FULL | White House press briefing with Karoline Leavitt
President Donald Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held a press briefing on Thursday afternoon in the White House Briefing Room. Although the main topic of conversation was the United States strikes on Iran, Leavitt also touched on topic including tariffs, the media, the economy and immigration.
President Donald Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held a press briefing on Thursday afternoon in the White House Briefing Room. Although the main topic of conversation was the United States strikes on Iran, Leavitt also touched on topic including tariffs, the media, the economy and immigration.
Ocala baseball coach, youth church volunteer arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with minors
An Ocala baseball coach and youth church volunteer has been arrested after he allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct with minors that spanned over several years.
An Ocala baseball coach and youth church volunteer has been arrested after he allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct with minors that spanned over several years.
DeSantis announces Commission for Public Higher Education
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a new higher education accreditor for the Sunshine State called the Commission for Public Higher Education. DeSantis says the new accreditor will ensure that colleges and universities meet and maintain academic quality and operational excellence on behalf of their students. The commission will include six public university systems that will focus on academic excellence, student outcomes, process efficiency and the pursuit of quality assurance for public post-secondary education.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a new higher education accreditor for the Sunshine State called the Commission for Public Higher Education. DeSantis says the new accreditor will ensure that colleges and universities meet and maintain academic quality and operational excellence on behalf of their students. The commission will include six public university systems that will focus on academic excellence, student outcomes, process efficiency and the pursuit of quality assurance for public post-secondary education.
FULL | Gov. DeSantis speaks in Boca Raton at FAU
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Thursday morning in Boca Raton. At the event, Ron DeSantis announced a new higher education accreditor for the Sunshine State called the Commission for Public Higher Education. DeSantis says the new accreditor will ensure that colleges and universities meet and maintain academic quality and operational excellence on behalf of their students.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Thursday morning in Boca Raton. At the event, Ron DeSantis announced a new higher education accreditor for the Sunshine State called the Commission for Public Higher Education. DeSantis says the new accreditor will ensure that colleges and universities meet and maintain academic quality and operational excellence on behalf of their students.
DeSantis shares details on immigration detention plans
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosting a press conference on Thursday morning in Boca Raton. DeSantis answered reporter's questions following his announcement, in which one media member asked him about Florida's plans for immigration detention facilities. On Wednesday, DeSantis said his administration is working on plans for a new ICE detention center at Camp Blanding ? Florida?s National Guard training headquarters located southwest of Jacksonville. The announcement followed the launch of construction for another ICE facility near the Everglades.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosting a press conference on Thursday morning in Boca Raton. DeSantis answered reporter's questions following his announcement, in which one media member asked him about Florida's plans for immigration detention facilities. On Wednesday, DeSantis said his administration is working on plans for a new ICE detention center at Camp Blanding ? Florida?s National Guard training headquarters located southwest of Jacksonville. The announcement followed the launch of construction for another ICE facility near the Everglades.
Condo legislation pause, primary results, rescue flights
A lot has been happening in Florida's political landscape with the recent local primary election, rescue flights being chartered from Israel and a pause on legislation related to condominiums. Dr. Larry Walker, an associate professor at the University of Central Florida, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss.
A lot has been happening in Florida's political landscape with the recent local primary election, rescue flights being chartered from Israel and a pause on legislation related to condominiums. Dr. Larry Walker, an associate professor at the University of Central Florida, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss.
U-Haul crash shuts down University Boulevard
A U-Haul truck ran off the roadway, crashing into a fence and knocking down a light pole on Thursday morning in Orange County. There is currently roadblock on University Boulevard due to the wires from the light pole.
A U-Haul truck ran off the roadway, crashing into a fence and knocking down a light pole on Thursday morning in Orange County. There is currently roadblock on University Boulevard due to the wires from the light pole.
Trump administration responds to leaked intelligence
President Donald Trump and his top officials have pushed back on a leaked intelligence report that said the United States' strikes on Iran only set its nuclear program back by a few months. Trump has said that the strikes led to the "virtual obliteration" of Iran's nuclear capabilities and set its atomic program back "by decades."
President Donald Trump and his top officials have pushed back on a leaked intelligence report that said the United States' strikes on Iran only set its nuclear program back by a few months. Trump has said that the strikes led to the "virtual obliteration" of Iran's nuclear capabilities and set its atomic program back "by decades."
FULL | Trump officials hold press briefing at Pentagon
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force General Dan Caine held an on-camera press briefing on Thursday morning in the Pentagon. At the event, Hegseth shared that the United States' strikes against Iran were "historically successful," saying the American forces caused "enormous damage." Caine then shared additional details on the operation. Hegseth and Caine both answered reporter's questions at the event, with Hegseth arguing with several of the media members.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force General Dan Caine held an on-camera press briefing on Thursday morning in the Pentagon. At the event, Hegseth shared that the United States' strikes against Iran were "historically successful," saying the American forces caused "enormous damage." Caine then shared additional details on the operation. Hegseth and Caine both answered reporter's questions at the event, with Hegseth arguing with several of the media members.
