Terrifier coming to Universal Halloween Horror Nights
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to talk about Art the Clown and the Terrifier franchise being the latest haunted house coming to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Orlando this fall. This could be the goriest house we've ever seen, and Universal also dropped multi-day tickets today and express pass add-ons have already sold out.
New way to watch launches at Kennedy Space Center
Kennedy Space Center opened the Gantry at LC 39-A today, featuring 360-degree views of NASA's launchpads, spaceports, a new theater show, virtual rocket-building and an outdoor courtyard for guests to watch rocket launches. Therein Protze, COO of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to talk about the new attraction for people wanting to watch rocket launches up close now open in Brevard County.
Alligator Alcatraz conditions concern Fla. Democrats
Democratic state lawmakers are unhappy with the lack of answers regarding immigration detention efforts and the Trump administration's mass deportation policies. State Representatives Anna Eskamani and Carlos Guillermo Smith were at the Orlando ICE office today and given no answers to their questions. One week after a group of state lawmakers were denied entry into Alligator Alcatraz, the new illegal immigration detention camp in the Everglades due to safety concerns. Lawmakers are concerned with the conditions there and planned for an unannounced visit Saturday. State officials got wind of the plan and are now offering guided tours to state and federal officials, who are concerned those tours will feature 'sanitized' versions of the facility rather than oversight of the actual conditions of the facility.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium rescues rare dolphins
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium recently welcomed four female rough-toothed dolphins deemed non-releasable by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The dolphins will be part of aquarium's resident population and contribute to their educational mission.
Florida Dems slam proposed Medicaid cuts
On Thursday, locally elected officials, healthcare professionals, labor leaders and community advocates held a press conference to discuss the impacts of President Donald Trump?s newly signed federal budget, which strips funding from essential programs that millions of Floridians rely on. The new budget includes historic cuts to health care, food assistance, public education and disaster response.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: July 9, 2025
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from formerly convicted killer Jeffrey Abramowski's murder conviction being overturned and subsequent murder charges dropped after investigators uncovered new DNA evidence, Florida Democrats slamming President Donald Trump's proposed cuts to NOAA and its potential impacts on weather forecasting ahead of the peak hurricane season, a fiber cable tear causing widespread outages to 911 services across Central Florida, and former US Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy announcing her campaign for Orange County Mayor in the 2026 election.
Key West approves 287(g) agreement with ICE
Key West reinstated their 287(g) agreement with ICE after Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier warned city commissioners their plans to void the agreement violated state law. The city voted 4-2 to approve the measure after almost three hours of public comment where dozens of residents spoke against the agreement. Mitch Perry, a reporter with Florida Phoenix joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down Key West's decision to enter the initial immigration enforcement agreement with police and ICE, their vote to void the agreement, and them backtracking and approving the partnership with ICE at the meeting yesterday.
Gatorland rescues 'Uncle Sam' Fourth of July weekend
Savannah Boan, Gatorland Global Ambassador joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom with an update on all things Gatorland coming off a recent conservation trip to Jamaica, a July 4 gator rescue of Uncle Sam, previewing SharkCon 2025 and her upcoming conservation trip to Australia.
Tribute to enslaved workers unveiled at state capitol
A memorial to enslaved workers was quietly unveiled on Florida state capitol grounds in Tallahassee. "Circle of Chains" by Steven Whyte depicts men, women and children held in chains. James Call, Capital Reporter with the Tallahassee Democrat and USA TODAY Network joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the history of this memorial's quiet installation, reaction from state lawmakers and the official dedication ceremony planned for October.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: July 8, 2025
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the biggest news stories of the day, from the reported death toll in the Texas flooding rising to 109 and 5 girls from Camp Mystic still reported as missing, a suspected serial rapist arrested in Florida and officials say he is tied to at least 4 sexual battery cases, Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly returning a scam victim's money after they sent Bitcoin to a very convincing criminal and the Orlando Magic extending star forward Paolo Banchero on a 5-year max rookie contract worth up to $287 million and officially announcing to the NBA their time is now to compete for a championship.
