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Flying Vehicles Could Be Taking Flight in Central Florida Soon

Governor Ron DeSantis announced an investment in emerging transportation technology this week. Skyfly Technologies is among the companies seeking to bring flying cars to Florida, aiming for FAA approval before testing in Polk County. Skyfly’s Chief Operating Officer joined Good Day Orlando to outline the key steps before this futuristic vision becomes reality.

Flying Vehicles Could Be Taking Flight in Central Florida Soon

K9 Starts New School Year with Students at Lyman High School

Tesla Theft Scheme: 2 Arrested in Central Florida as Police Probe Fraud Ring

Volusia County Sheriff saves little girl locked in pool area

Changes for student loan borrowers

Central Florida News

Man dies after shooting at Ocala food mart; suspect in custody, police say

A 45-year-old man died after a shooting at a convenience store in Ocala on Tuesday, according to police.

August 12, 2026 10:47am EDT

Andrew Gillum arrested again after testing positive for meth: Report

August 12, 2026 8:03am EDT

Woman found unresponsive inside Amazon delivery vehicle in Lake County, deputies say

August 12, 2026 7:31am EDT

Orlando weather: Heat wave continues for Central Florida

August 12, 2026 7:10am EDT

DeSantis signs death warrant for ‘Hog Trail Killer’

August 12, 2026 6:19am EDT

Man accused of shooting 3 people after fight at Lake County bonfire

August 11, 2026 11:38pm EDT

Mission Control - Space News

Flying Vehicles Could Be Taking Flight in Central Florida Soon

Governor Ron DeSantis announced an investment in emerging transportation technology this week. Skyfly Technologies is among the companies seeking to bring flying cars to Florida, aiming for FAA approval before testing in Polk County. Skyfly’s Chief Operating Officer joined Good Day Orlando to outline the key steps before this futuristic vision becomes reality.

August 12, 2026 9:40am EDT

Flying Vehicles Could Be Taking Flight in Central Florida Soon

August 12, 2026 9:31am EDT

Look up tonight: Perseid meteor shower to put on a celestial show - How to see it

August 12, 2026 8:57am EDT

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from Florida's Space Coast

August 11, 2026 9:30am EDT

SpaceX scrubs Starlink satellite launch from Florida

August 10, 2026 6:21am EDT

NORAD F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s Bedminster Golf Club

August 9, 2026 3:24pm EDT

Florida's Theme Parks

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan event set to begin next week in Anaheim

The largest Disney fan event in the world returns next week with three days of presentations, panels, announcements and more.

D23 head Michael Vargo previews Disney's big fan event

SeaWorld Orlando names Brad Gilmour new park president

Disney reports attendance growth at Disney World despite declines at competitor parks

Walt Disney World leads $10b quarter for Disney

What's next for Florida's Disney and Orlando parks? Here's what to expect

Consumer, Finances, and Money

Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion ahead of next drawing

Powerball jackpot climbs to $975 million: Winning numbers, next drawing date

Hottest ZIP codes in 2026 where homes are selling the fastest

The million-dollar home is becoming surprisingly normal

New study reveals Americans feelings on free enterprise, capitalism and socialism

Powerball jackpot surges to $856 million

Politics

Andrew Gillum arrested again after testing positive for meth: Report

Kennedy Center must pay $252K to musician who canceled show over Trump renaming

Crowded Republican primary takes shape in Florida’s redrawn 9th Congressional District

Judge blocks Trump’s mail-in voting executive order again

Orange County mayoral candidates outline visions on housing, transportation, economy, public safety

Trump used catering truck, decoy flight to avoid Iran threat as he flew out of Turkey: Report

Health News

Social Security adds 14 health conditions to disability fast-track list

The Social Security Administration has announced the addition of 14 health conditions to their Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list.

'The Office' star Lucy Davis reveals Stage 4 incurable breast cancer diagnosis

WHO pushes back after Trump orders reduced vaccine schedule

'Flesh-eating' bacteria survivor issues warning after 14 cases in Florida in 2026

Florida reports 2nd 'flesh-eating' bacteria death of 2026 as cases reach 14

Trump signs executive order recommending spaced-out childhood vaccines, separate MMR shots

U.S. National News

Watch live: Solar eclipse dazzles across Europe, North America

Get ready sky watchers! A total solar eclipse will grace the heavens on August 12 and though it won’t be totally visible from the U.S., several northern states will get a chance to enjoy a partial solar eclipse.

Kennedy Center must pay $252K to musician who canceled show over Trump renaming

WA Costco employee fatally rammed car into co-worker after seeing hug

20yo dies after slipping off 177-foot waterfall while posing for pictures

'The Office' star Lucy Davis reveals Stage 4 incurable breast cancer diagnosis

France bans cold calling: New law requires prior consumer consent for telemarketers

Movies, TV, and Hollywood

'The Office' star Lucy Davis reveals Stage 4 incurable breast cancer diagnosis

"The Office" star Lucy Davis has shared that she is living with incurable Stage 4 breast cancer.

'The Office' star Lucy Davis reveals Stage 4 incurable breast cancer diagnosis

Earth, Wind & Fire drummer makes plea after medical emergency

Targeting gamers as air traffic controllers highly successful for DOT recruitment

Tedde Moore, Miss Shields from 'A Christmas Story,' dies at 79: reports

'Dukes of Hazzard' actor, former Georgia lawmaker Ben Jones dies

Unusual

Why Alabama deputies were forced into rodeo duty

Deputies and officers wrangled a 1,500-pound bull near Pickens Academy on Friday after a foot pursuit along Highway 17.

Video shows US military tracking what appears to be mysterious object flying over Middle East in 2025

NY school pauses $60K AI robot teacher over privacy fears, maker’s sex doll ties

French man discovers 5 dead babies hidden in boxes in his home after argument with wife: prosecutors

Nurse impaled by pole during hike forced to trek 10 miles for help: 'A freak thing'

Student standing behind Trump at Georgia speech speaks out after going viral

We Love Florida

New Crooked Can location opening in Minneola

Crooked Can Brewing Company is opening a new location in Minneola. Located at Hills City Center, the large facility features craft beer, food vendors and indoor seating. FOX 35's David Martin has the details.

August 11, 2026 10:43am EDT