How CB/WR Travis Hunter fits into the Jaguars' gameplan
The Jacksonville Jaguars traded up to the 2nd pick in the first round of the NFL Draft in order to pick Travis Hunter, a cornerback/wide receiver who played at Colorado University. How does Hunter, who is from West Palm Beach, fit into the Jacksonville Jaguars' gameplan moving forward? Tim Walters, sports editor for the Florida Times-Union and FLORIDA TODAY, joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about the impact he can have on the field.
Keys to a Magic comeback in playoff series vs. Celtics
Tyler Caron, co-host and producer of "In the Zone" on FM 96.9 The Game, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about what the Magic need to do to come back in their NBA playoff series against the defending champion Boston Celtics. The Magic are down 0-2 in the series but are back home the next two games at Kia Center.
'Life or death': FSU student/Parkland alum urges action
Logan Rubenstein, a junior at Florida State University, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about how last Thursday's shooting on the FSU campus in Tallahassee brought back memories of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in 2018, where Rubenstein attended school. He and other MSD alumni sent a letter to Gov. DeSantis and state lawmakers urging them not to roll back gun reforms passed in the aftermath of the Parkland shooting.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: April 24, 2025
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and John Brown break down the top news stories you need to know today, including a one-year-old boy who was hit & killed by cars while chasing the family dog into the street, according to Daytona Beach Police, the aftermath one week after the mass shooting at Florida State University that killed 2 and injured 6, an alligator showing up on a family's front porch in Lake Mary, and the NFL Draft kicking off in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where several prospects from Florida could start their NFL careers in the first round.
2025 NFL Draft Preview: Top Florida Prospects
The NFL Draft kicks off tonight in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and some players with Florida connections are expected to go in the first round. Timothy Walters, Sports Editor with the Florida Times-Union & FLORIDA TODAY joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down those top prospects from Florida colleges, universities and high schools ahead of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Fla. Senate Leader: Democratic Party is dead
This afternoon, Florida State Senator and Senate Minority Leader Jason Pizzo announced he is leaving the Florida Democratic Party and switching to No Party Affiliation, and said the Florida Democratic Party is dead.
Disney World passholder deals, Fortnite to LEGOLAND FL
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNKT.info joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to share Walt Disney World's new food deals for Annual Passholders of up to 40% off, the EPCOT passholder lounge re-opening, the Lion King opening at the Dr. Phillips Center downtown and LEGOLAND bringing in Fortnite to the LEGO Festival starting May 3.
Stephan Sterns sexual abuse trial delayed
Last night, the judge overseeing the Suppression Hearing for Stephan Sterns said he will issue a written ruling on Stephan Sterns' motion to block evidence relating to his cell phone and Google account. Attorney and owner of Cadilac Law, Lauren Cadilac, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down where the case stands and when we can expect Stephan Sterns back in court for the sexual abuse case and the capital murder trial for the death of 13-year-old Maddie Soto. Last night, the judge overseeing the Suppression Hearing for Stephan Sterns said he will issue a written ruling on Stephan Sterns' motion to block evidence relating to his cell phone and Google account. Attorney and owner of Cadilac Law, Lauren Cadilac, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down where the case stands and when we can expect Stephan Sterns back in court for the sexual abuse case and the capital murder trial for the death of 13-year-old Maddie Soto. Later, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis held a news conference in St. Augustine to tout the successes of the Hope Florida program with the Florida Department of Children and Families, while none of the witnesses called in the State House hearing on Hope Florida showed up, leading to that hearing ending after just 10 minutes. Watch FOX 35 News+ with Garrett Wymer weekdays from 11 a.m. - noon, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. on the FOX Local app. Watch Florida Live weekdays from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. for the latest breaking news, political updates in Orlando, Tampa, and Central Florida.
