Charlie Kirk Shooting video spreads on social media
Videos of the deadly shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University spread across multiple social media platforms. Matt Rose, CXO of Tech Rage IT joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down some of the reasons social media algorithms push incendiary content, aren't able to instantly moderate explicit videos and photos on platforms geared around user-generated content and how people and parents can put up safeguards to avoid seeing explicit content on their feeds or their children's social media feeds.
Charlie Kirk Shooting: Things to watch for FBI, police
Orlando Rolon, former Orlando Police Chief joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live in studio to share his perspective on the collaboration between federal, state and local law enforcement agencies as the FBI and Utah law enforcement continue to investigate the deadly shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk during a speaking debate appearance at Utah Valley University, threats against HBCUs across the country including Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach which caused colleges and universities to cancel classes and urge students to shelter in place and Capitol Police responding to an 'incident' at Democratic Party's national Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
FBI search for Charlie Kirk shooting person of interest
The FBI released two photos of a person of interest in connection with the deadly shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University yesterday. James Copenhaver, former Sheriff's detective and investigator joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the search for the suspected shooter, how these open-air events can be secured and the growing outpour of reactions to Charlie Kirk's death from across the political spectrum.
Charlie Kirk shooting & rising political violence
The investigation continues into the deadly shooting of conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk officials are labeling a 'targeted political assassination.' Law enforcement recovered a high-powered rifle in the woods nearby the Utah Valley University. Kirk was shot around 30 minutes into an on-campus presentation and debate event. Dr. Larry Walker, a political analyst and Associate Professor with the University of Central Florida joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the rising political tensions across the U.S. leading to a string of politically-motivated attacks and why political discourse seems to be amplifying violent rhetoric and actions.
What to watch in Charlie Kirk shooting investigation
The investigation continues into the deadly shooting of conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk officials are labeling a 'targeted political assassination.' Law enforcement recovered a high-powered rifle in the woods nearby the Utah Valley University. Kirk was shot around 30 minutes into an on-campus presentation and debate event. Jamie Copenhaver, a former sheriff's detective and investigator joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the investigation into the shooting from a law enforcement perspective, and to give insight on why law enforcement could be withholding surveillance video footage of the suspected gunman.
Unusually quiet hurricane season reaches statistical peak
Hurricane season has reached the statistical peak of the season and we have not had a major storm hit Florida yet. This reportedly is going against the trend we’ve seen for around the last decade. Fox 35 Anchor Garrett Wymer speaks to Fox 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard about the unusually quiet patterns, flooding impacts across Central Florida and a pleasant week of cooler weather ahead.
Efforts continue on Florida redistricting after committee assignments
These efforts continue as Republican lawmakers advocate for a new U.S. House seat for the Sunshine State, arguing the state was undercounted in the 2020 Census. Similar redistricting cases are going on in states like Texas and California. Fox 35 Anchor Garrett Wymer speaks with UCF History Professor Dr. John Sacher about ongoing conversations about these efforts.
Fla. School Board Member challenges Sen. Ashley Moody
Jennifer Jenkins, a member of the Brevard County Public School Board launched her campaign for U.S. Senate today as a Democrat, challenging Republican Ashley Moody in 2026. FOX 35's Ryan Elijah sat down with Jennifer Jenkins to discuss her reasons for running for office, her policy positions and how she plans to fundraise in an uphill election against a sitting popular Republican.
Playbook Tuesday: DeSantis outlines final session wish list
POLITICO Reporter Kimberly Leonard joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down DeSantis's legislative wishlist, jury selection for the Ryan Routh trial, Speaker Daniel Perez's White House meeting and the push to end vaccine mandates.
Orlando Dreamer joins Rays purchase group
Multiple reports put out show Rick Workman, the Orlando Dreamers anchor investor in their push to bring Major League Baseball and the Tampa Bay Rays to Orlando has joined the potential purchasing group led by Jacksonville-area developer Patrick Zalupski who reportedly intends to keep the Rays in Tampa Bay, preferably in Tampa. FOX 13 Reporter Evan Axelbank joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the state of the Rays purchasing saga, where Tampa Bay area officials say the new ownership group could finalize their purchase of the Rays within the next two weeks.
