Florida man charged after allegedly striking sheriff's helicopter with laser
A Marion County man faces a felony charge after authorities say he repeatedly pointed a laser at a sheriff?s office helicopter, temporarily blinding the pilot and prompting a swift arrest early Saturday morning.
A Marion County man faces a felony charge after authorities say he repeatedly pointed a laser at a sheriff?s office helicopter, temporarily blinding the pilot and prompting a swift arrest early Saturday morning.
Orange County Commission approves ICE transports, 5-2
In a contentious and emotional meeting on Tuesday, the Orange County Commission voted 5-2 to approve a controversial state-mandated addendum involving the transport of suspected undocumented immigrants, despite concerns over legality, staffing shortages, and public outcry.
In a contentious and emotional meeting on Tuesday, the Orange County Commission voted 5-2 to approve a controversial state-mandated addendum involving the transport of suspected undocumented immigrants, despite concerns over legality, staffing shortages, and public outcry.
Teacher disciplined over student nickname barred from Brevard schools
A former Brevard County high school teacher disciplined by the state for violating Florida?s parental rights law says she?s ready to return to the classroom, but district officials are not allowing her back just yet.
A former Brevard County high school teacher disciplined by the state for violating Florida?s parental rights law says she?s ready to return to the classroom, but district officials are not allowing her back just yet.
Volusia council approves funding for motocross facility despite pushback
The Volusia County council approved funding for a new motocross facility. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay learns that there was a decent amount of pushback from residents.
The Volusia County council approved funding for a new motocross facility. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay learns that there was a decent amount of pushback from residents.
Orange County approves new ICE agreement
Orange County held a vote this afternoon in regard to an ICE agreement in which corrections officers would transport suspected illegal immigrants to Alligator Alcatraz. FOX 35's Marie Edinger explains that the agreement passed. However, most are saying it only happened because of threats from the state.
Orange County held a vote this afternoon in regard to an ICE agreement in which corrections officers would transport suspected illegal immigrants to Alligator Alcatraz. FOX 35's Marie Edinger explains that the agreement passed. However, most are saying it only happened because of threats from the state.
Orange County ratifies ICE addendum 5-2
Orange County commissioners voted Tuesday on a new agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to transport detainees to "Alligator Alcatraz," an immigration detention facility in the Everglades. After several hours of discussion and public comment, commissioners voted 5-2 to ratify the agreement. The dissenting votes came from District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson and District 5 Commissioner Kelly Semrad.
Orange County commissioners voted Tuesday on a new agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to transport detainees to "Alligator Alcatraz," an immigration detention facility in the Everglades. After several hours of discussion and public comment, commissioners voted 5-2 to ratify the agreement. The dissenting votes came from District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson and District 5 Commissioner Kelly Semrad.
Florida raw milk outbreak sickens 21, including 6 children, prompts health warning: officials
Health department issues bulletin citing sanitation concerns at unnamed farm
Health department issues bulletin citing sanitation concerns at unnamed farm
Orlando Science Center's homeschool program
The Orlando Science Center (OSC) hosts themed homeschool days for grades K?8 each month during the academic year, September through May. Each course includes standards-based discovery lab, guided exhibit experiences led by an OSC educator, large format educational films, work samples for your student?s homeschool portfolio. Katie Hodges, director of education programs at the OSC, joins Good Day Orlando to to talk about the offerings.
The Orlando Science Center (OSC) hosts themed homeschool days for grades K?8 each month during the academic year, September through May. Each course includes standards-based discovery lab, guided exhibit experiences led by an OSC educator, large format educational films, work samples for your student?s homeschool portfolio. Katie Hodges, director of education programs at the OSC, joins Good Day Orlando to to talk about the offerings.
Florida's DOGE to begin Orange County audit on Tuesday
State auditors from DOGE are scheduled to be in Orange County on Tuesday to begin an on-site review of county financial records. The review follows a letter sent to Mayor Jerry Demings last month, which expressed concern over increased county spending. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie reports.
State auditors from DOGE are scheduled to be in Orange County on Tuesday to begin an on-site review of county financial records. The review follows a letter sent to Mayor Jerry Demings last month, which expressed concern over increased county spending. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie reports.
New PopStroke location opening in Winter Garden
The highly anticipated PopStroke Winter Garden opens this week, and Good Day Orlando is getting the first look at Tiger Woods? family-friendly mini golf attraction in Southwest Orange County.
