SeaWorld Orlando files motion to dismiss duck lawsuit
SeaWorld is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by an Orange County woman who said a duck knocked her unconscious while riding the park's Mako coaster. In a motion to dismiss, SeaWorld said the woman wasn't hit by a duck, but by a snowy egret, a wild migratory bird. The company also said the woman refused...
Offensive Remarks: The Dark Side of ‘Sunny’ 105.9 Morning Show
A recent incident on the “Sunny” 105.9 morning show has sparked controversy among listeners. The show's host, referred to as a 'clown' by disgruntled listeners, defended the use of derogatory language towards individuals with special needs. The incident was brought to light by a parent of a special-needs child who...
Blood evidence examined during Tommy Zeigler death row hearing
Blood evidence is now being investigated involving the witness in the death row hearing for Tommy Zeigler. FOX35 News Reporter Matt Trezza spoke with FOX35 News+ anchor Garrett Wymer about where this hearing now stands.
Orange County Unveils Five-Year Plan to Improve Local Services and Community Engagement
The Planning, Environmental, and Development Services (PEDS) Department of Orange County, Florida, has released its first departmentwide Strategic Management Plan. The plan outlines a five-year strategy from 2025 to 2030. Its goals include improving service delivery, streamlining internal processes, and increasing...
Fatal Road Rage Shooting in Seminole County Leads to One Dead Near Longwood
Early this morning, a deadly altercation unfolded in Seminole County, resulting in a fatal road rage incident. Around 1 a.m., deputies were called to the 1700 block of Rutledge Road in unincorporated Longwood, where they discovered a crashed vehicle and its driver deceased from a gunshot wound. According to a report...
Florida Gym Teacher Admits To Sending Explicit Photos To 13-Year-Old, Deputies Say
A 22-year-old gym teacher from Central Point Christian Academy is facing felony charges after investigators say she sent explicit material to a middle schooler. Yezmar Angeanis Ramos-Figueroa, of Kissimmee, was arrested Wednesday, November 26, by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. She stands charged with...
What Florida cities ranked among best in world, US? Here’s a list
As some cities across the United States dig out from almost a foot of snow , and others face wind chills as low as minus 12 — looking at you South Dakota — Florida is looking pretty good right now. As a "cold front" makes it way down the Sunshine State Dec. 3 — yup, rubbing it in — high temperatures are expected to...
Fast Food, Amazon, And $1.8M Bond: Florida Woman Arrested For Exploiting Senior
A former sales manager at a local assisted living facility is facing nearly 50 felony charges after police say she funded a month-long spending spree using the debit card of an 89-year-old resident. Crystal Camille Curet, 33, of Vero Beach, was arrested in Orange County following an investigation by the...
Orange County leaders want to roll out new rules for e-scooters and e-bikes
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orange County School Board and Orange County Commissioners are working to put safety rules on the books as more people use electric bikes and electric scooters. They say there are too many accidents with no formal safety or enforcement rules in Orange County. Orange County...
Man arrested after running from Osceola deputies, hiding under mobile home for nearly 14...
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A man was arrested Sunday after an hourslong standoff with deputies at a Kissimmee mobile home, authorities said. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded at about 1:15 a.m. to a criminal mischief complaint near Biscayne Road and Seville Drive. While investigating, deputies...
