Volusia County teen in e-bike crash joins FOX 35
Hunter Ford, the Volusia County teen who was hit by a car while riding his e-bike to school, and his mom, Jody Lynn Ford, joined FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt on Good Day Orlando. Hunter talked about his recovery, and his mom talked about the safety lessons drivers and e-bike riders need to be aware of.
Hunter Ford, the Volusia County teen who was hit by a car while riding his e-bike to school, and his mom, Jody Lynn Ford, joined FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt on Good Day Orlando. Hunter talked about his recovery, and his mom talked about the safety lessons drivers and e-bike riders need to be aware of.
UCF Knights Football: What alumni can expect on Game Day
The UCF Knights take on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks Thursday night to start the 2025 College Football Season. FOX 35's David Martin talks with Louis Lubin, senior director of alumni operations.
The UCF Knights take on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks Thursday night to start the 2025 College Football Season. FOX 35's David Martin talks with Louis Lubin, senior director of alumni operations.
Black & Gold Day at Choices in Learning
It's the 2025 season kickoff for the UCF Knights football team and what better way to celebrate than with Knightro and some superfans.
It's the 2025 season kickoff for the UCF Knights football team and what better way to celebrate than with Knightro and some superfans.
Meet UCF's biggest -- and tiniest -- superfan
The UCF Knights take on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks Thursday night to start the 2025 College Football Season. FOX 35's David Martin was on UCF's campus to meet some big superfans, and to learn about the team's marching band.
The UCF Knights take on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks Thursday night to start the 2025 College Football Season. FOX 35's David Martin was on UCF's campus to meet some big superfans, and to learn about the team's marching band.
FOX 35 Care Force: Orlando Police substance abuse victim advocate honored
The call could come any day at any time, and it's Lauren Sumeersarnauth?s job to answer that call and provide compassion and resources to people in the worst moments of their lives. She is the one and only substance abuse victim advocate at the OPD. She responds to all overdose deaths, maintains 24/7 on-call coverage, follows up with families, makes referrals for surviving victims and partners with care organizations in the community. The OPD conducts donation drives for Christmas gifts, Easter baskets and back-to-school supplies in an effort to support the smallest victims of the opioid epidemic. Throughout the year, Sumeersarnauth also hosts advocacy and awareness events to bring resources together for hundreds struggling with opioid abuse. She also coordinates and partners with Project Noelle, a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to families and children who have been affected by the loss of a parent due to an overdose.
The call could come any day at any time, and it's Lauren Sumeersarnauth?s job to answer that call and provide compassion and resources to people in the worst moments of their lives. She is the one and only substance abuse victim advocate at the OPD. She responds to all overdose deaths, maintains 24/7 on-call coverage, follows up with families, makes referrals for surviving victims and partners with care organizations in the community. The OPD conducts donation drives for Christmas gifts, Easter baskets and back-to-school supplies in an effort to support the smallest victims of the opioid epidemic. Throughout the year, Sumeersarnauth also hosts advocacy and awareness events to bring resources together for hundreds struggling with opioid abuse. She also coordinates and partners with Project Noelle, a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to families and children who have been affected by the loss of a parent due to an overdose.
FOX 35 Care Force: Winter Springs Parks & Rec employees
The Seminole County Fire Department (SCFD) is honoring six employees from the City of Winter Springs? Parks & Recreation department for saving two dogs from a residential fire on July 31 in Winter Springs. The team also helped the dispatcher and crews, providing necessary information and opening the homeowner?s gates for the apparatus. Now, the FOX 35 Care Force is also honoring the employees.
The Seminole County Fire Department (SCFD) is honoring six employees from the City of Winter Springs? Parks & Recreation department for saving two dogs from a residential fire on July 31 in Winter Springs. The team also helped the dispatcher and crews, providing necessary information and opening the homeowner?s gates for the apparatus. Now, the FOX 35 Care Force is also honoring the employees.
Central Florida Zoo welcomes new animals
The Central Florida Zoo is introducing visitors to its newest residents?Fossas, the largest carnivorous mammals from Madagascar. At the same time, the zoo is saying goodbye to PJ, its beloved rhino, who will soon move to Buffalo as part of a breeding program. A special public farewell celebration is planned so the community can wish him well.
The Central Florida Zoo is introducing visitors to its newest residents?Fossas, the largest carnivorous mammals from Madagascar. At the same time, the zoo is saying goodbye to PJ, its beloved rhino, who will soon move to Buffalo as part of a breeding program. A special public farewell celebration is planned so the community can wish him well.
Sheriff Grady Judd explains what happens to a $50K gold chain seized in drug bust
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd joins us to discuss a $50,000 gold chain confiscated in a recent drug investigation. What happens to high-dollar items like this after they?re seized? Sheriff Judd breaks it down and shares his take on the culture behind ?this dripp.?
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd joins us to discuss a $50,000 gold chain confiscated in a recent drug investigation. What happens to high-dollar items like this after they?re seized? Sheriff Judd breaks it down and shares his take on the culture behind ?this dripp.?
Orlando entrepreneur pledges $2M to launch Angel Army anti-fentanyl initiative
Following a recent White House event on fentanyl policy, Orlando tech leader Chris Delgado has pledged $2 million to launch Angel Army, a national overdose prevention movement uniting families who have lost loved ones to fentanyl and accidental drug poisoning. Backed by Victoria?s Voice Foundation and co-founder Jackie Siegel, Angel Army focuses on peer-led support, advocacy, and public education. Delgado, CEO of Goliath Ventures, says the pledge is part of his mission to turn personal struggle into community impact.
