Mckinsie Lyons found guilty of first-degree murder
A Tampa jury found McKinsie Lyons guilty of first-degree murder Friday afternoon after being accused of a 2018 deadly home invasion. Now, he may be facing execution.
Community Crossroads: Holiday fun this week in Orlando
From thrift cons to Winter Wonderlands, UNATION is highlighting exciting local events happening in Central Florida ahead of the holiday season. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer spoke with Ashley Edwards and Sarah Barkley live via Zoom for this week's Community Crossroads.
Arrests announced in multimillion-dollar fraud scheme
U.S. Attorney Greg Kehoe held a press conference Friday morning, announcing the arrests of suspects in connection to a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme. FOX 35 took the full conference live.
State Attorney Worrell addresses Tyler Feight case
A plea deal was reached in the case of a man accused of assaulting a jogger in College Park. One charge was dropped after, according to Osceola County State Attorney Monique Worrell, an oversight was found during the investigation. She held a press conference Thursday afternoon to discuss in depth the details of the case.
New Florida bill wants to end your HOA
It was a busy Thursday morning for Florida lawmakers, between A.I. week and controversial press conferences. State representative Juan Carlos Porras from Miami joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss one of his proposals: a bill to allow neighbors to dissolve their Homeowner Associations.
Flagler Co. ex-paramedic found guilty of sexual battery
38-year-old James Melady, a former Flagler County paramedic, was arrested last year after he was accused of groping a woman in an ambulance in October 2021. Wednesday afternoon, a jury found Melady guilty of sexual battery.
Tim Tebow on Wuerfell trophy, Sumrall, transfer portal
Florida Gators football legend, two-time National Championship quarterback Tim Tebow joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the finalists for the Allstate Wuerffel award, discuss the hiring of Jon Sumrall to lead the next era of the Florida Gators and how he would fix the transfer portal and the current landscape of College Football and the College Football Playoff era.
Jose Javier Rodriguez makes bid for Attorney General
Jose Javier Rodriguez, a former state lawmaker and Democratic candidate for Attorney General sat live with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss why he's challenging James Uthmeier to his seat.
Fla. law bans devices blocking, altering license plates
A new Florida law has come into effect, banning any obstruction of license plates in the Sunshine State. Many motorists have questions regarding concerning the legality of their plates, as well as if a potential violation can land them in jail. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer spoke with Lieutenant Tara Crescenzi with Florida Highway Patrol Troop D to discuss what how to avoid a traffic stop.
Desantis speaks at North Miami Beach | FULL
Florida Governor Ron Desantis held a press conference in North Miami Beach Tuesday morning, unveiling a $20 million budget for Biscayne Bay water quality projects.
Osceola County Sheriff: 2 cold homicide cases solved
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office gave an update Tuesday morning about two cold case homicides that took place in 2007 and 2022. Sheriff Christopher Blackmon announced the results of the investigations, one ending in an arrest, and another in a self-defense case.
Walmart drone delivery could come to this Florida city
The Clermont City Council is holding a vote to decide on whether or not the local Walmart will be allowed to move forward with their drone delivery program. FOX 35's Matt Trezza spoke with Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the new development.
CAIR announces lawsuit against Fla. Gov. | FULL
Governor Ron DeSantis has designated the Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR, as a terrorist organization. Tuesday morning, officials with CAIR Florida announced that they will be filing a lawsuit against the governor, calling his rhetoric a 'smear campaign'.
Orlando Dreamers alive at MLB Winter Meetings
Jim Schnorf, Co-Founder of the Orlando Dreamers spoke with FOX 35's Jonah Karp about where the Dreamers project stands, which aims to bring Major League Baseball to Orlando via an expansion franchise or relocating an existing team dealing with stadium issues in their current markets.
Rays legend Kevin Kiermaier has coaching dreams
At the MLB Winter Meetings, FOX 35's Jonah Karp spoke with Tampa Bay Rays legend and Platinum Glover Kevin Kiermaier to talk about his dreams to become a freelance defensive outfield specialist coach with the goal of revolutionizing the way Major League Baseball Organizations coach, teach and position their defenders in the outfield. Kiermaier spent his playing career with the Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays before joining the Los Angeles Dodgers on the way to a World Series Championship in 2024. Kiermaier spent 2025 helping with the Blue Jays organization, but wants to take another step into the coaching realm.
Scott Boras on the first billion-dollar MLB contract
Top MLB Player Agent Scott Boras spoke with FOX 35's Jonah Karp about when we could see the first billion-dollar contract for a Major League Baseball player, as well as the potential future of the Orlando Dreamers' goals to bring MLB teams to Orlando, be it by expansion or through the relocation of an existing franchise.
Playbook Tuesday: This week in Florida politics
It's "A.I. week", and tensions between the state and federal government are rising as the battle surrounding artificial intelligence continues in the Florida capital. Meanwhile, the polls have opened in South Florida as the mayoral runoff kicks off. Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO reporter and author of the Florida Playbook, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom for this week's Playbook Tuesday.
Florida Face Off: Magic to take on Heat in NBA Cup
It's time for the NBA Cup quarter finals, and two Florida teams are set to duke it out on the court. Sean Green, an independent reporter and host of Charge On: A UCF Football Podcast, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about how both team's tumultuous seasons brought them to this point.
Eustis jewelry store still smells of smoke
FOX 35's Marie Edinger joins Garrett Wymer live via Zoom for the latest on a deadly explosion at a Eustis jewelry store, from the conditions outside the store to the continued investigation into the cause of the fire.
How to see Mickey and Santa at Disney World this year
Drew the Disney Dude joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down all the new construction of the Encanto attraction at Walt Disney World, plus the tips and tricks for everything Christmas and holiday-themed across every Walt Disney World park, including a guide on where to find Santa Claus.