President Trump swears in Jeanine Pirro
On Wednesday afternoon, President Donald Trump particpated in a swearing-in ceremony for the Interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia in the Oval Office. Jeanine Pirro, FOX News host and former prosecutor, was appointed. Pirro is serving as the interim U.S. attorney following the resignation of Ed Martin, Trump's initial pick to serve in the role.
Rep. Soto announces grants for Orlando, Kissimmee airports
Congressman Darren Soto hosted a press conference on Wednesday afternoon at the Orlando International Airport (MCO) with Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and Kissimmee Gateway Airport representatives to announce more than $33.5 million in FY25 Airport Infrastructure Grants for MCO and Kissimmee Gateway Airport.
City of Orlando transforms hotel into apartments
Affordable housing is one of the major issues the City of Orlando is continuing to struggle with. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and other city leaders gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the completion of Palm Gardens Orlando, a 150-unit affordable housing complex created through the transformation of the old Ambassador Hotel.
Secretary Rubio meets with German Foreign Minister
Secretary Marco Rubio is meeting with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Wednesday morning at the Department of State.
How to protect your home from lightning strikes
Lightning strikes have sparked several fires in the Central Florida area lately. Aaron Funk, operations chief for the Seminole County Office of Emergency Management, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss what you can do to protect your homes from lightning.
Could a pro soccer team be coming to Winter Garden?
The United Soccer League and Central Florida Pro Soccer announced last week plans to bring a men's soccer team to Winter Garden. This comes after the ownership group "Central Florida Pro Soccer" received a letter of intent from the City of Winter Garden for a 72-acre site in East Winter Garden. If the city approves it, the complex would have a 5,000-seat stadium, hotel space, baseball fields and pickleball courts. Justin Papadakis, deputy CEO and chief real estate officer with the USL, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the project.
Update on the I-4 Under the Bridge project
The Interstate 4 Under the Bridge project has been an almost ten year development. There have been several iterations of it and the City of Orlando most recently put out the request for proposal and selected Whiting Turner. Shan Rose, District 5 Interim Commissioner, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the plan, as well as updates in downtown Orlando.
U.S., Russia tension could escalate to another 'Cold War'
Tensions between the U.S. and Russia are escalating, particularly due to the war in Ukraine and the potential for further escalation in the conflict. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has triggered a cascade of events, including the suspension of a key nuclear arms treaty, concerns about potential nuclear use and heightened military activity. Could we have the escalation of another "Cold War" between the U.S. and Russia? Jay Voorhees, retired colonel and special operations veteran, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the possibility.
Tensions between U.S. and Russia dramatically escalate
Tensions between the U.S. and Russia are escalating, particularly due to the war in Ukraine and the potential for further escalation in the conflict. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has triggered a cascade of events, including the suspension of a key nuclear arms treaty, concerns about potential nuclear use and heightened military activity. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader joins Good Day Orlando to talk all the latest political headlines.
Truck fire on the turnpike near Clermont
All northbound lanes on Florida's turnpike near the Clermont area are currently blocked due to a tractor trailer on fire. There have been no injuries reported, and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and tow trucks are at the scene to help with clean-up.
New video shows moments man allegedly fires gun outside DeLand bar
New surveillance footage shows the moment a man walked up to another outside a DeLand bar and allegedly pulled the trigger in a shooting police say stemmed from a $5 drink dispute.
Waterspout spins through Waterford Lakes as lightning strikes nearby home
A waterspout formed off a pond in a Waterford Lakes neighborhood and one resident caught it all on camera.
Florida woman arrested after trying to hide drugs in patrol vehicle, deputies say
A Palm Coast woman is facing multiple drug charges after deputies say she attempted to discard methamphetamine inside a patrol vehicle following a traffic stop Monday night.
RFK Jr. ends COVID vaccine recommendation for healthy kids and pregnant women
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children or pregnant women, breaking from CDC guidance ahead of an upcoming advisory panel vote.
New drug could lower risk of Alzheimer's disease, study finds
Researchers in a new study found that the drug showed an ability to protect the brain in a certain way, which is a critical defense against Alzheimer’s disease.
SpaceX Starship spins out after liftoff, falls short of test flight goals
SpaceX launched Starship Tuesday evening, reaching space but failing key mission goals before breaking apart.
Santa Ono named University of Florida president after Ben Sasse’s departure
The University of Florida has appointed Dr. Santa J. Ono as the institution's 14th president.
I-95 crash: Florida mom killed, her 3 kids injured when another driver suffers tire blowout
Olivia Maggs, a Florida mother of three, was killed Monday when a pickup truck, following a tire blowout, crashed into the van she was traveling in with her children on Interstate 95 in Brevard County.
Lake County man arrested after allegedly threatening to kill during altercation
A Lake County man was arrested after allegedly assaulting and threatening another man with a firearm during a domestic dispute, according to sheriff's deputies.
Saharan dust heads for Florida: What to expect
Saharan dust is heading toward Florida! Here's what that means for us.