Good Day Orlando

Aubrey Jewett joins Good Day Orlando to discuss how an extended legislative session is costing Florida taxpayers.

Efforts by the Dreamers to bring Major League Baseball to Orlando are gaining attention, with discussions highlighting the economic impact of a proposed multi-purpose stadium and the strategic advantages Orlando offers the league. John Boyd, Principal of The Boyd Company, weighs in on the potential value of the project.

A new study by The Wall Street Journal finds that Americans are tipping less for services. Ted Rossman, Senior Analyst at Bankrate, weighs in on the trend.

Crews are continuing to manage a brush fire in the Lake Lizzie Preserve in Osceola County. Authorities said the fire, which broke out after a lightning strike, is about 70% contained, and no homes are in danger.

Mess Fest returns May 10 and May 11 at the Orlando Science Center. Here's a preview of what you can expect at this year's event.

It’s Military Appreciation Month, and today we’re saluting the Patriot Guard Riders. The Patriot Guard Riders is an organization based in the United States whose members attend the funerals of members of the U.S. military and first responders at the invitation of a decedent's family.

FOX 35's Marley Capper catches up with toddlers at Children's Lighthouse Learning Center in Winter Garden as they create crafts for Mother's Day.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, making it an ideal time to discuss sun safety as more people head outdoors. Dr. Thomas Brown, DO, with Orlando Health Dermatology, shares essential tips on protection and what to watch for on your skin.

Orlando Commissioner Tony Ortiz joined FOX 35 News on Friday following his announcement this week that he is switching political parties.

FOX 35's David Martin shares what to expect at the Mother's Day Bites & Blooms event at Food Trucks Heaven in Kissimmee.

Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago native, was elected Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, becoming the first American pope. His brother Louis, who lives in Port Charlotte, Florida, says people often predicted Robert would become pope one day.

As students across Central Florida consider their futures beyond high school, a growing number are turning to hands-on career and technical programs instead of traditional four-year universities. As part of FOX 35’s Blue Collar Dollar series, we take a closer look Tuesday at a local dental assisting program designed to get students in Orange County Public Schools career-ready in under a year.

Florida lawmakers just passed the dangerous dog bill, and it is now awaiting the governor's signature. Dr. Haley Jones, from Oviedo Veterinary Care and Emergency, joins Good Day Orlando to offer dog safety advice.

Matthew Miller, the senior director for the Orlando Informer, breaks down the latest theme park updates on Good Day Orlando XTRA. Miller talks about the Walt Disney Company announcing plans to build a new Disneyland theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, marking Disney’s seventh resort and its first in the Middle East. He also discusses ticket deals for Disney and SeaWorld Orlando, as well as Epic Universe previews continuing.

If you've ever wanted to meet a mermaid, now's your chance, and you won't need to travel very far. Prepare to be amazed as mermaids dive in the SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium's Atlantic Ocean habitat, surrounded by an incredible array of marine life, from majestic sea turtles and stingrays to powerful sharks and eels. Guests also have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the mermaids in the aquarium's enchanting grotto.