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
Jones High School holds NFL-style draft ahead of annual Orange & Green Game
Jones High School held its second annual "Orange & Green Game Draft" on Thursday evening in the school auditorium, drawing players, coaches, families, and community members together in anticipation of the upcoming scrimmage game.
Bethune-Cookman University vying for NCAA berth: 'We’ve got to lock in and win'
Bethune-Cookman has been competing in Division I for over 40 years but has never made it to the NCAA tournament, with a chance to do so this week by winning the SWAC Men's Basketball Tournament.
'Who We Play For': Nonprofit raises money to prevent sudden cardiac death in young athletes
Soon after Rafe Maccarone’s death, his friends and former teammates started the “Who We Play For” nonprofit organization. Their goal is to eliminate preventable sudden cardiac death in young athletes through affordable heart screenings.
Florida athlete fighting for spot on U.S. paralympic team
David Kellam, a 2007 Winter Park High school graduate. 14 years ago, a motorcycle crash left him paralyzed and changed his collegiate football dreams. He fell in love with a new sport -- cross-fit, and has his goals set on representing the United States in the Paralympics.
Osceola star RB Taevion Swint faces big decision amid UCF coaching shakeup
This week was supposed to be filled with excitement for Osceola four-star running back and UCF commit Taevion Swint.
St. Cloud Bulldogs seek answers after missing playoffs
The St. Cloud Bulldogs were left reeling after being excluded from the playoffs despite what they considered a solid regular season performance.
Lake Nona kicker sets new record at school with 58-yard field goal
Lake Nona senior kicker Robert ‘Trey’ Butkowski has only been playing football for two years, but that hasn’t stopped him from setting records with his field goal accuracy.
Central Florida high school football player D'Joni Scatliffe earns full-ride scholarship to Syracuse
A Central Florida high school football player is headed to Division I with a full-ride scholarship, capping off just a few years of hard work.
Windermere High Wolverines celebrate first on-campus stadium after 7 seasons
After seven seasons of trekking over to Scott Pine Park to practice and play home games, this season will look a lot different for the Windermere High School Wolverines.
Austin Dillon reflects on little league roots amid NASCAR playoff push
Before Austin Dillon made a name for himself in NASCAR, he lived out his young baseball dreams in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.