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
Central Florida family calls for manslaughter case to be moved out of Orange County
The family of Carlos Perez, 32, who was shot and killed in Winter Garden, is calling for the case to be moved to a different county.
Osceola sheriff to house party promoters: We will show up & make arrests
Osceola County Sheriff Christopher Blackmon issued a blunt warning to anyone thinking of throwing a commercial party at a vacation rental ahead of this weekend's Rolling Loud Festival: Expect law enforcement to show up and make arrests.
Family of five hospitalized, one critical after head-on crash in Volusia County
A family of five is recovering from significant injuries after a car crash in DeLeon Springs on State Road 40.
'Deeply saddened': Georgia man, 51, allegedly set fire to Sanford Buddhist temple he attended
Now, a Georgia man, accused of purposely setting a Buddhist temple, Wat Navaram Buddhist Temple, on fire, was charged with fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement and resisting arrest with violence. He is being held on no bond based on “a danger to the community," a Volusia County judge said on May 4 his first appearance.
Florida deputy, Jose Rivera, shot in line of duty returns to work
A Volusia County deputy, who was shot twice when responding to a call in March, is now returning to work.
Kissimmee commissioner speaks out against second impeachment filing
Kissimmee Commissioner Janette Martinez is facing a second impeachment complaint in just over a month. She claims the accusations are false and politically motivated.
Florida grandpa saves boy, 3, from house destroyed by fire
Without hesitation, a Florida grandfather ran into his family's burning home to rescue his three-year-old grandson. Now, days after a fire destroyed the family's home, they're trying to rebuild their lives.
Crystal Ballroom Daytona Beach abruptly closes; evicted over $240K in unpaid rent, records show
Crystal Ballroom abruptly closed its wedding venue in Daytona Beach, leaving plenty of couples scrambling for answers, refunds, and to find a new wedding venue, FOX 35 has learned.
Will Demorris Hunter be given the death penalty? Jury to deliberate as defense offers character witnesses
A jury has yet to decide if a man convicted of several murders across the country should be given the death penalty.
Florida woman accused of impersonating registered nurse gets 5-year probation
A woman accused of impersonating a registered nurse for seven months at a Florida hospital was issued five years of probation – after pleading no contest to her charges.