Manny Martinez
Manny Martinez joined FOX 35 News in July 2023 as a reporter and weekend anchor.
Prior to FOX 35, Martinez worked at WBTW (CBS) in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina as an anchor and reporter. He covered Hurricane Ian’s second American landfall in 2022 and the suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down off the Myrtle Beach area coast in February 2023.
Born and raised in the Chicago suburb of Glenview, Illinois, Manny's love for broadcasting began in high school, where he was part of the school's radio and television programs. He studied broadcast and digital journalism at Syracuse University and graduated in 2021. He also has a minor in political science.
Manny is a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
He is an avid Chicago Cubs fan and splits season tickets with a group of friends. He’s also a fan of all things racing: IndyCar, NASCAR and Formula 1. He goes to the Indianapolis 500 every year. You can bet he’ll be at Daytona for a race!
Manny loves to play pickleball and ride his bike in his spare time. Don’t be afraid to say hi if you see him on the streets.
The latest from Manny Martinez
Kissimmee city commissioner proposes affordable housing initiative
At Tuesday's Kissimmee City Commission meeting, Commissioner Angela Eady presented an idea: willing homeowners with two-car garages could allow the city to convert the garage into a studio apartment to rent out to people in need.
Here's how Florida wildlife crossings increase animal, human safety
Wildlife crossings are safer for animals, which means they're safer for us, too.
Kissimmee families hope for missing married couple's safe return
The search continues for a married couple last seen in Central Florida. No one has heard from Claudia Pena Alvarez, 25, and Nicolas Alvarez, 22, since April 7. Their families are stumped.
Attorney Dan Newlin hosts big-money Trump fundraiser at his Florida home
Former President Donald Trump was at a fundraiser Wednesday hosted by Attorney Dan Newlin.
Teen rushes into burning Casselberry home to save dogs
A teenager rescued two dogs from a neighbor's burning home in Casselberry.
Orlando annexes part of Orange County development known as 'Sunbridge' into city limits
Orlando City Council voted Monday to annex over 6,000 acres in eastern Orange County into the city limits.
Where does Regina Hill live? Orlando commissioner hid home address on arrest report
Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill was arrested Thursday amid an investigation into elderly exploitation and fraud. On an arrest report, she listed her home address as Orlando City Hall.
Orange County mother reacts to arrest in daughter, granddaughter's deaths
A grieving woman told FOX 35 News she finally feels one step closer to justice after an accused killer in Orange County was tracked down in New Jersey.
Former Hunter's Creek Elementary student pays it forward, builds 'math park'
A Central Florida high school student is paying it forward by building a park for kids with a twist. Students at Hunter's Creek Elementary can now play in a new park. It doesn't have any slides or swings but instead features math.
Gov. DeSantis signs ban on public sleeping, camping into law
Homeless people will no longer be allowed to sleep in public in Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed that ban into law Wednesday.