Florida man dubbed ‘Deacon of Death’ executed for 1996 Plant City murders
A Florida man convicted of killing two women whose bodies were found in a rural pond was executed on Tuesday evening.
3 co-defendants in gambling ring case tied to suspended Osceola sheriff adjudicated guilty
One of the co-defendants in the racketeering investigation involving suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez has pleaded no contest to charges related to an alleged illegal gambling ring.
Volusia County seawall holds firm as storms pound coast
Big storms are churning offshore, and with them, more of Volusia County’s shoreline is slipping away.
Birds killed by vehicle: FWC, U.S. Fish & Wildlife investigating dozens of deaths at Port Canaveral
Wildlife officials are investigating after a driver allegedly plowed through a flock of shore birds at Port Canaveral on Friday.
SpaceX launches 11th test flight of giant Starship
Starship launched from SpaceX’s base in Texas.
SpaceX launches Amazon’s third Project Kuiper mission from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket Monday evening carrying Amazon's third Kuiper Falcon launch (KF-03) as part of the larger Project Kuiper mission.
Hamas releases final group of Israeli hostages as Trump visits the region
Israel and Hamas took a significant step Monday in the ceasefire agreement for the Gaza war by releasing hostages and prisoners. Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza, while Israel released some 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that destroyed the territory.
President Donald Trump on Israel-Hamas ceasefire | Full speech
President Donald Trump addressed the Israeli Parliament early Monday morning after all Israeli living hostages were released from Gaza, part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
Florida redefines 'low-performing' schools, triggering surge and charter expansion debate
The number of Florida schools labeled as "persistently low-performing" has jumped dramatically under new state rules, rising from 51 schools in 2023–24 to 267.
National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Jerry expected to strengthen, Karen weakens
Tropical Storm Jerry is expected to remain a tropical storm as it moves northward from the islands toward Bermuda, turning east before reaching the island early next week.
Orlando weather: Lingering showers are possible overnight with mid-60s to 70s for lows
Lingering showers are possible overnight. However, the worst of the rain will steadily exit.
Florida veteran says he was denied Uber ride because of service dog: 'Slapped in the face'
A Central Florida veteran says an Uber driver refused to take him to the airport, claiming his service dog needed a muzzle and that pets weren’t allowed — a move the company says violates both federal law and its own policy.
'The RIFs have begun:' White House announces more federal layoffs
Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought posted on social media Friday afternoon that previously threatened federal layoffs have started.
Ronald Exantus updates: Kentucky felon jailed in Florida, days after early release
The Marion County Sheriff's Office shared new details on Friday morning about Ronald Exantus' arrest in Florida. Exantus was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 9, at a home in Marion County, Florida, for failing to register as a convicted felon within 48 hours after arriving in the state.
Logan Tipton's father on Ky. convict arrested in Fla.
Ronald Exantus, a convicted felon who served less than half of a 20-year prison sentence in Kentucky for the death of a child was arrested in Marion County after deputies discovered he had failed to register as a felon, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Ronald Exantus recently moved to Florida, investigators said, and was living in a home next to an elementary school. Exantus was convicted in 2015 for the stabbing of 6-year-old Logan Tipton' sister in Versailles, Kentucky, a crime that shocked the community. He was found "not guilty by reason of insanity" in Logan's death. He received a 20-year prison sentence but was released on parole after serving less than half of it. His early release and subsequent move to Florida reignited concerns about how parolees are monitored once they leave prison and cross state lines. Drew Tipton, Logan's father, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to talk about Logan's life, learning Exantus was released from prison and his response to social media outrage and the word of Florida officials upon Exantus' arrest in Florida for failing to register as a felon.
Government shutdown impacts airports across the country
Following the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, airports across the country have been experiencing increasing delays and disruptions due to staffing shortages. Good Day Orlando speaks with Rishi Bagga, political analyst, to discuss the issues.
NY AG Letitia James indicted on fraud charge
A federal grand jury indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a fraud charge Thursday, according to a person familiar with the case, as reported by the Associated Press. The indictment comes after months of tension between James and President Donald Trump. FOX News Correspondent Madeleine Rivera brings us the latest political headlines from Washington, D.C.
Father, son die in small plane crash in Levy County near Williston
An 11-year-old boy and his 41-year-old father were killed when their small plane crashed near Williston last weekend, authorities said.
A year after Hurricane Milton, South Daytona community still rebuilding
Thursday marked one year since Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida as a Category 3 storm, leaving behind widespread devastation and dozens dead.
'Child killer' from Kentucky arrested in Marion County after failing to register as felon, deputies say
A “child killer" who served less than half of a 20-year prison sentence in Kentucky for the death of a child was arrested in Marion County after deputies discovered he had failed to register as a felon, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.