Could a pro soccer team be coming to Winter Garden?
The United Soccer League and Central Florida Pro Soccer announced last week plans to bring a men's soccer team to Winter Garden. This comes after the ownership group "Central Florida Pro Soccer" received a letter of intent from the City of Winter Garden for a 72-acre site in East Winter Garden. If the city approves it, the complex would have a 5,000-seat stadium, hotel space, baseball fields and pickleball courts. Justin Papadakis, deputy CEO and chief real estate officer with the USL, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the project.
Update on the I-4 Under the Bridge project
The Interstate 4 Under the Bridge project has been an almost ten year development. There have been several iterations of it and the City of Orlando most recently put out the request for proposal and selected Whiting Turner. Shan Rose, District 5 Interim Commissioner, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the plan, as well as updates in downtown Orlando.
Waterspout spins through Waterford Lakes as lightning strikes nearby home
A waterspout formed off a pond in a Waterford Lakes neighborhood and one resident caught it all on camera.
Florida veteran finds new life through VA wellness program: From dark thoughts to Independence Day
A Central Florida veteran who returned home from war found himself fighting a different kind of battle—one with anger, depression and alcohol.
Epic Universe opening fuels theme park rivalry in Orlando, around the world
Economic leaders say Orlando has become an unrivaled destination in the global theme park industry, and the debut of Universal’s Epic Universe is adding new momentum — and new pressure — to an already competitive market.
District stops building schools after enrollment drop
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is halting plans for new school construction as the district braces for a projected decline of more than 3,000 students next academic year — a shift officials say could leave classrooms empty. Stephanie Vanos, OCSB member for District 6, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the construction pause.
Audit reveals Orange County 911 response times are too long
A new audit of Orange County’s 911 call center reveals that the sheriff’s office has consistently failed to meet Florida’s emergency response standard, requiring 90% of calls be answered within 10 seconds. In 2023, only 61% of calls met that mark. The problem, officials say, stems from a severe staffing shortage that began during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the number of dispatchers dropped by nearly half. Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the audit.
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
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.
Orange County commissioner endorses Orlando Dreamers' MLB bid: 'Baseball is coming soon!'
A proposed Major League Baseball team in Orlando has picked up a major endorsement.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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."