Florida 9-year-old girl speaks after shark attack
The family of Leah Lendel, the 9-year-old girl who survived a shark attack off Florida’s Gulf Coast, shared their emotional journey and their daughter’s recovery progress. The medical team at Tampa General Hospital also provided details on the lifesaving care and steps to save Leah’s hand.
26-year-old motorcyclist dies in crash
A motorcyclist was killed on Thursday morning in an Orange County crash involving a pickup truck, troopers say. The crash currently remains under investigation.
FHP speaks after shots fired on I-4
A road rage incident reportedly led to shots being fired out of a moving car on Interstate 4 in Volusia County. Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Migdalisis Garcia joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the investigation and what others can do to protect themselves during any potential road rage incidents.
Florida summer heatwave: No heat advisories so far this year. Here's why.
While Florida is no stranger to summer swelter, 2025 has been pretty quiet in one key way: the National Weather Service (NWS) in Melbourne has issued zero heat advisories this year — a dramatic contrast to the previous two summers when they started rolling in as early as May.
Israel and Iran continue to trade strikes
Israeli and Iranian forces are continuing to trade war missile attacks, leaving massive destruction in their wake. Israel was hit by a new wave of Iranian missiles on Thursday, with a major hospital in the south sustaining “extensive damage,” according to officials.
SpaceX Starship explodes during test in Texas
Officials say a SpaceX's Starship suffered a catastrophic failure and exploded just after 11 p.m. Wednesday prior to a static fire test.
Trump weighs U.S. involvement in Israel-Iran conflict
President Donald Trump said it was up in the air whether he will sign off on military strikes targeting Iran's nuclear facilities — comments that came as his administration weighs U.S. involvement in the growing conflict between Israel and Iran. Trump told reporters outside the White House on Wednesday that he had not ruled out whether the U.S. will strike Iranian nuclear facilities but said that the coming days or the "next week is going to be very big."
Florida fugitive ex-deputy vanishes before trial in deadly sports car crash
An arrest warrant has been issued for an ex-deputy in Polk County, Florida, who failed to appear for his April trial after being charged with two counts of manslaughter in 2022.
Florida AG subpoenas Chinese company over 'compromised' medical devices that can transmit private data
Florida's Republican Attorney General James Uthmeier has taken legal action against a Chinese medical device manufacturer, accusing the company of selling "compromised" medical devices that allegedly include a "backdoor" that bad actors can manipulate.
Space Station leak investigation continues to shift launch date of Axiom Space crew
An active investigation into a leak repair on the International Space Station continues to cause NASA to shift the launch of four private astronauts on the Axiom Space Mission 4.
Hurricane Erick becomes 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 as Mexico braces for destructive landfall
Hurricane Erick continues to rapidly intensify and reached Category 4 strength as the extremely dangerous storm continues to approach the southern coast of Mexico in an area popular with travelers.
ICE raids ramp up on Florida's Space Coast with construction workers, landscapers detained
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Wednesday that deputies assisted federal immigration authorities in Cocoa this week, sparking concern among residents and drawing new calls for transparency in immigration enforcement.
Josh Weil launches 2026 U.S. Senate bid against Ashley Moody
Just months after an unsuccessful bid for a seat in the U.S. House, Democrat Josh Weil announced Wednesday that he will try to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody 2026.
Florida Panthers Championship Celebration & Parade: When, where and how to watch
The Florida Panthers will celebrate their 2025 Stanley Cup victory with a parade and rally on Sunday, June 22.
Arrest made in 2023 Christmas Day hit and run that killed man in Melbourne
More than a year after a deadly hit-and-run on Christmas Day, police have arrested a suspect in connection with the death of a 23-year-old pedestrian.
Orlando’s MLB hopes dim as Rays enter sale talks with Tampa group
Hopes of bringing the Tampa Bay Rays to Orlando appear to be fading, as the team’s current ownership has entered exclusive negotiations to sell the franchise to an investor group based in Tampa.
Budget for new school year could mean cuts, increased class sizes
School districts across Central Florida say they’re facing uncertainty over how much state funding they will receive next school year, as lawmakers approved a sweeping education budget without clearly specifying how dollars will be divided between public schools, charter schools, and private voucher programs.
New Florida laws: 70+ laws begin July 1; here's what to know about each
Governor Ron DeSantis signed more than 70 pieces of legislation that will take effect on July 1, 2025.
Kissimmee Police Department investigation results | FULL
On Wednesday, the Kissimmee Police Department presented the findings of an independent investigation conducted by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. This investigation followed concerns the State Attorney’s Office raised in October 2024 regarding the conduct and/or truthfulness of several sworn officers.
President Trump speaks on Israel-Iran conflict
In the White House on Wednesday, President Donald Trump said he's still undecided on how to approach the Israel-Iran conflict. On Tuesday, he said the United States knows where Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is hiding during the Israel-Iran conflict but doesn’t want him killed “for now.” Trump posted on social media asking for Iran's "unconditional surrender" as the five-day conflict continues to escalate.