Jessica Eley
Jessica joined the FOX 35 team as a sports reporter in August 2021.
She is excited to call the Sunshine State home! Jessica was born and raised in Kansas City, MO, but her family has roots in Bartow, FL and the surrounding Polk County area. So, she is no stranger to Central Florida.
Jessica most recently worked as a sports reporter and digital producer for WDAF in Kansas City, covering the Chiefs, Royals, Sporting KC and KC NWSL. During her time in Kansas City, she won awards from the Kansas Association of Broadcasters as part of George Floyd protest team coverage in Kansas City, and her contribution to a special on the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues.
Prior to Kansas City, Jessica worked as a sports anchor in Augusta, GA where she won a Georgia Association of Broadcasters award for best sports anchor in 2019. She landed her first on-air sports anchor job in Greenville, MS.
Jessica has a master’s degree in broadcast journalism with a sports communication from Syracuse University. She has a bachelor’s degree in communications from Appalachian State, where she competed on the women’s volleyball team with a full scholarship she earned.
Jessica is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and is also a member of NABJ.
When Jessica’s not at work, she enjoys working out, trying new recipes, and spending time with her son.
The latest from Jessica Eley
Firefighters, law enforcement battle at the Kia Center for Guns n' Hoses event
It was another battle ok the ice between firefighters and law enforcement Saturday afternoon at the Kia Center for the Guns n’ Hoses event.
UCF football kicks off spring practice with new faces, including Arkansas transfer KJ Jefferson
UCF football kicked off spring practice on Monday.
Lake Mary sophomore girl's basketball player breaks season scoring record
Sophomore guard, Dakara Merthie broke the program record for most points scored in a single season.
First-ever Daytona 500 double header takes place Monday after complete washout
With the Daytona 500 also being moved, there will be a Monday double-header for the first time ever.
NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity celebrates 20 years of success
NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity program has launched countless careers on the track, from drivers to pit crew members.
Orlando Valkyries notch first victory in franchise history
The Valkyries won in four sets, notching their first victory of the season and first win in franchise history.
Lady Dragons, Orlando's woman's hockey team, plays at Kia Center
The Kia Center is home to the Orlando Solar Bears, the Lady Dragons took center stage.
Orlando welcomes back NFL Pro Bowl Games with new format
The NFL’s Pro Bowl Games were back in Orlando for the first time 2020. The format looked a little different from the last time the game was played at Camping World Stadium.
Baker Mayfield's stellar Pro Bowl drills performance leaves Buccaneers fans wanting more
The NFL Pro Bowl Games skills challenge kicked off Thursday night with a precision passing drill.
'It means everything': Baseball finally returns to Oak Ridge High School
For the first time since the 2020 season, Oak Ridge High School will have a baseball team. The groundwork to get the program back up and running began before the school year started, with special help from Orange County School Board members and the high school’s administration.