Palisades Fire arrest: Man arrested in Florida, charged with starting deadly LA wildfire

A Florida man has been arrested, accused of starting what became the deadly and destructive "Palisades Fire" on Jan. 1, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. The Palisades Fire killed 12 people, burned more than 23,000 acres, and destroyed more than 6,000 structures.

Officials: Florida man charged with starting deadly Palisades fire
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A Florida man has been arrested, accused of starting what would become the deadly "Palisades Fire" in Los Angeles. Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, was arrested on Oct. 7 near his home in Melbourne, Florida, officials said. He's accused of maliciously starting a fire on Jan. 1, 2025, which eventually became the Palisades Fire, killing 12 and burning more than 23,000 acres.

Rep. Maxwell Frost speaks on 2nd week of government shutdown
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The U.S. Senate is expected to resume voting Wednesday on funding bills to reopen the government, but the shutdown looks set to drag on. U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost joins Good Day Orlando to share his thoughts.

Government shutdown impacts airports across the country
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Following the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, airports across the country have been experiencing increasing delays and disruptions due to staffing shortages. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie explains why.

Florida man arrested in deadly seafood restaurant shooting, officials say

A 42-year-old Florida man has been arrested after he allegedly shot and killed a 30-year-old man last weekend at a seafood restaurant.

Orlando weather: Mostly dry day as Flood Advisory remains in place for local beaches and coastlines

A break from the relentless wet weather finally arrives Wednesday in Central Florida. Although the day will be mostly dry, a Flood Advisory remains in place for essentially all of our local beaches and coastlines following the recent influx of heavy rain.

Senate to vote on funding bill; National Guard arrives in Chicago
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The U.S. Senate is expected to resume voting Wednesday on funding bills to reopen the government, but the shutdown looks set to drag on beyond the one-week mark with no meaningful talks taking place. Meanwhile, Texas National Guard troops have arrived in the Chicago area, marking an escalation of President Donald Trump?s crackdown on the city. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader walks us through all the latest political headlines.

Volusia County considers new dog-friendly stretches of Daytona Beach

Parts of Daytona Beach could soon be going to the dogs — literally. City and county leaders are considering a proposal to create a new dog-friendly beach area, joining neighboring Ormond Beach in welcoming furry visitors.

National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Jerry forms, expected to become hurricane in next few days

Invest 95L officially became Tropical Storm Jerry on Tuesday, and forecasters with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) say the storm is expected to become a hurricane in the next day or two.

Florida CFO Ingoglia slams Seminole County for raising property taxes, millions in 'wasteful' spending

Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia criticized the Seminole County Government on Tuesday for raising property taxes and for spending millions of dollars in what he described as "wasteful and excessive spending."

Israel remembers October 7 attack, 2 years later

Two years after Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, attack that killed about 1,200 people and abducted 251, the war in Gaza has left over 67,000 Palestinians dead, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.

Dolly Parton’s sister urges fans to pray amid singer’s health struggles

Dolly Parton’s sister, Freida Parton, is asking fans around the world to pray for the country music legend as she faces ongoing health challenges.

Florida man pointed gun at kids, threatened to shoot them for making waves near his boat, officials say

A 43-year-old Florida man was arrested and booked into jail, accused of pointing a gun at several kids and threatening to shoot them because they allegedly were creating waves near his boat, according to the New Smyrna Beach Police Department.

New Rays ownership pledges commitment to Tampa Bay area

The new ownership group of the Rays affirmed their commitment to keeping the team in the Tampa Bay area during their first press conference on Tuesday morning.

Orlando Storm join the 2026 United Football League: Tickets, schedule, teams

Orlando has a new sports team! Meet the Orlando Storm, the newest addition to the United Football League (UFL), bringing spring football back to the Sunshine State.

U.S. government shutdown enters Day 7
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The U.S. government is now in Day 7 of its shutdown. On Monday, the Senate held two votes on bills that would reopen the government, but they did not pass. U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack joins Good Day Orlando to talk more about the shutdown.