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
Brevard Zoo unveils expanded 'Expedition Africa' with new lion habitat
FOX 35 received an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Brevard Zoo’s newly expanded "Expedition Africa: area, set to open to the public this Saturday, November 16.
Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on Home for the Holidays in Kissimmee
Habitat for Humanity for Greater Orlando and Osceola County symbolically broke ground with gold shovels on their annual “Home for the Holidays" build in Kissimmee.
New Osceola Fire Station in Poinciana to cut down on emergency response times
Fire Station 85 on Cypress Parkway in Poinciana is now operational. It serves as the new home for fire rescue and emergency medical units that had shared a station in Polk County for more than 30 years.
FOX 35 Care Force: Honoring Orange County school resource officer for donating bikes to elementary students
The FOX 35 Care Force is recognizing the outstanding work of Orange County School Resource Officer Justin Lemieux for making a difference in the lives of the students at Rock Springs Elementary School.
New spinal surgery unique to Central Florida offers faster recovery with less pain, fewer complications
A new surgery unique to Central Florida is changing the lives of people suffering from back pain.
Accused killer Sarah Boone currently representing self while awaiting new lawyer:' I am thoroughly confused'
Accused killer Sarah Boone is still looking to hire an attorney. For now – she's still on her own, representing herself in court, and she's already running into issues.
Couple helps to raise more than 250 kids at Florida’s Residing Hope
Our FOX 35 Care Force is recognizing a special couple making a difference in the lives of hundreds of kids navigating through the foster care system. FOX35’s Amanda McKenzie spent time with Mike and Maritza Velez and their teen girls in their care at their Residing Hope cottage in Volusia County.
Florida law enforcement cracking down on drivers who don’t stop for pedestrians
Law enforcement across Central Florida is patrolling to be sure drivers yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
Summer Cleaning: How to change your car's air filters
As part of our summer cleaning series, we’re going out to the garage for general car maintenance that can help prevent expensive repairs or replacements.
How to clean your dishwasher's filter
Here's how to clean your dishwasher's filter.