Good Day Orlando

Parenting expert, Jo Frost, joined FOX 35's Good Day Orlando to talk about the dangers of overparenting and how it affects children. 

Trina Gregory, the chef behind Se7en Bites, a popular restaurant in Orlando's Milk District, recently shared that she had been diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. She joined FOX 35's Good Day Orlando to talk about her post, the reaction and support from it, and updates on her treatment. She also shares a recipe for a sweet summer treat.

Good Day Orlando is celebrating the U.S.'s 250th birthday by highlighting unique things around Florida. Cypress Gardens became the birthplace of performance water skiing in the 1940s.

Good Day Orlando is celebrating America's 250th birthday by highlighting places around the state. FOX 35's Marley Capper stops at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell to learn its maintained and how the plots are honored.

Everyone is excited about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lake Mary Church is hosting a number of free, family-friendly watch parties during the tournament. Families can being their own chairs and food and watch the match in the courtyard.

Experts are highlighting the importance of water safety for children especially during the summer. Swim lessons can help prevent drownings and other safety issues. 

Summer is here, and if you need the perfect side dish for your next BBQ, Chef Jay R has you covered. He joins Good Day Orlando Xtra for Make It Monday to show us how to prepare a delicious pasta salad.

One UCF Doctoral Student rows across the Atlantic in 40 days for Nasa research. He joins Good Day Orlando to discuss how he battled 30-foot waves while conquering "World’s Toughest Row."

During the summer months when kids are out of school, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida still prepares and distributes health meals for kids and teens. There are "Summer breakspot" locations throughout Florida, where these meals are distributed. Central Florida is always is in need of volunteers to help pack these meals. Visit https://feedhopenow.org for more information.

An innovative program at the University of Central Florida helps toddlers with mobility issues. Special tiny toy cars made just for the children gets them on the move. 

Friday, June 12, 2026, marks 10 years since the deadly mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in downtown Orlando, where 49 people celebrating a night out were killed. More than 50 others were hurt. A long-anticipated memorial is expected to begin construction in Fall 2026 with an anticipated dedication and opening sometime in 2027.

Another launch on the Space Coast. SpaceX sent another batch of Starlink satellites in space on Friday. 

Burmese pythons, a highly invasive species primarily in the South Florida Everglades, is slowly migrating north towards Central Florida in search of food, experts say. Ian Bartoszek, a wildlife biologist and project manager with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, talks about the latest research.

Orange County mayor Jerry Demings recently announced was suspending his campaign for Florida governor following a cancer diagnosis. The longtime politician joins Good Day Orlando to talk about his decision. 

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings recently revealed that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and would be undergoing treatment soon. He will finish his term as mayor, and has suspended his campaign for governor in order to focus on his health, treatment, and family. He talked with FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt about his diagnosis, why he shared it, and the prognosis.