District stops building schools after enrollment drop
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is halting plans for new school construction as the district braces for a projected decline of more than 3,000 students next academic year ? a shift officials say could leave classrooms empty. Stephanie Vanos, OCSB member for District 6, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the construction pause.
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is halting plans for new school construction as the district braces for a projected decline of more than 3,000 students next academic year ? a shift officials say could leave classrooms empty. Stephanie Vanos, OCSB member for District 6, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the construction pause.
Audit reveals Orange County 911 response times are too long
A new audit of Orange County?s 911 call center reveals that the sheriff?s office has consistently failed to meet Florida?s emergency response standard, requiring 90% of calls be answered within 10 seconds. In 2023, only 61% of calls met that mark. The problem, officials say, stems from a severe staffing shortage that began during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the number of dispatchers dropped by nearly half. Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the audit.
A new audit of Orange County?s 911 call center reveals that the sheriff?s office has consistently failed to meet Florida?s emergency response standard, requiring 90% of calls be answered within 10 seconds. In 2023, only 61% of calls met that mark. The problem, officials say, stems from a severe staffing shortage that began during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the number of dispatchers dropped by nearly half. Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the audit.
Orange County street takeover: FHP troopers ram vehicles, make arrests
Florida Highway Patrol troopers rammed two vehicles and drew their weapons during a chaotic street takeover over the weekend that ended in multiple arrests and dozens of drivers fleeing the scene at high speed.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers rammed two vehicles and drew their weapons during a chaotic street takeover over the weekend that ended in multiple arrests and dozens of drivers fleeing the scene at high speed.
Orange County Public Schools pausing new construction amid enrollment drop
Orange County Public Schools is halting plans for new school construction as the district braces for a projected decline of more than 3,000 students next academic year — a shift officials say could leave classrooms empty.
Orange County Public Schools is halting plans for new school construction as the district braces for a projected decline of more than 3,000 students next academic year — a shift officials say could leave classrooms empty.
Orange County Sheriff's Office responds to audit revealing 911 issues
An Orange County couple’s struggle to reach 911 during an emergency has reignited concerns over dispatcher response times, now backed by new data from the county’s first-ever audit of its call center.
An Orange County couple’s struggle to reach 911 during an emergency has reignited concerns over dispatcher response times, now backed by new data from the county’s first-ever audit of its call center.
Students design their own food truck concepts
Children at Park Maitland School are learning about the art of being entrepreneurs. They're competing "Shark Tank" style to present their own business concepts. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie heads out to the school to talk to some of the students about their creations.
Children at Park Maitland School are learning about the art of being entrepreneurs. They're competing "Shark Tank" style to present their own business concepts. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie heads out to the school to talk to some of the students about their creations.
Orange County commissioner endorses Orlando Dreamers' MLB bid: 'Baseball is coming soon!'
A proposed Major League Baseball team in Orlando has picked up a major endorsement.
A proposed Major League Baseball team in Orlando has picked up a major endorsement.
Epic Universe's grand opening calls for patience as crowds converge on Orlando
As the countdown continues to the long-anticipated grand opening of Epic Universe on Thursday, excitement is mounting — and so are concerns over traffic and crowd control.
As the countdown continues to the long-anticipated grand opening of Epic Universe on Thursday, excitement is mounting — and so are concerns over traffic and crowd control.
Epic Universe grand opening gives nearby businesses high hopes for local economy
As the countdown continues to the long-anticipated grand opening of Epic Universe on Thursday, excitement is mounting — and so are concerns over traffic and crowd control.
As the countdown continues to the long-anticipated grand opening of Epic Universe on Thursday, excitement is mounting — and so are concerns over traffic and crowd control.
Woman found dead inside Orlando home may be victim of domestic shooting, police say
A woman's body was found inside an Orlando home on Livingston Street on Sunday night. Police believe it could be a case of domestic homicide.
