Good Day Orlando

Twin sisters, Molly and Rhea Bagchee, were named the first twin co-valedictorians ever in Seminole High School. The two, heading to Georgetown University, sat down with Good Day Orlando to share their experience. 

Banana Ball has arrived at Disney World with sold-out games. The Loco Beach Coconuts and the Party Animals will face off for two games at ESPN Wide World of Sports. 

SpaceX launched 29 satellites from Florida's Space Coast for another Starlink mission.

Winston Scott, former NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Navy captain, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the Blue Origin explosion. The space company's New Glenn rocket exploded on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral during testing.

SeaWorld has rescued 43,000 sick, injured and orphaned animals, marking a major milestone for its SeaWorld Rescue teams. Animals were rescued in Florida, California and Texas. 

It's Military Appreciation Month and we're taking a look at a healing garden for veterans in Brevard County. American Legion Post 117 created the garden to be a calming, therapeutic area for veterans dealing with trauma. 

Same DNA, same GPA. Twin sisters from Seminole County discuss what's next in their journey after both being named valedictorian.

The new class of Seminole County Fire Department recruits will be training for high-rise emergencies at the Altamonte Mall. The exercise will prepare firefighters how to respond to fires and other emergencies at apartments and tall buildings.

Officials say four sea turtle nests on Cocoa Beach were disturbed. It's against the law to messing with nests or turtle eggs. Joel Cohen, with the Sea Turtle Preservation Society, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss why people should leave sea turtle nests alone.

U.S. Army Reserve Major Cody Khork was among the first soldiers to die in the Iran War during an drone strike. Florida Southern College, Khork's alma mater, honored him by establishing a scholarship in his name. 

BBQ is about more than just smoke and spice; it’s about family, community, and comfort. Today, we’re bringing Briskets BBQ into our studio to showcase their award-winning meats—brisket, ribs, chicken, and pulled pork—alongside homemade sides and  legendary scratch-made desserts.

Ahead of Memorial Day local scouts joined Good Day Orlando Xtra to demonstrate how to fold a flag. The scouts also recite the importance of each fold; honoring our nation and our service members fallen and alive

Boxing champion Christy Martin was recently honored with the "Survivor of the Year" award for her advocacy for domestic violence survivors. Martin survived a brutal attack by her trainer and ex-husband. She joins Good Day Orlando to share her story. 

Bodycam shows the moment a Volusia County deputy rushed into a house fire, where two older people were still inside. VSO said Deputy Royce James kicked down the front door and helped pull a woman out of the home. Firefighters went in and helped pull a man out. That mean was taken to the hospital as a trauma alert, officials said. 

Pizza Hut is one of a few restaurants that are leaning into nostalgia to entice customers to visit. In the 90s, Pizza Hut was known for its iconic red roof, large booths, pizza buffet, and red cups. Some of those are coming back, including at one location in Clermont.