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The search for missing 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier entered its eighth day on Friday, with his family offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to his whereabouts. Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey provided updates on the agency's involvement, which he said is limited, at a short press conference on Friday morning.

A new fire station, Fire Station 6, opened on Friday in Apopka. The new station is located at 1625 Harmon Road. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie heads over to the station for its ribbon-cutting ceremony, which included speeches from community leaders and the Apopka Fire Department, station tours, and family-friendly activities.

The Sanford Babe Ruth 8U team recently competed at the World Series. The team, representing Sanford and Central Florida, were runner-ups after losing to Aruba. The team's coach and players join Good Day Orlando to talk about their journey. (Credit: Sports footage from Game Changer)

Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly joins Good Day Orlando to discuss how his agency plans to keep school safe for the 2025-26 school year.

FOX 35's Stephanie Rivas speaks with Marion County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Danielle Brewer about how the district is preparing for the 2025-26 school year.

A suspicious package led to a major hazmat response in the South Chase neighborhood on Thursday. Residents suspect the delivery is tied to online doxxing following a viral video. The package was deemed safe, but deputies say the investigation is ongoing.

A broken panel on a water slide aboard Royal Caribbean?s Icon of the Seas caused water to spill down while passengers screamed in panic. An adult guest was injured when acrylic glass broke off the slide and is receiving medical treatment. The water slide has been closed for the rest of the cruise pending an investigation. (Credit: Jim Muldoon via Storyful)

Florida Congressman Cory Mills allegedly threatened to release explicit photos and videos of his ex-girlfriend, a Miss United States pageant titleholder, when their relationship ended, according to a complaint filed over the summer with the Columbia County Sheriff's Office.

A convicted felon was arrested after an armed carjacking and attempted shooting late July 31 in Orlando.

As students across Central Florida prepare to head back to school Monday, the Better Business Bureau is urging parents to think twice before sharing back-to-school photos online.

A hazmat investigation that locked down a South Chase neighborhood for hours on Thursday may be connected to a viral social media video, according to residents.

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell is pushing back against a lawsuit accusing her office of mishandling public records and launching what she calls a politically motivated criminal investigation. Worrell called the allegations "baseless" and said she is taking steps to prevent similar claims in the future.

As thousands of Osceola County students prepare to return to class on Monday, deputies are stepping up enforcement in school zones, where speeders have already racked up more than 17,000 tickets this year.

An 8-year-old girl from Italy is recovering after undergoing a state-of-the-art, noninvasive procedure to remove a brain tumor using precision radiation technology in Central Florida.