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
Walt Disney World's Space Mountain turns 50 years old
Fifty years ago this week, Space Mountain opened in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.
City of Orlando, Town of Eatonville celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through annual events
The City of Orlando and the Town of Eatonville both are hosting annual events Saturday to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Fiery Florida crash kills one, seriously injures 2, including 16-year-old girl: troopers
Troopers said one man was killed and two people were seriously injured, one being a 16-year-old girl, following a fiery Florida crash Friday night.
Police continuing search for missing Florida man
Police said they are continuing to search for a Florida man who went missing Tuesday.
Florida missing married couple made pact to die together, deputies say
In newly released details, deputies said they believe the missing Florida couple, whose bodies were found in the woods last year, had made a pact to die together.
12-foot shark swims into Florida marina: officials
Marine specialists currently are in a Florida lake assessing a 12-foot mako shark that was spotted Friday.
Florida law enforcement agencies warn of rise in scams, callers impersonating officers
Law enforcement agencies in Florida are warning locals to be aware of a rise in fraudulent activity, where scammers are said to be impersonating officers.
Florida man arrested after allegedly swindling 10, stealing more than $100,000
Police said they have arrested a Florida man for multiple felony charges after he swindled 10 people and stole more than $100,000 for his personal use.
Who is Ashley Moody? Florida attorney general replacing Sen. Marco Rubio
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will replace Marco Rubio in the Senate, but who is Moody?