LIVE: Protests Across America
Political analyst Rishi Bagga joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the political climate surrounding the Trump military parade and the No Kings Day of protests across Florida and the United States today. "No Kings Day" protests are being held nationwide this weekend to protest President Donald Trump’s policies. Demonstrators are expected to rally in almost 2,000 cities on Saturday, and it will coincide with Trump’s military parade, commemorating the Army’s 250th anniversary, which also happens to be the president’s birthday and Flag Day. The No Kings Day of Defiance has been organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of the country’s democracy, according to a statement by organizers. The No Kings Day of Defiance is expected to be the largest single-day mobilization since Trump returned to office, organizers said. Organizers said they are preparing for millions of people to take to the streets across all 50 states and commonwealths. Locally, law enforcement is issuing strong warnings to keep protests peaceful, emphasizing zero tolerance for violence. Florida officials have mobilized resources, including local police, state agencies, and the National Guard as a precaution. The tension reflects heightened political divisions nationwide, with protests symbolizing broader struggles over immigration policy and civil rights.
No Kings Day anti-Trump protests in Daytona Beach
FOX 35's Matt Trezza joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and Morgan Parrish live from the No Kings Day protests in Daytona Beach, Volusia County and protestor Judy Diemer to discuss her reasons for joining anti-Trump demonstrations and her issues with President Trump's actions and policies, from immigration to alleged executive overreach. "No Kings Day" protests are being held nationwide this weekend to protest President Donald Trump’s policies. Demonstrators are expected to rally in almost 2,000 cities on Saturday, and it will coincide with Trump’s military parade, commemorating the Army’s 250th anniversary, which also happens to be the president’s birthday and Flag Day. The No Kings Day of Defiance has been organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of the country’s democracy, according to a statement by organizers. The No Kings Day of Defiance is expected to be the largest single-day mobilization since Trump returned to office, organizers said. Organizers said they are preparing for millions of people to take to the streets across all 50 states and commonwealths. Locally, law enforcement is issuing strong warnings to keep protests peaceful, emphasizing zero tolerance for violence. Florida officials have mobilized resources, including local police, state agencies, and the National Guard as a precaution. The tension reflects heightened political divisions nationwide, with protests symbolizing broader struggles over immigration policy and civil rights.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: June 13, 2025
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories you need to know, from the ongoing missile strikes between Israel and Iran as Iran retaliates and sends strikes towards Tel Aviv after Israel bombed Tehran, Titusville Police releasing edited bodycam video from a February deadly shooting, a family from Apopka fighting their deportations and No Kings protests scheduled across Florida and the United States tomorrow in direct opposition to the Trump military parade.
Friday the 13th coming to Halloween Horror Nights
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the new Friday the 13th haunted house coming to Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights, plus everything Summer Spectacular at SeaWorld Orlando, from the new drone show to the emperor penguins and a super-early tease of what's coming to Howl-O-Scream.
No Kings Day anti-Trump protests across Florida, U.S.
As a lavish military parade rolls through the streets of Washington, D.C., Saturday, millions of Americans in nearly 2,000 cities will be rallying against President Trump on his 79th birthday. No Kings Day of Defiance demonstrations will be held nationwide to reject authoritarianism and the militarization of America?s democracy, organizers say. Michael Kniant, a spokesperson for Brevard No Kings Day of Resistance, and Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on the plans for tomorrow's protests in Brevard County and Cocoa, which is expecting 2,000 people at their rally. Law enforcement and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier have warned protestors of severe consequences for violence or destruction if they break out from these protests.
Remembering Pulse: The path to a permanent memorial
Dr. Larry Schooler, Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee Facilitator, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to discuss the path to creating a permanent memorial to honor the victims of the Pulse shooting at the site of the Pulse nightclub. The City of Orlando purchased the nightclub property in October 2023 and the Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee began meeting in July 2024 before presenting their final concept to the city in February 2025. Dr. Schooler spoke on the process of soliciting community input to build the memorial and the meaning of the design elements as Orlando gets closer to having a permanent memorial to honor the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting. Thursday marks nine years since a gunman opened fire at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 people and leaving 53 wounded. Survivors and families of the 49 victims killed in the Pulse Nightclub shooting were invited this week to walk through the nightclub for the first time since the June 12, 2016, massacre, just before the site is demolished. FOX 35's live team coverage includes Pulse survivors and victims' families speaking on their trips inside the Pulse nightclub site, the designer behind the permanent memorial and how the city of Orlando and Orange County choose to honor the victims of this tragedy. Pulse was hosting a Latin Night when Omar Mateen opened fire, killing 49 and wounding 53 in what was then the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Survivors and families had long pushed for meaningful access to the site and a permanent tribute, but a controversial foundation failed to deliver on its $100 million memorial plan, prompting the city to step in.
