Rep. Frost on government shutdown's impact on Florida
Democratic Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer in-studio for a heat check on the federal government shutdown after Congressional Democrats and Republicans failed to reach an agreement on federal spending to keep the government open. Congressman Frost speaks on his place in the negotiations across the aisle, what Democrats are looking for in a federal budget and the implications of a prolonged government shutdown on Central Florida.
Rep. Soto on Democrat response to government shutdown
Democratic Congressman Darren Soto, representing Florida's 9th Congressional District joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the Democrats' goals in budget negotiations to reopen the federal government and respond to Republicans' allegations of Democrats shutting down the government over providing free healthcare for undocumented immigrants.
Florida municipalities join lawsuit challenging legality of SB 180
25 Florida municipalities joined a lawsuit challenging legality of SB 180. They argued the law strips cities & counties of their right to manage growth in their own communities. FOX35 News+ Anchor Garrett Wymer spoke with Jamie Cole, an attorney challenging SB 180 on what this means.
Florida OKs land for future Trump Presidential Library
On Tuesday, the Florida Cabinet unanimously approved the gift of 2.63 acres of land in Miami for use as the future Donald J. Trump Presidential Library. POLITICO reporter Kimberly Leonard joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to talk about the site, what it means for the state, reaction from Miami leaders and what happens next.
Attorneys want change in theme park injury data reports
Atty. Ben Crump is looking into alleged injuries involving the "Stardust Racers" rollercoaster at Epic Universe, following the death of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala. FOX35 News Reporter Randi Hildreth and FOX35 News+ Anchor Garrett Wymer discuss the latest involving this situation.
President Trump announces drug deal with Pfizer
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Pfizer to voluntarily sell its medications at lower prices. Pfizer has agreed to take measures to lower U.S. drug prices, including selling its existing drugs to Medicaid patients at the lowest price offered in other developed nations.
7 arrested for $800K in organized thefts across Florida
On Tuesday morning, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against seven people for their alleged involvement in a multilevel criminal enterprise centered on stealing smoke detectors from The Home Depot. The business estimates total losses from this organized theft ring are more than $800,000.
Monday Morning QB: FL football recap, Miami MNF preview
Tim Walters, sports editor of Florida Times-Union and FLORIDA TODAY, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about three standouts from the weekend that was in Florida football (high school, college and professional), plus one performance that had everyone scratching their heads. The two also previewed the Dolphins-Jets matchup on Monday Night Football - and how desperately Miami needs to come away with a win.
Florida's Space Coast braces for Imelda impacts
FOX 35's Esther Bower joins Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss how seniors on the Space Coast are preparing for flooding from Tropical Storm Imelda's impacts on the East Coast as it continues to pass by Florida.
Latest track for Tropical Storm Imelda: Impact on Fla.
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist TJ Springer joins Garrett Wymer to break down the latest track for Tropical Storm Imelda in the Atlantic Ocean as it moves past Florida, but still brings rain and life-threatening rip currents to Florida's east coast.
Rep. Randy Fine on possible government shutdown
Florida Congressman Randy Fine joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to share his perspective on the funding fight between Congressional Republicans and Democrats as federal funding is set to expire tomorrow at midnight.
Changes coming to Hollywood Studios as two areas close
Drew Smith, a.k.a. Drew the Disney Dude, and Zach Perilstein, editor-in-chief of Boardwalk Times, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about the changes underway at Disney's Hollywood Studios as Star Wars Launch Bay and Animation Courtyard permanently close. They also talk about how those projects -- and others -- fit into the the overall transformation Hollywood Studios will undergo over the next couple of years.
Missing Marion co. teen found safe after Amber Alert
During a news conference addressing the updates with the investigation, Lt. Paul Bloom with the Marion County Sheriff's Office was told and relayed to reporters Caden Speight, the missing 17-year-old was found safe and in good health less than 24 hours after an Amber Alert was issued regarding his disappearance.
NASA to launch IMAP mission on SpaceX Falcon 9
SpaceX will be targeting Wednesday launch for NASA?s IMAP mission. IMAP is a NASA heliophysics mission that will map the boundaries of the heliosphere. Liftoff is targeted for 7:30 a.m Wednesday E.T. FOX 35 News+ Associate Producer Reina Nieves spoke with Clinton Wallace, NOAA director of Space, Weather Prediction, on the mission and the future of space flight.
Playbook Tuesday: Trump's Florida 'Force Multiplier'
On this edition of Playbook Tuesday, POLITICO reporter and Florida Playbook author Kimberly Leonard joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to break down the pulse of Florida politics, from Governor DeSantis calling for a Donald Trump Presidential Library to be erected near the Freedom Tower near Miami Dade College to Governor DeSantis and his Cabinet's continued push to make Florida a 'force multiplier' for the Trump administration, the continued push to kill state property taxes and how the spending fight in D.C. impacts Florida.
MLB automated strike zone | Marlins coach calls pitches
Major League Baseball is instituting the ABS Challenge System where pitchers, catchers and batters will be able to challenge called balls and strikes to an automated strike zone starting in 2026. Lance Brozdowski, Player Development Analyst with Marquee Sports Network, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the ABS system and the Miami Marlins Assistant Pitching Coach Alon Leichman calling all pitches from the dugout for the remainder of the regular season, in line with the Marlins' approach in the Minor Leagues and where it leaves catchers.
Florida AG: Felony charges against baby formula theft suspect
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw hosted a press conference on Tuesday afternoon. The two leaders discussed retail theft across the country, including a specific case of felony charges being filed against a baby formula theft suspect.
MLB owners approve $1.7B Tampa Bay Rays sale
Yesterday, Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the new Rays ownership group led by Jacksonville-based developer Patrick Zalupski, which includes several notable Florida businessmen and former Orlando Dreamers anchor investor Dr. Rick Workman of Heartland Dental. JP Peterson, Host of The JP Peterson show joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down his reporting of the new ownership group, current Rays owner Stu Sternberg's legacy in Tampa Bay and what fans should be excited for with the new owners and a potential new stadium deal.
Hurricane Gabrielle rapidly intensifies in the Atlantic
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist TJ Springer joins Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down the rapid intensification and strengthening of Hurricane Gabrielle in the Atlantic Ocean, and looks ahead to other tropical waves and their potential to impact the East Coast.
Epic Universe death investigation continues
FOX 35's Matt Trezza joins Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the latest developments in the death of Epic Universe guest, 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, after riding the Stardust Racers rollercoaster.