Florida Dems slam proposed Medicaid cuts
On Thursday, locally elected officials, healthcare professionals, labor leaders and community advocates held a press conference to discuss the impacts of President Donald Trump’s newly signed federal budget, which strips funding from essential programs that millions of Floridians rely on. The new budget includes historic cuts to health care, food assistance, public education and disaster response.
Helping first responders after the Texas tragedy
Today, local firefighters from Seminole and Orange counties are arriving in Texas to help with recovery efforts following the flooding disaster. More than 100 people are dead and more than 160 are still missing. Dr. Deborah Biedel, a trustee chair and Pegasus professor of psychology and Medical Education at the University of Central Florida, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about UCF Restores, which is a nationally recognized leader in evidence-based trauma treatment and mental health training. Biedel and her team have treated hundreds of first responders at their trauma clinic and often deploy to disaster scenes to provide behavioral health care for them.
Trump slams Russia over Ukraine war
Since beginning his second term in office, President Donald Trump has expressed having a "good relationship" with Vladimir Putin. However, on Tuesday, Trump said he was “not happy” with Putin over the ongoing war on Ukraine. Trump accused the Russian leader of throwing "bulls***" at the United States in response to efforts to end that conflict. U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the ongoing conflict, as well as other trending political headlines.
Texas officials give flooding updates: AM July 10, 2025
The death toll from the July 4th weekend flooding in Central Texas has climbed to 120. Officials shared the latest updates in a press conference on Thursday morning.
Kissimmee police chief talks first 100 days in office
Chief Charles Broadway is marking his first 100 days in office with a department-wide update focused on transparency, innovation and community-centered policing. The chief highlighted key accomplishments and outlined what’s next for the Kissimmee Police Department at a press conference on Thursday, July 10. Initiatives include leadership development, expanded wellness programs, new community outreach efforts and the implementation of new technology to enhance investigative capabilities.
Trump, Congress raise sanction threats against Russia
President Donald Trump and Congress are threatening harsh sanctions against Moscow for its three-year war in Ukraine. On Wednesday, Russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the beginning of its invasion, leaving at least one person dead. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader talks about the attack, as well as other recent political headlines.
Lawmakers to tour 'Alligator Alcatraz' amid oversight clash, environmental lawsuit
Florida lawmakers and members of Congress have been invited to tour a controversial immigrant detention facility deep in the Everglades on Saturday, days after several Democratic legislators were denied access to the site.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy named acting NASA administrator
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will dually serve as acting NASA administrator, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.
Florida man's murder charge dropped after more than 20 years in prison
A Florida man is getting used to life on the outside after spending more than two decades in prison for a murder he didn’t commit.
Where do tropical storms typically form in the Atlantic? Month-by-month breakdown
As meteorologists, one of the keys to tracking tropical storms is knowing where to look—depending on the time of year. The Atlantic hurricane season doesn’t behave the same from start to finish. Instead, different regions of the ocean become more (or less) favorable for storm formation as the months go by.
Epic Universe files paperwork for expansion: What we know about what's coming next
Universal Orlando Resort has officially filed paperwork with Orange County for a major expansion project at Epic Universe. The expansion paperwork comes less than two months after the new theme park opened in May.
Florida woman wins big with $1 million lottery scratch-off ticket bought from Winn-Dixie
A Florida woman recently won $1 million from a lottery scratch-off ticket she bought at a Winn-Dixie in Fort Pierce.
Florida man's murder charge dropped after more than 20 years in prison
State Attorney William Scheiner dropped a second-degree murder charge against Jeffrey C. Abramowski after new DNA evidence and the loss of key witnesses made a retrial impossible. Abramowski was originally convicted in 2006 for the killing of Cortney Crandall and had been serving a life sentence. Abramowski spoke Wednesday afternoon alongside his daughter and attorney.
Texas officials give flooding updates: AM July 9, 2025
The death toll from the July 4th weekend flooding in Central Texas has climbed to 110. Officials shared the latest updates on the search and rescue mission in a press conference on Wednesday morning.
Death toll in Central Texas climbs to 118
The death toll from the July 4th weekend flooding in Central Texas has climbed to 118. Across the state, more than 170 people are considered missing. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has promised that the search will not stop until all of the missing are found.
Central Florida Job Fair taking place today
The annual Central Florida Job Fair taking place today from noon to 4 p.m. at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. More than 80 companies will be at the job fair offering more than 5,000 jobs and resources.
Florida man uses phone to record underage girls in fitting rooms at Plato's Closet: deputies
A Florida man was arrested Tuesday on a video voyeurism charge after he allegedly used his cell phone to record underage girls inside a Seminole County store over the Fourth of July weekend.
Trump's frustrations grow over Russian attacks
President Donald Trump has expressed growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump said he is considering imposing fresh sanctions on Russia.
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?
Tropical development possible in Gulf in mid-July, NWS says. Could it impact Florida?
The National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center gives at least a 20% chance of tropical development in the northern Gulf between July 16–22.