Hannah Mackenzie
Hannah Mackenzie is a two-time Emmy award-winning journalist and regional Edward R. Murrow award-winner. She joined FOX 35 Orlando in October 2023.
She is thrilled to be part of the FOX 35 News team, and back in sunny Florida!
Although she may seem like the ‘girl next door’, Hannah is actually the girl from across the pond. Born in Scotland, the UK native proudly became an American citizen after her family immigrated to Houston, Texas in 1998. Space City quickly turned Hannah into an Astros fan – go Stros!
She graduated from the University of Texas in 2013 with a bachelors degree in journalism (Hook 'em) – and still cheers on the Horns.
She has reported in McAllen, Texas, near the U.S.-Mexico border, where she covered the humanitarian crisis, drug and human smuggling, cartel violence, and border security; Pensacola, Florida, where she covered the impacts of Hurricane Michael (2018); Houston, Texas; Asheville, North Carolina; and now Central Florida.
While in Asheville, Hannah earned two Emmy Awards for her coverage of Tropical Storm Fred (2021).
Outside of work, you can find Hannah wrangling her 90-pound Labrador retriever, Cruze, or binging the latest Netflix show with her cat, Louis. She enjoys exercising, and looks forward to exploring all that Central Florida has to offer.
If you see her out and about, be sure to say hello!
The latest from Hannah Mackenzie
Habanero, Sloth World sloth, in critical condition, Central Florida Zoo, says
One of the 12 remaining sloths from Sloth World Orlando – now being cared for and treated at the Central Florida Zoo – has become lethargic and is considered to be in critical condition, the zoo said Friday.
Criminal investigation opened into Sloth World, sloth deaths, Florida AG says
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Friday that his office is assisting the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida with an "ongoing criminal investigation" into Sloth World Orlando, following the deaths of numerous sloths under its care.
Moving Florida Forward: Gov. Ron DeSantis breaks ground on I-95, U.S. 1 interchange reconstruction project
The reconstruction of Interstate-95 and U.S. 1 interchange project in Volusia County will start ahead of schedule.
Sloth World: Florida leaders demand state, federal investigations after sloth deaths
Two Florida leaders have asked for state and federal investigations into Sloth World Orlando and its owners after more than 50 sloths shipped to Florida from South America died under its care, following several investigative reports from FOX 35 News.
Bandit, 1 of 13 Sloth World rescued sloths, dies, zoo says
Bandit, a sloth that was rescued from warehouse for a planned Sloth World attraction in Orlando, has died, according to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
Orlando 'Sloth World' death count rises; customers demand refunds
Bandit, a sloth transported to Orlando for the now closed "Sloth World" is in intensive care after suffering from GI issues and electrolyte imbalances.
31 sloths died at Sloth World Orlando-owned warehouse: FWC reports
(Update 4/24/26): The Central Florida Zoo said more than a dozen sloths from Sloth World had been donated to them. The zoo is going to evaluate them and then work with the Species Survival Plan Program to find long-term homes for them at other AZA-accredited facilities. Read more.
Sloth World Orlando to file for bankruptcy, will no longer open; 'we have no other options'
The owner of Sloth World Orlando confirmed to FOX 35 on Friday afternoon that he plans to file for bankruptcy protection, and that he will no longer move forward with plans to open his "slotharium."
Sloth World: Warehouse lacked proper permits for animals; 'stop work' order issued by county
The warehouse on International Drive where 31 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando reportedly died was not permitted to have animals or wildlife of any kind, FOX 35 has learned.