Connor Hansen
Connor Hansen joined the FOX 35 News team at the start of 2022.
He comes from the FOX affiliate in Oklahoma City, where he spent three years covering stories ranging from deadly tornadoes to unrest following the death of George Floyd and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. One story that sticks out to Connor is when he did a ride-along with a deputy while she handed out eviction notices in the wake of the pandemic.
Born and raised in Stamford, Connecticut, Connor studied journalism at Michigan State University before taking his first full-time reporting job in northern Michigan.
Connor is thrilled to land in Florida and can't wait to explore everything the Orlando area has to offer!
The latest from Connor Hansen
Florida community still plagued by late-night street racing, resident says
A street racing nightmare is continuing for some in a Florida community. Windermere residents say cars race through traffic circles on a regular basis, screeching their tires and revving their engines.
Orlando bars would require permits, added security in order to serve until 2 a.m. under proposal
The City of Orlando is reportedly considering making changes to the operations of downtown Orlando – forcing bars and clubs to close at midnight vs. 2 a.m. and preventing new bars and clubs from opening for the next six months – in the wake of a pair of shootings that happened near the entertainment district.
Daytona Beach hookah bars forced to close earlier because of crime concerns
The City of Daytona Beach has set new rules for how late hookah bars can stay open. Some argue it will help cut out crime, but business owners say they might have to close completely.
Orange Drop returns to Downtown Orlando after 2-year absence
After the coronavirus pandemic and construction canceled the party at downtown Orlando's orange drop for two years in a row, large crowds are expected to be back on Church Street for New Year's Eve.
Some consider private charters amid holiday flight cancellations
After dealing with cancellations and delays for the past week, some flyers are considering taking extreme measures to get to their destination.
Christmas drag show at Orlando venue targeted by Florida officials, as hundreds demonstrate outside
Hundreds showed up to an Orlando venue both to protest and to support the “A Drag Queen Christmas” event Wednesday night.
Florida family wants change after 11-year-old hit while crossing Orange County intersection
Just days after Christmas, an 11-year-old was hit and injured crossing an intersection on a brand-new bike he received as a gift, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Section of vandalized temporary seawall still down in hurricane-battered Daytona Beach Shores
A section of the temporary seawall protecting homes in Daytona Beach Shores is still damaged, five days after officials say someone cut it. Some homes are still completely exposed.
Officials: Person stabbed, destroyed temporary seawall protecting Florida oceanfront homes
State officials believe someone stabbed one of the inflatable Tiger Dams protection the shoreline in Daytona Beach Shores.
Sanford intersection is hotspot for SunRail train, car crashes
Transportation officials have given FOX 35 more details about an intersection where trains have crashed into cars three different times.