Good Day Orlando

Melby the manatee, who was rescued from a storm drain in Melbourne, is continuing his recovery at SeaWorld Orlando. For Manatee Appreciation Day, FOX 35's Marley Capper stopped by SeaWorld to see how Melby is doing.

It's alligator mating season. Gators can be seen in Florida throughout the year, but during mating season they become more visible and aggressive. Gatorland joins Good Day Orlando with tips on how people can watch out for gators and stay safe.

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) said a new scam involving counterfeit court notices is making the rounds. Counterfeit notices – designed to look like records from a state or county court – are demanding people pay fines ("judgments") against them for various parking or toll violations.  Holly Salmons, President/CEO of the Better Business Bureau Serving Central Florida, stopped by Good Day Orlando to talk about the latest scams targeting Florida residents.

Miami Beach made a very public split with spring breakers two years ago after years of safety concerns. This year the crowds headed to Daytona Beach. Could Daytona Beach take a similar stance. Miami Beach mayor Steven Meiner joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the city's progress.

Spring is here and it's the perfect time to declutter and clean out your closet. Buffy Werle from B Organized Today gives us tips on how to figure out what's worth keeping and what's not. 

National Puppy Day was created to bring awareness to the dangers of adopting from puppy mills. Wendy Bentley from the Southeast Volusia Humane Society discusses why it's better to adopt and not shop when looking for a fur baby. Bently also tells us about upcoming events including the kitten show and low-cost pet shot clinic. 

School Board member Matt Susin details pickup pandemonium at Suntree Elementary and how they are taking action to resolve the issue.  

Homeowners are dealing with high mortgage rates, and the rising costs could be because of shadow mortgages. Linda Bell, a home lending expert with Bankrate, joins Good Day Orlando and breaks down what homeowners need to know.

NASA is rolling out its massive Artemis II moon rocket back to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center ahead of a possible April launch. Dr. Addy Dove, a planetary scientist at the University of Central Florida, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the importance of the mission.

NASA is rolling out its massive Artemis II moon rocket back to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center ahead of a possible April launch. Dr. Addie Dove, a planetary scientist at the University of Central Florida, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the importance of the mission.

MegaCon Orlando is underway at the Orange County Convention Center. One of the celebrity guests at this year's event is Ashley Eckstein, who voiced Star Wars character Ahsoka Tano. Good Day Orlando talks with Eckstein, who grew up in Orlando. 

MegaCon Orlando is underway at the Orange County Convention Center. One of the celebrity guests at this year's event is Ashley Eckstein, who voiced Star Wars character Ahsoka Tano. Good Day Orlando talks with Eckstein, who grew up in Orlando. 

Meet this week's adoptable pets: Sophie and Coco. This pair are both senior dogs and are described as sweet and easy-going. Both are up for adoption at Seminole County Animal Services. This segment is sponsorship by Stanley Steemer, which covers the adoption fee. 

Huck was named on honorary deputy by the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. Little Huck creates affirmation bracelets for police officers, deputies, firefighters, and other first responders.

Investigators are still searching for the driver involved in a hit-and-run in Eustis last month. A woman was hit while riding her bicycle and she later died. Crimeline is offering an award for information in the case.