2 Florida State Parks ranked among nation’s best beaches, per study

Two Florida State Parks have been ranked among the nation's best beaches, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

Secretary Rubio meets with German Foreign Minister
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Secretary Marco Rubio is meeting with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Wednesday morning at the Department of State.

DeSantis signs 2 Florida laws protecting animals from abuse

Governor Ron DeSantis signed two new bills into Florida law aimed at protecting animals from abuse. The laws are named after two dogs: Trooper, who was found abandoned along I-75 during Hurricane Milton, and Dexter, a rescue dog who was tragically decapitated by his adopter.

How to protect your home from lightning strikes
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Lightning strikes have sparked several fires in the Central Florida area lately. Aaron Funk, operations chief for the Seminole County Office of Emergency Management, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss what you can do to protect your homes from lightning.

Could a pro soccer team be coming to Winter Garden?
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The United Soccer League and Central Florida Pro Soccer announced last week plans to bring a men's soccer team to Winter Garden. This comes after the ownership group "Central Florida Pro Soccer" received a letter of intent from the City of Winter Garden for a 72-acre site in East Winter Garden. If the city approves it, the complex would have a 5,000-seat stadium, hotel space, baseball fields and pickleball courts. Justin Papadakis, deputy CEO and chief real estate officer with the USL, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the project.

Update on the I-4 Under the Bridge project
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The Interstate 4 Under the Bridge project has been an almost ten year development. There have been several iterations of it and the City of Orlando most recently put out the request for proposal and selected Whiting Turner. Shan Rose, District 5 Interim Commissioner, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the plan, as well as updates in downtown Orlando.

Trump administration stops scheduling of new student visa interviews

The suspension of visa interviews is intended to be temporary and won’t apply to applicants who already had scheduled their visa interviews, according to a U.S. official.

U.S., Russia tension could escalate to another 'Cold War'
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Tensions between the U.S. and Russia are escalating, particularly due to the war in Ukraine and the potential for further escalation in the conflict. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has triggered a cascade of events, including the suspension of a key nuclear arms treaty, concerns about potential nuclear use and heightened military activity. Could we have the escalation of another "Cold War" between the U.S. and Russia? Jay Voorhees, retired colonel and special operations veteran, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the possibility.

Secret Service officers suspended after alleged altercation outside Obama’s DC home: report

Two U.S. Secret Service officers have been suspended following an alleged altercation outside former President Barack Obama’s Washington, D.C. residence last week, officials told FOX News Digital.

Tensions between U.S. and Russia dramatically escalate
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Tensions between the U.S. and Russia are escalating, particularly due to the war in Ukraine and the potential for further escalation in the conflict. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has triggered a cascade of events, including the suspension of a key nuclear arms treaty, concerns about potential nuclear use and heightened military activity. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader joins Good Day Orlando to talk all the latest political headlines.

Truck fire on the turnpike near Clermont
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All northbound lanes on Florida's turnpike near the Clermont area are currently blocked due to a tractor trailer on fire. There have been no injuries reported, and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and tow trucks are at the scene to help with clean-up.

Flooding sparks lane closures in Orlando: What we know

Flooding from Tuesday's rain and thunderstorms led to lane closures in Orlando on Wednesday morning.

Kool & the Gang's Michael Sumler dies in Georgia car crash at 71

Michael Sumler, known as "Chicago Mike," died in a car crash in Georgia's Cobb County; he was a longtime member of Kool & the Gang.

Grapevine Lake jet ski hit-and-run crash: Two suspects arrested

A woman linked to the death of an 18-year-old who was struck by a jet ski while kayaking on Grapevine Lake was arrested on Tuesday. A man who allegedly helped her get away from the lake is also in custody.

I-95 crash: Florida mom killed, her 3 kids injured when another driver suffers tire blowout

Olivia Maggs, a Florida mother of three, was killed Monday when a pickup truck, following a tire blowout, crashed into the van she was traveling in with her children on Interstate 95 in Brevard County.