Florida, authorities said. (Orange County Sheriff's Office)
Neo-Nazi leader found guilty of plotting Maryland power grid attack
A federal jury found 29-year-old Brandon Russell of Orlando, Florida, guilty after a six-day trial, the Department of Justice announced Monday.
Florida returns more than $33 million in unclaimed property to residents
More than $33 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians during the month of January according to CFO Jimmy Patronis.
Suspected Tren de Aragua gang members arrested across Florida
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced that suspected Tren de Aragua members were arrested across the state on Monday. Authorities seized various drugs, firearms, and cash, FDLE says. “These were just a few of the suspected TdA gang...
St. Cloud’s 1st elected African American councilmember proclaims city is no longer a ‘sundown...
ST. CLOUD, Fla. — After becoming St. Cloud’s first African American councilmember in November 2024, Jennifer Paul announced a proclamation at a recent meeting that the city's status as a “Sundown Town” was officially over. Paul said during her campaign that one main concern she...
Remembering Clermont’s Clervue Drive-In: 37 Years Since the Final Show
CLERMONT, Fla. — Once a staple of Clermont’s entertainment scene, the Clervue Drive-In opened its gates on July 7, 1953, bringing the magic of movies under the stars to the growing Central Florida community. Situated near the intersection of Highway 50 and Highway 27, the...
Road rage incident leads to arrest in Clermont Monday morning
A man is accused of pointing a gun at another driver during an alleged road rage incident. That man is now in jail. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns has the latest in Lake County.
Second Arrest Made In Fatal Winter Haven Shooting
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A second arrest has been made in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred at the Abbey Lane Apartments on Monday, January 27, 2025. 17-year-old Christian Rodriguez, the initial victim who was pistol-whipped during the altercation, has been...
Winter Park Police Department launches new program to help combat homelessness
WINTER PARK, Fla. — The Winter Park Police Department is joining the efforts to combat homelessness across Central Florida, after announcing a new initiative that begins Monday. The program focuses on connecting those people in need with organizations and resources available,...
Caretakers of St. Pete children who went missing for 4 months arrested: police
The caretakers of the two children who went missing four months ago out of St. Petersburg have been arrested, the St. Petersburg Police Department announced Monday.
