EA Sports Madden NFL 26 'built from Sundays'
Today is the release day for EA Sports' Madden NFL 26. Mike Mahar, Executive Producer of Madden NFL & EA Tiburon Executive Team Member joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the new features in this year's game and everything players can expect from EA Sports' newest release, developed right here in Orlando.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 13, 2025
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from a crane collapsing on the roof of a home in Merritt Island, Florida Fish and Wildlife approving rules for a black bear hunt, the Volusia County Sheriff and Brevard County State Attorney announcing the highest level of charges available for a deadly dog attack is a second-degree misdemeanor and a 78-year-old Florida woman fighting off a suspected homeless home invader before police caught him just 20 minutes later.
FWC approves Florida Black Bear hunt
FOX 35's Randi Hildreth joins Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest on FWC officially approving the rules for an upcoming black bear hunt.
Florida black bear hunt: 168 sign up for public comment
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is kicking off a two-day meeting on Wednesday, with the idea of a bear hunt being discussed on the agenda. The debate has been going on for years now. FOX 35's Randi Hildreth joins Garrett Wymer via Zoom to break down the latest from FWC's meeting where they are expected to vote on the controversial black bear hunt and 168 people signed up for public comment ahead of the meeting in Tallahassee.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 12, 2025
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointing Republican State Senator Jay Collins of Tampa to serve as his Lieutenant Governor, a Florida cartel drug mule taking a plea and sentenced to 7 years in prison for money laundering in connection with his wife's deadly carjacking, Seminole County raising its gas tax and the Orlando Magic & Miami Heat announcing they're kicking off the NBA preseason in Puerto Rico in October.
Playbook Tuesday: DeSantis sets up Trump challenger?
Governor Ron DeSantis appointed State Senator Jay Collins, a Republican formerly representing the Tampa Bay area as the next Lieutenant Governor, replacing Jeanette Nunez who left to become the President of FIU (Florida International University.) POLITICO Reporter Gary Fineout joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the political ramifications of Collins' appointment and the potential for a head-to-head matchup with Trump-endorsed Congressman Byron Donalds and prominent attorney John Morgan for Florida Governor in 2026.
Florida cartel drug mule sentenced after wife's death
Miguel Aguasvivas was sentenced to 84 months (7 years) in federal prison, 2 years probation. Aguasvivas pled guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering after his wife, Katherine Aguasvivas, was killed in a Seminole County carjacking last year.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 11, 2025
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser firing back at President Donald Trump's federal takeover of the DC police and deploying the National Guard to address crime and homelessness in the nation's capitol, Tropical Storm Erin forming in the Atlantic and the chances it could impact Florida, a car hitting a Florida teen on an e-bike on the first day of school and the University of Miami Hurricanes and the Florida Gators making the AP Preseason Top 25 College Football teams in the AP preseason poll.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 8, 2025
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from a viral TikTok video leading to a hazmat response in Orange County, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey holding a news conference to announce his office found no evidence missing 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier ever made it to Brevard County, a Miami cruise ship passenger injured after a water slide broke, and local businesses and people celebrating National Pickleball Day!
Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell dies at 97
Andrew Chaikin, author and space journalist joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the life and legacy of Jim Lovell, the Commander of NASA's Apollo 13 mission who died today at the age of 97, according to his family. Lovell was played by Tom Hanks in the 1995 movie "Apollo 13," directed by Ron Howard.
Florida disaster damage controversy
Mitch Perry, Senior Reporter with the Florida Phoenix joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the growing controversy over a new law meant to speed up buildings and developments after natural disasters, including hurricanes and tornadoes. The language of the law blocks local construction moratoriums labeled 'restrictive or burdensome' even outside the context of storm recovery, even stopping Orange County's recent comprehensive plan.
Celebrate National Pickleball Day with Crush Yard
On this National Pickleball Day, Evan Addington, Director of Pickleball with Crush Yard Orlando joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the growth of pickleball in Florida and across the world and how the Crush Yard brings the business and fun of pickleball to Central Florida.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 7, 2025
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and Marlisa Goldsmith break down the top news stories of the day, from a federal judge issuing a temporary injunction pausing construction at Alligator Alcatraz for the next two weeks, Israel announcing they want control of Gaza, President Donald Trump ordering a new census, a bond hearing for a suspected killer accused of shooting a local football star on Mother's Day Weekend and Florida officials trying to stop a Dengue fever outbreak.
Behind the scenes with the newest UCF Knights
Independent Reporter and Host of Charge On: A UCF Football Podcast Sean Green joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to break down the outlook for the UCF Knights' football season, where they're looking for their first winning season in the Big 12 Conference under Head Coach Scott Frost. Sean also breaks down his new series Meet the Knights, where the Charge On team sits down with some of the newest UCF football players to show viewers what they're like outside of the pads and under the facemasks, whether it be at an arcade, golf course, or out in Orlando.
State Attorney Worrell speaks in Orlando
State Attorney Monique Worrell held a press conference to announce the development of new policies and procedures on Thursday afternoon in Orlando. Worrell discussed the development of new procedures to combat the politicization of administrative and criminal investigations.
Trump wants new census to exclude illegal immigrants
President Trump is calling for a new census to be conducted immediately -- and not to count illegal immigrants, he posted Thursday morning on Truth Social. Can he do that? UCF History Professor Dr. John Sacher joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about the constitutionality of such a move and its ramifications -- including what it would mean for Florida and whether a mid-decade census this year would even be possible.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 6, 2025
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from the shooting of five US Army soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia, FDLE investigating Florida Congressman Cory Mills in an alleged sextortion case against his ex-girlfriend, the Flagler Sheriff arrested a suspected fake nurse who treated more than 4,000 patients and a tandem bike rollercoaster making its firs-ever US stop right here in Central Florida.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 5, 2025
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from Orange County ratifying an addendum to their 287(g) agreement with ICE, an Ocala man arrested for pointing a laser at a Marion County Sheriff's Office helicopter, Florida DOGE and CFO Blaise Ingoglia auditing Orange County and a raw milk outbreak sickening more than 20 people in Florida.
Brevard teacher speaks after keeping teaching license
FOX 35's Esther Bower joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down her exclusive conversation with Melissa Calhoun, a former Brevard Public Schools teacher whose contract wasn't renewed after controversy over her using a student's preferred name without parental consent. A state board ruled Calhoun will keep her teaching license and allow her to be re-hired as a probationary employee, but the Brevard Superintendent says he will not re-hire Calhoun at Brevard Public Schools.
Playbook Tuesday: Demings not done after ICE addendum
The Orange County Commission voted 5-2 to approve a new ICE addendum that could put Orange County Corrections staff on the hook for transporting ICE detainees to Alligator Alcatraz and similar immigration detention facilities across Florida. Mayor Jerry Demings says he doesn't agree with the move but he felt forced to sign the agreement after Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier threatened to remove the entire Board of County Commissioners if they did not ratify the agreement. POLITICO Reporter and Florida Playbook author Kimberly Leonard joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the vote and discussion surrounding the ICE addendum and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings' political aspirations, where he told POLITICO he's seeking higher office, whether that be Florida Governor or a seat in Congress.