Law enforcement urging people to use burglar boxes
As people begin their post-Christmas cleanup, law enforcement is urging people to use burglar boxes to get rid of boxes for expensive items like TVs and gaming consoles.
Orlando prepares for the Pop-Tarts Bowl
The city of Orlando for is gearing up the upcoming Pop-Tarts Bowl, which is expected to bring a big economic boost to businesses.
Last-minute holiday shopping
If you still need to buy gifts or forgot an ingredient for your holiday meal, there are some stores that are open on Christmas Eve for last-minute shopping. Here's what you need to know.
Huge turnout for Surfing Santas in Cocoa Beach
Surfing Santa returns to Cocoa Beach, and this year was the largest turnout ever for the event.
Surfing Santas return to Cocoa Beach
Surfing Santas, the annual holiday event in Cocoa Beach, is back. Hundreds of Santas are expected to hit the beach for this holiday tradition. FOX 35's Marley Capper stopped by to tell us all about it.
SeaWorld Orlando killer whale 'Katina' dies
SeaWorld Orlando announced Sunday the death of one of its killer whales, "Katina." She was 50. SeaWorld said Katina's health began to decline as she got older, and that her health declined in recent weeks. " Over the last several weeks, our animal care and medical teams have worked around the clock to closely monitor her declining health and as her condition worsened, the decision was made to prioritize her comfort and welfare," SeaWorld said. When she died, teams who worked with her more decades were by her side, the theme park said.
Make It Monday: Holiday Mocktails
Aline Neves, owner of Mok Bar Moktails, stopped by Good Day Orlando to show us how to make 3 alcohol-free mocktails ahead of Christmas. They're called "Snow Flake," "Grinch," and "Berry Christmas."
Money Monday: Who should you tip during holidays?
Ted Rossman, a Bankrate senior industry analyst, joined Good Day Orlando to discuss tipping during the holiday season. Who should you tip? How much?
Pulse Memorial update: Crews begin removing items from inside Pulse
On Monday, Dec. 22, crews began removing various items from inside the Pulse Nightclub memorial as part of plans to build a permanent memorial. Items being removed chandeliers, posters, and a bar top. The items will be preserved for potential future use at the memorial, officials said. The construction of the memorial is expected to be completed in 2027.
Crews remove artifacts from Pulse
Crews are removing artifacts from Pulse as preparations are underway to build a permanently memorial.
Inside the Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse
FOX 35's Marley Capper goes inside the Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse to learn more the venue that has been entertaining audiences for over 100 years.
Christmas in Central Florida - Cocoa Village
There are so many ways to celebrate Christmas in Central Florida. FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt and David Martin are in Cocoa Village, showing us why so many people like to celebrate the holidays there.
Adopt a Pet: Meet Gigi
Gigi is this week's adoptable pet. The 5-year-old is looking for her "forever" home. Her adoption fees are covered by Stanley Steemer.
Shopping for deals at Smartbuys Sanford
Smartbuys, a new place to shop for deals, is opening in Sanford. FOX 35's Lauren Margolis stopped by to see what deals shoppers might be able to find.
Protecting your home during the holidays
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office has a program to help keep your home safe while you're away for the holidays. Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly joined FOX 35 to share more details about the program.
Surfing Santas in Cocoa Beach
Surfing Santas, an annual event that brings together surfers dressed as Santa, returns on Christmas Eve. FOX 35's Marley Capper spent the morning in Cocoa Beach talking with some Santas about the event.
Tips to perform a solid coin flip
FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt gets some tips on how to properly flip the coin ahead of the 2025 Cure Bowl.
Amy Kaufeldt, Jonah Karp practice coin tosses
FOX 35 Good Day Orlando Anchor Amy Kaufeldt is expected to flip the game coin ahead of the Cure Bowl. Ahead of that, she and sports reporter Joanh Karp practiced some coin flips.
SpaceX launches more Starlink satellites
SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites from Kennedy Space Center.
How to decorate your table for the holidays
Mindy Black joins Good Day Orlando to showcase some ways you can decorate your table for the holidays.




















