Florida dad arrested after son dies in hot truck

An 18-month-old child in Florida has died after he was left in a hot truck for several hours, while his dad allegedly got a haircut and grabbed a drink at a bar, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office and Ormond Beach Police Department. The boy's father, Scott Allen Gardner, was arrested Thursday on charges of aggravated manslaughter and child neglect.

Search for police impersonator in Lake County

The search is still on for a man who is accused of impersonating a police officer in Lake County. Crimeline is offering a $1,000 reward for any information on the investigation. Crimeline's Barb Bergin joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the case.

26-year-old motorcyclist dies in crash

A motorcyclist was killed on Thursday morning in an Orange County crash involving a pickup truck, troopers say. The crash currently remains under investigation.

Satellite Beach considers smoking ban

The Satellite Beach City Council is considering an ordinance that would prohibit smoking and vaping in public parks and on public beaches. FOX 35's Marley Capper shares details about the ordinance and what it would mean for the community.

Brevard County manatee deaths spiking

Brevard County is leading the state in manatee deaths in 2025, according to the FWC. Patrick Rose, executive director of the Save the Manatee Club, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about why this might be happening and what can be done to change the troubling trend.

FHP speaks after shots fired on I-4

A road rage incident reportedly led to shots being fired out of a moving car on Interstate 4 in Volusia County. Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Migdalisis Garcia joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the investigation and what others can do to protect themselves during any potential road rage incidents.

Florida summer heatwave: No heat advisories so far this year. Here's why.

While Florida is no stranger to summer swelter, 2025 has been pretty quiet in one key way: the National Weather Service (NWS) in Melbourne has issued zero heat advisories this year — a dramatic contrast to the previous two summers when they started rolling in as early as May.