Dozens of guinea pigs abandoned in Orlando
Animal rescue groups are scrambling to find homes for dozens of guinea pigs after nearly 60 were found abandoned along a roadside in Orlando last week.
‘It’s hurtful:’ Thieves steal trailer from special needs lawn care worker
ORLANDO, Fla. – A special needs Orlando man is seeking help after thieves stole a trailer full of lawn care equipment he uses to support himself and his mother. Kyle Lukowski parked his trailer that was loaded with a riding lawn mower and other expensive lawn care tools outside Kingswood Apartments on Lee Road after...
New UCF police chief, first-ever female to lead department, sworn in
The Police Department at the University of Central Florida has a new chief, the first female leader in department history. But Robin Griffin-Kitzerow is much more than that. During her time in South Florida she developed a way to identify potential threats before they became violent and brought that strategy to UCF.
Charges dropped against man in BUI case
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Broward prosecutors dropped charges against a central Florida man who had been accused of boating under the influence. John Friedrich Higgins, 45, of Longwood, was arrested in May 2024 in connection with a crash off Hillsboro Inlet on Aug. 5, 2023. Multiple people were injured...
NEWS: Toll Rates Are INCREASING in Orlando
According to Wesh 2 News, “drivers in Orlando are now paying more for certain toll roads after the Central Florida Expressway Authority raised their tolls on July 1“. Let’s take a look in detail!. If you’re looking for a travel agent to help with your vacation, we...
Orlando Fire’s ‘Burn Bright’ workshop encourages young women to learn about firefighting
ORLANDO, Fla. — A new empowerment workshop created by the Orlando Fire Department is teaching girls some of the training it takes to become a firefighter or EMT paramedic. The program, called Burn Bright, was held this weekend at the Valencia College Central Florida Fire Academy for young women 14 to 20 years old.
Seminole County deputy impersonation scam calls
Seminole County residents have been experiencing spam calls and the voice on the phone is claiming to be a deputy. FOX 35 spoke with Seminole County Sheriff's Office Detective Thomas Johnson III who warns residents of the scam.
Canadian man accused of flying to Florida, stalking WWE star Liv Morgan at her...
ORLANDO, Fla. – A Canadian man is in police custody after being accused of traveling from Canada to Florida to stalk WWE superstar Liv Morgan, News 6 partner WJXT-TV reported. According to a criminal complaint affidavit filed in Pasco County, Shawn Chan travelled to the Orlando area to go...
FOX 35 Care Force: Trooper revives child who drowned
The FOX35 Care Force is honoring the heroic work of a Florida Highway Patrol officer who sprang into action while off duty to revive a young boy who was found at the bottom of a family pool during a party.
More than $85K worth of fireworks stolen from Orlando business
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The owner of a fireworks business spent much of the start of his Fourth of July week counting his inventory—at least, what’s left of it—following the theft of what he estimated to be more than $85,000 worth of products. “We’ve had thefts...