Lowe's launches skilled trades academy for military members and spouses
The Skilled Trades Academy is a six-week, in-person training program designed to help service members, veterans and military spouses launch careers in high-demand skilled trades.
The Skilled Trades Academy is a six-week, in-person training program designed to help service members, veterans and military spouses launch careers in high-demand skilled trades.
Yaupon tea, cultivated in Florida, could be poised for growth amid Trump tariffs
Rising tariffs on tea and coffee imports have created a unique opportunity for domestic yaupon producers. Yaupon, North America's only native caffeinated plant, is gaining attention as a potential major crop in Florida.
Rising tariffs on tea and coffee imports have created a unique opportunity for domestic yaupon producers. Yaupon, North America's only native caffeinated plant, is gaining attention as a potential major crop in Florida.
Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream opening new facility
On the eve of National Ice Cream Day, Good Day Orlando is getting the exclusive look inside the brand new 10,000 square-foot manufacturing and production facility of Kelly?s Homemade Ice Cream in Altamonte Springs. FOX 35's David Martin gives us a live tour.
On the eve of National Ice Cream Day, Good Day Orlando is getting the exclusive look inside the brand new 10,000 square-foot manufacturing and production facility of Kelly?s Homemade Ice Cream in Altamonte Springs. FOX 35's David Martin gives us a live tour.
Big upgrades coming to Port Canaveral
Some big upgrades are planned for Port Canaveral in Brevard County. Port Canaveral CEO John Murray joins Good Day Orlando to talk about a $69 million expansion to expand the terminals, and well as upgrades in security and baggage handling.
Some big upgrades are planned for Port Canaveral in Brevard County. Port Canaveral CEO John Murray joins Good Day Orlando to talk about a $69 million expansion to expand the terminals, and well as upgrades in security and baggage handling.
Here are the best Florida companies to work for, report reveals
Job seekers! Are you looking for a company that values more than just productivity?
Job seekers! Are you looking for a company that values more than just productivity?
Cracker Barrel's modern makeover leaves diners divided
Cracker Barrel is redesigning its restaurants with cleaner interiors and brighter lighting—but many loyal customers say it’s lost the charm that made it special.
Cracker Barrel is redesigning its restaurants with cleaner interiors and brighter lighting—but many loyal customers say it’s lost the charm that made it special.
American flag production ramping up
As Americans get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, a Kansas City company is hard at work making sure the nation?s most iconic symbol is ready to fly. Allied Materials produces around 1,000 flags a day, supplying government agencies like the Department of Defense and VA, and crafting the same flags used to honor fallen soldiers. FOX's Olivianna Calmes shares more.
As Americans get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, a Kansas City company is hard at work making sure the nation?s most iconic symbol is ready to fly. Allied Materials produces around 1,000 flags a day, supplying government agencies like the Department of Defense and VA, and crafting the same flags used to honor fallen soldiers. FOX's Olivianna Calmes shares more.
Florida mayor to New Yorkers: Move to Boca Raton
Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani has won the Democratic primary in New York, meaning the city could be eyeing a massive political shift. Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer is making a pitch to uneasy New Yorkers: consider moving to Boca Raton. Singer joins Good Day Orlando to talk about why.
Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani has won the Democratic primary in New York, meaning the city could be eyeing a massive political shift. Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer is making a pitch to uneasy New Yorkers: consider moving to Boca Raton. Singer joins Good Day Orlando to talk about why.
Florida commercial real estate boom fueled by financial and tech executives relocating since pandemic
Florida's dynamic economy, growing population and favorable tax environment make investing in commercial real estate in the Sunshine State highly profitable, according to experts.
Florida's dynamic economy, growing population and favorable tax environment make investing in commercial real estate in the Sunshine State highly profitable, according to experts.
Unemployment among college grads surpasses overall joblessness rate in US
Young college graduates are facing the toughest job market in more than a decade, with unemployment for degree holders ages 22 to 27 outpacing the national rate, according to new data.
Young college graduates are facing the toughest job market in more than a decade, with unemployment for degree holders ages 22 to 27 outpacing the national rate, according to new data.
Push for a four-day workweek
Of course, workers want a four-day workweek, and news data shows that companies should too. Experts say that businesses and nonprofits that adopt a shorter work week see excellent results in performance metrics and revenue ? and they rarely want to go back. David Sprinkle, managing partner at Veritas Recruiting Group, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the pros and cons.
