5-year-old girl on Disney Dream lost balance, fell through cruise ship porthole, sheriff says
A 5-year-old girl who fell overboard the Disney Dream cruise ship last weekend lost her balance on a railing and fell backwards through an open porthole and into the ocean below, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office.
Artemis booster explosion: NASA, Northrop Grumman investigate unexpected results during rocket test
Officials are investigating an unexpected explosion that occurred during a solid rocket booster test in Utah last week, raising questions about a key component of the Artemis moon missions.
Disney Dream passengers on overboard rescue: 'They’re miracle workers'
Miracle workers. That's how a couple aboard Disney Cruise Line's Disney Dream described the ship's rescue team after a young girl fell overboard on Sunday, and her dad reportedly dove off the balcony after her.
NASA discovers new planet using James Webb Telescope
NASA has made a new out of this world discovery. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope recently captured evidence of a new planet beyond our solar system.
NASA’s James Webb Telescope spots new planet
NASA has announced the discovery of a previously unseen planet just outside our solar system, spotted by the powerful James Webb Space Telescope and offering new clues into how planets — including Earth — may have formed.
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.
NASA, Axiom, SpaceX target new launch date for fourth private ISS mission
NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX are targeting 2:31 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, June 25, for the launch of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4).
Space Station leak investigation continues to shift launch date of Axiom Space crew
An active investigation into a leak repair on the International Space Station continues to cause NASA to shift the launch of four private astronauts on the Axiom Space Mission 4.
Disney World donates $500,000 to Florida school programs, surprises teachers with free park tickets
To celebrate the end of the school year, Walt Disney World recently donated $500,000 to help fund education programs in Florida, as well as surprised local teachers with visits from a special character and free theme park tickets.
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.
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.
Scam of the week: Bogus ads powered by AI
Scam ads on Facebook are evolving fast, using AI-generated content, fake celebrity endorsements and deepfakes to trick users into clicking. Facebook’s ad review system isn’t catching these in time, which means users need to stay alert. Holly Salmons, the president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Central Florida, joins Good Day Orlando to share tips on how to stay safe.
State lawmakers still working on budget
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.
Push to merge NASA and the U.S. Space Force
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.
Cars land at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom: Piston Peak National Park
Walt Disney World shares new details on Piston Peak National Park, the new Cars-themed land opening at Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida. Here's the latest concept rendering and details.
Otter bites person at Wekiva Island; FWC searching for animal
A person was bitten by an otter at Wekiva Island on May 29, prompting a response from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), officials said.
Critical iPhone security update now available
Apple’s latest software updates are fixing some serious security issues, and technology experts say it’s critical to update your devices as soon as possible. The updates can help protect against potential exploits, as there are several vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to access sensitive data, intercept network traffic or crash apps and the system
Disney places Venezuelan employees on unpaid leave amid Supreme Court's protected-status ruling
The Walt Disney Company has put dozens of Florida-based Venezuelan employees on unpaid leave as they face the possibility of losing Temporary Protected Status (TPS) as soon as next month, according to reports.
Florida moves closer to reinstating black bear hunting with new rule proposal
On Wednesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved proposed black bear hunting rule changes for public notice, moving forward with talks on bringing back regulated bear hunts.
Axiom 4 Mission: Space officials give update
Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) is a private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS) operated by Axiom Space in partnership with SpaceX and NASA. The mission is scheduled to launch from Florida no earlier than June 8 and will last approximately two weeks. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer discusses the latest details.