Sen. Ashley Moody speaks on Florida's Space Coast
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U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody hosted a press conference on Friday afternoon in Brevard County, Florida, to unveil a "major legislative victory" aimed at expanding the country's leadership in the space industry. She says the law will have significant implications for innovation, national security and economic growth in Florida and beyond.

WATCH: Florida kitten with head stuck in pipe rescued by deputies, named 'Piper'

Florida deputies recently came to the rescue of a kitten who had its head stuck in a pipe, and the entire rescue mission was caught on bodycam. The kitten was given the name “Piper" to commemorate her rescue.

Summer Block Party: Honoring Alvin Campbell
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During our Summer Block Party, FOX 35 is showing some of the cities and towns around Central Florida, and the businesses and restaurants that make those neighborhood's special. On this segment, we're honoring Eatonville community volunteer Alvin Campbell. Good Day Orlando every Friday from 4 a.m. - 10 a.m. to see our next Summer Block Party road show.

Northbound I-75 blocked in Marion County
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Interstate 75 northbound is currently closed in Marion County after a large truck hit the overpass at Southwest 66th Street, officials say. Traffic is being diverted at Highway 484.

Protestors clash with ICE during cannabis farm raid
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Protesters and federal officials cashed on Thursday during an immigration raid on a Southern California farm. Authorities were seen throwing canisters that sprayed what looked like smoke into the air to disperse the crowd. It's legal to grow and sell cannabis in California with proper licensing. State records show the company has multiple active licenses to cultivate cannabis.

Florida couple gets surprise roof repair from community ahead of hurricane season

When Sam Scribner and Katarina Mandiola discovered their roof was badly leaking ahead of hurricane season, the $30,000 price tag to repair it felt insurmountable. Scribner, a well-known photographer in Volusia County, is paralyzed following a 2016 accident.

Florida couple gets surprise roof repair from community
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When Sam Scribner and Katarina Mandiola discovered their roof was badly leaking ahead of hurricane season, the $30,000 price tag to repair it felt insurmountable. Scribner, a well-known photographer in Volusia County, is paralyzed following a 2016 accident.

'Alligator Alcatraz': Florida lawmakers sue DeSantis over access to controversial detention site

A group of Democratic Florida lawmakers is petitioning the state Supreme Court to compel Gov. Ron DeSantis to allow them unannounced access to a newly established immigrant detention facility in the Everglades.

Lulu’s Law: Proposed national shark attack alert system aims to boost beach safety

A new federal bill aimed at preventing shark attacks by sending real-time alerts to beachgoers’ phones is making waves in Congress. The legislation, known as Lulu’s Law, passed the U.S. Senate this week and is now headed to the House for a vote.

NASA, SpaceX prepare for Crew-11 mission to International Space Station

NASA and SpaceX are preparing to launch a new crew to the International Space Station later this month as part of their ongoing partnership under the Commercial Crew Program.

Florida Dems slam proposed Medicaid cuts
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On Thursday, locally elected officials, healthcare professionals, labor leaders and community advocates held a press conference to discuss the impacts of President Donald Trump?s newly signed federal budget, which strips funding from essential programs that millions of Floridians rely on. The new budget includes historic cuts to health care, food assistance, public education and disaster response.

Helping first responders after the Texas tragedy
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Today, local firefighters from Seminole and Orange counties are arriving in Texas to help with recovery efforts following the flooding disaster. More than 100 people are dead and more than 160 are still missing. Dr. Deborah Biedel, a trustee chair and Pegasus professor of psychology and Medical Education at the University of Central Florida, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about UCF Restores, which is a nationally recognized leader in evidence-based trauma treatment and mental health training. Biedel and her team have treated hundreds of first responders at their trauma clinic and often deploy to disaster scenes to provide behavioral health care for them.

Trump slams Russia over Ukraine war
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Since beginning his second term in office, President Donald Trump has expressed having a "good relationship" with Vladimir Putin. However, on Tuesday, Trump said he was ?not happy? with Putin over the ongoing war on Ukraine. Trump accused the Russian leader of throwing "bulls***" at the United States in response to efforts to end that conflict. U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the ongoing conflict, as well as other trending political headlines.

Texas officials give flooding updates: AM July 10, 2025
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The death toll from the July 4th weekend flooding in Central Texas has climbed to 120. Officials shared the latest updates in a press conference on Thursday morning.