SpaceX to launch Falcon 9 rocket with 27 Starlink satellites from Florida
SpaceX is planning to launch a Falcon 9 rocket with 27 Starlink satellites in the early hours of Saturday morning from Florida's Space Coast.
2 men help to save Daytona Beach bar shooting victims
Three people were injured in a shooting that took place on June 20 at the Southturn Lounge and Restaurant in Daytona Beach. A suspect, 28-year-old Anthony Kaznakoff, was arrested. A marine and airman helped to save those who were shot. Travis Mathis and Vincent Roedel join Good Day Orlando to talk about the incident.
Seminole County property tax hike
Seminole County is experiencing its first property tax hike in several years. J.R. Kroll, the Seminole County tax collector, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the changes.
No 5th Disney World park confirmed — but new documents suggest possibility
There are no official plans for a fifth major theme park at Walt Disney World — at least not yet. But new planning documents hint at the long-term potential for expansion, sparking excitement among Disney fans and industry watchers.
Driver rescued after rollover crash on SW 6th Place in Ocala
A rollover crash in Ocala left one driver trapped inside a pickup truck.
Florida man sentenced to life in murder-for-insurance plot against stepfather
A Volusia County jury has found Perry Stanley guilty of first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in the 2019 killing of his co-conspirator’s stepfather.
Tropical development over Bay of Campeche possible this weekend, as heavy rain hits Central America
A tropical disturbance may enter the Bay of Campeche by the weekend.
Canadian citizen dies in Florida ICE detention facility amid removal proceedings, officials say
A Canadian citizen detained at an ICE detention facility in Florida has died, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement revealed this week.
Marcos Lopez: Suspended Osceola County sheriff bonds out of jail amid racketeering case
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was escorted out of the Lake County Jail on Thursday evening after posting bond amid an alleged federal racketeering case. Lopez stayed silent as he walked out of jail –- and was quickly escorted to a waiting truck. He did not answer reporters' questions.
Ocala baseball coach, youth church volunteer arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with minors
An Ocala baseball coach and youth church volunteer has been arrested after he allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct with minors that spanned over several years.
Kissimmee Prairie Preservation State Park
It’s time to trade city lights for starry nights! FOX 35's David Martin heads over to the 54,000 acre Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park to experience something most people have never tried: a new moon night at a designated International Dark Sky Zone. Astronomers, campers and adventurers flock to this part of the Sunshine State to experience the jaw-dropping celestial beauty.
U-Haul crash shuts down University Boulevard
A U-Haul truck ran off the roadway, crashing into a fence and knocking down a light pole on Thursday morning in Orange County. There is currently roadblock on University Boulevard due to the wires from the light pole.
Saharan Dust to blanket Central Florida this weekend, affecting skies and rain
A thick Saharan Dust cloud will reach Central Florida this weekend, causing hazy skies and possibly triggering "dirty" rain.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch from Florida
SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites on Wednesday afternoon from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
Florida men arrested after hosting alcoholic party with more than 2 dozen kids, sheriff says
Two Florida men have been arrested after they allegedly hosted a party with alcohol involving two dozen kids.
Who is Robin Lopez? Neighbor shares insight
Who is Robin Lopez? She's the estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez. She was arrested and charged with conspiracy to invest proceeds from racketeering related to an alleged illegal gambling business that generated millions. Marcos Lopez is charged with conspiracy to commit racketeering and racketeering connected to the same business. Prosecutors allege that Robin Lopez helped move money between the alleged co-defendants to Marcos Lopez.
Florida executes Thomas Gudinas for 1994 Orlando murder
Thomas Gudinas was executed Tuesday evening at Florida State Prison for the 1994 rape and murder of a woman in downtown Orlando, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected his final appeal.
Trump administration approves 'Alligator Alcatraz' where ICE detainees face nature's own security system
The Trump administration on Tuesday afternoon announced that it approved construction of an off-the-grid facility to house ICE detainees in the heart of Florida's "alligator alley."
FOX 35 Care Force: Seminole County deputy revives child
This week, the FOX 35 Care Force is honoring the heroic work of a Seminole County deputy who sprang into action to revive a toddler who had fallen into a family pool and drowned. Deputy Gibran Bakhshi said he was in the right place at the right time to receive the urgent 911 call, and the young girl is expected to make a full recovery.