Amanda McKenzie
Amanda is an Emmy-nominated and award-winning journalist. Since 2018, Amanda has loved being part of the FOX 35 'Good Day Orlando' morning news team.
While she was born and raised in the Sunshine State, she has moved to three other states as a broadcast journalist. Most recently, she reported for News 13 in Orlando, investigating community concerns and covering court cases.
Prior to her move back to Central Florida, she reported in Greensboro, North Carolina for Time Warner Cable News, where she was recognized as one of the top reporters in the state by The Associated Press. While in Greensboro, she provided complete and continuous coverage of the John Edwards campaign finance trial from the federal courthouse. And before moving to North Carolina, Amanda worked as a reporter for WAKA-CBS in Montgomery, Alabama, where she covered national stories, such as Alabama's controversial law on illegal immigration, and the devastating tornadoes that ripped through the state, causing severe damage and hundreds of fatalities.
Amanda completed graduate work at the New York Film Academy in Manhattan, where she studied broadcast journalism in a program affiliated with NBC News. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida's College of Journalism and Communications. While in college, Amanda completed internships at NBC's 'Today' show in New York City and WCJB TV20 News in her hometown of Gainesville.
In her free time, Amanda enjoys going for runs, traveling and playing with her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, named Rosy.
The latest from Amanda McKenzie
Demand for toiletries stresses supply chain, essential workers
With COVID numbers on the rise, experts said the demand for products also goes up.
First person with Down syndrome to complete Ironman triathlon receives Local Hero Award
Nikic and his triathlon team will also be part of Team Florida at the Special Olympics USA, which will be held right here in Orlando.
9 years since Michelle Parker disappeared
The case of a missing Orlando mother continues nine years later.
State of Port Canaveral: Travel potential but many obstacles remain
The CDC has no lifted the no sail-order and replaced it with a conditional sail order through November 1st, 2021.
DeLand offering free trees to residents affected by tornado in August
The tornado that hit DeLand was an EF-2, ripping out trees from the ground and throwing them over homes and power lines in August.
Recycled political signs turned into electricity
You can recycle your signs now through November 22.
Seminole County parents must decide if they will send their child back to school
The Seminole County District said that once they know how many students plan to return to the classroom, they will need enough time to properly prepare.
Governor DeSantis considering return to classroom for all students
Every student in Florida may be required to return to face-to-face learning at the beginning of the new year.
UF Research: Flu vaccine could boost protection from COVID-19 symptoms
It’s flu season and new research from the University of Florida reports those who get a flu shot may be less likely to develop severe symptoms if they contract COVID-19.
Tupperware sees big profits during pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has hit many companies hard, but Kissimmee-base Tupperware has enjoyed a rebound in profit.