Annabelle Sikes
Annabelle Sikes is a digital content producer at FOX 35 Orlando. She joined the team in December 2024.
Prior to joining FOX 35, she worked as the news editor of The West Orange Times & Observer in Winter Garden for three years. She also worked as a web producer at the Orlando Sentinel, section editor at The Community Paper in College Park, and interned with the Orlando Weekly.
She earned her bachelor's degree in journalism with a minor in sociology from the University of Central Florida in 2021. During her time at UCF, she served as managing editor of the school's newspaper and as digital manager of the school's magazine.
Annabelle was born in Boca Raton, Florida, and has two younger sisters, who are her best friends. In her free time, she enjoys working out, reading, watching movies, and trying new restaurants.
She has completed leadership programs with the West Orange Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Press Association. She has won a multitude of awards from the FPA for both news and feature writing.
The latest from Annabelle Sikes
4 Florida teens arrested for brutal beating of man, deputies say
Four Florida teens were recently arrested after deputies say they brutally beat a man who suffered serious injuries to his face, including a broken nose, broken jaw, multiple lacerations and swelling.
Brevard County child with autism found dead in pond after reported missing, deputies say
A 4-year-old boy with autism was found dead in a pond Friday morning after being reported missing less than an hour earlier, deputies say.
Florida fitness influencer faces 5 felonies for running over cop and fleeing, police say
A Florida personal trainer and fitness influencer with hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram was arrested after he allegedly ran over a cop, fled the scene and crashed into another vehicle at high speed.
Florida deputy rescues six tiny ducklings after mother duck hit by car
A Florida deputy recently rescued six tiny ducklings that were left abandoned after their mother was struck by a passing car.
Florida homeowner finds 98 iguana eggs in backyard, setting a local record
A Florida homeowner recently discovered she was inadvertently hosting the reptilian version of a baby shower with 98 uninvited guests.
Orange County man abuses, kills his 3-month-old daughter: Deputies
An Orange County man has been arrested after deputies say he abused and killed his 3-month-old daughter.
Palm Coast semi-truck hauling watermelons catches fire, officials say
A semi-truck filled with watermelons caught on fire Friday night in the Palm Coast area, officials say.
Charles Faggart death: Family calls for transparency, accountability after death 'incident' in Florida jail
The family of Charles Faggart, the Florida inmate that died after an "incident" at the jail left him with grave injuries, is asking for transparency, accountability and timely justice in his death investigation.
Wildfires break out across Volusia County as drought continues; several agencies responding
Multiple agencies are currently responding to several wildfires that have broken out across Volusia County.
Disney launches new Florida ticket deal for residents this summer
Walt Disney World has announced the launch of a new ticket deal for Florida residents, just in time for the summer.