Orange County school board advances stricter e-bike, e-scooter rules
The Orange County School Board is moving forward with stricter rules governing electric bikes and scooters on school campuses, citing growing safety concerns following a series of crashes involving students.
The Orange County School Board is moving forward with stricter rules governing electric bikes and scooters on school campuses, citing growing safety concerns following a series of crashes involving students.
Orlando teen returns home after historic Wimbledon boys' title win
Sixteen-year-old Jordan Lee is back home in Orlando after making history at Wimbledon, becoming the first American in five years to win the boys' singles championship.
Sixteen-year-old Jordan Lee is back home in Orlando after making history at Wimbledon, becoming the first American in five years to win the boys' singles championship.
Orange County tourism tax task force begins review of funding requests
Orange County's Tourist Development Tax Citizens Advisory Task Force has reconvened for the first time in three years to begin reviewing more than $3 billion in funding requests for tourism-related projects, even as some local leaders argue that the money should instead be directed toward infrastructure and housing needs.
Orange County's Tourist Development Tax Citizens Advisory Task Force has reconvened for the first time in three years to begin reviewing more than $3 billion in funding requests for tourism-related projects, even as some local leaders argue that the money should instead be directed toward infrastructure and housing needs.
Brevard School Board adopts AI policy ahead of new school year
The Brevard County School Board has approved a new artificial intelligence policy designed to guide how the technology is used in classrooms as students return to school this fall.
The Brevard County School Board has approved a new artificial intelligence policy designed to guide how the technology is used in classrooms as students return to school this fall.
Mount Dora officials urge caution after wild monkey spotted again
Mount Dora officials are reminding residents to keep their distance after another wild monkey was spotted roaming through the city, prompting a renewed public safety warning.
Mount Dora officials are reminding residents to keep their distance after another wild monkey was spotted roaming through the city, prompting a renewed public safety warning.
11-year-old recovering after Orlando hit-and-run
An 11-year-old boy is recovering after authorities say he was struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter in Orlando, and the driver fled the scene without stopping.
An 11-year-old boy is recovering after authorities say he was struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter in Orlando, and the driver fled the scene without stopping.
Man accused of stabbing rideshare driver remains jailed
The man accused of stabbing a rideshare driver in Orlando will remain in jail after a judge denied bond during a first appearance marked by repeated questions from the defendant and concerns from the court.
The man accused of stabbing a rideshare driver in Orlando will remain in jail after a judge denied bond during a first appearance marked by repeated questions from the defendant and concerns from the court.
Orlando 16-year-old tennis player wins big at Wimbledon
Huge congratulations to 16-year-old Jordan Lee, of Orlando, who defeated Australian tennis player Cruz Hewitt to win the 2026 Boys' Singles at Wimbledon, becoming the first American in 5 years to win that title. FOX 35's Jonah Karp talked to Lee about the tournament and the win after he returned home to Florida.
Huge congratulations to 16-year-old Jordan Lee, of Orlando, who defeated Australian tennis player Cruz Hewitt to win the 2026 Boys' Singles at Wimbledon, becoming the first American in 5 years to win that title. FOX 35's Jonah Karp talked to Lee about the tournament and the win after he returned home to Florida.
The End of an Era: "The Voice of the Orlando Magic" Play-by Play announces retirement
Big changes are brewing at the Kia Center. As the Orlando Magic reset after a rollercoaster season, they’re also preparing to say goodbye to a legend. David Steele, the iconic "Voice of the Orlando Magic", is retiring. A staple of the franchise since 1989, Steele is hanging up the headset after 32 unforgettable seasons. He stopped by Good Day Orlando to look back on his legendary ride with the team.
Big changes are brewing at the Kia Center. As the Orlando Magic reset after a rollercoaster season, they’re also preparing to say goodbye to a legend. David Steele, the iconic "Voice of the Orlando Magic", is retiring. A staple of the franchise since 1989, Steele is hanging up the headset after 32 unforgettable seasons. He stopped by Good Day Orlando to look back on his legendary ride with the team.
