Trooper Steve On Patrol checks out construction project near Florida Turnpike, Kirkman Road
ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s the start of a brand new week and while Central Florida is in for some interesting weather patterns, roadwork crews aren’t slowing down. Construction projects continue to move forward and one of the largest efforts is happening right along I-4. Every evening, I issue a traffic alert to keep you...
Push for new hotel tax in Orange County
Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond has announced that Tourist Development Tax (TDT) collections received by Orange County for the July 2025 TDT collection month were $29,571,100. This is a 11.1% increase compared to July 2024. Rosen Hotels & Resorts CEO Frank Santos joins Good Day Orlando to share his support for...
Shopper bags unpaid and skip-scanned items worth $144 at Walmart
A Davenport man will appear in court later this month after bagging unpaid items and skip-scanning $144 in items at Walmart. A deputy responded to a theft in progress at Walmart, located at 550 U.S. Hwy. 27, Clermont, around 3:50 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, according to a case report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office....
Exhale Hookah Lounge Brings Big City Vibes to Clermont
Exhale Hookah Lounge, located at 4290 S Hwy 27, Suite #103, officially opened its doors on August 8, 2025. With its sleek, modern design and welcoming atmosphere, Exhale promises a unique experience that blends big-city energy with Clermont’s local charm. Owners Andrew Rupansingh and Kevin Chunilall are Clermont...
Black Bear Spotted Roaming Orlando Apartment Stairwell
ORLANDO, Fla. — Residents at a Florida apartment complex had an unexpected encounter this week when a black bear was spotted loitering in a stairwell, prompting a response from wildlife officials. Residents Capture Bear on Camera. People living at the Westbrook Apartments in Orlando reported multiple sightings of...
Central Florida Braces for Daily Thunderstorms With Heavy Rain and Dangerous Lightning
ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida is bracing for another stretch of stormy afternoons this week, with widespread thunderstorms forecast to bring 2–4 inches of rain daily, gusty winds, and frequent lightning across Orlando, Melbourne, Daytona Beach, and Vero Beach, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne....
Orlando City Leaders to Vote on Funding Permanent Pulse Nightclub Memorial
Orlando city leaders are expected to vote today on funding a permanent memorial honoring the 49 lives taken in the Pulse Nightclub mass shooting.
Kissimmee Fugitive Nabbed At Best Buy In Davenport
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 28-year-old Kissimmee man, Quan Chen, was taken into custody by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday, September 7th, after being located at a Best Buy in Davenport. Chen was wanted on outstanding warrants from Orange County for Grand Theft and Scheming to Defraud.
Grandmothers Legacy of Love Butterfly Sculpture Garden opens at Lake Eola Park
A new butterfly garden has been unveiled at Lake Eola Park in Orlando, featuring sculptures and plants that support butterfly life cycles. The garden is part of a larger $60 million renovation project aimed at enhancing the park's amenities and green spaces. Future plans include more seating, new restrooms, and...
South Carolina native crowned Miss America’s Teen in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. — The newly-crowned Miss America's Teen is a South Carolina native. Tess Ferm learned of her new title as her name was announced in the final moments of the Miss America's Teen 2026 pageant in Orlando, Florida. According to the Miss America Organization, the Porter-Gaud graduate and rising freshman at...
