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The U.S. government officially shut down last week after Congress failed to pass a funding measure before the 12 a.m. Wednesday deadline. Derrick Chubbs, president and CEO at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss local impacts.

Over the weekend, Universal Orlando officially reopened its Stardust Racers roller coaster following the death of a guest. Kevin Rodriguez Zavala died after riding the coaster Sept. 17. Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the reopening and what comes next.

Over the weekend, Universal Orlando officially reopened its Stardust Racers roller coaster following the death of a guest. Kevin Rodriguez Zavala died after riding the coaster Sept. 17. Attorney Ben Crump, who is representing the family, plans to hold a press conference Monday following the ride's reponing. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie gives us a preview of what may be discussed.

FHP is asking anyone with information related to this crash to contact them directly by dialing *FHP (*347) or anonymously through Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.

FOX 35 sports reporter Jonah Karp provides postgame coverage from the Bounce House after UCF Knight's loss to the Kansas Jayhawks.

The ride reopened on Saturday, October 4.

An Osceola County man is suing the City of St. Cloud and its police department, alleging excessive force after officers ordered him outside his home, shoved him to the ground and unleashed a K-9 that bit him as he complied with commands.

Flooding is already starting to affect coastal Flagler County, and officials warn conditions will worsen through the weekend as heavy rains push water into low-lying neighborhoods.

Universal Orlando?s Stardust Racers at Epic Universe is expected to reopen as soon as Saturday, more than two weeks after 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala died following a ride on the roller coaster.

For weeks, a foul odor has been hanging over Sanford, and frustrated residents say it?s only getting worse. City officials confirmed the stench is coming from the wastewater treatment plant, where one of the odor-control systems is broken and won?t be repaired until November.

A piece of Daytona Beach history has been given new life. City leaders unveiled the restored Main Street arch on Thursday, a landmark that has welcomed visitors to the boardwalk and pier since the 1930s.

A Central Florida mother is pushing back against her homeowners association after receiving a legal notice accusing her of violating community rules because her 5-year-old son likes to swing from a magnolia tree near his bus stop.

Daytona Beach police are searching for two men caught on camera ransacking a store inside Volusia Mall, making off with thousands of dollars in merchandise and leaving behind heavy damage.

Palm Bay Councilmember Chandler Langevin is refusing to resign after backlash over social media posts that called for the deportation of Indian immigrants, remarks that prompted the city council to censure him and request his suspension from office.

Let the show begin: Taylor Swift?s latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight. FOX 35's Marley Capper heads over to the Oviedo Mall, which is hosting a day dedicated to the singer, featuring activities to get fans ready for her new movie in theaters.