Florida Gov. DeSantis on state education | Full speech
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis championed the state's colleges and universities following the release of the 2026 Best Colleges from U.S. News & World Report.
2024 Senior Chef Showdown winner Chef Taylor Ebersol
Chef Taylor Ebersol, of Legacy Pointe at the University of Central Florida (UCF), joins Good Day Orlando with his mouthwatering crab cakes. Ebersol is the winner of the 2024 Senior Chef Showdown, which is a charity event that directly impacts Central Florida seniors through a culinary competition among chefs at local senior living communities.
Volusia County residents prep for tropical storm
FOX 35's Chris Lindsay has the report.
Brevard County prepares for tropical storm effects
FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte has the report.
Holly Hill man arrested for allegedly threatening officials
Holly Hill police arrested Rodd Westpfahl after he responded to a Facebook post about a proposed property tax increase at a city commission meeting.
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine: Risk of rip currents increase
As Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine continues strengthening, the path of this system could scrape along the Atlantic Coastline of Florida. The strongest impacts are expected to be felt on Sunday and Monday, including 7?9 foot waves and an increased risk of rip currents, which are already high.
Orlando weekend forecast: What to expect at the beach
With Hurricane Humberto and Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine moving across the Atlantic, here's what to expect at the beaches this weekend.
Monique Worrell: Florida leaders trying to remove me from office
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier accused State Attorney Monique Worrell of being too soft on crime, specifically in some child porn cases. Worrell, in her own news conference, said in one case, the law did not allow charges, and in the other, the Office of Statewide Prosecution took over that case. Instead, she accused AG Uthmeier of not understanding how the office works or if Florida leaders are attempting to remove her from office, again.
Inside Blue Origin's Rocket Factory in Florida
FOX 35's Esther Bower was able to tour the inside of Blue Origin's rocket factory on the Space Coast in Florida.
Wayne Ivey: 150 people deported from Brevard County in 4 days
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said 150 people from Palm Bay to Titusville were deported from the county this week, part of state- and federal government-wide push for immigration enforcement.
Missing Marion County teen found safe, unharmed
A missing 17-year-old in Marion County has been found safe and "in good health," less than 24 hours after an Amber Alert was issued regarding his disappearance. Initially, it was reported that the teenager had been shot and abducted by 4 men. That turned out not to be true. Deputies said the teen was spotted buying a bike from a Walmart in Ocala.
Marion County officials give updates on missing teen
A missing 17-year-old in Marion County has been found safe and "in good health," less than 24 hours after an Amber Alert was issued regarding his disappearance. Marion County Detective Paul Bloom was in the middle of a press conference with reporters on Friday afternoon when he was briefly pulled aside by someone who whispered the updates into his ear.
Missing Marion County teen found safe
A missing 17-year-old teen in Marion County, which prompted an Amber Alert, has been found safe and "in good health," less than 24 hours after the alert was issued.
SA Worrell responds after AG Uthmeier accusations
State Attorney Monique Worrell held a press conference on Friday morning in Orlando. Worrell was to discuss the increase in road rage cases in Central Florida, but instead she decided to respond to claims made earlier in the day by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who said she was "soft on crime policies."
Florida AG speaks on 'soft on crime policies' in Orlando
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier hosted a press conference to talk about what he calls "soft on crime policies" Friday morning in Orlando. The AG called out State Attorney Monique Worrell, saying she has not decided to press charges in some of the most "gruesome and horrific" child predator cases.
Spotlight on ride safety
Days after a man died following a ride on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers dueling coaster, a woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that she suffered "permanent injuries" after riding the coaster earlier this year. Daniel Leavelle, Midway Mayhem, joins Good Day Orlando to talk more about ride safety.
Woman sues Universal, claims she was injured on ride
Days after a man died following a ride on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers dueling coaster, a woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that she suffered "permanent injuries" after riding the coaster earlier this year. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie walks us through the lawsuit.
Man who died on Stardust Racers to be laid to rest
On Sept. 17, 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala was at Epic Universe where he rode Stardust Racers, a dual-launch coaster. At some point, Zavala became unconscious. He was rushed to the hospital, where he later died. Zavala will be laid to rest on Friday morning.
Amber Alert issued for missing teen after shooting in Marion County
Deputies in Marion County are searching for a 17-year-old boy who is believed to have been the victim of a shooting before disappearing Thursday afternoon. That prompted the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to issue a Florida Amber Alert.
Melbourne council rejects renaming road after Charlie Kirk
A push to rename a street in Melbourne after conservative activist Charlie Kirk has failed. The Melbourne City Council on Wednesday voted down a proposal to change the name of Cypress Ave., between Eau Gallie Boulevard and Orange Street, to Charlie Kirk Lane.