California officials slam Trump's proposal to reopen Alcatraz

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi said the effort to reopen the dilapidated former prison is a "diversionary tactic."

Nearly 300 queen conchs found after illegal harvest in Florida Keys: FWC

Florida wildlife officials are investigating what they say is the illegal harvest of nearly 300 queen conchs from waters off the Florida Keys, and they are asking the public for help in identifying those responsible.

New library coming to Maitland
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Maitland city leaders have approved the final plans for a new two-story public library and upgrades to Quinn Strong Park, marking a major milestone for a project years in the making. Maitland's original library was built in 1907. Stacie Larson, director of the Maitland library, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the $16 million project.

Flooding fixes in Apopka discussed at meeting
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Heavy downpours have caused big flooding problems for a neighborhood in Apopka. The city has implemented several temporary fixes in an effort to prevent the water from rising too high. FOX 35's Marley Capper explains more on the city's decision to keep the short-term solution for a little while longer.

'Good Trouble Lives On' protests happening today
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Several "Good Trouble Lives On" protests will be taking place across the country today, including in Central Florida. The national day of action aims to "respond to the attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration." Nearly 50 Florida cities are expected to participate.

Senate passes spending cuts; Epstein case tensions rise
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President Donald Trump?s multibillion-dollar clawback package was passed early Thursday morning. The final vote tally was 51-48, with Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska joining every Democrat in voting against it. The package will now be sent to the House, which has until Friday to pass it.

Connie Francis, 'Pretty Little Baby' singer, dies at 87

Connie Francis, the 1950s and ‘60s pop star known for hits like “Pretty Little Baby," has died. She was 87.

Florida man threatens to kill judge after court appearance: Affidavit

A man faces new charges after Pinellas County deputies say he called a judge a derogatory name in court, then threatened to kill another judge.

AI may be contributing to increase in data breaches, new report shows

Data breaches are up in 2025, according to a new report and researchers call the use of artificial intelligence in attempted data breaches an “emerging threat."

Body found on Caribbean island ends North Texas family's search for answers

Brian Patrick Tarrence had gone missing on June 25 while vacationing with his wife. His family, who live in Plano, have been seeking closure ever since.

D-backs star Ketel Marte's Scottsdale home burglarized, PD says

Police in Scottsdale are investigating a "high-dollar residential burglary" that took place on the night of July 15, and the home reportedly belongs to Ketel Marte, a star player for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Police seize guns, drugs and make nearly 40 arrests during Operation Sarasota S.U.R.G.E. III

Nearly 40 people have been arrested, and Sarasota police seized dozens of guns, some illegal, and pounds of illegal drugs during Operation Sarasota S.U.R.G.E. III, a joint operation with the ATF. 

Florida's 'Queen of Versailles' appears with President Trump for 'Halt Fentanyl Act' bill signing

President Donald Trump signed the bipartisan Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act into law Wednesday during a ceremony at the White House, where he was joined by families who have lost loved ones to fentanyl-related overdoses., including Jackie Siegel.

Florida attorney general sues to defend homeowners' right to pro-Trump signs

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a lawsuit in Volusia County on behalf of two homeowners he says were targeted for displaying political signs supporting President Donald Trump.

Ex-wife of slain UC Berkeley professor orchestrated Greece hit, police say

The professor was ambushed by a masked gunman outside his ex-wife’s residence just moments before he was supposed to pick up the twins he shared with her.

President Trump signs 'HALT Fentanyl Act'
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President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday afternoon that aims to curb the illicit flow of fentanyl into the United States during a bill-signing ceremony. The "Halt Fentanyl Act" permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Trump was joined by several families who had lost family members and friends from fentanyl overdose at the event, and several people shared their stories.

'Queen of Versailles' appears with President Trump
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President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday afternoon that aims to curb the illicit flow of fentanyl into the United States during a bill-signing ceremony. The "Halt Fentanyl Act" permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Florida's own Jackie Siegel, the Queen of Versailles, was one of the family members who spoke of their loved ones at the bill signing.