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.
Florida Mayor takes on ICE, 287(g) agreements
City of South Miami Mayor Javier Fernandez held a virtual news conference today, calling for cities to end their 287(g) agreements with ICE after the state of Florida's arguments in court allegedly argue that only counties and sheriffs are legally required to enter into immigration enforcement agreements with ICE.
Florida Sheriff Grady Judd on illegal gambling bust
More than two dozen people are facing criminal charges after an undercover operation dubbed "Operation Bad Odds." Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says detectives seized a total of 48 machines from 12 stores countywide. Investigators also confiscated more than $100,000 in cash.
Casey DeSantis, Lt. Gov. speak on MAHA in Orlando
Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative on Thursday afternoon in Orlando. The event came after Florida officials on Wednesday announced their plans to become the first state to end all vaccine mandates, including for schoolchildren.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: September 3, 2025
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and Marlisa Goldsmith break down the top news stories of the day, from sex trafficking victims of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell threatening to release their own client lists if Congress won't release the full Epstein Files, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo starting a Florida MAHA Commission whose first major goal is to end school vaccine mandates, a former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner throwing his hat into the ring for Florida Governor and EBay celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Jeffrey Epstein survivors call to release Epstein files
Survivors of sex trafficking at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell spoke at a news conference organized by a bipartisan group of House members to advocate for the full release of the Epstein files and client list. Several of the speakers testified against Epstein and Maxwell in their criminal trials and one victim said if Congress won't share the client list, the survivors will share their own list of suspects allegedly linked to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring.
Walt Disney World confirms last day for DinoLand USA
Drew Smith, AKA Drew the Disney Dude joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest news surrounding the shutdown of DinoLand USA as the Boneyard is officially closed as the park plans for the Tropical Americas takeover, including attractions based on Encanto and Indiana Jones.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: September 2, 2025
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from the latest into the investigation of a shooting that killed 2-year-old Bles'Syn Lightner and injured two adults, one of whom her grandfather, in Melbourne, the continued crosswalk controversies between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and state law enforcement and activists in Florida, a Special Election in Orange County and a boy who escaped his home and went missing before being found eating at a Chic-Fil-A near his house.
Florida Crosswalk controversy continues
FOX 35's Marie Edinger joins Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the ongoing controversy and battle between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, state law enforcement and activists over FDOT's new rule banning public art on crosswalks and roadways across Florida.
Florida Census Undercount: What happens next?
A new Florida TaxWatch report on the U.S. Census and the reported 750,000 Floridians who did not respond to the census survey which cost Florida a congressional seat and approximately $11-21 billion in federal funding and accuracy of public data. Meg Cannan, Senior Research Analyst with Florida TaxWatch joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the possible scenarios that could ensue under new census rules to correct the Congressional count.
Playbook Tuesday: DeSantis' CFO plans to run it back
On this Playbook Tuesday with POLITICO Florida, Florida Playbook author Kimberly Leonard joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down Blaise Ingoglia officially launching his campaign for Florida CFO and today's Special Elections for two seats in the State Legislature representing parts of Orange County, as well as the latest on lawsuits against Alligator Alcatraz.
Melbourne police update on toddler shot, killed
Commander Shawn Eising with Melbourne Police Department holds a news briefing to give an update on the deadly shooting of 2-year-old Bles'syn Lightner and injured her grandfather and another woman.
Halloween Horror Nights opening weekend review
Tharin White, lead publisher of EYNTK.info, joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about the hauntings and the highlights from the opening weekend of Universal's Halloween Horror Nights.
Lots of Disney announcements, additions unveiled at D23
It was a busy weekend at Coronado Springs at Walt Disney World Resort for Destination D23, where Disney unveiled a lot of changes, additions and upgrades coming to Disney parks. Drew the Disney Dude joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the highlights.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 29, 2025
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from Lawrence Dority receiving a life sentence for the second-degree murder of former NBA player and Orlando Magic player Adreian Payne, two people injured in a small plane crash in New Smyrna Beach, FHP and FDOT beginning to crack down on chalking and painting of the rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse Nightclub site in Downtown Orlando and Halloween Horror Nights' Opening Night tonight.
Top tips for Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Opening Night
It is opening night for Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights, and EYNTK.info Lead Publisher Tharin White gives you an up-close and personal look at Stay and Scream for this year's HHN festivities live via Zoom from Universal Orlando.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 28, 2025
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer breaks down the top news stories of the day, from the latest on the Annunciation Church shooting in Minneapolis, a 76-year-old woman killed when a driver backed into her with a golf cart, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings firing back at Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia's DOGE audits and subpoenas toward Orange County and the UCF Knights Football team getting ready for their scheduled 7pm kickoff against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.
Tornado warnings pop up across Central Florida
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard gives the latest weather headlines from across Central Florida, including several tornado warnings that popped up this afternoon.
Water safety tips for Labor Day Weekend
With Labor Day Weekend around the corner, FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and Megan Ferraro, Executive Director of The ZAC Foundation and Chair of the U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan break down the top tips to keep your kids safe around the pool and water this Labor Day Weekend.
UCF starting Cam Fancher at QB tonight vs. Jax State
Sean Green, Independent Reporter and host of Charge On: A UCF Football Podcast joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to break down Cam Fancher set to lead the UCF Knights' offense in their season opener against Jacksonville State and where Scott Frost can take this college football team in his first year back at the University of Central Florida.