Breaking down Benny Johnson threat investigation
Former Sheriff's detective and investigator James Copenhaver joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the arrest and investigation of a San Diego man accused of mailing death threats to conservative political activist Benny Johnson, who appeared at a news conference in Tampa with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. Investigators say they used fingerprints on the package to identify and track down the suspect in California.
Logan Tipton's father on Ky. convict arrested in Fla.
Ronald Exantus, a convicted felon who served less than half of a 20-year prison sentence in Kentucky for the death of a child was arrested in Marion County after deputies discovered he had failed to register as a felon, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Ronald Exantus recently moved to Florida, investigators said, and was living in a home next to an elementary school. Exantus was convicted in 2015 for the stabbing of 6-year-old Logan Tipton' sister in Versailles, Kentucky, a crime that shocked the community. He was found "not guilty by reason of insanity" in Logan's death. He received a 20-year prison sentence but was released on parole after serving less than half of it. His early release and subsequent move to Florida reignited concerns about how parolees are monitored once they leave prison and cross state lines. Drew Tipton, Logan's father, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to talk about Logan's life, learning Exantus was released from prison and his response to social media outrage and the word of Florida officials upon Exantus' arrest in Florida for failing to register as a felon.
Wildfire arson suspect will remain in custody
FOX 35's Hannah MacKenzie joins Garrett Wymer live via Zoom just outside the federal courthouse where Jonathan Rinderknecht was denied bond and the federal judge ordered him to remain in custody of US Marshals. Find out more about his appearance in court and when his next hearing will be.
AAA: Speeding just as bad as drunk driving
Mark Jenkins, Spokesperson with AAA the Auto Club Group joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss the new campaign highlighting the risks of speeding on the roads eerily similar to the risks of driving under the influence of alcohol.
New Food Hall opens in Downtown Orlando
A La Cart City is the newest food hall opening up with the Art2 Park at the corner of Orange Avenue and Robinson Street in Downtown Orlando. April & Dustin Williams, the owners of A La Cart City joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to preview the soft opening Saturday and some of the vendors on display at A La Cart City.
How investigators caught Calif. wildfire arson suspect
Jonathan Rinderknecht is accused of starting the Pacific Palisades Wildfire in LA County which killed 12 people, destroyed 6,000 buildings and burned 23,000 acres across California. Rinderknecht is scheduled to be in federal court in Orlando for a preliminary hearing. Investigators released the full criminal complaint after the news conference announcing the arrest and charges against Rinderknecht. Dale Reisen, Operating Manager with Reisen Fire Consultants LLC joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer
Palisades wildfire arson suspect appears in Fla. court
FOX 35's Randi Hildreth joins Garrett Wymer live via Zoom from outside the federal courthouse where 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht made his first appearance on charges of destruction of property by means of fire in connection with the Pacific Palisades wildfire in California. The wildfires started on New Year's Day, burned nearly 24,000 acres and killed 12 people across California.
Disney updating Zootopia & Frozen animatronics
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the Walt Disney World ticket price hike and some new additions coming to the theme parks, from new animatronics for Zootopia and Frozen at Walt Disney World and when you can expect the parks to get their Christmas decorations.
Tampa Bay Lightning gear up for a big NHL season
Erik Erlendsson, Founder of Lightning Insider joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to preview the Tampa Bay Lightning gearing up for a big season and the fiery preseason matchups with the Florida Panthers after getting bounced in the first round of the playoffs. Catch Tampa Bay Lightning games on FOX 35 Plus this season!
Can Florida afford to kill property taxes?
Jared Walczak, Vice President of State Projects with The Tax Foundation joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the avenues by which Governor Ron DeSantis and the state legislature could end or drastically reduce property taxes, and the impact of eliminating property taxes on the local level and where governments would need to go to get that revenue.
Walt Disney World hikes ticket, annual pass prices
Drew Smith, @DrewDisneyDude on social media joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down Walt Disney World raising their ticket prices on the start of their new fiscal year, where some one-day tickets will soar above $200 for the first time ever. This coincides with the park announcing major refurbishments and new zones across their parks for the Muppets, Frozen and Zootopia franchises.
Officials: Florida man charged with starting deadly Palisades fire
A Florida man has been arrested, accused of starting what would become the deadly "Palisades Fire" in Los Angeles. Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, was arrested on Oct. 7 near his home in Melbourne, Florida, officials said. He's accused of maliciously starting a fire on Jan. 1, 2025, which eventually became the Palisades Fire, killing 12 and burning more than 23,000 acres.
Is the UFL & Orlando Storm sustainable in Florida?
The United Football League announced the Orlando Storm are the newest team joining the UFL in 2026. The Storm will share Inter&Co Stadium with the Orlando City Lions and Orlando Pride soccer clubs. JC Carnahan, Commercial Real Estate and Sports Business Reporter with the Orlando Business Journal joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the economic impacts of the UFL and whether it could be a sustainable business model here in Orlando.
Florida sued over Trump Presidential Library
This Playbook Tuesday with POLITICO Florida, reporter and Florida Playbook author Kimberly Leonard joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest in Florida politics, from a lawsuit challenging the state's acquisition of land for a Trump Presidential Library to the state of the Florida Governor's race, when Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings could officially throw his hat in the ring.
Rays new owners want new Tampa Bay stadium for 2029
This morning, the Tampa Bay Rays introduced their new ownership group, led by Control Person, Co-Chair and Managing Partner Patrick Zalupski. The new owners said their number one goal is to build a new stadium by Opening Day 2029 to replace Tropicana Field and work towards emulating Atlanta's The Battery with the Braves in the Tampa Bay region. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank joins Garrett Wymer to break down the news conference, the Rays' plans on the business side and how the new ownership group could impact the roster on the field.
UFL brings 'Storm' to Orlando
Three new teams have joined the United Football League's 2026 season: Orlando Storm, Columbus Aviators and Louisville Kings. The Orlando Storm will play their matches at Inter&Co Stadium, home of the Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride. UFL leaders held a press conference Tuesday afternoon to share more information on the teams.
Florida Football Standouts | Monday Morning QB
Timothy Walters, Sports Editor with the Florida Times-Union and FLORIDA TODAY joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for Monday Morning Quarterbacking, breaking down the best football performances across Florida's high school, college and pro action and previews the big Monday Night Football action where the Jacksonville Jaguars and Trevor Lawrence take on Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
FOX 35 Late News at 11PM
The Late News at 11PM isn't your typical newscast. Straight to the point, less boring, and a lot of fun.
Epic Universe Stardust racers to reopen: What we know
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down Universal President and COO Karen Irwin's letter to staff confirming Universal will re-open the Stardust Racers rollercoaster at Epic Universe, less than a month after Epic Universe guest Kevin Rodriguez Zavala died after riding the coaster.
Smart saving tips with Jade Warshaw & The Ramsey Show
Jade Warshaw, finance coach and co-host of The Ramsey Show joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live in-studio ahead of The Ramsey Show Live at The Beacham in Downtown Orlando. Jade breaks down the baby steps of saving money, the first steps of saving starting with your paychecks at work and how to deal with financial stress when those paychecks don't stretch quite as far as they used to.