Of course, workers want a four-day workweek, and news data shows that companies should too. Experts say that businesses and nonprofits that adopt a shorter work week see excellent results in performance metrics and revenue ? and they rarely want to go back. David Sprinkle, managing partner at Veritas Recruiting Group, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the pros and cons.
Tech companies cutting jobs due to AI
More and more technology companies are cutting jobs because of AI, and experts are warning employees to be prepared of potential layoffs. FOX New Business Contributor Gary Kaltbaum joins Good Day Orlando to talk about what this means for future employees and how to prepare for an AI takeover.
More and more technology companies are cutting jobs because of AI, and experts are warning employees to be prepared of potential layoffs. FOX New Business Contributor Gary Kaltbaum joins Good Day Orlando to talk about what this means for future employees and how to prepare for an AI takeover.
Parent company considers offloading Bahama Breeze restaurant chain
The company recently closed 15 Bahama Breeze locations.
The company recently closed 15 Bahama Breeze locations.
JetBlue to reduce flights as part of cost-cutting measures, internal restructuring
JetBlue Airways is implementing broad cost-cutting measures, including cutting flights, pausing upgrades to aircraft, and reducing internal spending, as it struggles to regain profitability.
JetBlue Airways is implementing broad cost-cutting measures, including cutting flights, pausing upgrades to aircraft, and reducing internal spending, as it struggles to regain profitability.
Report: Here's how much you need to make a year to live 'comfortably' in Florida
A new study published by SmartAsset shows that residents living in Florida need to make about $97,386 to live comfortably. Here's how each state ranks in terms of what it takes to afford a comfortable cost of living.
A new study published by SmartAsset shows that residents living in Florida need to make about $97,386 to live comfortably. Here's how each state ranks in terms of what it takes to afford a comfortable cost of living.
Live Nation to open 18 new music venues in US, including Orlando: See the list
Live Nation Entertainment announced that it’s planning to spend $1 billion to open or break ground on 18 new music venues in the U.S., one of which will be located in Orlando.
Live Nation Entertainment announced that it’s planning to spend $1 billion to open or break ground on 18 new music venues in the U.S., one of which will be located in Orlando.
President Trump, Elon Musk answer questions in Oval Office
President Donald Trump held a press conference with Elon Musk on Friday afternoon in the Oval Office. Musk, co-founder and leader of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink and The Boring Company, is leaving his job as a senior adviser after he revealed his plan to curtail political donations and criticized the centerpiece of Trump's legislative agenda. After honoring Musk's accomplishments and contributions, Trump and Musk both answered reporter's questions in the Oval Office. Topics touched on included DOGE, immigration, business, economy and the Ukraine.
President Donald Trump held a press conference with Elon Musk on Friday afternoon in the Oval Office. Musk, co-founder and leader of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink and The Boring Company, is leaving his job as a senior adviser after he revealed his plan to curtail political donations and criticized the centerpiece of Trump's legislative agenda. After honoring Musk's accomplishments and contributions, Trump and Musk both answered reporter's questions in the Oval Office. Topics touched on included DOGE, immigration, business, economy and the Ukraine.
Disney places Venezuelan employees on unpaid leave amid Supreme Court's protected-status ruling
The Walt Disney Company has put dozens of Florida-based Venezuelan employees on unpaid leave as they face the possibility of losing Temporary Protected Status (TPS) as soon as next month, according to reports.
The Walt Disney Company has put dozens of Florida-based Venezuelan employees on unpaid leave as they face the possibility of losing Temporary Protected Status (TPS) as soon as next month, according to reports.
Memorial Day 2025: What’s open, closed
The vast majority of retailers will be open, with many trying to lure customers with big promotional sales.
The vast majority of retailers will be open, with many trying to lure customers with big promotional sales.
Florida sets new tourism record: 2024 marks highest annual visitation in state history, DeSantis says
New data confirms that Florida set a new all-time annual record in 2024 with 143 million visitors — an increase of 1.7% over the previous record set in 2023, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says.
New data confirms that Florida set a new all-time annual record in 2024 with 143 million visitors — an increase of 1.7% over the previous record set in 2023, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says.