Epic Universe: How it will impact Central Florida tourism
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Epic Universe, the highly anticipated new theme park at Universal Orlando Resort, officially opens Thursday, May 22! FOX 35's David Martin shares everything you need to know ahead of the grand opening.

Several students fall ill during middle school dance
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Questions are swirling after an eighth grader was transported to the hospital after several students fell ill during a middle school dance in Seminole County. The incident happened Friday night at the Teague Middle School dance, which was held at the Hilton hotel in Altamonte Springs.

2 deadly LYNX bus crashes in the past 24 hours
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In the past 24 hours, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has reported two deadly LYNX bus crashes in the Orange County area. Troopers say the first crash involved a pedestrian attempting to cross State Road 50, and the second occurred when a speeding driver lost control of his Tesla.

Jacksonville airport reopens after vehicle fire in parking garage
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The Jacksonville International Airport was closed for several hours after a fire broke out in one of its parking garages on Friday afternoon. Crews have been able to contain the fire, and no injuries have been reported. Authorities said the fire started with one vehicle and spread to others. It has not yet been determined the type of vehicle in which the fire began.

New Orleans jail escape: 7 of 10 inmates still on the loose
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Only three of the 10 men who escaped a New Orleans jail early Friday morning were back behind bars by Saturday morning, and authorities warned that one of the fugitives may go after witnesses from his murder trial. The 10 men, some of whom are charged with murder and other violent crimes, fled through a hole behind a toilet, then scaled a wall while the one guard assigned to their cell pod was away getting food, authorities said.

Deadly tornado outbreak leaves at least 21 dead
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A tornado outbreak swept across the Ohio Valley Friday night, leaving at least 21 dead and rescue crews frantically searching neighborhoods left in ruins for any other survivors. So far, at least 14 people have died in Kentucky, according to Gov. Andy Beshar, and seven more have been killed in Missouri -- five of them in the St. Louis area.

Adopt-A-Pet: Meet Savannah
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Looking to add a furry friend to your family? Meet Savannah, who is up for adoption at the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando in Sanford. Segment sponsored by Stanley Steemer, who is also covering the cost of the pet adoption fee.

Hang 8 dog surfing in Flagler Beach
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FOX 35's David Martin reports on the 2025 Hang 8 Dog Surfing event in Flagler Beach.

'Thunder on Cocoa Beach' weekend
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FOX 35's Morgan Parrish reports on the "Thunder on Cocoa Beach" event taking place this weekend in Brevard County.

Viv's 4th annual lemonade stand
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Viv is hosting her 4th annual girl lemonade stand fundraiser to support her battle against cancer.

Dentist's take on campaign against fluoride
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Dr. David Sutton from Dapper Dental offers insights on whether fluoride is necessary.

Do 'drinkable self tanners' work?
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Do "drinkable self tanners" work? Dr. Matthew Knight of Knight Dermatology, weighs in.

FWC to discuss black bear hunt next week
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FOX 35 speaks with Bear Advocate Adam Sugalski about the guidelines for bear hunts in Florida.

Penguin Project to perform Aladdin Jr.
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Penguin Project is musical theater for students with special needs paired with a peer mentor for support. This nationwide program has only five locations in Florida. Flagler Playhouse is in their third year for the program. The local group is putting on "Aladdin Jr." in June. Tickets start at $20. Jerri Berry, president of the Flagler Playhouse and head of the project, joins Good Day Orlando with some of her students to talk about the play and the importance of the program.

Divorce Court is back for season 27
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The longest running court show is back for Season 27. This season on Divorce Court, we?re taking it up a notch and introducing Data Forensics. Data forensics helps the court recover and analyze information from litigants? digital devices that are hidden, deleted and encrypted data. Our litigants come to Divorce Court seeking the truth, and Judge Star is determined to give it to them. The show will be at noon on weekdays on FOX 35+.

Country music artist Ry Rivers to perform in Orlando
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Florida country music artist Ry Rivers is coming to Orlando. Rivers is set to perform on May 17 and May 31 at Ole Red Orlando. Rivers describes his music as a mix of traditional country sound with elements of R&B and soul, which he calls "blue-eyed country soul."

More than 200 kittens need homes in Orange County
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Right now, the Orange County Animal Services is overwhelmed with cats and kittens. Since the beginning of May, the shelter as received 200 stray kittens. The organization is searching for homes for the cats.

Flip-flop warnings: Are they bad for your feet?
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Flip-flop season is officially back in Central Florida, but the question is: Are they bad for your feet? How often should you wear them? What can you wear instead of flip-slops? Dr. Lori Addison Grant, of Orlando Health, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss.

Scam of the week: Moving scams
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Our highlighted scam of the week are scams related to moving. These types of scams have doubled from 2015 to 2022. Holly Salmons, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Serving Central Florida, joins FOX 35 to share details on the scam and how to protect yourself.

New tours being offered at King's Landing
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Let?s admire the lush jungle, breathtaking emerald water and sandy bottom of ?The Emerald Cut? section of Rock Springs Run. And we?ll do it through the brand new guided kayak and SUP tours offered at King?s Landing. This adventure along the pristine spring-fed river is a perfect way to spend a hot summer day. FOX 35's David Martin gives us a sneak peek.