Proposed budget cuts could ground NASA's momentum amid global space race

NASA could see its largest funding cut in more than half a century under a new federal budget proposal, raising alarm among scientists, lawmakers, and space advocates as global competition in space intensifies.

Trump tariffs likely to raise appliance prices, experts say

Prices for major appliances jumped in May, and new tariffs backed by President Donald Trump are expected to push them even higher as manufacturers face rising costs for foreign-made materials.

Florida’s Space Coast is clear choice for NASA HQ, Sen. Moody says in letter to Trump

Sen. Ashley Moody and every member of Florida’s delegation have sent a letter to President Donald Trump encouraging his administration to consider relocating NASA’s headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Florida’s Space Coast.

Could Saharan Dust be trapping Florida's humidity, making it worse?

Each summer, towering plumes of Saharan Dust cross the Atlantic, arriving in the skies over Florida and the Gulf Coast like clockwork. Could the dry Saharan air could ironically make Florida’s famous humidity feel even more unbearable?

Court pauses restrictions on National Guard deployment
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Roughly 4,000 National Guard troops were deployed to Los Angeles as anti-ICE protests intensified. The troops were deployed by President Donald Trump, without the authorization of California Gov. Gavin Newsom. The deployment has caused an uproar among city, county and state leaders, who say the federal government is overreaching their power. Now, an appeals court has blocked a restraining order directing Trump to return control of the National Guard to California.

SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket from Florida
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SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket with 23 Starlink satellites on Friday morning from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the "A Shortfall of Gravitas" droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

Officials, Apopka family torn apart by deportation speak
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An Apopka family has been torn apart by deportation. Esvin Juarez, a small business owner and father of four U.S.-citizen children, was detained when he showed up to his immigration check-in, disappeared for eight days, and later deported to Guatemala. Mr. Juarez was well into the process of receiving a U visa, a protected status afforded to victims of crime. His wife, Rosmeri Miranda, was detained on Thursday and faces deportation. Their children, including 21-year-old Beverly Juarez, now face life without their parents.

Florida woman in SUV chased 14-year-old on e-bike in Palm Coast, deputies say

A 65-year-old woman is facing felony charges after deputies say she chased a 14-year-old boy riding an e-bike along a recreational trail in Palm Coast, driving her SUV onto the path in a terrifying pursuit caught on video.

Pulse memorial controversy: onePulse Foundation's obstacles explained

Over the years, there have been a number of controversies surrounding the Pulse memorial site and onePulse Foundation. Here's what we know about the obstacles.

UCF to rename football stadium: Here's what we know

The University of Central Florida (UCF) has announced it will be renaming its football stadium come July.

2025 Pulse Remembrance Ceremony: Full Service

Nine years after the deadly mass Pulse nightclub shooting, the City of Orlando hosted its annual Pulse Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday.

Lone survivor of Air India crash reportedly recalls "loud noise" after takeoff

A Boeing 787 carrying over 200 passengers crashed in India’s northwestern city of Ahmedabad five minutes after taking off on Thursday. Nearly everyone was killed.

2 Osceola County immigrants return to Florida after 'unjust' ICE deportation

Two immigrants from Osceola County have returned to their home in Florida after what The Aroyo Law Firm is calling an “unjust detainment and transfer" by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to a deportation facility in Texas.

State lawmakers still working on budget
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More than a month after the annual Florida legislative session was scheduled to end, lawmakers are still working to finalize a state budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1. Leaders hope to get a deal done in the coming days. In other Florida political headlines, the push to bring the NASA headquarters to the state is still on. Dr. Larry Walker, associate professor at the University of Central Florida, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss.

Federal hearing on guard, marines deployment
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A federal court hearing is scheduled for Thursday on whether the Trump administration can use the National Guard and Marines to assist with immigration raids in Los Angeles. The governor of California filed an emergency motion requesting the court's intervention after President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of roughly 4,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines to L.A. following protests over his aggressive enforcement of immigration laws.

2025 Atlantic hurricane season: How experts predict a busy hurricane season

FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner breaks down some of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to how experts predict a busy hurricane season.

Live Nation to open 18 new music venues in US, including Orlando: See the list

Live Nation Entertainment announced that it’s planning to spend $1 billion to open or break ground on 18 new music venues in the U.S., one of which will be located in Orlando.

RFK Jr.'s newest CDC vaccine panel includes critics of COVID shots, lockdowns

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has appointed eight new members to the federal vaccine advisory panel after abruptly disbanding the previous 17-member group earlier this week.