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With a surge of scams and fraud cases reported in Flagler County, the Sheriff's Office is warning residents to remain vigilant. Sheriff Rick Staly joins Good Day Orlando to offer advice on how people can avoid scams.

Welcome to Rockville, the popular music festival, kicks off at Daytona International Speedway. FOX 35's Marley Capper has details of what people should know before they go. 

Some of the students graduating from Central Florida colleges this month are members of the military. Preston Strenth is a sergeant in the Army National Guard who travels for training while attending the University of Central Florida. Strenth joins Good Day Orlando to talk about how he balances the two. 

The trend is taking over the sneaker community. More brands are releasing shoes with the thick cushion at the bottom, but it's tough to know which one is best for your active lifestyle. A local podiatrist gives tips on what you should look for when you head to the store. 

After a few quiet seasons, lovebugs have returned to Florida. The insects are known for making their presence known on your car or on your home. Jackson G. Mosley, director of Polk County Mosquito Control Program, joins Good Day Orlando to talk more about these pesky bugs.

A golf tournament is raising money for Homes for Our Troops, an organization that builds homes for veterans who were severely injured during their service. FOX 35's John Brown has the details.

A golf tournament is raising money for Homes for Our Troops, an organization that builds homes for veterans who were severely injured during their service. FOX 35's John Brown has the details.

It's Star Wars Day and a Central Florida toy and comic book store is celebrating. ACME Superstore in Longwood is stocked with Star Wars merchandise and memorabilia. 

The wealth many people see on social media isn't the same as real wealth. Best-selling author Bola Sokunbi joins Good Day Orlando with advice on how to make your money work for you.

FOX 35 is highlighting military- and veteran-owned businesses in Orlando and Central Florida during Military Appreciation Month. Sean Johnson, an Army veteran, owned Johnson's Coffee Co. with his wife, Natalia Barrera. They stopped by FOX 35's Good Day Orlando to showcase some of their specialty coffee drinks.

President Donald Trump will fly to Florida ahead of a planned speech in The Villages on Friday. Trump is expected to talk about tax breaks and tax-related policies and initiatives. FOX 35 talked to several people who were out there and planning to attend the President's speech, why they were out there, and what they were hoping to hear in the President's remarks.

The Freedom Truck is making its way across the United States in celebration of America's 250th anniversary. The mobile museum features exhibits and interactive displays highlighting moments in America's history.

Florida State Rep. Anna Eskamani and Congressman Maxwell Frost both requested state or federal investigations into Sloth World, following the deaths of more than 31 sloths under its care. Rep. Eskamani sent the Florida Attorney General's Office a letter asking that an investigation be opened. Late Friday morning, AG James Uthmeier said his officer was working with the State Attorney's Office for the Ninth Judicial Circuit on an "ongoing criminal investigation" into Sloth World. Rep. Eskamani was also asking if Florida laws needed to be revisited. According to the FWC, sloths are allowed under a Class III license. Under that license, operators do not have to notify FWC of animal imports before they arrive, but within 72 hours after arrival. Under that license, there is no requirement to notify FWC of animal illnesses or deaths -- only "escapes, bite incidents, and transfers." The FWC told FOX 35 late Thursday that it had a record of 61 sloth being imported to Florida between December 2024 and March 2026. However, it's not clear if that includes transfers or not.

FOX 35's John Brown is moving to mornings. Brown, who has been co-anchoring the evening news, is returning to Good Day Orlando.

A young black bear named Rickie spent a year at rehab center at the Brevard Zoo after she was rescued. She was released back into the wild, but had to return to the zoo because human intervention.