A woman's body was found inside an Orlando home on Livingston Street on Sunday night. Police believe it could be a case of domestic homicide.
Orlando officials weigh ending late-night alcohol sales amid spike in downtown violence
As downtown Orlando continues to experience a wave of late-night violence, city leaders are considering a controversial proposal to halt alcohol sales after midnight — a move that has sparked intense debate among business owners, residents, and public officials.
As downtown Orlando continues to experience a wave of late-night violence, city leaders are considering a controversial proposal to halt alcohol sales after midnight — a move that has sparked intense debate among business owners, residents, and public officials.
Elementary school employee accused of evidence tampering in Osceola County teen’s murder case
A food service employee at a Winter Garden elementary school was arrested on campus last week, accused of tampering with evidence in connection to the deadly shooting of a teenager in Osceola County.
A food service employee at a Winter Garden elementary school was arrested on campus last week, accused of tampering with evidence in connection to the deadly shooting of a teenager in Osceola County.
Lake Nona teen pulled from Lake Whippoorwill identified, cause of death confirmed
Authorities have identified an Orange County teenager who disappeared while kayaking on Lake Whippoorwill last Wednesday and confirmed the cause of death. The Medical Examiners' Office for Orange County said 16-year-old Antony Garcia Santana died from accidental drowning.
Authorities have identified an Orange County teenager who disappeared while kayaking on Lake Whippoorwill last Wednesday and confirmed the cause of death. The Medical Examiners' Office for Orange County said 16-year-old Antony Garcia Santana died from accidental drowning.
17 arrested in Florida drug trafficking operation; Fentanyl and cocaine worth $1.5M seized
A drug trafficking organization that imported pounds of fentanyl from Mexico and California, and cocaine from Puerto Rico, has been dismantled following a multi-county investigation in Florida, authorities said.
A drug trafficking organization that imported pounds of fentanyl from Mexico and California, and cocaine from Puerto Rico, has been dismantled following a multi-county investigation in Florida, authorities said.
1 dead in Ocoee shooting, deputies say
Deputies said all parties involved are accounted for and there is no threat to the community.
Deputies said all parties involved are accounted for and there is no threat to the community.
Wife of convicted Orlando killer now sits in same jail as her husband, documents show
The wife of a convicted Orlando killer is now sitting in the very same jail as her husband, according to an official arrest affidavit.
The wife of a convicted Orlando killer is now sitting in the very same jail as her husband, according to an official arrest affidavit.
2 Orange County deadly LYNX bus crashes in less than 24 hours, troopers say
In the past 24 hours, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has reported two deadly LYNX bus crashes in the Orange County area.
In the past 24 hours, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has reported two deadly LYNX bus crashes in the Orange County area.
Orlando suspect at large after woman nearly forced into vehicle at gunpoint
A woman was threatened at gunpoint during an attempted abduction on May 11 near Adanson Street and Lee Road. The suspect fled in a stolen Toyota 4Runner, which was later recovered by deputies. Authorities released surveillance video and are asking for help identifying the man involved.
A woman was threatened at gunpoint during an attempted abduction on May 11 near Adanson Street and Lee Road. The suspect fled in a stolen Toyota 4Runner, which was later recovered by deputies. Authorities released surveillance video and are asking for help identifying the man involved.
1 dead, multiple injured after Access LYNX bus overturns in crash, troopers say
The collision caused the bus to overturn on its side before landing on the sidewalk and roadway, troopers said.
The collision caused the bus to overturn on its side before landing on the sidewalk and roadway, troopers said.
Wife of convicted Orlando killer charged with conspiracy
The wife of a convicted killer is now being charged with conspiracy. Beatriz Hererra was recently booked into the Orange County Jail. Her husband, Joshua Touchton is also there as he appeals a 2013 murder conviction.
The wife of a convicted killer is now being charged with conspiracy. Beatriz Hererra was recently booked into the Orange County Jail. Her husband, Joshua Touchton is also there as he appeals a 2013 murder conviction.