Following a recent White House event on fentanyl policy, Orlando tech leader Chris Delgado has pledged $2 million to launch Angel Army, a national overdose prevention movement uniting families who have lost loved ones to fentanyl and accidental drug poisoning. Backed by Victoria?s Voice Foundation and co-founder Jackie Siegel, Angel Army focuses on peer-led support, advocacy, and public education. Delgado, CEO of Goliath Ventures, says the pledge is part of his mission to turn personal struggle into community impact.
School zone speed cameras to be added next school year
Orange County Public Schools will install speed zone cameras starting in September 2026, months after neighboring Brevard County scrapped its program. The plan, approved under a new county ordinance, will begin with a limited rollout and expand to 16 additional school zones the following year. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie fills us in on all the latest details.
Orange County Public Schools will install speed zone cameras starting in September 2026, months after neighboring Brevard County scrapped its program. The plan, approved under a new county ordinance, will begin with a limited rollout and expand to 16 additional school zones the following year. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie fills us in on all the latest details.
Opening statements begin for mother accused of killing son
Opening statements will begin on Wednesday in the trial of a West Melbourne mother accused of killing her 3-year-old son. The state will be seeking the death penalty against the mother.
Opening statements will begin on Wednesday in the trial of a West Melbourne mother accused of killing her 3-year-old son. The state will be seeking the death penalty against the mother.
Crews repaint checkered flag crosswalk in Daytona
The checkered crosswalk outside Daytona International Speedway ? a familiar sight for race fans ? has been painted over as part of a statewide crackdown on decorative street art, transportation officials said. FDOT says decorative crosswalks pose safety risks, following a similar move in Orlando. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz gives us the latest details.
The checkered crosswalk outside Daytona International Speedway ? a familiar sight for race fans ? has been painted over as part of a statewide crackdown on decorative street art, transportation officials said. FDOT says decorative crosswalks pose safety risks, following a similar move in Orlando. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz gives us the latest details.
U.S. imposes 50% tariff on India over Russian oil
On Wednesday, the United States imposed tariffs of up to 50% on imports of goods from India. The additional 25% tariff comes on top of an existing 25% levy on Indian goods imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump said the tariffs are because India keeps buying Russian crude oil.
On Wednesday, the United States imposed tariffs of up to 50% on imports of goods from India. The additional 25% tariff comes on top of an existing 25% levy on Indian goods imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump said the tariffs are because India keeps buying Russian crude oil.
Why are people wearing shapewear on their face?
You know what shapewear looks like, but what about shapewear for your face? It may be funny looking, but can you get serious results? FOX Medical Team's Deena Centofanti has the real story.
You know what shapewear looks like, but what about shapewear for your face? It may be funny looking, but can you get serious results? FOX Medical Team's Deena Centofanti has the real story.
343 Hero Challenge set for Sept. 6
Orange County Fire Rescue joins Good Day Orlando to talk about its 343 Hero Challenge, which is set for Sept. 6. The event is a firefighter-themed charity fitness competition held in honor of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11. Several members of the fire department show off their skills in front of the FOX 35 News station.
Orange County Fire Rescue joins Good Day Orlando to talk about its 343 Hero Challenge, which is set for Sept. 6. The event is a firefighter-themed charity fitness competition held in honor of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11. Several members of the fire department show off their skills in front of the FOX 35 News station.
Osceola student stands up to bully, honored by sheriff's office
Narcoossee Middle School student Yelaila Portilla was recently honored by the Osceola County Sheriff?s Office after she took a stand against cyber bullying. Even though she didn?t even know the student, Yelaila still took the time to do the right thing. Her courage and compassion are now being recognized on Good Day Orlando.
Narcoossee Middle School student Yelaila Portilla was recently honored by the Osceola County Sheriff?s Office after she took a stand against cyber bullying. Even though she didn?t even know the student, Yelaila still took the time to do the right thing. Her courage and compassion are now being recognized on Good Day Orlando.
Future launches stir concern for beachgoers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing expanded launch related safety restrictions that would close Playalinda Beach for 60 half days or more per year. Titusville Mayor Andrew Connors joins Good Day Orlando to talk about what kind of impact the loss of beach access could have on the area.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing expanded launch related safety restrictions that would close Playalinda Beach for 60 half days or more per year. Titusville Mayor Andrew Connors joins Good Day Orlando to talk about what kind of impact the loss of beach access could have on the area.
Increasing number of kids with prediabetes
There are an increasing number of kids with prediabetes, so why is this happening, and what do you need to know? FOX Medical Team's Deena Centofanti breaks it down.
There are an increasing number of kids with prediabetes, so why is this happening, and what do you need to know? FOX Medical Team's Deena Centofanti breaks it down.
Flagler County deputies work with victim to stop scam
The Flagler County Sheriff?s Office (FCSO) has arrested a man involved in an arrest warrant scam ? a common scheme in which scammers pose as members of law enforcement agencies. Flagler County Chief Deputy Joseph Barile joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the investigation, as well as how to safely report a scam.
The Flagler County Sheriff?s Office (FCSO) has arrested a man involved in an arrest warrant scam ? a common scheme in which scammers pose as members of law enforcement agencies. Flagler County Chief Deputy Joseph Barile joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the investigation, as well as how to safely report a scam.
Trump orders removal of Federal Reserve governor
President Donald Trump has said he will immediately remove Federal Reserve official Lisa Cook from her position, in a major escalation in his battle against the United States central bank. He said there was "sufficient reason" to believe Cook had made false statements on mortgage agreements, and cited constitutional powers which he said allowed him to remove her.
President Donald Trump has said he will immediately remove Federal Reserve official Lisa Cook from her position, in a major escalation in his battle against the United States central bank. He said there was "sufficient reason" to believe Cook had made false statements on mortgage agreements, and cited constitutional powers which he said allowed him to remove her.