Tensions rise around handling of Epstein case
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President Donald Trump is countering criticism of the Justice Department?s failure to release much-hyped records around the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case, trying to place blame on former government officials. Epstein was arrested in 2019 and found dead in his cell at a federal jail in New York City about a month later. Investigators concluded that he killed himself.

Texas flooding: Search and rescue continues 2 weeks later
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Search and rescue efforts are still ongoing two weeks after the devastating floods in Texas. The death toll now exceeds 130, and many more still missing. More than 2,000 first responders and volunteers are involved in the search.

Parents expected to protest outside Ocala daycare
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A Central Florida daycare worker is accused of abusing six infants, ages 4 to 9 months, which has prompted staff retraining as ordered by the state. Ocala Police (OPD) arrested Karla L. Penalverty-Gonzalez, 33, in connection with multiple allegations of child abuse at All Star Learning Academy on West Silver Springs Boulevard. Parents are expected to protest outside the daycare on Friday.

Court hearing for David Barber happening Friday
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David Barber is set to appear at a court hearing on Friday morning, where his attorney is expected to argue to have the death penalty dropped. Barber is accused of kidnapping and murdering Titusville resident Jessie Kirk. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty, citing the brutality and premeditated nature of the murder. However, Barber's attorney argues that intense media coverage contributes to a bias of his client.

New space MBA program to launch at UCF in 2026
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The University of Central Florida (UCF) is launching a new online space MBA program to meet the expanding needs of the booming space industry on Florida?s Space Coast and around the world. The MBA will be a fully online, part-time graduate business program spanning 24 months in which students will take a set of core MBA courses plus four electives focused on space entrepreneurship, governmental and commercial space finance, space leadership and the global space domain. Greg Autry, Space Czar and associate provost for space commercialization, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the MBA.

Trump directs AG to release Epstein transcripts
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President Donald Trump has ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek the release of grand jury materials tied to Jeffrey Epstein, escalating a political firestorm that has reignited conspiracy theories and angered parts of the president?s base. The move follows backlash over a DOJ memo denying the existence of an Epstein "client list." A judge must still approve any release, and it?s unclear what material is covered by the order.

Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency
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President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a circulatory condition that affects blood flow in the legs, the White House revealed Thursday. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president noticed "mild swelling in his lower legs" in recent weeks and underwent a comprehensive medical evaluation. Testing included vascular studies and a bilateral venous Doppler ultrasound, which confirmed the diagnosis.

All lanes blocked on southbound turnpike in Lake County
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A semi-trailer overturned Friday morning on Florida's Turnpike in the Lake County area, causing heavy traffic delays. It is currently unclear if anyone was injured during the incident. Investigators have not yet shared any details on the crash.

Trump orders release of Epstein grand jury testimony amid backlash from supporters

Facing pressure from allies and critics, President Trump has ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein.

'Super speeders' arrested after being clocked driving 116 mph, 113 mph on SR 528, I-4: FHP

Two drivers in Central Florida were arrested in separate incidents this week under the state’s recently enacted “super speeder” law, after troopers clocked them traveling well over 50 mph above posted speed limits, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Legal questions surround 'Alligator Alcatraz'
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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has officially filed a class-action lawsuit against President Donald Trump's administration over lack of access to legal counsel and violations of due process for people detained at Florida?s "Alligator Alcatraz." The immigration detention facility opened earlier this month in the Florida Everglades. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer speaks with Magdalena Cuprys, an immigration attorney representing four detainees at Alligator Alcatraz, about some of the legal questions surrounding the detention center.

Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Thursday afternoon where she shared all the latest updates from the Trump administration. During the event, Leavitt announced that President Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). CVI is a condition where blood doesn't efficiently return from the legs to the heart, often due to damaged valves in the veins. This can lead to a range of symptoms, including swelling, pain and skin changes.

FULL | White House press briefing with Karoline Leavitt
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Thursday afternoon where she gave all the latest updates from the Trump administration. Included in the topics of conversation on Thursday were the economy, immigration, the Jeffrey Epstein files, the conflict with Russia and the Ukraine, and the president's diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency.

Trump promotes idea of Alcatraz Island reopening
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Thursday afternoon where she gave the latest updates from the Trump administration. During the briefing, a reporter asked Leavitt about Attorney General Pam Bondi's visit to Alcatraz Island on Thursday. The visit is part of a tour related to a Trump administration proposal to re-establish the former prison as a new federal prison facility.

Trump faces pressure to release Jeffrey Epstein docs
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Thursday afternoon where she shared the latest updates from the Trump administration. President Donald Trump is accusing some of his onetime supporters of being ?weaklings? who are falling prey to Democratic ?bulls***? about the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein ? concluding that he no longer wants their support.

'Good Trouble Lives On' across Florida, U.S.
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"Good Trouble Lives On" protests will be taking place across the country on Thursday, including in Central Florida. Nearly 50 Florida cities are expected to host the national day of action protests in response to "the attacks on our civil and human rights" by Donald Trump's administration. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer speaks with Michael Kniat, media liaison for the Brevard Progressives, about the protests.