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Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley were granted full presidential pardons on Wednesday by President Donald Trump, ending their multi-year prison sentences for federal tax and bank fraud convictions. The Chrisleys were convicted in Atlanta in 2022 for conspiring to defraud banks and the IRS of millions of dollars, and sentenced to a combined 19 years in federal prison. The couple has consistently maintained their innocence, and their legal team has claimed the trial was marred by illegal searches, unreliable testimony, and biased prosecution.

Travel season is here, which means that so are bogus booking sites looking to steal money and information. Erika Urdaneta, vice president of the Better Business Bureau of Central Florida, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the best ways to avoid hotel booking scams.

Elon Musk is officially stepping away from his advisory role in President Donald Trump’s administration, posting Wednesday that his time as a Special Government Employee has ended. The billionaire entrepreneur was tasked with leading the Department of Government Efficiency — or DOGE — a Trump-created initiative aimed at reducing federal waste. The announcement came just one day after Musk criticized Trump’s legislative centerpiece — a sweeping bill combining tax cuts with immigration enforcement — calling it "a massive spending bill" that "undermines the work" of DOGE.

Toxic cane toads which pose risks to our pets are back in Florida. Dr. Haley Jones, the medical director for Oviedo Veterinary Care and Emergency, explains.

On this segment of Military May, we are recognizing the United States Space Force. FOX 35's Stephanie Rivas reports.

The Morgan Center is hosting a very special graduation for its Orlando class of preschoolers battling cancer. At this special ceremony, 14 children will graduate in their white caps and gowns. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie travels to the ceremony to speak with some of the children and their families.

Governor Ron DeSantis is signing legislation to protect dogs from abuse on Wednesday. He made the announcement during a news conference at the Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee in South Florida.

Daniel Franzel, aka "Danny_The_Acrobat," is a performing acrobat first, and secondly, he deals with a serious form of autism that affects his behavior and ability to speak every day of his life. He trains and performs as a means of communicating his raw emotions and strength. FOX 35's Matt Trezza heads over to the Orlando Circus School to speak with Franzel and his parents to learn more.

Father's Day is approaching, which means it's time to start thinking about gift ideas. FOX Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello joins Good Day Orlando to share some great gift ideas, which start at only $25.

Today, you can find out if you have any troubled spots on your skin during skin cancer screenings in Orlando. FOX 35's Marley Capper heads over to Orange County to speak with the team from OnSpot Dermatology, a full-service mobile dermatology practice, about Skin Cancer Awareness Month.

Lightning strikes have sparked several fires in the Central Florida area lately. Aaron Funk, operations chief for the Seminole County Office of Emergency Management, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss what you can do to protect your homes from lightning.

The United Soccer League and Central Florida Pro Soccer announced last week plans to bring a men's soccer team to Winter Garden. This comes after the ownership group "Central Florida Pro Soccer" received a letter of intent from the City of Winter Garden for a 72-acre site in East Winter Garden. If the city approves it, the complex would have a 5,000-seat stadium, hotel space, baseball fields and pickleball courts. Justin Papadakis, deputy CEO and chief real estate officer with the USL, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the project.

The Interstate 4 Under the Bridge project has been an almost ten year development. There have been several iterations of it and the City of Orlando most recently put out the request for proposal and selected Whiting Turner. Shan Rose, District 5 Interim Commissioner, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the plan, as well as updates in downtown Orlando.

Tensions between the U.S. and Russia are escalating, particularly due to the war in Ukraine and the potential for further escalation in the conflict. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has triggered a cascade of events, including the suspension of a key nuclear arms treaty, concerns about potential nuclear use and heightened military activity. Could we have the escalation of another "Cold War" between the U.S. and Russia? Jay Voorhees, retired colonel and special operations veteran, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the possibility.

Tensions between the U.S. and Russia are escalating, particularly due to the war in Ukraine and the potential for further escalation in the conflict. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has triggered a cascade of events, including the suspension of a key nuclear arms treaty, concerns about potential nuclear use and heightened military activity. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader joins Good Day Orlando to talk all the latest political headlines.