Orlando weather: Weather Impact Day to bring strong afternoon thunderstorms

A few strong afternoon thunderstorms are expected across Central Florida, which is why the FOX 35 Storm Team has designated Friday as a Weather Impact Day.

Gov. DeSantis leads 'Alligator Alcatraz' tour
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On Friday morning, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis led FOX & Friends Anchor Steve Doocy on a tour of "Alligator Alcatraz." Florida is using its emergency powers to take over the remote, 30-square-mile site in the Everglades to build an immigration detention center. The state said the site will hold up to 5,000 immigration detainees and will operate under the current state of emergency. Construction is already underway.

Next steps in the Sheriff Lopez investigation
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Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was escorted out of the Lake County Jail on Thursday evening after posting bond amid an alleged federal racketeering case. Lopez stayed silent as he walked out of jail ?- and was quickly escorted to a waiting truck. He did not answer reporters' questions. Jose Rivas, a criminal defense attorney, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about what comes next for the investigation.

SpaceX to launch Falcon 9 rocket with 27 Starlink satellites from Florida

SpaceX is planning to launch a Falcon 9 rocket with 27 Starlink satellites in the early hours of Saturday morning from Florida's Space Coast.

Summer Block Party: Recognizing a Winter Garden resident
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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. Today, the FOX 35 Care Force and FOX 35's Morgan Parrish helps to honor Winter Garden resident David Johnson. Watch Good Day Orlando every Friday from 4 a.m. - 10 a.m. to see our next Summer Block Party road show.

FULL | White House hosts presser Supreme Court ruling
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The Supreme Court ruled today if lower courts could issue universal, or nationwide, injunctions to block a president?s executive order. At the heart of the matter was President Donald Trump?s executive order that aimed to end birthright citizenship, which is the policy that anyone born in the United States automatically becomes a U.S. citizen. The court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, voting to "partially stay," or suspend the lower court rulings, while the case is pending in the Supreme Court.

White House answers questions after Supreme Court ruling
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The Supreme Court ruled today if lower courts could issue universal, or nationwide, injunctions to block a president?s executive order. At the heart of the matter was President Donald Trump?s executive order that aimed to end birthright citizenship, which is the policy that anyone born in the United States automatically becomes a U.S. citizen. The court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, voting to "partially stay," or suspend the lower court rulings, while the case is pending in the Supreme Court.

Caribbean monitored for possible tropical development ahead of Fourth of July holiday

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of disturbed weather over Central America that is expected to briefly move over the Bay of Campeche this weekend.

Trump speaks after birthright citizenship ruling
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The Supreme Court ruled today if lower courts could issue universal, or nationwide, injunctions to block a president?s executive order. At the heart of the matter was President Donald Trump?s executive order that aimed to end birthright citizenship, which is the policy that anyone born in the United States automatically becomes a U.S. citizen. The court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, voting to "partially stay," or suspend the lower court rulings, while the case is pending in the Supreme Court.

New law targets excessive speeding drivers
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Several new laws will go into effect next week, and one of those laws targets dangerous drivers who may be speeding. FOX 35's Marley Capper shares more details on the new law.

Seminole County property tax hike
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Seminole County is experiencing its first property tax hike in several years. J.R. Kroll, the Seminole County tax collector, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the changes.

Trump pushes lawmakers to pass tax bill; China trade deal
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President Donald Trump held an event on Thursday at the White House to make the case for his massive tax and immigration package as the Senate eyes a vote in the coming days. Trump also says the United States has now signed a trade deal with China, adding that he expects to have a deal with India soon.

No 5th Disney World park confirmed — but new documents suggest possibility

There are no official plans for a fifth major theme park at Walt Disney World — at least not yet. But new planning documents hint at the long-term potential for expansion, sparking excitement among Disney fans and industry watchers.

Florida man sentenced to life in murder-for-insurance plot against stepfather

A Volusia County jury has found Perry Stanley guilty of first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in the 2019 killing of his co-conspirator’s stepfather.

Marcos Lopez: Suspended Osceola County sheriff bonds out of jail amid racketeering case

Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was escorted out of the Lake County Jail on Thursday evening after posting bond amid an alleged federal racketeering case. Lopez stayed silent as he walked out of jail –- and was quickly escorted to a waiting truck. He did not answer reporters' questions.