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Deltona OKs 1.8M Sweet Gum Lake pump project

The City of Deltona has OK'd a 1.8M project to build a pump station near Sweet Gum Lake Road to help mitigate flooding concerns after heavy rainfall, especially during hurricane season. FOX 35's Chancelor Winn reports.

Orlando adds speed cameras at 20 school zones

The City of Orlando is adding 20 speed cameras in school zones throughout the city. The cameras will flag any driver traveling 10MPH above the posted speed limit. The warning period began on Oct. 5. Citations, fines will start to be issued on Nov. 30, 2026. The penalty is $100 fine.

'Just started running': Son calls mom after Polk County bus crash

A Florida mom frantically grabbed her keys, ran out the door, and started driving to her son, who called her moments earlier letting her know that his school bus has been in a crash and flipped over. He's OK. She shared her story with FOX 35's Manny Martinez. In total, 2 people were killed, including a 10-grade…

Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan

According to posts on Monday from Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump has approved a U.S. Army firing squad to execute Nidal Hasan, the former Army major convicted of killing 13 people in the 2009 shooting in Fort Hood, Texas.

FAA seeking input on SpaceX Starship Florida launch plans

The FAA is seeking public input as part of a proposal from SpaceX regarding its Starship launch schedule in Florida. SpaceX wants to launch Starship up to 76 times a year, and the FAA is conducting a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to evaluate potential impacts, like noise, flight paths, landing zones, or…

Florida teacher arrested for alleged child abuse

A teacher at St. Cloud Elementary School has been arrested for suspected child abuse after she allegedly became aggressive with a student who was upset that recess was over. Officials allege the teacher grabbed the student by the arm and dragged the student across the concrete, before picking him up by his neck.

New bodycam: Teen shot after Jones-Ocoee football game

A 17-year-old has been treated and released from the hospital after being shot in the leg on Friday night, following a high school football game between Jones and Ocoee high schools. Officials said the shooting is under investigation and are asking anyone with info to contact police.

Student killed, others hurt after car hits Polk County school bus

The NTSB has opened an investigation into a deadly crash that caused a Polk County School bus to overturn, killing one student and injuring several others. Officials said a driver crossed the center line, hit the bus, which then caused a chain-reaction crash.

Dennis Hastert, who went from House Speaker to prison, dead at 84

Former Rep. Dennis Hastert, the Illinois congress member who rose to become the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the House before landing in prison and being labeled a "serial child molester" by a federal judge, has died. He was 84.

Homeschooled teen accused of making fake school threats: Sheriff

A 16-year-old homeschooled girl is accused of using Florida's FortifyFL school safety app to submit a series of false threats that triggered lockdowns, frightened families and prompted a lengthy investigation, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

$85 million federal grant to widen 20-mile stretch of I-4

Florida will receive $85 million in federal funding to widen a 20-mile stretch of Interstate 4 in Seminole and Volusia counties as part of a nationwide infrastructure investment announced Friday by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Teacher accused of 'dragging' 7th grade student out of classroom

A Florida middle school teacher has been arrested under suspicion of child abuse after she allegedly grabbed a student's arm and "dragged" him out of the classroom and into the hallway, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.

Meg’s Law bans nitrous oxide sales in smoke shops

A major statewide crackdown on recreational inhalant sales officially goes into effect today across Florida. Florida’s new legislation, known as Meg’s Law, goes into effect on Oct. 1, officially prohibiting smoke shops and vape stores from selling or possessing nitrous oxide.