Cascade Heights hosting '100 and over' party
Six women at Cascade Heights in Longwood are celebrating life over 100 years old. The women will take part in a "100 and over" party today at the senior living center. The festivities will also be attended by fire, police and the mayor. FOX 35's David Martin speaks with some of the women.
Six women at Cascade Heights in Longwood are celebrating life over 100 years old. The women will take part in a "100 and over" party today at the senior living center. The festivities will also be attended by fire, police and the mayor. FOX 35's David Martin speaks with some of the women.
VIP backstage shark encounter tours at SeaWorld
Baby Shark, the global sensation that has taken the world by storm, is now teaming up with SeaWorld Orlando for its 10-year anniversary celebration. For the first time at SeaWorld Orlando, every day starting June 30 through Sept. 2, Baby Shark fans can see and meet Baby Shark, Daddy Shark, Mommy Shark and Pinkfong in person. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to the theme park to preview the fun.
Baby Shark, the global sensation that has taken the world by storm, is now teaming up with SeaWorld Orlando for its 10-year anniversary celebration. For the first time at SeaWorld Orlando, every day starting June 30 through Sept. 2, Baby Shark fans can see and meet Baby Shark, Daddy Shark, Mommy Shark and Pinkfong in person. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to the theme park to preview the fun.
Kissimmee Prairie Preservation State Park
It?s time to trade city lights for starry nights! FOX 35's David Martin heads over to the 54,000 acre Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park to experience something most people have never tried: a new moon night at a designated International Dark Sky Zone. Astronomers, campers and adventurers flock to this part of the Sunshine State to experience the jaw-dropping celestial beauty.
It?s time to trade city lights for starry nights! FOX 35's David Martin heads over to the 54,000 acre Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park to experience something most people have never tried: a new moon night at a designated International Dark Sky Zone. Astronomers, campers and adventurers flock to this part of the Sunshine State to experience the jaw-dropping celestial beauty.
Plant propagation: How to grow plants using cut stems
Calvin Gardner, an urban horticulture extension agent from the University of Florida, joins Good Day Orlando for a plant propagation activity. Gardner shows how to cut the stems off plants and how to use them to grow more plants using the cut stems.
Calvin Gardner, an urban horticulture extension agent from the University of Florida, joins Good Day Orlando for a plant propagation activity. Gardner shows how to cut the stems off plants and how to use them to grow more plants using the cut stems.
Miss Florida and Miss Florida Teen competitions
Cue the lights, the glamour and the awards! The Miss Florida and Miss Florida Teen competitions return to Lakeland as dozens of young women vie for trophies, bragging rights and money. Miss Florida is the largest provider of scholarship assistance to women in America. FOX 35's David Martin checks in with the current Miss Florida to see what her journey has been like over the past year.
Cue the lights, the glamour and the awards! The Miss Florida and Miss Florida Teen competitions return to Lakeland as dozens of young women vie for trophies, bragging rights and money. Miss Florida is the largest provider of scholarship assistance to women in America. FOX 35's David Martin checks in with the current Miss Florida to see what her journey has been like over the past year.
Miss Florida & Miss Florida teen competitions
FOX 35's David Martin speaks with contestants of the Miss Florida & Miss Florida teen competitions.
FOX 35's David Martin speaks with contestants of the Miss Florida & Miss Florida teen competitions.
Singing River Tours in Dunnellon
FOX 35's David Martin heads over to Dunnellon in Marion County to check out the Singing River Tours. The tours offer education about the local area and its history, as well as the environment and wildlife along the beautiful waters of the crystal clear spring-fed Rainbow River and the dark, swamp-fed Withlacoochee River. Your tour guide, Jon Semmes, is a professional boat captain and musician.
FOX 35's David Martin heads over to Dunnellon in Marion County to check out the Singing River Tours. The tours offer education about the local area and its history, as well as the environment and wildlife along the beautiful waters of the crystal clear spring-fed Rainbow River and the dark, swamp-fed Withlacoochee River. Your tour guide, Jon Semmes, is a professional boat captain and musician.
Wounded Warriors go surfing at New Smyrna Beach
Wounded Warriors are riding the waves in New Smyrna Beach this weekend for a good cause. FOX 35's Esther Bower heads over to the event to speak with some of the individuals involved.
Wounded Warriors are riding the waves in New Smyrna Beach this weekend for a good cause. FOX 35's Esther Bower heads over to the event to speak with some of the individuals involved.
Wounded Warrior Project to host adaptive surfing event
National nonprofit organization, Wounder Warrior Project, will collaborate with Oceans of Hope Foundation to host a two-day adaptive surfing event in Central Florida. More than 30 wounded veterans are scheduled to attend the event. FOX 35's Marley Capper speaks withe some of the participants.
National nonprofit organization, Wounder Warrior Project, will collaborate with Oceans of Hope Foundation to host a two-day adaptive surfing event in Central Florida. More than 30 wounded veterans are scheduled to attend the event. FOX 35's Marley Capper speaks withe some of the participants.
