McKee Botanical Gardens: A daycation hotspot
It?s another GDO ROAD TRIP! This time we?re heading Southeast to Vero Beach to show you a magical daycation that many Orlandoans have uncovered: https://McKeeGarden.org. The McKee Botanical Gardens is an 18-acre lush jungle landscape supporting one of Florida?s most extraordinary botanical collections. It?s a world of more than 10,000 plants. Listed on the National Register of Historic places, and recognized by the Garden Conservancy as a preservation project of national significance, McKee Botanical Garden is, as its founders envisioned, a wild place of natural beauty.
It?s another GDO ROAD TRIP! This time we?re heading Southeast to Vero Beach to show you a magical daycation that many Orlandoans have uncovered: https://McKeeGarden.org. The McKee Botanical Gardens is an 18-acre lush jungle landscape supporting one of Florida?s most extraordinary botanical collections. It?s a world of more than 10,000 plants. Listed on the National Register of Historic places, and recognized by the Garden Conservancy as a preservation project of national significance, McKee Botanical Garden is, as its founders envisioned, a wild place of natural beauty.
Sheriff Grady Judd gains national attention
His way with words gets a lot of attention. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has a huge following both in Central Florida and across the country.
His way with words gets a lot of attention. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has a huge following both in Central Florida and across the country.
Explore Florida waters on epic backwater cat boat
Explore the beautiful waterways of Palm Coast, Florida on this epic Backwater Cat Adventure.
Explore the beautiful waterways of Palm Coast, Florida on this epic Backwater Cat Adventure.
Beach tennis becomes growing sport in Orlando
Beach tennis has become a growing sport in Orlando. David Martin shows you a local chapter with five years of experience.
Beach tennis has become a growing sport in Orlando. David Martin shows you a local chapter with five years of experience.
Explore open waters aboard new boat charter
Explore Central Florida's open waters aboard a new boat charter in Lake County called Epic Water Boat Tours.
Explore Central Florida's open waters aboard a new boat charter in Lake County called Epic Water Boat Tours.
Good Times Dog Bar in Flagler Beach
A new dog park and cocktail bar combo has opened in Flagler Beach. The Good Times Dog Bar is a private, off-leash dog park that serves beer, wine, cocktails, and food.
A new dog park and cocktail bar combo has opened in Flagler Beach. The Good Times Dog Bar is a private, off-leash dog park that serves beer, wine, cocktails, and food.
How fake skin may help in mosquito fight
From handheld spray to the big guns on the ground and in the air, it?s an ongoing fight against the mosquito population. Now, researchers at UCF?s College of Medicine are taking a different approach toward lifesaving research into the world's deadliest animal.
From handheld spray to the big guns on the ground and in the air, it?s an ongoing fight against the mosquito population. Now, researchers at UCF?s College of Medicine are taking a different approach toward lifesaving research into the world's deadliest animal.
Recharge at Warm Mineral Springs Park
If you're looking for a place to recharge and connect with nature, consider heading to Warm Mineral Springs. The state's official tourism marketing corporation says the Warm Mineral Springs Park in Sarasota County is the epitome of southern hospitality. The water-filled sinkhole in Northport is hot because of a spring event deep beneath its surface.
If you're looking for a place to recharge and connect with nature, consider heading to Warm Mineral Springs. The state's official tourism marketing corporation says the Warm Mineral Springs Park in Sarasota County is the epitome of southern hospitality. The water-filled sinkhole in Northport is hot because of a spring event deep beneath its surface.
Darts & axe throwing: Welcome to The Backyard
Looking for a place to hang out with friends? Head over to The Backyard in Palm Shores. You'll find all the backyard games to play, including axe throwing, darts, mini golf, corn hole, shuffleboard, archery, curling, and indoor Bocce Ball. FOX 35's David Martin recently stopped by to check in on all the fun.
Looking for a place to hang out with friends? Head over to The Backyard in Palm Shores. You'll find all the backyard games to play, including axe throwing, darts, mini golf, corn hole, shuffleboard, archery, curling, and indoor Bocce Ball. FOX 35's David Martin recently stopped by to check in on all the fun.
Florida Sheriff Grady Judd: A day in the life
If you think your job is busy, just wait until you see a "Day In The Life of Grady Judd."? The Polk County Sheriff is one of the most high-profile law enforcement officials in the country, and he is in high demand.?