Remembering Pulse: Survivors and victims' families talk
Survivors and victim's families speak on their decisions to tour or avoid touring the Pulse nightclub site ahead of its planned demolition to begin construction of a permanent memorial. The City of Orlando says 25 of the 49 victims' families chose to tour the site and around 250 people signed up total. Thursday marks nine years since a gunman opened fire at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 people and leaving 53 wounded. Survivors and families of the 49 victims killed in the Pulse Nightclub shooting were invited this week to walk through the nightclub for the first time since the June 12, 2016, massacre, just before the site is demolished. FOX 35's live team coverage includes Pulse survivors and victims' families speaking on their trips inside the Pulse nightclub site, the designer behind the permanent memorial and how the city of Orlando and Orange County choose to honor the victims of this tragedy. Pulse was hosting a Latin Night when Omar Mateen opened fire, killing 49 and wounding 53 in what was then the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Survivors and families had long pushed for meaningful access to the site and a permanent tribute, but a controversial foundation failed to deliver on its $100 million memorial plan, prompting the city to step in.
Remembering Pulse: Annual remembrance ceremony tonight
FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live ahead of the annual Pulse remembrance ceremony scheduled for 5:30pm at the First United Methodist Church in Downtown Orlando. The ceremony will include the reading of the names of the 49 victims, the tolling of 49 bells, remarks from family members and survivors and musical and cultural performances to honor the memories of the fallen angels. Thursday marks nine years since a gunman opened fire at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 people and leaving 53 wounded. Survivors and families of the 49 victims killed in the Pulse Nightclub shooting were invited this week to walk through the nightclub for the first time since the June 12, 2016, massacre, just before the site is demolished. FOX 35's live team coverage includes Pulse survivors and victims' families speaking on their trips inside the Pulse nightclub site, the designer behind the permanent memorial and how the city of Orlando and Orange County choose to honor the victims of this tragedy. Pulse was hosting a Latin Night when Omar Mateen opened fire, killing 49 and wounding 53 in what was then the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Survivors and families had long pushed for meaningful access to the site and a permanent tribute, but a controversial foundation failed to deliver on its $100 million memorial plan, prompting the city to step in.
Remembering Pulse: Orlando Ribbon Project honors the 49
Ben Johansen, Founder of the Orlando Ribbon Project joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to talk about his work with the Orlando Ribbon Project created to honor the 49 angels and the project coming up on 2 million ribbons sent across more than 60 countries and every continent on the world, and what those ribbons mean in honoring the angels and the LGBTQ+ community. Thursday marks nine years since a gunman opened fire at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 people and leaving 53 wounded. Survivors and families of the 49 victims killed in the Pulse Nightclub shooting were invited this week to walk through the nightclub for the first time since the June 12, 2016, massacre, just before the site is demolished. FOX 35's live team coverage includes Pulse survivors and victims' families speaking on their trips inside the Pulse nightclub site, the designer behind the permanent memorial and how the city of Orlando and Orange County choose to honor the victims of this tragedy. Pulse was hosting a Latin Night when Omar Mateen opened fire, killing 49 and wounding 53 in what was then the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Survivors and families had long pushed for meaningful access to the site and a permanent tribute, but a controversial foundation failed to deliver on its $100 million memorial plan, prompting the city to step in.
Remembering Pulse: Survivor turns agony into action
Brandon Wolf, Pulse nightclub shooting survivor and National Press Secretary for the Human Rights Campaign joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about losing his two best friends in the Pulse shooting, what the nightclub meant to him as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and turning his agony into action working with advocacy groups and the Human Rights Campaign. Thursday marks nine years since a gunman opened fire at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 people and leaving 53 wounded. Survivors and families of the 49 victims killed in the Pulse Nightclub shooting were invited this week to walk through the nightclub for the first time since the June 12, 2016, massacre, just before the site is demolished. FOX 35's live team coverage includes Pulse survivors and victims' families speaking on their trips inside the Pulse nightclub site, the designer behind the permanent memorial and how the city of Orlando and Orange County choose to honor the victims of this tragedy. Pulse was hosting a Latin Night when Omar Mateen opened fire, killing 49 and wounding 53 in what was then the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Survivors and families had long pushed for meaningful access to the site and a permanent tribute, but a controversial foundation failed to deliver on its $100 million memorial plan, prompting the city to step in.
