Orange County superintendent talks about school year
Orange County School District Superintendent Maria Vasquez joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the latest updates in school policy. Topics included the state leading the way on banning cell phones in class.
Orange County School District Superintendent Maria Vasquez joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the latest updates in school policy. Topics included the state leading the way on banning cell phones in class.
Heavy police presence at Orlando gas station
There was a heavy police presence at a 7-Eleven gas station on Tuesday night in Orlando. Police later shared that the law enforcement presence was due to a shooting. The investigation is currently still active and ongoing.
There was a heavy police presence at a 7-Eleven gas station on Tuesday night in Orlando. Police later shared that the law enforcement presence was due to a shooting. The investigation is currently still active and ongoing.
Washington man supplied chemicals used in Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing, FBI says
Federal authorities announced Wednesday that one suspect, Daniel Park, was arrested and extradited from Poland after the blast killed his alleged collaborator, Edward Bartkus.
Federal authorities announced Wednesday that one suspect, Daniel Park, was arrested and extradited from Poland after the blast killed his alleged collaborator, Edward Bartkus.
University of Florida presidential pick rejected by state Board of Governors over past DEI support
The Florida Board of Governors has rejected a candidate's bid to lead the University of Florida (UF) over his past statements and actions heading other major universities.
The Florida Board of Governors has rejected a candidate's bid to lead the University of Florida (UF) over his past statements and actions heading other major universities.
Food-dumping 'social media prankster' arrested on Long Island
The “social media prankster” who recorded himself dumping food on his head and leaving others to clean up the mess has been arrested in Long Island.
The “social media prankster” who recorded himself dumping food on his head and leaving others to clean up the mess has been arrested in Long Island.
New Florida law allows teens to be charged with murder in drug overdose cases: 'Meaningful change'
Law enforcement officials in Hillsborough County spoke Wednesday about a new Florida law that allows juveniles who distribute drugs that cause a deadly overdose to be charged with murder.
Law enforcement officials in Hillsborough County spoke Wednesday about a new Florida law that allows juveniles who distribute drugs that cause a deadly overdose to be charged with murder.
Jonathan Joss shooting: Murder suspect released after posting bond
The man charged with murdering “King of the Hill" and “Parks and Recreation" actor Jonathan Joss is now on house arrest after posting bond.
The man charged with murdering “King of the Hill" and “Parks and Recreation" actor Jonathan Joss is now on house arrest after posting bond.
Miami man killed in wrong-way crash on U.S. 27 in Marion County, troopers say
A Florida man has died following a wrong-way crash in Marion County early Wednesday.
A Florida man has died following a wrong-way crash in Marion County early Wednesday.
What are the chances for tropical development for disturbance near Florida?
A disturbance off Florida’s coast is being watched for possible development, but chances remain low at 10%. Rain and storms are affecting Florida, southeast Georgia, the Bahamas, and nearby waters.
A disturbance off Florida’s coast is being watched for possible development, but chances remain low at 10%. Rain and storms are affecting Florida, southeast Georgia, the Bahamas, and nearby waters.
Florida travel: JetBlue and Brightline launch integrated booking system for passengers
JetBlue has announced a new partnership with Brightline, a privately owned, operated and maintained passenger rail system, to benefit Florida travelers.
JetBlue has announced a new partnership with Brightline, a privately owned, operated and maintained passenger rail system, to benefit Florida travelers.
Trumps 'Big, Beautiful Bill' sparks war of words
On Tuesday, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk weighed in on the "Big, Beautiful Bill" the Trump administration and congressional Republicans are working to advance, criticizing it as a "disgusting abomination" due to its projected effect on budget deficits. Musk, who helped launch the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) until his time as a special government employee ended last week and a close ally of the Trump administration, slammed the bill in a post on X.
On Tuesday, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk weighed in on the "Big, Beautiful Bill" the Trump administration and congressional Republicans are working to advance, criticizing it as a "disgusting abomination" due to its projected effect on budget deficits. Musk, who helped launch the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) until his time as a special government employee ended last week and a close ally of the Trump administration, slammed the bill in a post on X.
