Volusia County inmates growing mangroves

The Volusia County Jail is running a program where inmates grow mangroves to use during hurricane season. Volusia County Council Vice Chair Matt Reinhart joins Good Day Orlando to share information on how the program started, why the program is important and why mangroves re good for the coast.

Protecting homes during summer storms

Every year, nearly 25 million lightning strikes hit the ground in the United States. The Central Florida community has seen several of these strikes in the last few weeks, with two of them hitting and destroying homes. FOX 35's Marley Capper speaks with an expert on lightning protection systems.

Orlando Weather Forecast: June 18, 2025

Wednesday will be hot and storm-free once again, with a high near 95°. This afternoon, it will feel more like 101 to 105°F, approaching levels considered ‘dangerous heat.’

Orlando PM Weather Forecast: June 14, 2025

Heat, humidity and hit or miss storms have been the themes for Father's Day. FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard has the details on the rest of our Father's Day Weekend and the start of the workweek.

Orlando PM Weather Forecast: June 14, 2025

Heat, humidity and hit or miss storms have been the themes today. FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard has the details on the rest of our Father's Day Weekend.

Hurricane supplies selling swiftly at hardware stores

After last year's historic and devastating hurricanes, many Floridians are saying "never again." As soon as June 1, people were seen carrying hurricane supplies out by the case long before any storms have formed in the Gulf. Hardware stores are stocking up ahead of the storms, trying to prepare for the supply dash.