Samantha Sosa
Samantha Sosa joined the FOX 35 team in November 2018.
Samantha is a Miami native, so she's no stranger to Florida's warm weather and beaches. She is a bilingual reporter who seeks to empower young women of all backgrounds.
Samantha is a proud graduate of the University of Florida, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications and a certificate in International Relations.
Before moving to Orlando, Samantha was a general assignment reporter at WFTX Fort Myers, Florida, where she covered several elections, environmental issues, presidential rallies, and major storms including Hurricane Irma and Matthew. Samantha also has experience as a digital producer at WSVN Miami.
When she is not reading or reporting news, she likes to travel, discover new restaurants, spend time with family, and hit the Orlando theme parks.
The latest from Samantha Sosa
First of five Brightline train sets arrived in Florida on Thursday
The first of five Brightline train sets arrived in Florida on Thursday. The train passed through the Space Coast, marking significant profess in Brightline's expansion from South Florida to Orlando.
Teen makes history as Florida's first transgender homecoming queen
As Orlando gets ready to celebrate Pride, one high school is celebrating one 17-year-old student. Evan Bialosuknia was crowned homecoming queen at Olympia High School. For her, the crown is much more than plastic. She is the first transgender homecoming queen in the state of Florida.
What to do if you have security concerns at your residential complex
As the search for Miya Marcano continues, people who live at the Aden Villas Apartments, where Miya lives, works, and was last seen, are concerned about safety.
Edgewater police officers on the hunt for suspected boat thief
An Edgewater boat owner is asking for help finding a suspected boat thief.
Florida mother dies from COVID-19 days after giving birth
A West Melbourne family is going through unimaginable heartbreak after a woman gave birth and then died shortly after due to COVID-19.
Orange County testing wastewater for presence of COVID-19
Orange County is participating in the National Wastewater Surveillance System in which sewage water from households and businesses can be tested for the presence of RNA from SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).
As COVID cases spikes in Orange County, nursing homes prepare
The Gardens at Depugh nursing home in Winter Park is still following strict protocol when it comes to visitors. Anyone from the outside must wear masks, have a health screening, and have temperatures taken before entering.
Massive fish kill stinking up Crane Creek in Melbourne
Boaters at the Melbourne Harbor Marina woke up to a stinky situation on Monday. A massive fish kill has clogged up areas of Crane Creek.
Orange County Mayor recommends return to wearing masks in some settings
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings says it his official recommendation that people go back to wearing masks indoors in crowded places where they cannot socially distance even if they are vaccinated.
Lake County School Board votes to fire East Ridge H.S. coach
The Lake County School Board voted on Monday to fire Martez Edwards, a P.E. teacher and football coach at East Ridge High School.