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It's race weekend at Daytona International Speedway. Racers are preparing for the "Great American Race" ahead of the big event. FOX 35 talks to the athletes to see how they prepare.

Parker Kligerman took the lead on the backstretch of the final lap to win Friday night’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Daytona International Speedway. Kligerman called Friday night’s win the biggest of his career.

It's a big night for the Lake Mary Little League team. The youngsters are kicking off a new season tonight. They will be defending their Little League World Series title.

A 12-year-old boy who was left unable to walk after a flag football game is making a lot of progress during his recovery, and he just went to the Super Bowl. The teen, Mason Doherty, was invited to the big game by Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.

Super Bowl LIX is being hosted at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs face-off in the title game. Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen stopped by Good Day Orlando to give us a taste of the famous New Orleans cuisine.

Mike McGlynn played professional football in the NFL, playing for both the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. He is now the head coach at Lake Minneola High in Florida.

Rescue puppies from 80 shelters across 40 states have been picked to take part in this year's Puppy Bowl, and one of those recues is right here in Central Florida.

The Lake Mary High School cheerleading team is back at practice after winning their ninth state title in a row.

Fans around the country are gearing up for the biggest NFL game of the year — the Super Bowl! The Philadelphia Eagles will be facing off against the reigning champions — the Kansas City Chiefs.

January 31 is the birthday of Jackie Robinson, the pioneering baseball player who broke the color barrier. The first time he did so was during spring training in Daytona Beach. That stadium is now named after him. It is where the Daytona Tortugas play today. Jim Jaworski, president and general manager of the Tortugas, joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about Robinson's legacy and the importance of telling his story in central Florida.

Florida native and NASCAR driver Ross Chastain is known for celebrating his victories with the smashing of watermelons.

Today, NFL Pro Bowl events kick off at Camping World Stadium.

Barry Larkin, Major League Baseball Hall-of-Famer and former Cincinnati Reds shortstop, is joining the push.

Right now, the average price for tickets for this year's Super Bowl in New Orleans is roughly $5,600.