Orange County street takeover: FHP troopers ram vehicles, make arrests

Florida Highway Patrol troopers rammed two vehicles and drew their weapons during a chaotic street takeover over the weekend that ended in multiple arrests and dozens of drivers fleeing the scene at high speed.

Students design their own food truck concepts
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Children at Park Maitland School are learning about the art of being entrepreneurs. They're competing "Shark Tank" style to present their own business concepts. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie heads out to the school to talk to some of the students about their creations.

Epic Universe's grand opening calls for patience as crowds converge on Orlando

As the countdown continues to the long-anticipated grand opening of Epic Universe on Thursday, excitement is mounting — and so are concerns over traffic and crowd control.

Epic Universe grand opening gives nearby businesses high hopes for local economy

As the countdown continues to the long-anticipated grand opening of Epic Universe on Thursday, excitement is mounting — and so are concerns over traffic and crowd control.

17 arrested in Florida drug trafficking operation; Fentanyl and cocaine worth $1.5M seized

A drug trafficking organization that imported pounds of fentanyl from Mexico and California, and cocaine from Puerto Rico, has been dismantled following a multi-county investigation in Florida, authorities said.

Orlando suspect at large after woman nearly forced into vehicle at gunpoint
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A woman was threatened at gunpoint during an attempted abduction on May 11 near Adanson Street and Lee Road. The suspect fled in a stolen Toyota 4Runner, which was later recovered by deputies. Authorities released surveillance video and are asking for help identifying the man involved.

Wife of convicted Orlando killer charged with conspiracy
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The wife of a convicted killer is now being charged with conspiracy. Beatriz Hererra was recently booked into the Orange County Jail. Her husband, Joshua Touchton is also there as he appeals a 2013 murder conviction.

LYNX bus hit, kills pedestrian
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A LYNX bus hit and killed a pedestrian attempting to cross State Road 50 on Friday night in the Orange County area. Troopers say the pedestrian, a 67-year-old woman from Orlando, was not in a marked crosswalk. The driver and passengers on the bus were not injured, officials say.

Woman nearly forced into car at gunpoint; suspect still on the run
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A woman was threatened at gunpoint during an attempted abduction on May 11 near Adanson Street and Lee Road. The suspect fled in a stolen Toyota 4Runner, which was later recovered by deputies. Authorities released surveillance video and are asking for help identifying the man involved.

Fugitive in 1998 Christmas Day DUI crash that killed teens in Orlando captured in Canada

A Florida man accused of a deadly 1998 Christmas Day crash that killed two teenagers in Orlando has been captured in Canada after more than two decades on the run, officials confirmed.

Lake Nona community mourns after student drowns in lake
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Students at Lake Nona High School are still in shock after the death of one of their own. The teenager?s body was recovered Thursday from Lake Whippoorwill after hours of search efforts by dive teams. According to the Orland Police Department (OPD), the teen had been kayaking with a group of friends on Wednesday evening when he went under and did not resurface.

Man arrested in Orange County hit-and-run that left 1 dead
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The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has made an arrest in a deadly hit-and-run incident that occurred late Thursday night in Orange County. Authorities said Ferdinand Georges, 65, is facing charges beyond "leaving the scene of a crash involving death."

Investigators still at scene after deputy-involved shooting
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Investigators are still at the scene of a deputy-involved shooting that took place Friday afternoon in Orange County. A deadly deputy-involved shooting occurred Friday afternoon in Orange County. Sheriff John Mina said a deputy shot a man as a SWAT team was serving a drug search warrant. The man later died at the hospital, and the deputy has been placed on paid leave.

More than 200 kittens need homes in Orange County
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Right now, the Orange County Animal Services is overwhelmed with cats and kittens. Since the beginning of May, the shelter as received 200 stray kittens. The organization is searching for homes for the cats.

New tours being offered at King's Landing
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Let?s admire the lush jungle, breathtaking emerald water and sandy bottom of ?The Emerald Cut? section of Rock Springs Run. And we?ll do it through the brand new guided kayak and SUP tours offered at King?s Landing. This adventure along the pristine spring-fed river is a perfect way to spend a hot summer day. FOX 35's David Martin gives us a sneak peek.

Orlando Valkyries claim 2025 pro volleyball federation title
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The Orlando Valkyries recently defeated the Indy Ignite 3-1 in the 2025 Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) Championship, winning the title and the $1 million prize. This victory marked the first championship for the Valkyries, who had finished last in the inaugural 2024 season. The players join Good Day Orlando to talk about the awe-inspiring moments.

Orlando man charged after fleeing, driving at trooper
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An Orlando man is in jail facing a list of charges after troopers say he led them on a chase and used his car as a weapon. Troopers said the man ran away from them twice, and they were forced to shoot at him before he was then arrested. The man was not injured.