Florida woman sprays bear mace at neighbor's children playing with bubbles: deputies
An 81-year-old Florida woman is facing charges for allegedly spraying two children with bear mace and yelling racial slurs at them.
An 81-year-old Florida woman is facing charges for allegedly spraying two children with bear mace and yelling racial slurs at them.
Man seen scaling Mar-A-Lago wall wanted to 'marry' Trump's granddaughter, 'spread the gospel': police
Anthony Thomas Reyes was detained by Palm Beach police after scaling a fence at Trump’s Florida resort with unusual intentions.
Anthony Thomas Reyes was detained by Palm Beach police after scaling a fence at Trump’s Florida resort with unusual intentions.
Pulse Memorial: Orange County commits $5 million toward permanent site
A permanent memorial honoring the 49 lives lost in the Pulse nightclub shooting is one step closer to reality after Orange County commissioners unanimously approved a $5 million contribution toward the project.
A permanent memorial honoring the 49 lives lost in the Pulse nightclub shooting is one step closer to reality after Orange County commissioners unanimously approved a $5 million contribution toward the project.
Julie Sulpizio Lake County ambush suspect ruled incompetent to stand trial again
Julie Sulpizio, the woman accused of orchestrating a religious-backed, doomsday-style "ambush" with her family that killed one Lake County deputy and injured two others, has been found incompetent to stand trial, for a second time, according to new court documents.
Julie Sulpizio, the woman accused of orchestrating a religious-backed, doomsday-style "ambush" with her family that killed one Lake County deputy and injured two others, has been found incompetent to stand trial, for a second time, according to new court documents.
Political leaders speak on Congressional spending bill
The Senate GOP and Democratic leadership both hosted a press conferences on Tuesday afternoon. During the press conferences, several leaders shared comments on President Donald Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill." GOP leaders said they are prepared to do what it takes to get it done, while Democratic leaders say they "surprisingly agree" with Elon Musk's recent post on X, which states "This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination."
The Senate GOP and Democratic leadership both hosted a press conferences on Tuesday afternoon. During the press conferences, several leaders shared comments on President Donald Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill." GOP leaders said they are prepared to do what it takes to get it done, while Democratic leaders say they "surprisingly agree" with Elon Musk's recent post on X, which states "This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination."
Tom Thibodeau out as Knicks head coach after playoff elimination
The New York Knicks have fired head coach Tom Thibodeau just days after their deepest playoff run in a quarter-century, according to a person familiar with the decision.
The New York Knicks have fired head coach Tom Thibodeau just days after their deepest playoff run in a quarter-century, according to a person familiar with the decision.
Boulder, Colorado attack suspect: 'Pure evil'
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt led a White House press briefing on Tuesday afternoon in Washington, D.C. This week, Leavitt touched on topics including recent Colorado attack, immigration, fentanyl and inflation.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt led a White House press briefing on Tuesday afternoon in Washington, D.C. This week, Leavitt touched on topics including recent Colorado attack, immigration, fentanyl and inflation.
Jonathan Joss shooting: Co-stars remember 'King of the Hill', 'Parks and Rec' actor
Chris Pratt, Mike Judge and others react to the news of Jonathan Joss' passing after the actor was shot and killed in San Antonio this week.
Chris Pratt, Mike Judge and others react to the news of Jonathan Joss' passing after the actor was shot and killed in San Antonio this week.
Security footage leads to murder charge for suspect in deadly Melbourne shooting: officials
Stephan Dieujuste, 24, is now facing a second-degree murder charge in the May 11 shooting death of 19-year-old Nathaniel Jennings in downtown Melbourne.
Stephan Dieujuste, 24, is now facing a second-degree murder charge in the May 11 shooting death of 19-year-old Nathaniel Jennings in downtown Melbourne.