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
FWC hiring contractors to help with bear encounters
How would you like a job responding to bear encounters? The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is looking for people to do just that.
Man searching for his 'guardian angel' after recovering from motorcycle crash
An Orange County man badly hurt in a motorcycle crash is on a mission to find the person he thinks saved his life.
Attorneys demanding more information about a shooting involving deputies at Kissimmee Target
Attorneys representing four people who were inside a car during a shooting involving deputies in Osceola County claim Sheriff Marcos Lopez was misleading in a news conference he held on Monday.
Orlando immigration delays: Processing appears to speed up at Orlando ICE office
Dozens of people waited in line Wednesday morning outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Orlando to meet with officials about their cases. However, by the afternoon, nearly everyone in line had presumably met with officials.
Police: Man pulls out pocket knife, swings at other man after Walmart parking dispute
A Florida man is potentially facing battery charges after he pulled out a pocket knife and attempted to cut another man after the two got into an argument over a parking spot Tuesday outside a Walmart store.
Orlando's immigration crisis: Rep. Demings proposes short-term solutions for ICE office crowds
On another 90-degree day Monday, people were growing more restless and frustrated waiting outside the ICE office in Orlando, many with families and young children.
Florida lawmakers respond to large crowds at Orlando immigration office
Throughout the week, there have been long lines and difficult conditions for people waiting days, or even weeks for their appointments at an ICE office in Orlando.
Gov. DeSantis plans to pass constitutional carry law
In a news conference Friday, Gov. Ron Desantis said he still plans to pass a constitutional carry, or permitless carry law.
Hundreds of people waiting outside Orlando immigration facility hoping to book appointments
Dozens of immigrants – hundreds by some counts – have been standing in line and camping outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Orlando waiting to speak with an agent.
Voters to decide on Orange County transit sales tax in November
The decision will now be up to Orange County voters if they'll have to pay a new one cent sales tax to fund public transit projects.