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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
UCF hosts annual 'Ladies Knight' event
Thursday night at UCF was all about football, fun, and the ladies.
Florida cheerleader lands full ride college scholarship
Da’Veon Brown is a recent graduate of Seabreeze High School in Daytona Beach.
Florida schools well represented in the 2024 MLB Draft
This year’s MLB Draft is officially on the books.
FHSAA approves NIL bylaw, awaiting state ratification
The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) voted to allow student-athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness. But it’s still not a done deal yet.
Team USA track team members training in Central Florida for Paris Olympics
Star Athletics Track Club, based in Lake County, is home to some of the nation’s top track athletes. Six of the club’s sprinters are gearing up to represent Team USA at the Summer Olympics.
Orlando flag football star, 11, to compete with USA Football's 12-U Select Team in California
Giovanni Thomas is excelling at flag football. The 11-year-old is headed to Los Angeles next week, where he’ll get to hone his skills and compete as part of USA Football’s 12-U Select Team.
UCF's Braeden Marshall returns to Lake Mary High to host free football camp
Walking across the football field at Lake Mary High School brings back special memories for Braeden Marshall.
Florida boy, 12, to compete in national climbing competition
Competitive climbing is a niche sport, but it’s a place where 12-year-old Leo Winfrey has found a community.
Two-time Super Bowl champion returns back home to Orlando for fundraiser
Former Boone High School punter Tommy Townsend received a warm welcome on Tuesday. He hosted his second annual fundraising event at Johnny’s Other Side Restaurant in Orlando.
Disney surprises Central Florida girl’s hockey club with new locker room
The Central Florida Hockey Club’s Lady Bears got a big surprise on Saturday. Their locker room at the Ice Den received a makeover. They were gifted the remodel by Disney in honor of Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 movie release.