State education commissioner confronts Alachua school board
Florida?s education commissioner made an unannounced appearance at the Alachua County School Board meeting Tuesday night, renewing scrutiny of the board?s behavior and one member?s recent comments on social media.
California wildfire suspect arrested in Central Florida
Federal agents arrested a 29-year-old man in Central Florida accused of sparking the deadliest wildfire in Los Angeles history. The Palisades Fire killed 12 people, destroyed thousands of homes, and scorched more than 23,000 acres.
Winner of Senior Chef Showdown shares winning dish
Senior Chef Showdown 2025 brought together the culinary talent of 12 senior living communities for a lively competition earlier this month with the goal of raising $35,000 to support Seniors First and its mission of combating food insecurity and enhancing the quality of life for older adults across Central Florida. Chef Paul Garcia, the winning chef, and Katherine Brown, with Seniors First, join Good Day Orlando to share samples of the winning dish.
Family, friends remember Cocoa shooting victim Ka?Ryah Duncan
Dozens of loved ones gathered on Clearlake Road to honor the life of 15-year-old Ka?Ryah Duncan, who was killed in an ambush, according to the Brevard County Sheriff?s Office.
Caregiver recovering after dog mauling in Cocoa
A Brevard County caregiver is still recovering months after she was mauled by a dog while caring for a patient at their home.
Volusia County considers new dog-friendly beach area
Parts of Daytona Beach could soon welcome four-legged visitors, following a proposal to create a dog-friendly beach similar to the one in nearby Ormond Beach.
Florida man allegedly threatened teens with gun on Intracoastal
A day on the water ended in a trip to the Volusia County Jail for a local man after police say he threatened a group of teenagers with a gun.
High tides leave Brevard County residents stranded, mail undelivered
Homeowners along the Indian River Lagoon in Brevard County are being cut off by rising waters, with standing water on local streets leaving some residents trapped in their neighborhoods and unable to receive mail.
Teen girl killed, 2 boys injured in Cocoa shooting
A 15-year-old girl was killed and two teenage boys were injured in what deputies described as a targeted shooting Monday afternoon outside a restaurant near Cocoa High School.
Pup helps rescue 86-year-old Woman after fall in Destin
What started as a routine walk ended in a dramatic rescue for an 86-year-old woman in Okaloosa County, thanks to the quick instincts of a dog named Eeyore. Body camera footage from the Okaloosa County Sheriff?s Office shows Eeyore greeting a deputy in the street before leading the officer to the missing woman.
Rays? new owners pitch big plans, but no stadium deal yet
A year after Hurricane Milton ripped the roof off Tropicana Field, the future of the Tampa Bay Rays? ballpark ? and possibly the team?s home city ? remains up in the air.
State CFO targets Seminole County over ?wasteful spending?
Florida?s chief financial officer is accusing Seminole County of wasting nearly $50 million in taxpayer money, weeks after county leaders approved their first property tax increase in 16 years.
Accused armed carjacker jumped in river to attempt escape, deputies say
A carjacking suspect led deputies on a chase across land and water Monday night before being pulled from the Halifax River and arrested, according to the Volusia County Sheriff?s Office.
Coastal flooding, king tides to Central Florida
King tides coupled with heavy rain have swallowed beaches and flooded low-lying areas of coastal Central Florida.
CFO Ingoglia accuses Seminole County of wasteful spending | Full
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia questioned why Seminole County raised property taxes amid tough economic times. He alleged that reviews of Seminole County's budget had found some $48 million in "wasteful and excessive" spending.
Gov. DeSantis awards bonuses to law enforcement recruits
On Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has awarded more than 9,400 recruitment bonuses to new law enforcement officers through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program. The latest round of bonuses went to officers serving the Florida Panhandle region, with an additional 734 bonuses distributed to recruits across the state.
Meet Orlando's new UFL team: Orlando Storm
Orlando has a new sports team. Meet the Orlando Storm, the newest addition to the United Football League (UFL), bringing spring football to the Sunshine State.
Dad banned from child's football game over national anthem
A youth football game in Ormond Beach turned tense Saturday when a father confronted a coach after his 8-year-old son removed his helmet during the national anthem.
Dad banned from child's football game over national anthem
A youth football game in Ormond Beach turned tense Saturday when a father confronted a coach after his 8-year-old son removed his helmet during the national anthem.
Sheriff: Cocoa shooting that injured 3 was targeted ambush
Gunfire erupted Monday afternoon in what Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey called a ?targeted ambush,? leaving three people wounded in a Cocoa neighborhood.