John Brown
John Brown is an anchor on FOX 35's evening newscasts.
John is a nationally recognized TV journalist, public speaker, radio talk show host, author, and inventor.
He previously co-anchored Good Day Orlando on FOX 35 with Amy Kaufeldt from 2009 to 2016, during which time the two were named to several "Best Of Orlando" lists. Before returning to Central Florida in 2021, he was a reporter and anchor at KTVI-TV, FOX 2 in St. Louis, and was named "Best Large Market News Anchor by the Missouri Broadcasters Association in 2020.
John is a native of Missouri, having graduated from Central Methodist University with a degree in biology and a minor in chemistry. He was ready to begin medical school in 1994 but followed his passion for news instead.
In 1999, he began working at KSPR-TV in Springfield, Missouri, where he was named the morning show anchor of a start-up newscast called The Morning Scoop. In 2003, he was promoted to evening news anchor where he remained until 2004.
After five years at KSPR, he landed the job as host of the nationally syndicated TV show The Daily Buzz, based in Orlando and seen in 150 cities across the country.
In 2009, he became an anchor and reporter at KTVI, FOX 2. During this time, he also hosted a talk radio show on KTRS-AM called John Brown’s Mindset.
John is married and has two daughters. He is an avid runner, has competed in dozens of marathons and half-marathons, and enjoys warm weather, golf, and studying history.
The latest from John Brown
Evermore Orlando: Massive 'beach resort' described as a game-changer now open for business
In a significant development in Orlando, the largest “beach resort" in the city's history, named Evermore Resort, is now open.
Invasive pythons moving closer to Central Florida after wreaking havoc on South Florida ecosystem
The 10th Annual Python Challenge recently took place in the Florida Everglades. That’s the event where snake hunters from across the world hunt for these invasive snakes to try and eradicate them before they can do more damage to the sensitive ecosystem in South Florida.
'Quit murdering people': How Florida Sheriff Grady Judd thinks of those quick quips
If you live in Florida or not, you've likely read a news headline about Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd – or heard him discuss cases and recent arrests at one his press conferences. He's known as the sheriff who calls it like he sees it. And that has resonated with the people of Polk County, who've elected him as sheriff for the last 35 years.
A day in the life: Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd starts his day at 3 a.m.
If you think your job is busy, just wait until you see a "Day In The Life of Grady Judd."
Tech company HostDime building $100M data center in Eatonville
A new building is going up along Interstate 4 in Eatonville that is getting lots of attention. Its unique shape, layout, and color certainly turn heads along the busy interstate. But since there is no signage yet, most people have no idea what is going on inside that unique structure.
Big names show up for ‘N.O.W. Matters More’ golf tournament
One of the most exciting charity golf tournaments in the area took place at Red Tail Golf Club on Monday. There were dozens of celebrities and athletes all teeing off for a good cause.
UCF professor files lawsuit against Florida university; defends his controversial tweets
A professor at the University of Central Florida who sent controversial tweets on race and ethnicity in 2020, has filed a lawsuit against UCF.
March Madness to showcase talent from across Central Florida
There are 68 teams all vying for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship with some of the best athletes on the planet battling it out. This year, Central Florida is once again well represented with athletes on programs across the country.
Child displays puzzling symptoms after family dinner from the grill
Emergency room doctors see practically everything when it comes to bizarre or unusual injuries. But a recent case baffled doctors and will serve as a warning to everyone who likes to grill.