New wildlife experiences at Chase Sanctuary
The Chase Sanctuary, located in Webster, offer a variety of wildlife experiences, including interactions with lemurs and sloths. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to the sanctuary to check out a new experience involving playing with otters
The Chase Sanctuary, located in Webster, offer a variety of wildlife experiences, including interactions with lemurs and sloths. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to the sanctuary to check out a new experience involving playing with otters
The Landing Strip Tavern in Palm Coast
FOX 35's David Martin heads to Palm Coast to check out The Landing Strip Tavern. David got to try some drinks a bites while watching the planes take off at the Flagler Executive Airport.
FOX 35's David Martin heads to Palm Coast to check out The Landing Strip Tavern. David got to try some drinks a bites while watching the planes take off at the Flagler Executive Airport.
Matt Morgan coming out of retirement for charity event
Matt Morgan, Longwood city commissioner and former WWE wrestler, is coming out of retirement for a charity event. The "Grapple for Good" event is taking place on Wednesday, June 18, at Tuffy's Music Box in Sanford. The event is to benefit "Hollerbach?s Has Heart," which supports local causes and giving back to the Seminole County community through compassion, kindness and action
Matt Morgan, Longwood city commissioner and former WWE wrestler, is coming out of retirement for a charity event. The "Grapple for Good" event is taking place on Wednesday, June 18, at Tuffy's Music Box in Sanford. The event is to benefit "Hollerbach?s Has Heart," which supports local causes and giving back to the Seminole County community through compassion, kindness and action
'Little Free Library' unveiling ceremony in Orlando
There is a new place that locals can go to pick up a book in Orlando. A "Little Free Library" is opening on South Tampa Avenue near Jones High School and Camping World Stadium. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish shows us more.
There is a new place that locals can go to pick up a book in Orlando. A "Little Free Library" is opening on South Tampa Avenue near Jones High School and Camping World Stadium. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish shows us more.
Mango Madness takes over at The Reid Farm
Mango Madness is taking over The Reid Farm in DeLand. Locals can taste their way through dozens of juicy exotic mango varieties for a limited time. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to learn more and check out the event.
Mango Madness is taking over The Reid Farm in DeLand. Locals can taste their way through dozens of juicy exotic mango varieties for a limited time. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to learn more and check out the event.
Toho Electric Bike and Trike Tours
FOX 35's David Martin shows us Toho Electric Bike and Trike Tours.
FOX 35's David Martin shows us Toho Electric Bike and Trike Tours.
Dr. Phillips Center bringing popular movies to life
The Dr. Phillips Center will be showcasing "Films in Concert" this summer, including music from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and Opera Orlando will be performing live music during the movies.
The Dr. Phillips Center will be showcasing "Films in Concert" this summer, including music from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and Opera Orlando will be performing live music during the movies.
See the emperor penguins at SeaWorld Orlando
Emperor penguins ? the largest and most majestic of all penguin species ? are coming soon to SeaWorld Orlando. The penguins will be at Antarctica Realm starting June 14. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to the theme park to meet some of the animals.
Emperor penguins ? the largest and most majestic of all penguin species ? are coming soon to SeaWorld Orlando. The penguins will be at Antarctica Realm starting June 14. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to the theme park to meet some of the animals.
Ignite drone show and AquaGlow at SeaWorld Orlando
As part of SeaWorld Orlando's Summer Spectacular event, the park will debut a new drone show integrated with its ?Ignite Fireworks Spectacular? show. Officials said the drone show is a ?first of its kind? for SeaWorld. In addition, the AquaGlow splash party is back at Aquatica Orlando, with high-energy dance parties, laser light shows and more. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to check out the events.
As part of SeaWorld Orlando's Summer Spectacular event, the park will debut a new drone show integrated with its ?Ignite Fireworks Spectacular? show. Officials said the drone show is a ?first of its kind? for SeaWorld. In addition, the AquaGlow splash party is back at Aquatica Orlando, with high-energy dance parties, laser light shows and more. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to check out the events.
'The Vocalitas' to perform at flag retirement ceremony
Tomorrow is National Flag Day, and the Central Florida Council, Scouting America (FKA Boy Scouts of America) and the City of Longwood are hosting a flag retirement ceremony. The ceremony will be followed by a live performance by "The Vocalitas," a tribute band of patriotic music. The ladies of the band join Good Day Orlando to give viewers a sneak peek of what to expect.
Tomorrow is National Flag Day, and the Central Florida Council, Scouting America (FKA Boy Scouts of America) and the City of Longwood are hosting a flag retirement ceremony. The ceremony will be followed by a live performance by "The Vocalitas," a tribute band of patriotic music. The ladies of the band join Good Day Orlando to give viewers a sneak peek of what to expect.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer breakfast
FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt attends the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer corporate breakfast at the Alfond Inn in Winter Park. The annual Making Strides walk is scheduled for Oct. 25 at Lake Eola. The Orlando event is widely considered the largest in the country in terms of participant numbers. It draws a massive crowd, often exceeding 60,000-75,000 walkers, and is a significant fundraising event for breast cancer research and awareness.
FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt attends the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer corporate breakfast at the Alfond Inn in Winter Park. The annual Making Strides walk is scheduled for Oct. 25 at Lake Eola. The Orlando event is widely considered the largest in the country in terms of participant numbers. It draws a massive crowd, often exceeding 60,000-75,000 walkers, and is a significant fundraising event for breast cancer research and awareness.