Sloth World fallout continues with sloth death
Willow, a female sloth who has been cared for by the Central Florida Zoo, has died due to digestive issues despite continued treatment. Willow was one of the many sloths rescued from Sloth World, an Orlando attraction shut before its grand opening due to sloth mistreatment and death. FOX 35 Garrett Wymer goes over the details of Willow's death.
Willow, a female sloth who has been cared for by the Central Florida Zoo, has died due to digestive issues despite continued treatment. Willow was one of the many sloths rescued from Sloth World, an Orlando attraction shut before its grand opening due to sloth mistreatment and death. FOX 35 Garrett Wymer goes over the details of Willow's death.
First potential tropical system of Hurricane Season
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner joins Garrett Wymer to break down the first tropical cone of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, which could become Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of this season.
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner joins Garrett Wymer to break down the first tropical cone of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, which could become Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of this season.
What Sean Sweeney's Orlando Magic could look like
Independent Reporter Sean Green joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson live via Zoom to break down the Orlando Magic's preseason home schedule and what incoming head coach Sean Sweeney could do with the roster and scheme to bring the Magic back to a top defensive team in the NBA with stars Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.
Independent Reporter Sean Green joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson live via Zoom to break down the Orlando Magic's preseason home schedule and what incoming head coach Sean Sweeney could do with the roster and scheme to bring the Magic back to a top defensive team in the NBA with stars Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.
US Military eyes Florida launch pad at Cape Canaveral
Richard Tribou, Director of Online Content and Space Editor with the Orlando Sentinel joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the proposed launch site 2 miles away from Port Canaveral to be used as a test launch facility for the US Army and Navy.
Richard Tribou, Director of Online Content and Space Editor with the Orlando Sentinel joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the proposed launch site 2 miles away from Port Canaveral to be used as a test launch facility for the US Army and Navy.
Firework show lighting up Epic Universe in July
Celestial Park will be enveloped with dancing lights, fountains and fireworks during Universal Celestial Goodnight starting July 7, Universal Orlando Resort announced Monday. FOX 35 News+ Garrett Wymer talks to Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.Info, about what to expect during a late summer night at Epic Universe.
Celestial Park will be enveloped with dancing lights, fountains and fireworks during Universal Celestial Goodnight starting July 7, Universal Orlando Resort announced Monday. FOX 35 News+ Garrett Wymer talks to Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.Info, about what to expect during a late summer night at Epic Universe.
Why you see more sea turtle nests on Florida beaches
Dr. Simona Ceriani, the Sea Turtle Nesting Program Coordinator with Florida FWX joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the record-breaking sea turtle nesting season numbers we're seeing out of Volusia County out of Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach and New Smyrna Beach and what it means for Floridians and sea turtles' place on the Endangered Species List.
Dr. Simona Ceriani, the Sea Turtle Nesting Program Coordinator with Florida FWX joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the record-breaking sea turtle nesting season numbers we're seeing out of Volusia County out of Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach and New Smyrna Beach and what it means for Floridians and sea turtles' place on the Endangered Species List.
Artemis II astronaut health data preps for Moon, Mars
Before, during and after the historic Artemis II mission, the crew's health was monitored quite closely for psychological and physical changes. FOX 35 News+ Garrett Wymer talks to Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta, UCF Vice Chair of Aerospace Medicine, about the importance of these experiments and how it can prepare us for longer and farther missions into space.
Before, during and after the historic Artemis II mission, the crew's health was monitored quite closely for psychological and physical changes. FOX 35 News+ Garrett Wymer talks to Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta, UCF Vice Chair of Aerospace Medicine, about the importance of these experiments and how it can prepare us for longer and farther missions into space.
Why Trump's peace deal with Iran is far from final
Dr. Houman Sadri with the UCF School of Politics, Security and International Affairs joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the state of the peace deal with Iran and the Trump Administration that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz under the condition Iran does not produce or go after nuclear weapons, what the memorandum of understanding on the deal could look like and why this announcement does not mean the war in Iran is over.
Dr. Houman Sadri with the UCF School of Politics, Security and International Affairs joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the state of the peace deal with Iran and the Trump Administration that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz under the condition Iran does not produce or go after nuclear weapons, what the memorandum of understanding on the deal could look like and why this announcement does not mean the war in Iran is over.
Community Crossroads: Top events for the weekend
World Cup weekend is officially here! As fans descend on North America for the beautiful game, UNATION joined FOX 35 News+ live via Zoom to share the absolute best local spots to catch the action and show some soccer spirit right here in the City Beautiful.
World Cup weekend is officially here! As fans descend on North America for the beautiful game, UNATION joined FOX 35 News+ live via Zoom to share the absolute best local spots to catch the action and show some soccer spirit right here in the City Beautiful.
The University of Florida's $1.4B plan for The Swamp
The University of Florida is looking to spend $1.45B to renovate The Swamp. Construction would start in 2027 and finish in the 2030 offseason. FOX 35 Johnny Jackson talks to Andrew Abadie, the Florida Gators Beat Reporter for The Gainesville Sun, about Ben Hill Griffin Stadium's new look.
The University of Florida is looking to spend $1.45B to renovate The Swamp. Construction would start in 2027 and finish in the 2030 offseason. FOX 35 Johnny Jackson talks to Andrew Abadie, the Florida Gators Beat Reporter for The Gainesville Sun, about Ben Hill Griffin Stadium's new look.
