School safety in Seminole County
As Seminole County students return to school, the district is prioritizing safety, particularly online threats, with support from law enforcement. Captain Ron Shaw, from the "School Safety Team" at the Seminole County Sheriff's Office weighs in.
New Florida 'super speeder' law makes extreme speeding arrestable, top prosecutor warns drivers
State Attorney Monique Worrell held a news conference Wednesday to discuss Florida’s new "super speeder" law, which imposes stricter penalties on drivers caught going more than 50 mph over the speed limit.
Florida 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.
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.
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.
Florida raw milk outbreak sickens 21, including 6 children, prompts health warning: officials
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.
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.
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 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 launches program to streamline ICE detainee transports in North Florida
Florida officials launched a pilot program on Monday that could help streamline U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainee transports in the northern part of the state.
Autumn McClure cold case: Twin brother reflects on decades-long search for sister, sister's killer
Adam McClure was just 16 years old when his twin sister Autumn left their Ormond Beach home, never to be seen again.
Judge demands legal custody records for controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center
A federal judge has ordered officials to produce agreements showing which government agency or private contractor has legal authority to hold people at the immigration detention facility in the Everglades that has become known as “Alligator Alcatraz."
Giovonni Pelletier: 18-year-old North Carolina man missing in Florida
Authorities are searching for 18-year-old Giovonni Pelletier, who went missing while traveling to visit family in Florida.
One-on-one with Osceola Schools superintendent
Students are preparing to return to the classroom for the 2025–26 school year. Ahead of their return, FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt spoke with Dr. Mark Shanoff, Superintendent of the School District of Osceola County, about what to expect in the year ahead.
Suspect who allegedly pistol-whipped teen at Volusia County park in custody, deputies say
A 39-year-old man accused of pistol-whipping a teenager and threatening another at a park in Volusia County on Sunday night has turned himself in to authorities, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office said.
Florida man accused of killing grandparents told police 'God' instructed him to do it: Affidavit
A 22-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his grandparents in Brevard County last week told investigators he did so because “God told him to send his grandparents to him," according to newly released court documents.
Education commissioner threatens sanctions against Alachua School District over free speech
Florida Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas sent the Alachua County School Board a letter threatening sanctions against the district for what he called a free speech violation.
Marion County authorities identify victim in deadly Silver Springs shooting
The shooting remains under investigation.
Sen. Rick Scott, former Florida governor, endorses Trump-backed Byron Donalds
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., has endorsed fellow Republican Rep. Byron Donalds' Florida gubernatorial bid. Scott served as governor of the Sunshine State prior to current Gov. Ron DeSantis.