Hegseth argues with press; general asked if pressured
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force General Dan Caine held an on-camera press briefing on Thursday morning in the Pentagon. At the event, Hegseth shared that the United States' strikes against Iran were "historically successful," saying the American forces caused "enormous damage." Caine then shared additional details on the operation. Hegseth and Caine both answered reporter's questions at the event, with Hegseth arguing with several of the media members.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force General Dan Caine held an on-camera press briefing on Thursday morning in the Pentagon. At the event, Hegseth shared that the United States' strikes against Iran were "historically successful," saying the American forces caused "enormous damage." Caine then shared additional details on the operation. Hegseth and Caine both answered reporter's questions at the event, with Hegseth arguing with several of the media members.
Air Force general shares updates on U.S. strikes
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force General Dan Caine held an on-camera press briefing on Thursday morning in the Pentagon. At the event, Hegseth shared that the United States' strikes against Iran were "historically successful," saying the American forces caused "enormous damage." Caine then shared additional details on the operation. On June 22, the U.S. targeted three Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. President Donald Trump said the goal was to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities and prevent it from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force General Dan Caine held an on-camera press briefing on Thursday morning in the Pentagon. At the event, Hegseth shared that the United States' strikes against Iran were "historically successful," saying the American forces caused "enormous damage." Caine then shared additional details on the operation. On June 22, the U.S. targeted three Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. President Donald Trump said the goal was to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities and prevent it from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Hegseth bashes media after feud over Iran bomb damage
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke at an on-camera press briefing on Thursday morning at the Pentagon. At the event, Hegseth shared that the United States' strikes against Iran were "historically successful," saying the American forces caused "enormous damage." However, some media organizations have said the U.S. airstrikes did not destroy Iran's nuclear capability and only set it back by a few months. Hegseth said he believes the media is overly focused on finding scandals and negative stories about him and the administration, rather than acknowledging positive achievements.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke at an on-camera press briefing on Thursday morning at the Pentagon. At the event, Hegseth shared that the United States' strikes against Iran were "historically successful," saying the American forces caused "enormous damage." However, some media organizations have said the U.S. airstrikes did not destroy Iran's nuclear capability and only set it back by a few months. Hegseth said he believes the media is overly focused on finding scandals and negative stories about him and the administration, rather than acknowledging positive achievements.
Pete Hegseth speaks on U.S. strikes against Iran
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke at an on-camera press briefing on Thursday morning at the Pentagon. At the event, Hegseth shared that the United States' strikes against Iran were "historically successful," saying the American forces caused "enormous damage." On June 22, the U.S. targeted three Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. President Donald Trump said the goal was to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities and prevent it from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Officials claimed the sites sustained "extremely severe damage and destruction," setting back Iran's nuclear program. However, Iran claimed the sites sustained "quite superficial" damage.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke at an on-camera press briefing on Thursday morning at the Pentagon. At the event, Hegseth shared that the United States' strikes against Iran were "historically successful," saying the American forces caused "enormous damage." On June 22, the U.S. targeted three Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. President Donald Trump said the goal was to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities and prevent it from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Officials claimed the sites sustained "extremely severe damage and destruction," setting back Iran's nuclear program. However, Iran claimed the sites sustained "quite superficial" damage.
Saharan Dust to blanket Central Florida this weekend, affecting skies and rain
A thick Saharan Dust cloud will reach Central Florida this weekend, causing hazy skies and possibly triggering "dirty" rain.
A thick Saharan Dust cloud will reach Central Florida this weekend, causing hazy skies and possibly triggering "dirty" rain.
More seniors are choosing to rent over buying, new study shows
Between 2013 and 2023, renters that are aged 65 and older grew by nearly 30%.
Between 2013 and 2023, renters that are aged 65 and older grew by nearly 30%.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release conditions set; ICE likely to detain him
Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared in federal court Wednesday, where U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ruled he could be released from criminal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges—but only if immigration officials don’t detain him first.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared in federal court Wednesday, where U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ruled he could be released from criminal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges—but only if immigration officials don’t detain him first.
Amazon to spend $4B to expand Prime delivery services to rural America
E-commerce giant triples network size to reach customers in 4,000 smaller communities with same-day, next-day delivery options.
E-commerce giant triples network size to reach customers in 4,000 smaller communities with same-day, next-day delivery options.
Florida men arrested after hosting alcoholic party with more than 2 dozen kids, sheriff says
Two Florida men have been arrested after they allegedly hosted a party with alcohol involving two dozen kids.
Two Florida men have been arrested after they allegedly hosted a party with alcohol involving two dozen kids.
Trump answers question after being called 'daddy'
President Donald Trump had an eyebrow-raising response to being called "daddy" by the NATO chief as Sen. Marco Rubio was struggling to stay composed. "He did it very affectionately though," Trump said with a smile. '"Daddy, you're my daddy."
President Donald Trump had an eyebrow-raising response to being called "daddy" by the NATO chief as Sen. Marco Rubio was struggling to stay composed. "He did it very affectionately though," Trump said with a smile. '"Daddy, you're my daddy."
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket with Starlink satellites from Florida
SpaceX ,launched 27 Starlink satellites on Wednesday afternoon from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
SpaceX ,launched 27 Starlink satellites on Wednesday afternoon from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.