Money Monday: Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit
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A new tax credit could help you lower your tax bill. The Education Freedom Tax is designed to support scholarships for K-12 educational expenses. Joe Bert, the founder of Certified Financial Group, Inc, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss this credit. 

Crews battle house fire in Orange County
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Firefighters battled a house fire on Lake Jessamine Drive in Orange County. Dozens of animals were rescued from the home.

Dolly Parton's drummer shares memories of the country music icon
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Tributes have poured in following the death of Dolly Parton. Steve Turner, her drummer, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about working with the country music icon. 

Orlando Swim Coach Steps Up, Teaches Woman from Viral Video how to Swim
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Earlier this summer Dara Dauphine knocked on Abigail Mwaungulu's door and asked if she could eat lunch on her doorstep. Now the two are good friends. In the viral video, Dara revealed she does not know how to swim. So, Dani Hodge with the Alma Swim Foundation traveled to South Florida to teach Dara how to swim. 

New Study finds 1 in 4 NFL Players Develop CTE
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A new study reveals one in four former NFL players could end up with CTE. The disease is often caused by repeated head trauma. Good Day Orlando spoke with Neurosurgeon and former NFL player Dr. Myron Rolle about the study and his new role as a strategic advisor to the NFL Players Association.

Money Monday: Gen Z spending more than other generations
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Gen Z is spending more than other adult generations and they have the lowest savings-to-spending ratio of any generation. Financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin joins Good Day Orlando to discuss what might be driving Gen Z's spending behaviors. 

Adopt-A-Pet: Meet Cashe
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Looking to add a furry friend to your family? Meet Cashe, a friendly pup with a lot of personality. He is available for adoption the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. This segment is sponsored by Stanley Steemer, which is covering the cost of the pet adoption fee.

David Martin visits Equestrian Adventures of Florida
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If you're looking for a unique adventure in Florida, have you heard of Equestrian Adventures of Florida? FOX 35's David Martin learns all about their guided horseback rides along the Atlantic Ocean in Flagler Beach.

$10K reward in unsolved Winter Garden homicide
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The Winter Garden Police Department is offering a $10,000 reward for information that can help solve a shooting homicide. On Aug. 19, Shariff Simmons was found dead inside a home. Prior to the shooting, Simmons and others were playing a card game, officials said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.

Who was Nancy Grace Roman? NASA scientist explains
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NASA is honoring the agency's first chief astronomer, Nancy Grace Roman, with the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. The telescope will be launched on Aug. 30. It will have a field of view 100 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope. Dr. Dominic Benford, NASA program scientist for the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope, joined FOX 35 to talk about Nancy Grace Roman, the mission, and the telescope. 

David & Ashley Eckstein talk memoir, romance novel
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Former MLB player David Eckstein is releasing a new memoir, called "Just Enough," about life in professional baseball and overcoming the odds to become a World Series Champion and MPV. He and his wife, Ashley, have also released a romance novel inspired by their real-life love story.

Remembering Dolly Parton at Dollywood
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Matthew Miller, a theme park expert, joined FOX 35's Good Day Orlando to talk about Dolly Parton's impact in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and the opening of Dollywood. Miller also talks about all the Halloween events happening at Florida's major theme parks. 

Full circle moment: Firefighter, fire lieutenant reunited
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Grant Buehrmann was two years old firefighter LT Butler visited Star Child Academy to put on a fire safety presentation. Nearly 20 years later, Grant graduated from the fire academy and joined Butler's station.

Money Monday: How to save $1,000
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Saving $1,000 might seem out of reach for some, but experts say it's a great first step toward financial peace. Personal finance coach Jade Warshaw joins Good Day Orlando to share tips on how to do it. 

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites into orbit
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SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink satellites from Florida's Space Coast on Tuesday. 

Florida town a finalist in Hallmark 'Merriest Christmas Towns' contest
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The Town of Winter Garden, Florida has been named a finalist in Hallmark's 2026 "Merriest Christmas Towns" contest for the chance to be a filming location for an upcoming Hallmark movie. 

Visit Florida's last full-service gas station
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FOX 35's David Martin gave a tour of Florida's last full-service gas station, Hi-Way Mart, in Putnam County. The station has become an actual roadside attraction for motorists. It’s family-operated, and tourists are going nuts over the place.

The Snack Shack Bakery: Viral cookie shop expanding
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The owners of The Snack Shack Bakery in Deltona, Florida, has found viral fame after selling their gourmet cookies 24/7 from their front porch. They've seen such success that they're planning to open their first brick-and-mortar bakery in Sanford. FOX 35's David Martin checked it out! 

Volusia Schools adds anti-choking devices
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Volusia County schools has added LiveVac, an anti-choking device, to several of its schools. Captain Christy Sturrup and Volusia County Schools Board Member Jessie Thompson stopped by FOX 35 to talk about the new device and demonstrate it.

'Moneymaxxing': The new buzz term for frugal spending
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Dr. Brad Klontz, a clinical psychologist, financial planner, and behavioral finance professor, explains what "Moneymaxxing" is, and offers financial tips for those looking to save more.