Day 1 of 2026 World Cup: What's on the horizon for Team USA?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, with Mexico and the Korean Republic running off with one win, two goals, and three points. With Team USA set to take the pitch tonight, UF’s Roxane Coche joined FOX 35’s Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down what to expect from the largest sporting event in history
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, with Mexico and the Korean Republic running off with one win, two goals, and three points. With Team USA set to take the pitch tonight, UF’s Roxane Coche joined FOX 35’s Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down what to expect from the largest sporting event in history
Inside SpaceX's record IPO and Elon Musk's trillions
Dr. Jay Ritter, Director of The IPO Initiative at UF Warrington College of Business joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the record-breaking SpaceX IPO, which gave the company a $2.21 trillion valuation and made Elon Musk a trillionaire.
Dr. Jay Ritter, Director of The IPO Initiative at UF Warrington College of Business joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the record-breaking SpaceX IPO, which gave the company a $2.21 trillion valuation and made Elon Musk a trillionaire.
LEGOLAND Florida shows out for the World Cup
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info and Drew Smith, Drew the Disney Dude join FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to showcase the World Cup celebrations at LegoLand Florida, plus the Electric Ocean show taking off at SeaWorld Orlando.
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info and Drew Smith, Drew the Disney Dude join FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to showcase the World Cup celebrations at LegoLand Florida, plus the Electric Ocean show taking off at SeaWorld Orlando.
High Florida housing cost impacting kids, new data says
The KIDS COUNT data book was released on Monday, showcasing nationwide data over a variety of categories including economic well-being, education, health and family and community. FOX 35 News+ Garrett Wymer talks to Norín Dollard, the KIDS COUNT Director at the Florida Policy Institute, about the statewide changes shown in the data and their causes.
The KIDS COUNT data book was released on Monday, showcasing nationwide data over a variety of categories including economic well-being, education, health and family and community. FOX 35 News+ Garrett Wymer talks to Norín Dollard, the KIDS COUNT Director at the Florida Policy Institute, about the statewide changes shown in the data and their causes.
World Cup venues face with extreme heat, experts say
10 of the 16 2026 World Cup venues are under very high risk of extreme heat. FOX 35 News+ Garrett Wymer talks to USF Health Dr. Eric Coris of the effects the heat on the player and fan, as well as remedies and prevention of heat-related illness.
10 of the 16 2026 World Cup venues are under very high risk of extreme heat. FOX 35 News+ Garrett Wymer talks to USF Health Dr. Eric Coris of the effects the heat on the player and fan, as well as remedies and prevention of heat-related illness.
How to protect children against online predation
Florida Attorney general James Uthmeier was in Marion County Thursday morning, where he and several county officials detailed the arrests of over 50 suspects in connection to a large-scale online predator sting. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer was joined by Jason Carley, Special Agent in Charge for FBI Jacksonville, live via Zoom to break down how to keep children safe online.
Florida Attorney general James Uthmeier was in Marion County Thursday morning, where he and several county officials detailed the arrests of over 50 suspects in connection to a large-scale online predator sting. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer was joined by Jason Carley, Special Agent in Charge for FBI Jacksonville, live via Zoom to break down how to keep children safe online.
FL man sues police after AI mistake led to false arrest
52-year-old Robert Dillon was accused of trying to lure a child at a McDonald's in Jax Beach. Problem being, he lives hours away in Fort Myers. FOX 35 News+ Garrett Wymer talks to Nate Wessler, Deputy Director, ACLU Speech, Privacy and Technology Project, about the details of the case and how Dillon is fighting back.
52-year-old Robert Dillon was accused of trying to lure a child at a McDonald's in Jax Beach. Problem being, he lives hours away in Fort Myers. FOX 35 News+ Garrett Wymer talks to Nate Wessler, Deputy Director, ACLU Speech, Privacy and Technology Project, about the details of the case and how Dillon is fighting back.
Remembering Pulse: 10 years later
Former Orlando City Police Chief Orlando Rolon was deputy chief at the time of the shooting. He joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to reflect on the tragedy.
Former Orlando City Police Chief Orlando Rolon was deputy chief at the time of the shooting. He joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to reflect on the tragedy.
How Randy Fine is fighting Red Snapper fishing stop
Late last month, a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction halting activities under exempting fishing permits that had authorized the 2026 Red Snapper season in the South Atlantic. This comes after a fishing trade group and others sued to block the Trump administration's plan to expand recreational access. FOX 35 News+ was joined by Rep. Randy Fine about his plan to stop 'rogue judges' from 'telling Floridians who can fish and who can't.'
Late last month, a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction halting activities under exempting fishing permits that had authorized the 2026 Red Snapper season in the South Atlantic. This comes after a fishing trade group and others sued to block the Trump administration's plan to expand recreational access. FOX 35 News+ was joined by Rep. Randy Fine about his plan to stop 'rogue judges' from 'telling Floridians who can fish and who can't.'
2026 El Niño officially begins: Here's what to expect
NOAA scientists have formally declared the arrival of El Niño today, warning that a massive buildup of Pacific Ocean heat could supercharge this event into one of the strongest on record. The shift is expected to suppress the Atlantic hurricane season, though forecasters warn it could trigger extreme winter weather, severe coastal high-tide flooding, and major global agricultural disruptions heading into the winter. FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist, Brooks Garner, sat with Garrett Wymer live to break down what Floridians can expect.
NOAA scientists have formally declared the arrival of El Niño today, warning that a massive buildup of Pacific Ocean heat could supercharge this event into one of the strongest on record. The shift is expected to suppress the Atlantic hurricane season, though forecasters warn it could trigger extreme winter weather, severe coastal high-tide flooding, and major global agricultural disruptions heading into the winter. FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist, Brooks Garner, sat with Garrett Wymer live to break down what Floridians can expect.