Alexus Cleavenger
Alexus Cleavenger is a reporter for FOX 35 Orlando and a proud Central Florida native.
She joined FOX 35 in January 2026 – and is thrilled to be back home telling the stories of the community where she grew up.
Prior to joining FOX 35, Alexus spent three years in Jacksonville reporting at WFOX/WJAX, where she covered the deadly shooting at Florida State University, as well as the mass shooting at a Dollar General. She also extensively covered Florida's hurricane season, including hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton.
She graduated from the University of Florida in 2022, where she won a student Edward R. Murrow Award for her coverage on Hurricane Ian.
In her free time, she loves exercising, spending time with family, trying new coffee shops and cheering on the Florida Gators!
The latest from Alexus Cleavenger
Orlando plans major redevelopment beneath I-4 in downtown
City leaders in Orlando plan to begin construction this summer on a major redevelopment project beneath Interstate 4 that officials say could reshape downtown.
Florida man facing felony charges after shooting childhood friend in face at Orlando Wawa, deputies say
A woman who was shot after offering her childhood friend a ride at a Wawa gas station is suffering from severe injuries to her face.
2 Flagler County teens arrested after 2 separate school shooting threats in 1 week: Deputies
Two students were arrested in separate incidents after deputies say the students made shooting threats to a middle school in Flagler County.
Florida man accusing of shooting, killing father-in-law after domestic dispute, deputies say
Investigators say a man shot and killed his elderly father-in-law following months of household tension and a final confrontation sparked by accusations of infidelity.
Massive roadway collapse in Lake County prompts sinkhole investigation
Fears are growing in Groveland after a massive roadway collapse forced the closure of Empire Church Road, prompting safety concerns for nearby residents and an ongoing investigation into the cause.
Florida freeze causes flooding at UCF, water outages at public schools
A prolonged cold snap in Florida caused flooding and water outages across multiple Central Florida school campuses, disrupting classes and forcing some students to relocate, officials said Monday.