Woman charged after two dogs found dead in storage unit
A 21-year-old Flagler County woman is facing aggravated animal cruelty charges after investigators said two dogs were found dead inside a storage unit where they had been left without food or water in extreme heat.
A 21-year-old Flagler County woman is facing aggravated animal cruelty charges after investigators said two dogs were found dead inside a storage unit where they had been left without food or water in extreme heat.
Police arrest man accused of stabbing rideshare driver
An Orlando man is facing an attempted murder charge after police say he stabbed a rideshare driver in the chest during an argument over directions before calmly sitting down at a nearby restaurant with a cup of coffee.
An Orlando man is facing an attempted murder charge after police say he stabbed a rideshare driver in the chest during an argument over directions before calmly sitting down at a nearby restaurant with a cup of coffee.
Florida man accused of yearlong phone harassment of Flagler County woman
A Flagler County man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he harassed a woman with thousands of anonymous phone calls over more than a year and filed a false child abuse report against her family.
A Flagler County man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he harassed a woman with thousands of anonymous phone calls over more than a year and filed a false child abuse report against her family.
Florida family narrowly escapes lightning strike: 'I just started running'
A Kissimmee woman said she and her children narrowly escaped injury after a lightning strike hit a neighbor's yard while she was unloading her vehicle during a storm.
A Kissimmee woman said she and her children narrowly escaped injury after a lightning strike hit a neighbor's yard while she was unloading her vehicle during a storm.
NASA cancels $73 million moon lander mission with contractor Draper
NASA has canceled a $73 million commercial lunar lander mission after years of delays and cost overruns, ending the project before the spacecraft ever launched.
NASA has canceled a $73 million commercial lunar lander mission after years of delays and cost overruns, ending the project before the spacecraft ever launched.
Alligator blocks Palm Bay front door, trapping family in home: ‘Jaw dropping’
A Palm Bay family got an unexpected late-night wake-up call on Friday when a massive alligator wandered right up to their front porch and refused to leave.
A Palm Bay family got an unexpected late-night wake-up call on Friday when a massive alligator wandered right up to their front porch and refused to leave.
Florida mother dies saving 4-year-old son from St. Johns River: 'She was a hero'
A DeLand mother died after rescuing her 4-year-old son from the St. Johns River, and a witness who tried to save her said she used all of her strength to keep the child above water before collapsing.
A DeLand mother died after rescuing her 4-year-old son from the St. Johns River, and a witness who tried to save her said she used all of her strength to keep the child above water before collapsing.
NASA cancels $73 million moon lander mission contract
NASA has canceled a $73 million commercial lunar lander mission after years of delays and cost overruns, ending the project before the spacecraft ever launched.
NASA has canceled a $73 million commercial lunar lander mission after years of delays and cost overruns, ending the project before the spacecraft ever launched.
Alligator surprises Palm Bay family on front porch
A Palm Bay family got an unexpected overnight visitor when a 7½-foot alligator wandered onto their front porch and remained there until wildlife officials removed it.
A Palm Bay family got an unexpected overnight visitor when a 7½-foot alligator wandered onto their front porch and remained there until wildlife officials removed it.
Florida now requiring heart screenings for high school athletes
Florida high school students will now be required to undergo an electrocardiogram, or EKG, before participating in school sports under a new statewide law aimed at detecting potentially life-threatening heart conditions.
Florida high school students will now be required to undergo an electrocardiogram, or EKG, before participating in school sports under a new statewide law aimed at detecting potentially life-threatening heart conditions.
Families criticize plea deal in deadly hit-and-run case
The families of two boys struck in a 2024 hit-and-run crash are criticizing a plea agreement that will send the driver to prison for three years, saying the sentence fails to reflect the severity of the case.
The families of two boys struck in a 2024 hit-and-run crash are criticizing a plea agreement that will send the driver to prison for three years, saying the sentence fails to reflect the severity of the case.