Marion Co. Firefighters Sentenced After Hazing Incident
Three former Marion County firefighters, Seth Day, Edward Kenny, and Tate Trauthwein, have plead guilty to battery after having allegedly waterboarded and battered a coworker during an alleged hazing incident in November 2025. FOX 35's Marie Edinger joined Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to talk about what happened in court Thursday morning.
Three former Marion County firefighters, Seth Day, Edward Kenny, and Tate Trauthwein, have plead guilty to battery after having allegedly waterboarded and battered a coworker during an alleged hazing incident in November 2025. FOX 35's Marie Edinger joined Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to talk about what happened in court Thursday morning.
Central Florida officials demand investigation after Sloth World deaths
Central Florida officials are calling for an investigation into Sloth World after over at least 31 sloths connected to the business were found dead. FOX 35's Hannah MacKenzie joined Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down the latest.
Central Florida officials are calling for an investigation into Sloth World after over at least 31 sloths connected to the business were found dead. FOX 35's Hannah MacKenzie joined Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down the latest.
Disney shares new details on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Disney's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is set to reopen on Sunday, compete with new enhancements and refurbishments. FOX 35 Digital Content Producer sat with Garrett Wymer live to talk about what theme park-lovers can expect.
Disney's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is set to reopen on Sunday, compete with new enhancements and refurbishments. FOX 35 Digital Content Producer sat with Garrett Wymer live to talk about what theme park-lovers can expect.
A.I. coding agent deletes company database, reports say
An AI coding agent reportedly deleted a company's entire database along with its essential backups. Tech Rage IT CXO Matt Rose joined FOX 35’s Garrett Wymer to discuss the technical failures that allowed this to occur, and what businesses can do to protect their data from similar incidents.
An AI coding agent reportedly deleted a company's entire database along with its essential backups. Tech Rage IT CXO Matt Rose joined FOX 35’s Garrett Wymer to discuss the technical failures that allowed this to occur, and what businesses can do to protect their data from similar incidents.
James Ernest Hitchcock set to be executed in Central Florida
70-year-old James Ernest Hitchcock has been on death row for nearly 50 years in Florida, having been convicted of beating and choking his 13-year-old niece to death in 1976 after raping her. He is scheduled to receive a three-drug injection starting at 6 p.m. Thursday at Florida State Prison near Starke. Former Chief Judge of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, Belvin Perry Jr., served as prosecutor in one of Hitchcock's first resentencings. He joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down the case.
70-year-old James Ernest Hitchcock has been on death row for nearly 50 years in Florida, having been convicted of beating and choking his 13-year-old niece to death in 1976 after raping her. He is scheduled to receive a three-drug injection starting at 6 p.m. Thursday at Florida State Prison near Starke. Former Chief Judge of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, Belvin Perry Jr., served as prosecutor in one of Hitchcock's first resentencings. He joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down the case.
Florida Senate votes to approve redistricting maps
Following a 21–17 vote in the Florida Senate, Governor DeSantis’ congressional redistricting maps have now cleared both chambers of the State Legislature. This final legislative hurdle paves the way for the Governor’s signature and an immediate legal showdown over the new boundaries. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer took the breaking news live.
Following a 21–17 vote in the Florida Senate, Governor DeSantis’ congressional redistricting maps have now cleared both chambers of the State Legislature. This final legislative hurdle paves the way for the Governor’s signature and an immediate legal showdown over the new boundaries. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer took the breaking news live.
Uthmeier Expands Probe into OpenAI, ChatGPT After USF Student Tragedy
State Attorney General James Uthemier announced that he is expanding his criminal probe into Open AI after alleged links with the suspect in connection to the death and disappearance of two USF students. Court filings suggest the 26-year-old suspect used ChatGPT to research how to dispose bodies into garbage bags. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer was joined live via Zoom by Karni Chagal-Feferkorn, Assistant Professor at USF's Bellini College of A.I., Cybersecurity and Computing.
State Attorney General James Uthemier announced that he is expanding his criminal probe into Open AI after alleged links with the suspect in connection to the death and disappearance of two USF students. Court filings suggest the 26-year-old suspect used ChatGPT to research how to dispose bodies into garbage bags. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer was joined live via Zoom by Karni Chagal-Feferkorn, Assistant Professor at USF's Bellini College of A.I., Cybersecurity and Computing.
Fla. House advances Gov. DeSantis' redistricting maps
In an 83–28 vote, the Florida House of Representatives has advanced Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed congressional redistricting maps. Amid debate on the Senate floor, State Representative Anna Eskamani joined FOX 35’s Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to weigh in on the decision and break down the controversial process behind the new lines.
In an 83–28 vote, the Florida House of Representatives has advanced Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed congressional redistricting maps. Amid debate on the Senate floor, State Representative Anna Eskamani joined FOX 35’s Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to weigh in on the decision and break down the controversial process behind the new lines.
Gov. DeSantis' new congressional voting maps advance on Florida House
The Florida House voted on Wednesday to move forward with Governor Ron DeSantis's proposed redistricting maps. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer took the breaking news live.
The Florida House voted on Wednesday to move forward with Governor Ron DeSantis's proposed redistricting maps. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer took the breaking news live.
Necropsies reveal new information about Sloth World deaths
The investigation continues into the deaths of over a dozen sloths set to be transported to Sloth World Orlando. One of the sloths, Bandit, is in critical condition. FOX 35's Marie Edinger joined Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to discuss the recent developments.
The investigation continues into the deaths of over a dozen sloths set to be transported to Sloth World Orlando. One of the sloths, Bandit, is in critical condition. FOX 35's Marie Edinger joined Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to discuss the recent developments.