Top 4 news stories you need to know today: April 23, 2025
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top 4 news stories you need to know today, including the funeral date set for a victim of the FSU mass shooting at Florida State University and an emotional tribute on the floor of the Florida State Senate this morning. Stephan Sterns, the man accused of sexually abusing and killing 13-year-old Maddie Soto, is in court asking for evidence relating to a cell phone to be thrown out for his trials, a woman from Bay County, Florida arrested, accused of impersonating an ICE agent and kidnapping her ex-boyfriend's wife from her job and a Florida man leaping into an alligator-infested lake to save an eagle's life.
Emotional FSU shooting tribute in Tallahassee
State Senator Corey Simon gave an emotional tribute to the victims of the mass shooting at Florida State University last week that killed 2 and injured 6. Senator Simon broke down on the State Senate Floor, and Senators from both parties rushed to his side to console him as he called for a moment of silence for the victims of the shooting. Senate President Ben Albritton called a recess, and once he called the Senate back into order, Senator Tina Polsky introduced four FSU students who were in the Student Union during the mass shooting, one of which also survived the Parkland shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018.
2025 NFL Draft Preview: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The 2025 NFL Draft kicks off this Thursday in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Scott Reynolds, Vice President & Publisher of the Pewter Report joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to preview the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' biggest needs in the draft and some of their possible selections to create a championship contender around starting quarterback Baker Mayfield.
Orlando Magic look to even playoff series vs. Celtics
The Orlando Magic are in Boston looking to even their NBA Playoff series 1-1 against the Boston Celtics after a lack of offense outside of star forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. Independent reporter Sean Green joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the Magic's keys to success if they want to even the series before Game 3 in Orlando Friday.
Top 4 stories you need to know: April 22, 2025
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and John Brown break down the biggest news stories you need to know today, including President Donald Trump planning to attend Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday, a judge denying Stephan Sterns, the man accused of killing and sexually abusing Maddie Soto, in his defense's motion to delay a suppression hearing, Florida Attorney General suing social media company SnapChat over potentially dangerous operating procedures and a man accused of offering an officer alcohol during a traffic stop.
Disney World updates Smugglers Run, 2026 ticket deals
Drew Smith, also known as Drew the Disney Dude, joins FOX 35 News+ to break down the latest announcements to Walt Disney World for 2026, including ticket deals, updates to Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Tropical Americas on the 27th anniversary of Disney's Animal Kingdom.
'Welcome to Rockville' brings 150 bands to Daytona
We are less than a month away from the Welcome to Rockville rock music festival in Daytona Beach. Chamie McCurry, General Manager with Danny Wimmer Presents joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to preview the event which brings more than 150 rock bands to Daytona Beach for a full weekend of rock music.
2025 NFL Draft Preview: Miami Dolphins
Marek Brave, staff writer with the Phinsider, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the Miami Dolphins' biggest needs for this week's NFL Draft that kicks off Thursday night in Green Bay and some of the top names the Dolphins could end up taking to beef up their roster.
Playbook Tuesday: time ticking down on state budget
On this Playbook Tuesday, POLITICO reporter Gary Fineout joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live from the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee to break down the state budget talks coming down to the wire, the growing rift between Governor Ron DeSantis and State House Republicans and what's next for First Lady Casey DeSantis and Hope Florida.
Top 4 news stories you need to know today: April 21, 2025
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories you need to know today, including Florida remembering Pope Francis following his death, a Delta plane catching fire on the tarmac at Orlando International Airport, a federal judge putting a stop to immigration arrests under Florida's new state law, and a Florida gator wrangler leaving his Easter dinner to trap an alligator in Jacksonville.
2025 NFL Draft Preview: Jacksonville Jaguars
The 2025 NFL Draft kicks off this Thursday in Green Bay and Timothy Walters, Sports Editor for the Florida Times-Union and FLORIDA TODAY joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the Jacksonville Jaguars' biggest needs under new General Manager James Gladstone and head coach Liam Cohen, who are trying to build up a winner under franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence
Next steps in FAA's delta plane fire investigation
Dr. Michael McCormick, an associate professor with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, formerly in charge of air space security for the U.S. including the Capitol Region, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to outline the initial evacuation of nearly 300 passengers from a Delta flight after a plane's engine caught fire, and how FAA investigations into these types of incidents is likely to proceed.