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
Orlando condo owners fight against assessment increase from damage caused by Hurricane Ian
Some owners at Dockside Condominiums in Orlando’s Conway neighborhood are finally returning to their homes after Hurricane Ian forced them out.
Some fans upset with Camping World Kickoff game experience
Florida State’s season-opening game against Louisiana State left some fans with a sour taste.
State Attorney Andrew Bain talks about his first month in office
Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney Andrew Bain took over the role last month after Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Monique Worrell.
Dog recovering from surgery after bear attacked pup, owner in Longwood's Alaqua Lakes neighborhood
A small dog at the center of Tuesday night’s bear attack is now recovering in the care of neighbors.
Orange County commissioners weigh in on mayor’s nearly $1B proposal on how to spend tourism tax dollars
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has presented his proposal for how to spend nearly $1 billion in tourism tax revenues.
Popular Sanford German restaurant Hollerbach's shifts Oktoberfest plans
Hollerbach’s German Restaurant announced Friday it will not be hosting its own Oktoberfest celebration.
Central Florida businesses band together in support for Maui
Several Orlando-area businesses are teaming up to support recovery efforts in Maui.
Orlando woman organizes donations for Maui wildfire victims
One Orlando woman is raising money and collecting supplies to send to Maui wildfire victims. Rosa Diaz has family that lives on the island and was inspired to organize donations. She said she turned her worry into action.
UCF freshman catches 16-foot python in Florida Everglades
University of Central Florida freshman Jack Cronin made “the catch of a lifetime," trapping a 16-foot python this week.
FWC: Florida's had 10 airboat crashes so far this year; here's how to become an airboat captain
There have been at least 10 airboat crashes reported in Florida this year – the most recent on Monday at Wild Florida, where more than a dozen people were taken to the hospital after two airboats on tours crashed into each other.