NASA's Artemis III core stage arrives at Kennedy Space Center
The core stage for NASA's Artemis III rocket has arrived on a barge to be taken to the vehicle assembly building at Kennedy Space Center. Ken Kremer, Managing Editor with Space UpClose, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down what we now so far.
The core stage for NASA's Artemis III rocket has arrived on a barge to be taken to the vehicle assembly building at Kennedy Space Center. Ken Kremer, Managing Editor with Space UpClose, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down what we now so far.
Mickey's Not So Scary Dates, Rock 'n' Rollercoaster Updates
Disney World has dropped fresh details on this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom. Plus, over at Hollywood Studios, the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster is getting a major facelift just in time for its highly anticipated May reopening. FOX 35 Digital Content Producer Ashley Carter sat with Garrett Wymer live to talk about what's new at Disney.
Disney World has dropped fresh details on this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom. Plus, over at Hollywood Studios, the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster is getting a major facelift just in time for its highly anticipated May reopening. FOX 35 Digital Content Producer Ashley Carter sat with Garrett Wymer live to talk about what's new at Disney.
White House Correspondents Dinner Shooting Update
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel held a press conference in Capitol Hill to give an update on the investigation into the shooting of the White House Correspondents dinner over the weekend. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer took the news conference live.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel held a press conference in Capitol Hill to give an update on the investigation into the shooting of the White House Correspondents dinner over the weekend. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer took the news conference live.
Orlando Magic on the edge of DOMINATING 3-1 lead
Jason Beede, Orlando Magic Beat Writer with the Orlando Sentinel joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the Magic jumping out to a 2-1 lead over the number 1 seed Detroit Pistons, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. stepping up big time and what needs to happen for the Magic to get it done and take a 3-1 lead after Game 4 at the Kia Center.
Jason Beede, Orlando Magic Beat Writer with the Orlando Sentinel joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the Magic jumping out to a 2-1 lead over the number 1 seed Detroit Pistons, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. stepping up big time and what needs to happen for the Magic to get it done and take a 3-1 lead after Game 4 at the Kia Center.
Over 6 kilos of cocaine recovered in Orange County drug bust
Sheriff John Mina and several other Orange County officials held a news conference Monday, detailing the seizure of over 6 kilos of cocaine in the dismantling of a major drug trafficking organization in Central Florida. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer took the press conference live.
Sheriff John Mina and several other Orange County officials held a news conference Monday, detailing the seizure of over 6 kilos of cocaine in the dismantling of a major drug trafficking organization in Central Florida. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer took the press conference live.
Florida State Senator reacts to redistricting proposal
Senator Don Gaetz, a Republican from Crestview, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom, sharing his reaction to the new redistricting map proposed by Governor Ron DeSantis. The new map is set to add four GOP-leaning districts ahead of Tuesday's special session.
Senator Don Gaetz, a Republican from Crestview, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom, sharing his reaction to the new redistricting map proposed by Governor Ron DeSantis. The new map is set to add four GOP-leaning districts ahead of Tuesday's special session.
Gov. DeSantis' new Florida map adds 4 GOP seats
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis released his proposed map for Florida's mid-decade redistricting, which would add 4 Republican-leaning districts, putting 4 Florida Democrats on the chopping block in their Congressional Delegation. Dr. John Sacher, a UCF History Professor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down this new map and what it means for Florida as the State Legislature prepares to enter a Special Session on redistricting.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis released his proposed map for Florida's mid-decade redistricting, which would add 4 Republican-leaning districts, putting 4 Florida Democrats on the chopping block in their Congressional Delegation. Dr. John Sacher, a UCF History Professor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down this new map and what it means for Florida as the State Legislature prepares to enter a Special Session on redistricting.
Myki Meeks returns to Orlando after Drag Race win
Myki Meeks, drag superstar and winner of Season 18 of RuPaul's Drag Race joins FOX 35's Reina Nieves and Johnny Jackson via Zoom to discuss her Drag Race win and returning to the Renaissance Theatre Company in Orlando and the state of drag in Orlando and the state of Florida.
Myki Meeks, drag superstar and winner of Season 18 of RuPaul's Drag Race joins FOX 35's Reina Nieves and Johnny Jackson via Zoom to discuss her Drag Race win and returning to the Renaissance Theatre Company in Orlando and the state of drag in Orlando and the state of Florida.
'Happen to Me' artist brings RussellMania to Orlando
Russell Dickerson, country music artist and the man behind Happen To Me, Yours, Blue Tacoma, MGNO and more joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson via Zoom to talk about his RussellMania Tour to support his fourth studio album, Famous Back Home, the excitement of performing Happen To Me in Orlando and how his career has evolved through this headlining arena tour.
Russell Dickerson, country music artist and the man behind Happen To Me, Yours, Blue Tacoma, MGNO and more joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson via Zoom to talk about his RussellMania Tour to support his fourth studio album, Famous Back Home, the excitement of performing Happen To Me in Orlando and how his career has evolved through this headlining arena tour.
New at Disney: Smuggler's Run, Lakeshore Lodge
Disney and Universal are seeing new renovations, with the Millennium Falcon Smuggler's Run and renderings from the Disney Lakeshore Lodge. Tharin White, lead publisher for EYNTK.info, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to talk about the nig announcements.
Disney and Universal are seeing new renovations, with the Millennium Falcon Smuggler's Run and renderings from the Disney Lakeshore Lodge. Tharin White, lead publisher for EYNTK.info, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to talk about the nig announcements.