Good Day Orlando

2 days ago | fox35orlando.com | Marie Edinger

Marcos Lopez was suspended as Osceola County Sheriff the day he was arrested and booked into jail on federal charges of racketeering, allegedly tied to an illegal gambling business that generated more than $20 million over the years. His estranged wife, Robin Lopez, was arrested on a conspiracy charge also tied to the alleged case. Four others are listed as co-conspirators, facing the same charges as Marcos Lopez.

3 days ago | fox35orlando.com | Peter D'Abrosca

The Trump administration on Tuesday afternoon announced that it approved construction of an off-the-grid facility to house ICE detainees in the heart of Florida's "alligator alley."  Florida state officials began building the site on Monday, which will be completed in less than two months.

4 days ago | fox35orlando.com | Esther G. Bower

Concerns are growing over possible pollution in waters near Long Point Park in southern Brevard County, where visitors reported foul odors, foam buildup, and an oily film on the surface near Sebastian Inlet State Park over the weekend. Brevard County officials, however, linked the conditions to an algae bloom and said test results showed the presence of green filamentous algae. Campers were warned about a "distasteful" odor, but officials stopped short of announcing any cleanup plans.

4 days ago | fox35orlando.com | Esther G. Bower

What we know: The city council in Satellite Beach all voted to approve applying for a $250,000 federal transportation grant at their meeting on 6/18. If the city's selected, transportation experts and engineers would survey all the sidewalks and right of ways in the community to see where they could be improved. It would also identify where the city is lacking in ADA compliance in city facilities. There’s no guarantee the city will be selected, but applications are due this week.

1 week ago | fox35orlando.com | Esther G. Bower

The U.S. Department of Defense is proposing major infrastructure upgrades at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to support up to 76 annual Starship launches, according to a newly released environmental impact report. What we know: The Department of Defense recently published its Environmental Impact Statement on proposed changes to support SpaceX Starship launches from Florida. The 176-page document looks at possible impacts and infrastructure updates needed to support the world’s biggest rocket.