Epic Universe dominates 2025 Golden Ticket Awards
Universal's Orlando theme parks brought home various awards recognized on a global scale including: Best Water Park, Best New Coaster and Best New Theme Concept, plus many more. The Golden Ticket Awards awards achievements across the theme park industry. The winners are voted on by theme park enthusiasts, journalists and suppliers and manufacturers worldwide. Tharin White, Lead Publisher with EYNTK.Info joined Fox 35's Garrett Wymer and spoke about the awards, and what they mean.
Suspected Trump attempted assassin Ryan Routh in court
Ryan Routh, the man accused of plotting to kill President Donald Trump, questioned potential jurors in federal court today as jury selection begins in his criminal case. Criminal defense attorney Jose Rivas joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the implications of Routh choosing to represent himself in court and how that will impact the ongoing trial and court procedures.
Fla. AG warning puts state attorney on notice
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent out a warning to State Attorney Monique Worrell, pushing her to stop prosecuting Tina Allgeo in connection with an alleged road rage incident turned deadly shooting. Dr. Larry Walker, Political Analyst and UCF Associate Professor joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to break down the political implications of Uthmeier's threat and the potential for Governor Ron DeSantis to move towards her removal from office.
Florida AG calls out State Attorney Worrell
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a word of warning to State Attorney Monique Worrell, saying she "got it wrong" in a recent case. Uthmeier posted a video on his social media explaining what he believes Worrell missed.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: September 5, 2025
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from Florida Congressman Cory Mills and his ex-girlfriend testifying in an injunction hearing over a potential restraining order, a former Florida deputy denied bond as he faces first-degree murder charges in the death of his wife where prosecutors claim he staged her death as a suicide, embattled ex-Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill qualifying for re-election to the Orlando City Council and Seminole High School set to honor alumnus Ethan Pritchard, who is still in critical condition almost a week after being shot near FSU in Tallahassee.
Poll: Parents worry they'll miss drug use warnings
A new poll from The Harris Poll on behalf of Victoria's Voice Foundation showed 51% of parents are concerned about missing warning signs of potential drug use from their kids and parents' overall knowledge of naloxone is low. Leah Shepherd, Executive Director of Victoria's Voice Foundation joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to share her foundation's goals in spreading awareness of signs of drug use in kids and teens and how parents and children can access naloxone to prevent potential drug overdoses.
Rep. Cory Mills testifies in restraining order hearing
FOX 35's Randi Hildreth joins Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the Columbia County court case where Congressman Cory Mills faces a potential restraining order from his ex-girlfriend, reigning Miss USA Lindsey Langston over allegations of revenge porn and threatening messages Langston claims were sent to threaten potential future partners.
12 suspected 'Hood Boys' arrested in Florida PPP loan scheme
Florida officials held a press conference on Friday morning to discuss the arrest of 12 suspected members of the Lakeland-based gang called "Hood Boys." Those arrested are facing charges related to a PPP loan scheme. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer tunes us into the press conference to learn the latest updates in the investigation.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: September 4, 2025
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and Luanne Sorrell break down the top news stories of the day, from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issuing criminal and civil subpoenas against the trucking company who employed Harjinder Singh, the man accused of being in the country illegally when he made an illegal u-turn on the Florida Turnpike, killing 3 Floridians, a bond hearing for a former Orange County Deputy accused of staging his wife's death to look like a suicide, reaction to the Florida MAHA movement continuing to pour in and the NFL season kicking off tonight in Philadelphia.
Sheriff: illegal immigrant raped 14-year-old girl
Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco holds a news conference to announce the arrest of Eduardo Villareal, a man suspected of being in the country illegally and sexually trafficking and raping a 14-year-old girl the sheriff says he met at a bus stop in Florida.