TSA phasing out shoe removal at airport security
Dave Benson, security expert and consultant joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the security implications of TSA phasing out the requirement for passengers to take their shoes off at airport security checkpoints across America.
Magic star Paolo Banchero signs 5-year max rookie deal
The Orlando Magic kept their hot offseason rolling with a 5-year extension for star forward Paolo Banchero, which could reach as high as $287 million. Independent reporter Sean Green joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down all of the additions and rebrand for the Orlando Magic, locking in their core, and where they stand in the NBA's Eastern Conference.
Playbook Tuesday: Dems target Sen. Moody, 3 Fla. Reps
The US Senate race in Florida is shaping up, with Democratic candidate and former teacher Josh Weil challenging sitting Senator Ashley Moody, appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to replace Marco Rubio after President Trump tapped him for Secretary of State. This Playbook Tuesday, Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO reporter and Florida Playbook author joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk Alligator Alcatraz merch and campaign funding for the Republicans in charge of creating the immigration detention facility and the Democrats targeting three Congressional seats in Florida.
Texas flooding: Rescue crews continue search
The death toll from the July 4th weekend flooding in Central Texas has climbed to 108. Most of those deaths happened in Kerr County, where at least 87 people have died, including 30 children. At least five girls and a counselor from Camp Mystic are still missing. Over the holiday weekend, officials say crews have been able to rescue more than 850 people.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: July 7, 2025
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from the latest updates with the deadly flooding in Central Texas at Camp Mystic, a 3-year-old from Mims rushed to an Orlando hospital after an accidental shooting, Florida Department of Law Enforcement reopening the case into Jennifer Kesse's disappearance and the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island officially closing at Walt Disney World to allow for construction of Villains Land and Radiator Springs National Park at Magic Kingdom.
Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island close for Carsland
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info and Drew Smith, also known as Drew the Disney Dude joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the closing of Tom Sawyer Island, the Rivers of America, and the Liberty Square Riverboat are permanently closed at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom to make way for Piston Peak National Park, a Cars-themed land and a land themed after iconic Disney villains at Magic Kingdom. Tharin spent the day at Magic Kingdom and saw construction crews out at Tom Sawyer Island just one day after these attractions permanently closed.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: July 3, 2025
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Manny Martinez break down the top news stories of the day, from President Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill passed the House and heads to his desk. Trump is expected to sign the bill into law tomorrow. Florida Democratic state lawmakers were denied entry at Alligator Alcatraz, the newest immigration detention facility accepting immigrant detainees in the Everglades due to safety concerns for the lawmakers, suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez's wife, Robin Severance Lopez, being denied bond and 16-time champion Joey Chestnut returning to the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Fourth of July food and fireworks at theme parks
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joins FOX 35's Manny Martinez live via Zoom from Disney Springs to share the latest from the Flavors of Florida Festival at Disney Springs and the food and fireworks on display if you want to spend the Fourth of July at Florida's theme parks.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: July 2, 2025
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Manny Martinez break down the top news stories of the day, including the Diddy trial verdict, the arrests of 28 people in a biker gang shooting in Volusia County, the pre-trial hearing for the sex crimes case of Stephan Sterns, and the EPCOT Summer Concert series lineup being announced by Walt Disney World.
Florida Dems condemn 'Alligator Alcatraz,' Trump budget
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a Democrat representing Florida's 25th Congressional District joins FOX 35's Manny Martinez live via Zoom to break down the process behind the scenes of the House vote on the Trump budget bill nicknamed the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' which can only handle the dissent of 3 Republican House members. All eight Democratic members of the Florida Congressional delegation signed onto a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis condemning 'Alligator Alcatraz,' the new outdoor tent immigration detention facility in the Everglades after DeSantis and President Trump led reporters through the facility.