Trump accuses South African president of 'white persecution'
President Donald Trump participated in a bilateral meeting with Cyril Ramaphosa, president of the Republic of South Africa, on Wednesday afternoon in the Oval Office. Trump confronted the foreign leader with video over discredited claims of a white genocide in South Africa. Trump says white farmers are "fleeing South Africa" and played footage showing people chanting "kill the Boer, kill the farmer."
President Donald Trump participated in a bilateral meeting with Cyril Ramaphosa, president of the Republic of South Africa, on Wednesday afternoon in the Oval Office. Trump confronted the foreign leader with video over discredited claims of a white genocide in South Africa. Trump says white farmers are "fleeing South Africa" and played footage showing people chanting "kill the Boer, kill the farmer."
Rapper Rod Wave facing assault, gun, other charges in Georgia
Rapper Rod Wave turned himself in to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office on more than a dozen charges stemming from an April 21 police call in Milton.
Rapper Rod Wave turned himself in to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office on more than a dozen charges stemming from an April 21 police call in Milton.
US accepts Boeing 747 from Qatar for Trump, will ensure security measures
The Defense Department has agreed to accept a $400 million Boeing 747 from Qatar for use by President Donald Trump.
The Defense Department has agreed to accept a $400 million Boeing 747 from Qatar for use by President Donald Trump.
Clermont attempted bank robbery and bomb threat: Police searching for suspect
The Clermont Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect who attempted to rob a bank and threatened a teller with a bomb on Wednesday morning.
The Clermont Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect who attempted to rob a bank and threatened a teller with a bomb on Wednesday morning.
Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75
Rep. Gerry Connolly, a longtime Virginia Democrat, has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 75.
Rep. Gerry Connolly, a longtime Virginia Democrat, has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 75.
21 undocumented immigrants arrested in Florida targeted operation, ICE says
More than 20 undocumented immigrants were recently arrested in a two-day, multi-agency operation in Florida, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials say.
More than 20 undocumented immigrants were recently arrested in a two-day, multi-agency operation in Florida, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials say.
DOJ files motion to dismiss Minneapolis consent decree
The Department of Justice has filed a motion asking a judge to dismiss the federal consent decree against the City of Minneapolis created in the aftermath of George Floyd's killing.
The Department of Justice has filed a motion asking a judge to dismiss the federal consent decree against the City of Minneapolis created in the aftermath of George Floyd's killing.
District stops building schools after enrollment drop
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is halting plans for new school construction as the district braces for a projected decline of more than 3,000 students next academic year ? a shift officials say could leave classrooms empty. Stephanie Vanos, OCSB member for District 6, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the construction pause.
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is halting plans for new school construction as the district braces for a projected decline of more than 3,000 students next academic year ? a shift officials say could leave classrooms empty. Stephanie Vanos, OCSB member for District 6, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the construction pause.
Vote possible today on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
Good Day Orlando checks in with Senator Rick Scott for the latest political headlines out of Washington, D.C. Scott discusses Medicaid reform, the upcoming hurricane season and a possible vote later today on President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill."
Good Day Orlando checks in with Senator Rick Scott for the latest political headlines out of Washington, D.C. Scott discusses Medicaid reform, the upcoming hurricane season and a possible vote later today on President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill."
Target's sales drop in Q1, and they may continue dropping all year
Target's sales fell more than the Minneapolis-based retailer expected they would in the first quarter, and the company is warning they will slip for the rest of the year as shoppers limit spending.
Target's sales fell more than the Minneapolis-based retailer expected they would in the first quarter, and the company is warning they will slip for the rest of the year as shoppers limit spending.
Audit reveals Orange County 911 response times are too long
A new audit of Orange County?s 911 call center reveals that the sheriff?s office has consistently failed to meet Florida?s emergency response standard, requiring 90% of calls be answered within 10 seconds. In 2023, only 61% of calls met that mark. The problem, officials say, stems from a severe staffing shortage that began during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the number of dispatchers dropped by nearly half. Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the audit.
