Orange County

The Good Day Orlando team is celebrating National Wildlife Day with the help of the Gatorland team on Thursday. The day encourages people to learn about local and global animals, support conservation efforts through donations or volunteering, and promote understanding of wildlife's role in the environment.

It's Miss America Week in Orlando, and 52 young women are here to compete for the crown. The new Miss America will be crowned during the finals on Sunday. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz introduces us to Miss Florida.

The Lydia Gardner Self Help Center at the Orange County Courthouse is celebrating 10 years of service in the community. FOX 35's Marley Capper gives us a look back at what's changed since then.

For the first time, we are seeing how the Orlando Fire Department trains for underwater rescues. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns walks us through the life-saving training in a FOX 35 Exclusive.

The FOX 35 Care Force is saluting Wekiva High School Student Resource Officer George Spearman. From a freshman at Evans High School to a dedicated school resource officer, Spearman's path is a testament to the power of positive influence and the unexpected turns life can take. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz introduces us to Spearman and what makes him special.

The FOX 35 Care Force is recognizing West Orange High School Head Athletic Trainer Matt Laws. The school said Laws is dedicated to the profession, treats the athletes with the utmost care and attention, and is a model employee for how a professional should act in all situations. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to the school to share more about Laws' impact on the community.

Labor Day weekend is now here, and millions of travelers are preparing for their last getaway of the summer season. Millions are expected to travel over the weekend, setting trave records across the country. FOX 35's Matt Trezza gives us a look at what to expect in Orlando.

New signs are now up around the crosswalk in front of Pulse Nightclub. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) first painted over the rainbow crosswalk last week. Although protestors attempted to color it back in again, the paint and chalk was removed several different times. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie shows us what the scene looks like now.

Orange County Public Schools said it's seeing a larger drop in student enrollment, based on its initial estimates. OCSO expected about 3,000 fewer students this year. Now that school is in session, OCSO said the number is closer to 6,000, which could result in a $25M funding drop.

A man and woman in their 40s were found dead inside a home on Courtney Chase Circle in Orange County. The Orange County Sheriff's Office said both have obvious signs of trauma. OCSO added that the investigation was active.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings talked with reporters about the state's allegations that his government and employees were not being fully cooperative with the Florida DOGE Team's audit. Demings told reporters that he believes the state's actions were politically motivated.