Universal Orlando sets closing date for Fast & Furious Supercharged

Universal Orlando has set a closing date for Fast & Furious - Supercharged, which is racing toward the exit sign faster than expected.

FWC needs nuisance alligator trappers in north Volusia County: How to apply

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has officially opened applications to find local trappers for the North Volusia County area. To qualify for a trapping license, applicants must have a clean criminal record, possess a valid email address, and have no prior fish or wildlife law violations. All completed applications must be submitted by Tuesday, July 21.

DHS: ICE officer on way home from work renders lifesaving care to driver involved in crash

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer on his way home from work is being hailed a hero after he helped rescue a seriously injured driver from a crash in Missouri.

Charges upgraded to murder: Prosecutors seek life sentence for suspect in deadly Casselberry crash

The State Attorney's Office has upgraded charges to second-degree murder against 26-year-old Marquaious Tayvon Wheaton, a suspected fentanyl trafficker accused of killing two brothers in a 100-mph crash in Casselberry.

Magic of Disney Animation: Disney sets opening date for Hollywood Studios attraction

Walt Disney World has revealed the opening date of The Magic of Disney Animation, an attraction at Hollywood Studios featuring animation-inspired experiences.

Teens charged in murder of Illinois family

A 16-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl were charged in the killings of five members of an Illinois family in East St. Louis during the weekend, according to police.

More Americans are Hitting the Skating Rink
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Folks are getting up, lacing up their skates, and hitting the rink! Roller skating is officially having its moment. It’s a full-on resurgence, with people nationwide picking up the hobby for the first time, and others simply rolling right back into it. Good Day Orlando visited Astro Skate Center Orlando for a look at all the fun.  

US expands offensive with daytime strikes against Iran

The U.S. military launched another wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday, continuing operations that resumed the previous evening. The daytime attacks marked an escalation in the campaign aimed at limiting Iran's ability to disrupt commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Lake Mary 12U softball heading to Southeast Regional
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The Lake Mary 12U All-Stars are heading to Georgia with another championship in mind as they compete in the Little League Softball Southeast Regional for a chance to return to the Little League Softball World Series.

Titusville City Council moves forward with potential 100% stormwater fee hike
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The Titusville City Council voted unanimously to advance a potential 100% stormwater fee hike, which could double local homeowners' bills to $320 a year.

Forecasters monitor eastern Gulf for possible tropical development

The FOX 35 Storm Team is watching the eastern Gulf for the potential development of a tropical system later this weekend or into next week, though it is too early to determine whether a storm will form or what, if any, impacts it could have on Florida.

Melbourne officer resigns after mistaken arrest of teen; records reveal prior discipline

A Melbourne police officer has resigned after being involved in the mistaken arrest of a 15-year-old boy whose elbow was fractured during a takedown, while newly released personnel records show the officer had a history of disciplinary issues before the incident.

Florida prisoner, 74, becomes oldest inmate executed in state's modern history

Florida executed one of its oldest death row prisoners in history, a 74-year-old convicted murderer who is one of three older inmates set to die in the span of a month in the nation’s busiest death penalty state.

Seminole County keeps recycling fees unchanged despite rising costs

Seminole County commissioners voted to cover rising recycling costs without increasing fees for residents, approving an additional $1 million to keep the program operating through the current fiscal year.