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A Bitcoin scammer is now sitting behind bars. Investigators say a woman incarcerated in Georgia scammed a Volusia County resident out of thousands of dollars. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie shares information on how the woman was able to commit the alleged crime while being locked up.

Tomorrow marks nine years since the deadly mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando. Today, family members of those lost and survivors of the shooting will walk inside the building. The building will eventually be torn down to build a memorial. James Copenhaver, a law enforcement expert, joins FOX 35's David Martin to talk about the emotional visits.

As Florida leaders call for moving the nation?s space-agency headquarters to Brevard County, Space Florida is launching a study about how NASA and U.S. Space Force operations could be merged at Cape Canaveral. Winston Scott, retired U.S. Navy captain, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the possible merge and what it would mean for space exploration.

A woman was killed Wednesday morning in a crash in an Osceola County neighborhood. Investigators are searching for the driver of the vehicle involved in the crash who fled the scene. There is currently roadblock for both directions on Florida Parkway at Birchwood Circle.

A third suspect, Sheldon Wetherholt, has been arrested on racketeering and conspiracy charges related to an illegal gambling operation tied to former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, officials say. Wetherholt, 58, appeared in court on Wednesday morning. At the hearing, a judge set his bond at $100,000 and ordered him to run over any firearms, as well as be fitted with a GPS monitor.

The U.S. Senate, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Governmental Affairs Oversight Committee held a meeting Tuesday to talk about the impact of President Donald Trump's border policies when it comes to international sporting events, such as the 2028 Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup.

Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at a Florida Cabinet meeting on Tuesday to honor first responders. During his remarks, DeSantis also touched on his push to eliminate property taxes and ended by slamming the anti-ICE protects taking place around the country.

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida says teams captured 6,300 pounds of invasive snakes this season, setting a record. Burmese pythons are invasive, with experts saying they pose a threat to Florida's ecosystem. The state also offers opportunities year-round to remove invasive pythons.

Port Orange Mayor Scott Stillner joins Good Day Orlando to discuss phase one of the city's "Down Under" revamp. The revitalization project is for one of the area's most popular business districts and includes adjustments for stormwater, parking and pedestrian safety.

President Donald Trump is sending an additional 2,000 National Guard members to help respond to protests in Los Angeles over immigration raids. The Associated Press reported that an initial 2,000 Guard troops ordered by Trump arrived Sunday, which saw the most violence during the three days of protests in the city. The president also deployed 700 Marines to help them Monday.

Orange County Sheriff John Mina held a media briefing at 7 p.m. on Saturday. During the event, Mina shared details about a deputy-involved shooting that took place earlier in the day in the area of North Ormond Drive. During the incident, a man with schizophrenia was shot and killed by a deputy. The deputy was taken to the hospital but is expected to recover. They are now on paid administrative leave.

Metallica performed last night at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, and another show is planned for tomorrow night. Fans have traveled from across the country to see the popular rock band.

With the peek of sea turtle nesting season already here, Manatee County has come up with a clever idea to keep the animals safe. Hay bales have been placed across Bradenton Beach to hopefully help protect the new hatchlings.