Playbook Tuesday: Governor's race heats up
Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO reporter and Florida Playbook Author joined FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith to break down the latest news in Florida politics, from budget negotiations breaking down in the state legislature to more candidates throwing their names in the ring for Florida's next Governor.
Tampa Bay Rays legend Evan Longoria retires from MLB
Tampa Bay Rays legend Evan Longoria announced he will sign a one-day contract to retire as a Tampa Bay Ray on June 7 in a pre-game ceremony before their game against the Miami Marlins. JP Peterson, host of The JP Peterson Show, joined FOX 35 News to break down Evan Longoria's life and legacy in Tampa Bay, and another retirement event he will host with Sports Club Tampa and Evan Longoria.
FSU shooting suspect Phoenix Ikner denied bond in court
FSU shooting suspect Phoenix Ikner was denied bond during his first appearance in Leon County court this morning after being released from the hospital. Criminal defense attorney Jose Rivas with the Rivas Law Firm joined FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith to break down the next steps in the legal case against Phoenix Ikner and what the state will have to prove in court.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: May 12, 2025
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and Marlisa Goldsmith break down the top news stories of the day, including Largo Police holding a news conference on the deadly crash involving a University of Miami football player that killed 3 people, including 2 children, a handwritten manifesto Brevard County officials say a man wrote to detail the planned murder of a woman in Titusville, a local high school football star killed in a shooting on Mother's Day weekend, and the Orlando Valkyries winning the 2025 Pro Volleyball Federation championship.
Orange Co. leaders fight for federal funding in D.C.
Orange County Commissioner Michael Scott joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about several County Commissioners traveling to Washington, D.C. to meet with federal lawmakers in an attempt to secure federal funding for several programs, including the Head Start program for early education for children.
Orlando Valkyries bring title, hype back to Orlando
The Orlando Valkyries completed their worst-to-first season with the team's first Pro Volleyball Federation title after tying for last place in the league in 2025. Ryan Lynch, Staff Writer with the Orlando Business Journal joined Florida Live to break down what the Orlando Valkyries and Orlando Pride's championship seasons mean for the growth of women's sports in the Greater Orlando region.
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates announced
Walt Disney World announced Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is coming back to Orlando from August 15 to October 31, Halloween night across Walt Disney World. Drew the Disney Dude and Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down everything you can expect this spooky season, Jack Skellington's new look and EPCOT's Food & Wine Festival returning in August.
Top 4 stories you need to know: May 9, 2025
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and Marlisa Goldsmith break down the biggest news stories of the day, including a 4-year-old boy with autism drowning in a Rockledge pond, four teens arrested for the brutal beating of a man in Polk County, state budget negotiations blowing up in Tallahassee, and Pope Leo XIV's brother speaking on the new papacy from his home in Port Charlotte.
State budget deal blows up in Tallahassee
The state budget deal blew up by disagreements over tax cuts within the Florida Legislature. Peter Schorsch, Florida Politics Reporter joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the tough situation getting tougher and negotiations going backwards ahead of the final deadline on June 30.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: May 5, 2025
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and LuAnne Sorrell break down the top 4 news stories you need to know today, including the election of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the next Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, a pastor from Florida arrested on child sex crime charges in Virginia, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier fighting a federal judge's stay on Florida's enforcement of their new immigration laws, and Visit Orlando announcing more than 75 million people visited The City Beautiful in 2024.
Why did Cardinal Robert Prevost choose Pope Leo XIV?
Roger Nutt, Provost of Ave Maria University joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer moments after Cardinal Robert Prevost was announced as the next Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, taking on the name of Pope Leo XIV. Nutt gives his perspective on the election, dives into the significance and history behind the name of Pope Leo XIV, and what we can expect from his papacy.
Conclave elects first American Pope, Leo XIV (14)
Dr. Stephen Okey, an Associate Professor of Theology at Saint Leo University joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the surprise of the Papal Conclave electing Cardinal Robert Prevost as the first American-born Pope in the history of the Roman Catholic Church, and peel back the curtain into the potential reasons the Conclave may have selected Cardinal Robert Prevost, who took the name Pope Leo XIV.
A whole new world: Disney to open park in Abu Dhabi
Tharin White, Lead Publisher of EYNTK.info joined FOX35's Garrett Wymer on FOX 35 News+ to breakdown Disney announcing their newest theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. This comes after the latest Disney earnings report beat Wall Street projections.
Florida Party Teacher Trial: Prosecution's rebuttal
Assistant State Attorney Pepper Worthy delivers the full rebuttal in the trial of Brevard County teacher Karly Anderson. Anderson is accused of attending an underage house party and interfering with officers during a medical emergency. Anderson faces two misdemeanor charges, with opening statements set for Tuesday and the trial expected to conclude by midweek. The case stems from a January incident involving drugs, alcohol, and minors at a party allegedly hosted by a local school principal, who faces separate felony charges.
Florida Party Teacher Trial: Defense's Closing
Ken Weaver, attorney representing Brevard County teacher Karly Anderson, delivers the defense's closing argument in court. Anderson is accused of attending an underage house party and interfering with officers during a medical emergency. Anderson faces two misdemeanor charges, with opening statements set for Tuesday and the trial expected to conclude by midweek. The case stems from a January incident involving drugs, alcohol, and minors at a party allegedly hosted by a local school principal, who faces separate felony charges.
Florida Party Teacher Trial: Prosecution's closing
Assistant State Attorney Pepper Worthy delivers the prosecution's closing argument in the trial of Brevard County teacher Karly Anderson. Anderson is accused of attending an underage house party and interfering with officers during a medical emergency. Anderson faces two misdemeanor charges, with opening statements set for Tuesday and the trial expected to conclude by midweek. The case stems from a January incident involving drugs, alcohol, and minors at a party allegedly hosted by a local school principal, who faces separate felony charges.
Party Teacher Trial: Defense's full opening statement
The full opening statement of Attorney Ken Weaver, representing Brevard County teacher Karly Anderson. Anderson is accused of attending an underage house party and interfering with officers during a medical emergency. Anderson faces two misdemeanor charges, with opening statements set for Tuesday and the trial expected to conclude by midweek. The case stems from a January incident involving drugs, alcohol, and minors at a party allegedly hosted by a local school principal, who faces separate felony charges.
Party teacher trial: Prosecution's opening statement
The full opening statement from Assistant State Attorney Pepper Worthy in the trial of Karly Anderson, a Brevard County teacher accused of attending an underage house party and interfering with officers during a medical emergency. Anderson faces two misdemeanor charges, with opening statements set for Tuesday and the trial expected to conclude by midweek. The case stems from a January incident involving drugs, alcohol, and minors at a party allegedly hosted by a local school principal, who faces separate felony charges.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: May 5, 2025
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and Marlisa Goldsmith break down the top news stories of the day, from an update on the deadly shooting that broke out from a fight in a DeLand bar over the weekend, 3 Osceola High School students shot and injured after Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says they were caught in the crossfire after prom, jury selection beginning for Karly Anderson, the Brevard County teacher accused of partying with children and State Attorney Monique Worrell announcing an audit of her office, with claims former State Attorney Andrew Bain misused funds and overspent into an $849,000 budget deficit for the office.
Less productive Fla. legislature heads to overtime
John Kennedy, Florida Capitol Bureau Reporter with the USA TODAY Network and Tallahassee Democrat joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the 2025 Florida Legislative session headed to overtime over budget disagreements between House Speaker Daniel Perez, Senate President Ben Albritton, and Governor Ron DeSantis, and the overall less productive legislative session compared to last year in terms of bills passed.