Marie Edinger FOX 35

A EF-2 tornado in Palm Coast threw roofs from homes, sheared branches from trees, and sent debris flying so hard, it slammed through houses' walls. There were no injuries reported, but the Sheriff says that could still change. Here's what we saw in one of the hardest-hit areas

Flagler County & Palm Coast officials are giving an update after several people suffered “catastrophic property loss” in a suspected tornado a little before 5am. Crews are surveying damage right now and say it’s significant. Fortunately there have been no injuries reported so far

At least 25 people sought medical treatment after a stampede at the University of Florida. Police say the crowd broke into a frenzy after someone fainted, prompting another person to call out, "Call 911!" UF Juniors Brian Huzenman and Leo Benichou described the scene & aftermath

Right now, a group of Floridians is stuck in Israel as the country's war with the terror group Hamas rages on. I talked with the Pastor leading the group. Also within that company are there parents of Detroit Lions and former Florida Gator linebacker Alex Anzalone.

The death toll in the war between Israel and the Hamas terrorist group has already reached 1500 after it just broke out this weekend. It started with Hamas firing rockets from Gaza. The date of that attack is significant. Here's why.

Orange County has $900 million to spend, and over half a billion is going to one entity. I'll tell you where the money is headed and what's still up in the air.

The YMCA is closing in Avalon Park and people are NOT HAPPY. Some are even planning protests. Here's why:

An Orlando woman struck by lightning back in August is finally well enough to share her story. When I first introduced you to her husband a few weeks ago, she wasn't well enough to talk with me. Now, she's on the road to recovery. gofundme.com/f/beccasoto

People in Mount Dora are pinching their noses with one hand and pointing a finger with the other. Their complaints of foul odors are reaching a head. I looked into what might be causing the smell, and who might be responsible for it.

An adult female Black Bear wandered into Magic Kingdom Monday, forcing Disney to close half the park. A day later, Disney still hasn't answered me as to whether they plan to refund or reimburse the guests in any way.

TRIAL DAY 5 Right now, a jury of 12 is working to decide whether Othal Wallace is guilty of First Degree Murder of a Law Enforcement Officer. They have to consider factors like whether he may have feared for his life, and whether Officer Jason Raynor was operating in good faith.

TRIAL DAY 4: After just under 12 hours in court Thursday, the State rested its case against Othal Wallace. The jury now deliberates. Wallace took the stand today in his own defense. He isn't denying that he shot and killed Officer Jason Raynor. Here's what he does say:

"I was backed into a corner. I tried to leave... I felt this was the only option I had after I tried everything else." Othal Wallace claims he was acting in self defense when he shot and killed Officer Jason Raynor in 2021. Hear more of his testimony tonight on @fox35orlando

Today was Day 3 of Othal Wallace's trial. He's up for the death penalty after being accused of shooting Daytona Beach Police Office Jason Raynor in 2021. He was caught hiding in a treehouse in Georgia days after the shooting. Today, we learned how he got there.

Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly says an 18-month-old baby was shot & killed, maybe by accident. The Palm Coast house where it happened had 8 people; all are under investigation and have been uncooperative, Sheriff says. 1 person of interest is in custody for a parole violation

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"We are an absolute dot compared to what this beast is.” An Orange County man just captured the second-heaviest alligator ever recorded in FL: 920lbs. I talked with him about what the experience was like PS: Every inch of the 13 foot, 3-inch behemoth is being harvested and used

Hurricane Idalia laid Horseshoe Beach to waste. The Dixie County town has seen hurricanes before. In 1993, what was supposed to be the storm of the century rolled through. Herman Neeley has lived in Horseshoe Beach for 78 years. He says that storm could never compare to Idalia.