If you think your job is busy, just wait until you see a "Day In The Life of Grady Judd."? The Polk County Sheriff is one of the most high-profile law enforcement officials in the country, and he is in high demand.?
83-year-old man found dead in walk-in freezer at Trinity assisted living facility: 'We need answers'
A family in the Tampa Bay area is outraged after an 83-year-old man was found dead in the walk-in freezer of an assisted living facility.
A family in the Tampa Bay area is outraged after an 83-year-old man was found dead in the walk-in freezer of an assisted living facility.
Drake loses defamation lawsuit vs. UMG over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'
A defamation lawsuit that Drake brought against Universal Music Group was tossed out by a federal judge who said lyrics branding the superstar as a pedophile in Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us" were opinion.
A defamation lawsuit that Drake brought against Universal Music Group was tossed out by a federal judge who said lyrics branding the superstar as a pedophile in Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us" were opinion.
Trump administration may sell student loan debt. What it means for borrowers
Top Trump administration officials are exploring the possibility of selling some of the student debt portfolio, which covers millions of borrowers, to the private market.
Top Trump administration officials are exploring the possibility of selling some of the student debt portfolio, which covers millions of borrowers, to the private market.
Florida congressman wants to eliminate presidential term limits after Trump's Gaza peace plan
Randy Fine, U.S. Rep. for Florida's 6th congressional district, has called for the elimination of the law that limits presidents to two terms after Israel and Hamas both agreed to the "first phase" of President Donald Trumps' Gaza peace plan.
Randy Fine, U.S. Rep. for Florida's 6th congressional district, has called for the elimination of the law that limits presidents to two terms after Israel and Hamas both agreed to the "first phase" of President Donald Trumps' Gaza peace plan.
Falling in love with Central Florida: Mount Dora
It's finally fall, and the Good Day Orlando team is celebrating the season by spotlighting local municipalities across Central Florida. This week, the team heads over to Mount Dora to learn more about the area's planned festivities.
It's finally fall, and the Good Day Orlando team is celebrating the season by spotlighting local municipalities across Central Florida. This week, the team heads over to Mount Dora to learn more about the area's planned festivities.
Disney price increase, 'Zootopia,' Bibbidi Bobbidi makeover
On this episode of Theme Park Thursday, Drew Smith ? an amusement and theme park expert as well as social media influencer ? joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the latest theme park news, including the Disney price increases.
On this episode of Theme Park Thursday, Drew Smith ? an amusement and theme park expert as well as social media influencer ? joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the latest theme park news, including the Disney price increases.
Orlando Ballet presents 'Swan Lake' at Dr. Phillips Center
Experience unforgettable grand entertainment, powerful storytelling and breathtaking artistry with Orlando Ballet's "Swan Lake," which features live music by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. The performance will take place from Oct. 16-19 at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Two talented dancers join Good Day Orlando to give a sneak peek of the show.
Experience unforgettable grand entertainment, powerful storytelling and breathtaking artistry with Orlando Ballet's "Swan Lake," which features live music by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. The performance will take place from Oct. 16-19 at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Two talented dancers join Good Day Orlando to give a sneak peek of the show.
State rep's bill would punish colleges financially if they don't rename roads after Charlie Kirk
Florida state Rep. Kevin Steele has fielded a bill that would order institutions of higher education to rename roads after the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Florida state Rep. Kevin Steele has fielded a bill that would order institutions of higher education to rename roads after the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
A real Trooper: Abandoned dog left for dead finds new, loving home year after Hurricane Milton
One year ago, an abandoned Bull Terrier was left for dead, chained to a fence along Tampa's Interestate 75 as storm surges from Hurricane Milton rushed around the poor pup.
One year ago, an abandoned Bull Terrier was left for dead, chained to a fence along Tampa's Interestate 75 as storm surges from Hurricane Milton rushed around the poor pup.
Palisades Fire arrest: Man arrested in Florida, charged with starting deadly LA wildfire
A Florida man has been arrested, accused of starting what became the deadly and destructive "Palisades Fire" on Jan. 1, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. The Palisades Fire killed 12 people, burned more than 23,000 acres, and destroyed more than 6,000 structures.
A Florida man has been arrested, accused of starting what became the deadly and destructive "Palisades Fire" on Jan. 1, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. The Palisades Fire killed 12 people, burned more than 23,000 acres, and destroyed more than 6,000 structures.