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
Volunteers donate time and skill to new fence at Give Kids the World
Many know Give Kids the World as the place where children with critical illnesses and their families get to enjoy a free week-long vacation. Now the tables have turned as volunteers with construction companies donate their time and skills to improving the property.
New COVID-19 vaccine incentives for Orange County employees approved
Any county employee who is vaccinated by September 30th will receive a $250 bonus and anyone who gets the vaccine after that date will receive one day off with pay.
Widow of Kissimmee police officer speaks at hearing for convicted killer
The widow of Officer Matthew Baxter gave emotional testimony about what it has been like over the last four years without her husband and the father of their four children.
Kissimmee police collect donations for Hurricane Ida victims
The Kissimmee Police Department is thanking the community for dropping off donations to help the people of Louisiana after Hurricane Ida.
Abortion bill signed into law in Texas prompts reaction in Florida
A Florida Republican lawmaker said he plans to file an abortion bill just like the controversial bill signed into law in Texas.
AdventHealth still in 'black status' but will soon offer outpatient surgeries
While AdventHealth remains under black status, meaning they will only accept emergency surgeries, that is set to change very soon.
Florida sheriff: Opioid overdoses and deaths on the rise
Since the beginning of this year, there have been 73 overdose deaths. Sheriff Lemma said he believes the pandemic has played a major role.
Rare sawfish spotted with rope tied around saw-like nose, mouth
While out snook fishing along the Indian River Lagoon near Fort Pierce, Peter Deeks and his friend got into a two-hour tug-of-war battle and hooked onto a giant sawfish.
AdventHealth has highest number of COVID-19 hospitalizations to date
Central Florida’s largest hospital system is reporting about 1,620 patients are currently hospitalized with COVID-19. That’s AdventHealth’s highest number since the pandemic began.
2 orphaned manatees being nursed at SeaWorld Orlando
Life without a mom isn’t easy. These calves have a lot of growing to do before they are healthy enough to be released back into the wild.