FL EMT Fired Over Sexist Comments Caught on Camera
The Orlando Fire Department has fired an EMT after video surfaced showing him making disrespectful remarks about women, WFTV reports. The incident, which happened in January, involved a call to assist an elderly woman who had previously suffered strokes and a heart attack. Her daughter shared the video online, saying...
50 firefighters battle blaze at Orange County mansion near Lake Butler
LAKE BUTLER, Fla. – A large fire broke out Thursday night at a mansion in Orange County’s exclusive Lake Butler area. More than 50 firefighters responded to the home on Greatwater Drive after flames were seen shooting from the mansion, Orange County Fire Rescue officials said. The large-scale...
2 arrested in 18-year-old’s shooting death in Orange County
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the deadly shooting of an 18-year-old girl in Orange County earlier this month.
Tropics update: Hurricane Gabrielle, Tropical Storm Humberto
The NHC is tracking Hurricane Gabrielle, Tropical Storm Humberto, and Invest 94L in the Atlantic. FOX 35's Noah Bergren has the latest on each.
Humberto continues to strengthen; also watching another system nearing Bahamas this weekend
We have Humberto growing into a Cat 3 hurricane by Monday well off our east coast, but Invest 94L may become Imelda by the weekend in the south/central Bahamas.
Maitland driver crashes into his own apartment, escapes serious injury
MAITLAND, Fla. - A man crashed his vehicle into his own apartment Wednesday afternoon, according to Maitland Fire Rescue. A man crashed his vehicle into his own apartment Wednesday afternoon in the Visconti West Condominiums off Fennell Street in Maitland, according to Maitland Fire Rescue. The car went through an...
Teacher denied early release from probation after conviction
A former teacher trying to get off probation was denied early release Wednesday after being convicted of disorderly intoxication and resisting an officer in May, court records show.
OP-ED: County Commission hears update on people experiencing homelessness
This past Board of County Commissioners’ (BCC) meeting, the board was briefed on homeless services comprehensively by Lisa Klier-Graham. The update provided information on new programs and the recent encampment ordinance. Most recent public meetings shared information on outcome-driven and innovative programs and...
Florida 7-Eleven clerk kidnapped customer over argument about punctual service, police say
A Florida 7-Eleven clerk was recently arrested for locking up a customer during an argument, Sunshine State police say. Mike Whigham, 49, stands accused of one count of kidnapping by false imprisonment, according to Seminole County court records. The underlying incident occurred at a 7-Eleven on South Orlando Drive...
Sharp division on whether contractors should be using pool bathrooms
Donna Krapf of the Village of Pine Hills was alone at the pool one afternoon. It was about 5 p.m. “Then here comes a lawn maintenance employee. As I was standing there thinking what am I going to do if he comes in the pool? I am 69 years old, and don’t carry my protection to the pool. My phone was in my pool bag,...

















