Stephan Sterns sentenced to life in prison
FOX 35's Randi Hildreth joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom just outside of the Osceola County courtroom where Stephan Sterns was sentenced to life in prison for the murder and sexual abuse of Maddie Soto.
Top 4 stories you need to know: July 18
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down four big stories in the FOX 35 newsroom on Friday, July 18, 2025, including three Los Angeles County deputies killed in an accidental explosion, a Brevard County murder suspect's defense team trying to get the death penalty taken off the table, new ramps opening this weekend to ease congestion on I-4 in Orlando's tourist district, and the hottest weekend of the year ahead.
New Halloween Horror Nights entertainment revealed
Tharin White, lead publisher of EYNTK.info, talked with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about new Halloween Horror Nights entertainment announced, and construction getting underway as Rip Ride Rockit prepares to close for good.
Fla. Supreme Court upholds current redistricting map
UCF History Professor Dr. John Sacher joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about what the Florida Supreme Court's decision in a key redistricting case means and how it fits into larger conversations about redistricting and gerrymandering across the country.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: July 17, 2025
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from the ACLU suing the Trump administration over legal issues at Alligator Alcatraz, a DeLand father charged after his 2-year-old was found alone outside, 50 Florida cities joining 'Good Trouble' protests in honor of John Lewis, and Magical Dining returning for its 20th anniversary.
Legal questions surround 'Alligator Alcatraz'
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has officially filed a class-action lawsuit against President Donald Trump's administration over lack of access to legal counsel and violations of due process for people detained at Florida?s "Alligator Alcatraz." The immigration detention facility opened earlier this month in the Florida Everglades. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer speaks with Magdalena Cuprys, an immigration attorney representing four detainees at Alligator Alcatraz, about some of the legal questions surrounding the detention center.
'Good Trouble Lives On' across Florida, U.S.
"Good Trouble Lives On" protests will be taking place across the country on Thursday, including in Central Florida. Nearly 50 Florida cities are expected to host the national day of action protests in response to "the attacks on our civil and human rights" by Donald Trump's administration. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer speaks with Michael Kniat, media liaison for the Brevard Progressives, about the protests.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: July 16, 2025
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and Marlisa Goldsmith break down the top news stories of the day, from Governor Ron DeSantis slighting President Donald Trump by ignoring his endorsement of State Senator Joe Gruters and instead appointing State Senator Blaise Ingoglia as Florida's next CFO, a judge setting the trial date for suspected FSU shooter Phoenix Ikner, an Ocala daycare worker accused of physically abusing infants and Florida search and rescue crews assisting in operations in Texas after the deadly flooding.
Halloween Horror Nights Scare Zones preview
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest reveals for the new scare zones at Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights, Epic Universe staying open later starting at the end of the month, a new indoor roller coaster at Legoland Florida and the controversial Walt Disney animatronic that just opened at Disneyland California.
Trial date set for FSU shooting suspect
The Florida State University (FSU) student accused of killing two people and wounding six others in a mass shooting on campus in April is set to go to trial this November. Phoenix Ikner, 20, faces two counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted first-degree murder.
Top 4 news stories you need know: July 15, 2025
FOX 35's John Brown & Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from tropical disturbance Invest 93L slamming Florida with downpours of rain and flooding, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier threatening a nonprofit swimming organization demanding transgender women be banned from womens' sporting competitions, a Senate committee considering former Florida Congressman Mike Waltz for Trump's Ambassador to the United Nations, and The Athletic reporting Tampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg has agreed to sell the team for $1.7 billion to an ownership group likely to keep the team in Tampa.
