Florida ranks No. 6 as best state to live in
Florida recently ranked in the top 10 for best states to live in by a study from WalletHub. The Sunshine State took the No. 6 spot. John Kiernan, managing editor at WalletHub, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the rankings.
Legal changes for 18-year-olds and parents to know
When your child goes to college, especially if they are 18 or older, there are several legal documents you should consider to ensure you can assist them in various situations. Rebecca Palmer, a family law attorney, joins Good Day Orlando to offer guidance on the steps parents can take to coordinate access to their child’s grades, health information or bank accounts while also respecting privacy laws.
VIDEO: Royal Caribbean water slide panel breaks, injuring cruise ship passenger, officials say
A broken panel on a water slide aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas caused water to spill down while passengers screamed in panic.
2 blind Florida women felt left behind by Southwest: 'They forgot about you'
Two Florida women – both blind – were recently the only two people on their flight from New Orleans back to Orlando.
New Florida 'super speeder' law makes extreme speeding arrestable, top prosecutor warns drivers
State Attorney Monique Worrell held a news conference Wednesday to discuss Florida’s new "super speeder" law, which imposes stricter penalties on drivers caught going more than 50 mph over the speed limit.
GM Corvettes shatter American speed records at legendary racetrack
GM engineers drove Z06, ZR1, and ZR1X models to record-breaking performances on a famous German track.
Dairy Queen's Miracle Treat Day: How you can support children's hospitals on Thursday
On July 31, Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day donates $1+ from each Blizzard purchased to local children’s hospitals.
CEO of Astronomer resigns after viral Coldplay concert scandal
Andy Byron has resigned as CEO of Astronomer after a viral Coldplay concert clip showed him with the company’s HR chief, sparking affair rumors.
Royal Caribbean cruise ship hit by mysterious illness affecting more than 140 passengers
Passengers and crew members became ill with symptoms on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas cruise to Mexico, prompting enhanced cleaning protocols on the ship.
These are the best and worst places to celebrate the Fourth of July in 2025, study finds
Independence Day will be enjoyed by millions nationwide, but these cities topped the list of ideal locales to celebrate the summer holiday.
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.
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.
Lone survivor of Air India crash reportedly recalls "loud noise" after takeoff
A Boeing 787 carrying over 200 passengers crashed in India’s northwestern city of Ahmedabad five minutes after taking off on Thursday. Nearly everyone was killed.
Epic Universe food guide: Menus, top dining options you have to try
Though rides and character experiences take center stage, Epic Universe will also feature a diverse range of dining options crafted to cater to all kinds of tastes.
Bahama Breeze shuts down Daytona Beach, Gainesville locations amid chain-wide cuts
Bahama Breeze has abruptly closed 15 of its restaurants nationwide this week, including locations in Daytona Beach and Gainesville, as the chain shifts focus to better-performing sites.
Can money buy love?
More couples are seeing red, and it has nothing to do with love. Instead, it has everything to do with their checking accounts. Reports show that breaking up is hard to do, especially when money is involved.
FDA aims to eliminate petroleum-based synthetic dyes in food by end of 2026
The FDA currently allows 36 color additives, including eight synthetic dyes.
Carnival Cruise Line building largest ship to date
Carnival Cruise Line will launch its largest cruise ship yet, the "Carnival Festivale," with week-long cruises from the Space Coast in 2027. The new 180,000-ton cruise ship will be the cruise line's fourth Excel-class ship. Carnival Festivale will offer a wide range of popular amenities and new features, such as a sprawling water park on the uppermost decks and a host of other innovations.
Trulieve pumps $19.6M into renewed recreational marijuana push in Florida
Trulieve contributed $19.6 million in early 2025 to support a renewed push for legal recreational marijuana in Florida.
Hudson River helicopter crash updates: NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board gave an update on the Hudson River helicopter crash that took place Thursday afternoon. A family of five, three children and two adults, were killed in the crash, along with the pilot. The helicopter model has been confirmed as a Bell 206 L-4 flying for New York Helicopters.