The highly anticipated PopStroke Winter Garden opens this week, and Good Day Orlando is getting the first look at Tiger Woods? family-friendly mini golf attraction in Southwest Orange County.
Orange County DOGE audit starting today: What we know, what leaders are saying
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia hosted a news conference on Tuesday morning in Orlando to discuss the Florida Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) audit into Orange County’s spending and operations.
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia hosted a news conference on Tuesday morning in Orlando to discuss the Florida Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) audit into Orange County’s spending and operations.
Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia speaks in Orlando
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia hosted a press gaggle regarding local government audits on Tuesday morning in Orlando. During the event, the CFO discussed the Florida Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) audit into Orange County’s spending and operations.
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia hosted a press gaggle regarding local government audits on Tuesday morning in Orlando. During the event, the CFO discussed the Florida Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) audit into Orange County’s spending and operations.
Eskamani's message to DeSantis: 'Go DOGE yourself'
U.S. Rep. Anna Eskamani praised Orange County leaders for standing firm in protecting local resources during the "Defending Your Dollars" news conference, calling out state overreach into county governance. She also condemned Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for excessive spending on the Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention center in the Everglades, highlighting the lack of transparency and due process.
U.S. Rep. Anna Eskamani praised Orange County leaders for standing firm in protecting local resources during the "Defending Your Dollars" news conference, calling out state overreach into county governance. She also condemned Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for excessive spending on the Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention center in the Everglades, highlighting the lack of transparency and due process.
FULL: Commissioner Kelly Martinez Semrad speaks out on state overreach
Orange County Commissioner Kelly Martinez Semrad held a news conference to denounce state overreach by Florida officials, accusing them of using political pressure and audits to undermine local governance.
Orange County Commissioner Kelly Martinez Semrad held a news conference to denounce state overreach by Florida officials, accusing them of using political pressure and audits to undermine local governance.
Orange County Commissioner Kelly Martinez Semrad speaks on defending tax dollars
Orange County Commissioner Kelly Martinez Semrad held a ?Defending Your Dollars? news conference Tuesday morning. She spoke out against alleged state overreach and its impact on local control and public services.
Orange County Commissioner Kelly Martinez Semrad held a ?Defending Your Dollars? news conference Tuesday morning. She spoke out against alleged state overreach and its impact on local control and public services.
Homeschooling sees increase in Central Florida
Homeschooling in Florida, particularly in the Central Florida area, has seen a significant increase in popularity in recent years. Joette and Lilian Pearl join Good Day Orlando to talk about the benefits to homeschooling.
Homeschooling in Florida, particularly in the Central Florida area, has seen a significant increase in popularity in recent years. Joette and Lilian Pearl join Good Day Orlando to talk about the benefits to homeschooling.
Orange County commissioners to look at ICE agreement
The Orange County Commission will vote on a new agreement with ICE to transport detainees to Alligator Alcatraz. Mayor Jerry Demings says that the county was backed into a corner due to a state law ? so it needs to be passed, but some county leaders are pushing back.
The Orange County Commission will vote on a new agreement with ICE to transport detainees to Alligator Alcatraz. Mayor Jerry Demings says that the county was backed into a corner due to a state law ? so it needs to be passed, but some county leaders are pushing back.
Registered sex offender accused of groping teen on plane
Registered sex offender John Fowler is facing charges after allegedly groping a 17-year-old girl on a Spirit Airlines flight from Indianapolis to Orlando last month, according to police.
Registered sex offender John Fowler is facing charges after allegedly groping a 17-year-old girl on a Spirit Airlines flight from Indianapolis to Orlando last month, according to police.
Florida DOGE set to begin auditing Orange County
State auditors from DOGE are scheduled to be in Orange County on Tuesday to begin an on-site review of county financial records. The review follows a letter sent to Mayor Jerry Demings last month, which expressed concern over increased county spending. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie reports.
State auditors from DOGE are scheduled to be in Orange County on Tuesday to begin an on-site review of county financial records. The review follows a letter sent to Mayor Jerry Demings last month, which expressed concern over increased county spending. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie reports.
Unlicensed med spa worker arrested in Orlando: Police
A woman working at a med spa in Orlando is facing nearly two dozen charges after authorities say she performed medical procedures without a license, including one that allegedly left a woman with lifelong injuries.
A woman working at a med spa in Orlando is facing nearly two dozen charges after authorities say she performed medical procedures without a license, including one that allegedly left a woman with lifelong injuries.