Randi Hildreth

FOX 35 Reporter

Randi joined the FOX 35 team as the education reporter in October 2021.

The Atlanta native is excited to be a lot closer to the beach and explore Central Florida.

Randi most recently worked as a reporter with WBRC in Birmingham, AL where she received an Emmy Award and an Abby Award for breaking news coverage of riots in Birmingham.

Before transitioning to news, Randi worked as a teacher for the nonprofit Teach for America. For two years, she taught ninth grade English at Wilson High School in Florence, South Carolina.

Randi graduated with honors from the University of Georgia with a degree in Digital and Broadcast Journalism. During her time at UGA, she was a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Pamoja Dance Company, and served as president of her collegiate chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

She is also pursuing her master’s in Education Policy and Leadership from American University and is set to graduate in May 2022.

When Randi is not working, she loves spending time with her sweet pup - Grady, staying active through dance or sports, traveling, trying new restaurants, finding the best shopping deals, and spending time with her family and friends.

Randi is always looking for new story ideas and ways to serve the community. Don't hesitate to contact her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or email her at randi.hildreth@fox.com.

The latest from Randi Hildreth

Blind archery student competes at Florida high school

One Orange County student is gearing up for a summer of archery competitions. Her skills on the range are pretty impressive, but that's not the only thing that's caught people's attention.

May 11

Nonprofit group works to collect data on Orlando homeless population

Homelessness is not uncommon, and often it's a single paycheck separating the person from their former life. One local non-profit worked throughout the month of March collecting their stories to figure out how to help.

March 31

New wellness center coming to the West Lakes community

Community members held a ribbon cutting Friday morning for the new Heart of West Lakes Wellness Center coming to the West Lakes community this spring. The center will bring together health resources and put them all under one roof for neighboring communities.

February 10

Orange County, UCF, Rosen Hotels & Resorts join forces to offer free ESOL classes

Orange County leaders are working with UCF Global and Rosen Hotels & Resorts to provide free English class to associates.

February 9

Black Orlando Tech aka B.O.T. supports minorities in tech industry

The organization Black Orlando Tech - also known as B.O.T. - was started back in 2016. The driving vision is to expose at least 10,000 people to the Tech Industry by 2025.

February 7

Brevard Public Schools latest to use placement agency to help with staff shortage

Brevard Public Schools is one of the latest districts in Central Florida to hire international teachers to fill vacancies. It's part of the teacher shortage issue we've covered for years now. Education leaders say it's not getting any better -- so more are turning to options like this.

January 19