Playbook Tuesday: Tesla on Trial, Trump runs the table
On this Playbook Tuesday, POLITICO Florida reporter and Florida Playbook author Kimberly Leonard joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to break down the federal court case out of Miami centering around Tesla's autopilot system where a jury will decide if the system is to blame for the death of a stargazing university student after a runaway Tesla sent her flying 75 feet through the air and severely injured her boyfriend. Leonard also breaks down the state of the 2026 Florida Governor's race where Congressman Byron Donalds appears to lead early polling with President Donald Trump's endorsement in tow and Donalds and Governor Ron DeSantis shying away from any kind of direct acknowledgement of whether First Lady Casey DeSantis could challenge Donalds in 2026. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier worked in the first Trump Administration and is working to earn an endorsement from the President, which would likely keep him in the Attorney General's office in 2026.
Invest 93L forms off Florida east coast. Impact on you
Meteorologist T.J. Springer has the latest on the tropics with newly formed Invest 93-L. Hurricane Season runs now through November 30th. Be sure to download FOX Local for all of the latest.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: July 14, 2025
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from President Donald Trump giving Vladimir Putin 50 days to negotiate a peace deal and ceasefire with Ukraine or face 100% secondary tariffs, nine people dying in a fire at a Massachusetts assisted living facility, Stephan Sterns wearing a leg brace in court for his sex crimes trial in connection with the abuse and death of Maddie Soto, and the City of Orlando moving forward with a memorial to honor the victims and survivors of the Pulse shooting.
Senate considers Mike Waltz for UN Ambassador tomorrow
Tomorrow, former Florida Congressman Mike Waltz will face a Senate panel as President Trump's nomination for Ambassador to the United Nations. John Hanley, a UCF political science lecturer joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to preview what we could see out of the confirmation hearing tomorrow, especially after the 'Signalgate' scandal where Trump administration officials accidentally added journalists to a Signal group chat and spoke about upcoming military operations and attacks.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: July 11, 2025
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump flying to Central Texas to view the damage from the deadly floods, Florida lawmakers set to tour Alligator Alcatraz tomorrow, an Apopka mother pleading no contest and avoiding jail time in a shooting outside a Pop Warner practice and the Cocoa Beach Air Show this weekend.
Disney Starlight parade: New details revealed
Drew Smith, also known as Drew The Disney Dude joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest reveals from Walt Disney World's upcoming nighttime parade, Disney Starlight: Dream The Night Away, coming to Disney's Magic Kingdom on July 20.
Tampa Bay Rays send 3 to the MLB All-Star Game
JP Peterson, Host of The JP Peterson Show on Fan Stream Sports joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to break down the All-Star seasons of Jonathan Aranda, Brandon Lowe and Junior Caminero, who will also be competing in the MLB Home Run Derby next week in Atlanta as part of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game festivities. The Rays are 4.5 games back in the American League East and currently hold the second Wild Card spot in the standings. The Rays are limping into the All-Star break, led by a bullpen implosion in many of their last few games with blown late leads. JP Peterson shares some interesting trade targets if the Rays are able to take on some salary, including a former MVP, Ronald Acuna Jr. from the Atlanta Braves.
Lessons learned from Trump Assassination Attempt
Sunday marks one year since 20-year-old Thomas Crooks tried to assassinate President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Crooks killed one attendee, injured two others, and one bullet grazed Trump's ear before a Secret Service sniper shot and killed him. Yesterday, the Secret Service announced six agents have been suspended without pay in connection with the assassination attempt. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned after the attack. Jamie Copenhaver, former Sheriff's Detective and Investigator joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the Secret Service's handling of the incident, the ensuing investigation and what has changed in securing major events and with the Secret Service after the assassination attempt.
Top 4 news stories you need to know today: July 10, 2025
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from a federal judge blocking President Trump's Executive Order banning birthright citizenship for infants, granting class certification status to allimpacted by the order, Florida Democratic lawmakers concerned with the conditions at Alligator Alcatraz and an unannounced visit to the immigration detention camp turning into a sponsored tour from state officials, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd extraditing two teens from the Northeast to face charges for a series of swatting calls and Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights announcing a Terrifier and Art the Clown themed haunted house the same day multi-night Fear passes release on their app and website.