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
Tractor trailer catches fire; all lanes blocked on Florida's turnpike northbound near Clermont
A tractor trailer on fire is blocking all northbound lanes on Florida's turnpike near the Clermont area, troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) say.
Legoland's SEA LIFE Florida to open next week in Central Florida: What to know
Legoland's SEA LIFE Florida is opening next week in Central Florida, complete with glowing tanks, immersive habitats, a 180-degree underwater tunnel and more than 3,000 incredible creatures.
MS-13 gang member arrested in Florida after attempted carjacking, police say
An MS-13 gang member and convicted felon was recently arrested in Florida following an attempted carjacking, police say.
Clermont attempted bank robbery and bomb threat: Police searching for suspect
The Clermont Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect who attempted to rob a bank and threatened a teller with a bomb on Wednesday morning.
Orlando contractor wanted after scamming customer out of more than $14,000, deputies say
The Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) is warning locals of an Orlando contractor who is wanted for fraud after scamming a customer out of more than $14,000.
Florida sets new tourism record: 2024 marks highest annual visitation in state history, DeSantis says
New data confirms that Florida set a new all-time annual record in 2024 with 143 million visitors — an increase of 1.7% over the previous record set in 2023, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says.
Billie Eilish tour: Florida shows, setlist, opening acts, ticket info
Superstar Billie Eilish has announced the expansion of her "Hit Me Hard and Soft" tour, with additional dates that include shows in Florida. Here's everything we know about the tour, the Florida shows and ticket information.
42 arrested in Florida cockfighting ring bust after physical altercation, deputies say
More than 40 people were arrested in a Florida cockfighting ring bust after a physical altercation broke out, deputies say.
Wife of convicted Orlando killer now sits in same jail as her husband, documents show
The wife of a convicted Orlando killer is now sitting in the very same jail as her husband, according to an official arrest affidavit.