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World Cup 2026

FIFA scraps plan to sell World Cup stake to private investors following backlash, Infantino says

FIFA is now scrapping plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors following global criticism.

FIFA studies expanding 2030 World Cup to 64 teams: Reuters

FIFA World Cup: UEFA says it will boycott tournament over $20 billion investor plan

CBP officers seize nearly 20,000 counterfeit FIFA World Cup items at George Bush Intercontinental Airport

IRS in the hot seat over potential cash grab from Spain's World Cup winnings: 'It's a rip-off'

2030 FIFA World Cup will span across 3 continents and 6 countries, may expand to 64 teams

The Central Florida Zoo in Sanford took in sloths that were rescued from Sloth World, a now-canceled attraction that's tied to more than 50 sloth deaths. Dr. Haley Straub joins Good Day Orlando to discuss how the eight remaining sloths are doing.

Money Monday: Back to school shopping

Adopt-A-Pet: Meet Sagie

Summer Block Party Beach Bash in Daytona Beach

Brevard Public Schools Gears up for the New School Year

Game, Set, Pickle: Major League Pickleball teams to play in Central Florida

Central Florida News

Police identify teen suspect in double homicide murder of childhood friends

Police have identified a 17-year-old suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of two childhood friends found killed last week.

August 4, 2026 3:42pm EDT

Convicted killer DeMorris Hunter sentenced to death for 2002 murder of neighbor

August 4, 2026 11:47am EDT

Overturned tractor-trailer causes delays on I-95 southbound in Volusia County

August 4, 2026 8:35am EDT

Sloth World: Orange County commissioner seeks more exotic animal protections after deaths

August 4, 2026 8:07am EDT

Orlando weather: Scattered storms move into Central Florida

August 4, 2026 6:43am EDT

Powerball jackpot climbs to $786 million: Winning numbers, next drawing date

August 4, 2026 6:22am EDT

Mission Control - Space News

Central Florida native heading to space with NASA's Crew-13 ISS Mission

A Volusia County native is preparing for his first mission to space. Luke Delaney is part of NASA's upcoming Crew 13 flight to the ISS. The Central Florida astronaut will join an international crew for the six-month mission.

August 3, 2026 6:20pm EDT

Florida man set to pilot NASA SpaceX Crew-13 mission to ISS

August 3, 2026 5:25pm EDT

Used SpaceX rocket will soon slam into the moon, but not on purpose

August 2, 2026 4:07pm EDT

Byron Donalds unveils 'Florida's Space Race' initiative to bring NASA HQ to Brevard County

August 2, 2026 1:14pm EDT

NASA Mars rover finds ‘honeycomb’ patterns on red planet

July 30, 2026 1:27pm EDT

Early morning SpaceX launch brings sonic boom to Central Florida

July 30, 2026 8:36am EDT

Florida's Theme Parks

SeaWorld adds 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' haunted house to Howl-O-Scream

SeaWorld Orlando will bring "I Know What You Did Last Summer" to life with a haunted house for this year's Howl-O-Scream.

Ozzy Osbourne haunted house heading to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights

Disney World adds Mayor Winddancer to Zootopia: Better Zoogether show at Animal Kingdom

Fortnite, Art the Clown come to Halloween Horror Nights

Universal reports 'softened' attendance at Orlando theme parks

Universal Orlando permit fuels speculation about new Islands of Adventure attraction

Consumer, Finances, and Money

25 states sue to stop Trump administration’s latest tariffs

Coldcard wallet attack drains up to $89M in Bitcoin from 1,200+ addresses

The worst states for having a baby in 2026, according to data

Social Security COLA 2027: How much payments are projected to increase

Cities where clothing costs the most and least, ranked

These are the happiest industries to work in, according to new data

Politics

New poll shows growing majority of Americans want Iran war over ‘now’

25 states sue to stop Trump administration’s latest tariffs

Ohio Rep Marcy Kaptur hospitalized after hit-and-run crash on way to church

Sen. Moreno says Rep. Max Miller 'should not serve' in Congress

Blanche drops 'anti-weaponization' fund after GOP senators threaten AG bid

Senate unveils spending bill that avoids shutdown before election

Health News

Early eating habits could have lasting effects on dementia risk, study suggests

Consuming less of this during pregnancy and the first years of life may lower the risk of developing dementia decades later.

Cyclosporiasis outbreak deaths: 2 dead in Michigan as cases continue to climb

2 dead in cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan

Rethinking protein: Less may be more for healthy aging, study finds

Older adults taking 5 or more prescription drugs face higher risk of death, study finds

Health alert issued for 'Curry Chicken Salad' due to listeria contamination risk

Mother of 4 dies after salmonella on Kenya mission trip: 'She loved others genuinely'

U.S. National News

Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeff Bezos commit $200 million to save endangered species

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are joining forces in an effort to help save some of the world's rarest animals.

Family of In-N-Out worker killed in Idaho mourns “an amazing, beautiful soul"

UFC fighter Allan Nascimento dead at 34 after apparent heart attack

Watch: Bison chases child at Yellowstone National Park during terrifying close encounter

Charges dropped against all Reflecting Pool vandalism suspects

Trump criticizes Jeanine Pirro over dropped Reflecting Pool charges: 'She choked'

Movies, TV, and Hollywood

Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeff Bezos commit $200 million to save endangered species

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are joining forces in an effort to help save some of the world's rarest animals.

UFC fighter Allan Nascimento dead at 34 after apparent heart attack

Massive Attack barred from returning to Singapore after flag display

45 years later: MTV debuted on this date in 1981

‘The Sopranos’ actor Vincent Pastore dies at 80, reports say

Arlene Smith, lead singer of 50s doo-wop group the Chantels, dies at 84

Unusual

NY school pauses $60K AI robot teacher over privacy fears, maker’s sex doll ties

A program to bring an AI-powered robot into a New York classroom has been halted, at least temporarily.

French man discovers 5 dead babies hidden in boxes in his home after argument with wife: prosecutors

Nurse impaled by pole during hike forced to trek 10 miles for help: 'A freak thing'

Student standing behind Trump at Georgia speech speaks out after going viral

Suspect jumps off bridge after police chase

Houston DoorDash driver completes delivery after being hit by suspect in police chase

We Love Florida

Inside Andretti Indoor Karting & Games

Central Florida is known for attractions like its theme parks, but it also has plenty of indoor attractions where visitors can beat the heat. FOX 35's Marley Capper takes us inside Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Orlando to show us the different ways visitors can play.

August 4, 2026 10:51am EDT

Visiting the updated Wizard of Oz Museum