A new audit of Orange County?s 911 call center reveals that the sheriff?s office has consistently failed to meet Florida?s emergency response standard, requiring 90% of calls be answered within 10 seconds. In 2023, only 61% of calls met that mark. The problem, officials say, stems from a severe staffing shortage that began during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the number of dispatchers dropped by nearly half. Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the audit.
FWC to discuss proposed bear hunt today
Today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) will discuss possibly allowing bear hunts in the state. If FWC choose to move forward with the controversial proposal, the bear hunt could become an annual event. Officials say a bear hunt would support bear conservation. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish brings the latest details.
Today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) will discuss possibly allowing bear hunts in the state. If FWC choose to move forward with the controversial proposal, the bear hunt could become an annual event. Officials say a bear hunt would support bear conservation. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish brings the latest details.
President Trump's Golden Dome missile program, GOP budget push
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans for the Golden Dome missile defense system. Trump says the project will cost a total of $175 billion - $25 billion initial investment and another $150 billion to be budgeted over the course of two years. In addition, Trump's "big, beautiful budget" plan remains mired in uncertainty despite a last minute, in-person pitch to House Republicans.
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans for the Golden Dome missile defense system. Trump says the project will cost a total of $175 billion - $25 billion initial investment and another $150 billion to be budgeted over the course of two years. In addition, Trump's "big, beautiful budget" plan remains mired in uncertainty despite a last minute, in-person pitch to House Republicans.
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Orange County street takeover: FHP troopers ram vehicles, make arrests
Florida Highway Patrol troopers rammed two vehicles and drew their weapons during a chaotic street takeover over the weekend that ended in multiple arrests and dozens of drivers fleeing the scene at high speed.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers rammed two vehicles and drew their weapons during a chaotic street takeover over the weekend that ended in multiple arrests and dozens of drivers fleeing the scene at high speed.
Orange County Public Schools pausing new construction amid enrollment drop
Orange County Public Schools is halting plans for new school construction as the district braces for a projected decline of more than 3,000 students next academic year — a shift officials say could leave classrooms empty.
Orange County Public Schools is halting plans for new school construction as the district braces for a projected decline of more than 3,000 students next academic year — a shift officials say could leave classrooms empty.
Orange County Sheriff's Office responds to audit revealing 911 issues
An Orange County couple’s struggle to reach 911 during an emergency has reignited concerns over dispatcher response times, now backed by new data from the county’s first-ever audit of its call center.
An Orange County couple’s struggle to reach 911 during an emergency has reignited concerns over dispatcher response times, now backed by new data from the county’s first-ever audit of its call center.
Golden Dome: Trump, Hegseth announce missile defense system
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday concepts for a ?Golden Dome? missile defense program that he said would cost $175 billion to complete over the course of three years. The concept is inspired by Israel?s Iron Dome.
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday concepts for a ?Golden Dome? missile defense program that he said would cost $175 billion to complete over the course of three years. The concept is inspired by Israel?s Iron Dome.
‘Cheers’ star George Wendt dies at 76
George Wendt, who played Norm Peterson on "Cheers," died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday.
George Wendt, who played Norm Peterson on "Cheers," died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday.
President Trump pushes GOP to pass 'big, beautiful bill'
President Donald Trump traveled on Tuesday morning to Capitol Hill to deliver a message to House Republicans impeding a massive bill for his domestic agenda. Trump empathized that he wants the fighting to stop so the bill can be done as soon a possible. U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack shares her thoughts on the bill, as well as the recent alleged assault of an immigration officer by a Democratic leader.
President Donald Trump traveled on Tuesday morning to Capitol Hill to deliver a message to House Republicans impeding a massive bill for his domestic agenda. Trump empathized that he wants the fighting to stop so the bill can be done as soon a possible. U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack shares her thoughts on the bill, as well as the recent alleged assault of an immigration officer by a Democratic leader.