Remembering Pulse: 9th Pulse shooting anniversary
Thursday marks nine years since a gunman opened fire at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 people and leaving 53 wounded. Survivors and families of the 49 victims killed in the Pulse Nightclub shooting were invited this week to walk through the nightclub for the first time since the June 12, 2016, massacre, just before the site is demolished. FOX 35's live team coverage includes Pulse survivors and victims' families speaking on their trips inside the Pulse nightclub site, the designer behind the permanent memorial and how the city of Orlando and Orange County choose to honor the victims of this tragedy. Pulse was hosting a Latin Night when Omar Mateen opened fire, killing 49 and wounding 53 in what was then the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Survivors and families had long pushed for meaningful access to the site and a permanent tribute, but a controversial foundation failed to deliver on its $100 million memorial plan, prompting the city to step in.
Top 4 stories you need to know: June 11, 2025
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and Marlisa Goldsmith break down the top news stories of the day, from the Pulse nightclub site tours getting underway in Orlando, the arrest of a third co-defendant in the illegal gambling investigation against suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, two suspects arrested in a deadly Seminole County shooting, and Silver Airways shutting down operations overnight, canceling the remainder of their flights.
Deep dive into ex-Sheriff Marcos Lopez co-defendants
A third suspect, Sheldon Wetherholt, has been arrested on racketeering and conspiracy charges related to an illegal gambling operation tied to former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, officials say. The scheme involved a social club in Kissimmee, allegedly run by Lopez and at least four others. FOX 35's Marie Edinger joins FOX 35 News+ to break down the latest with the illegal gambling investigation and the status of the reported 255-page affidavit set to be released upon the arrest of the fourth and final co-defendant in this case. Two other co-defendants have been arrested, with authorities still searching for the fourth, Ying Zhang.
Colleges can pay athletes directly; what's next?
A federal judge approved the House v. NCAA settlement, ushering in a new era of NIL deals and college athletics where schools can directly pay collegiate athletes through revenue sharing. But some of those rules can get confusing, and all NIL deals over $600 must be registered with NIL go, a clearinghouse ran by Deloitte to make sure all compensation is reasonable based on factors like market size and an athletes' social media following. Kristi Dosh, Founder of the Business of College Sports, UF Adjunct Professor and author of The Athlete's NIL Playbook: The Complete Guide to Owning and Profiting from Your Name, Image, and Likeness joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down the state of NIL in college athletics and the new Congressional bill which aims to create national guidelines for college sports.
BILLIONS of saltmarsh mosquitoes ready to hatch
Billions of saltmarsh mosquitoes are ready to hatch across Central Florida as the summer rains return after months of drought-like conditions. Joseph Faella, Department Director with Brevard County Mosquito Control joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to touch on these Major Nuisance Mosquitoes, where up to 150 can land on a person in just one minute.
Whole Foods Market supplier shut down after cyberattack
A cyberattack briefly shut down United Natural Foods, a major food distributor and main supplier of Whole Foods Market. Matt Rose, cybersecurity expert and CXO of Tech Rage IT joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the cyberattack, the growing trend of threat actors targeting infrastructure and companies for maximum disruption, and how you can keep your systems as safe as possible.
Pulse nightclub shooting site visits begin in Orlando
In Orlando, survivors and victims' families of the shooting that killed 49 at the Pulse Nightclub begin to tour the site ahead of the teardown to build a permanent memorial. Tomorrow marks nine years since the deadly mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando. Today, family members of those lost and survivors of the shooting will walk inside the building. The building will eventually be torn down to build a memorial. James Copenhaver, a law enforcement expert, joins FOX 35's David Martin and Garrett Wymer to talk about the emotional visits.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: June 10, 2025
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from President Donald Trump and Florida officials including Governor Ron DeSantis and Senator Ashley Moody slamming the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles and California Governor Gavin Newsom's handling of them, the State Attorney's Office clearing Titusville police officers from criminal charges in a deadly shooting of a 25-year-old suspect, suspended Osceola County sheriff Marcos Lopez scheduling a motion hearing to get his $1 million bond lowered in his illegal gambling investigation and Post Malone and Jelly Roll coming to Camping World Stadium in Downtown Orlando tonight at 6:30pm.
Legal questions surround Florida ICE raid
Nearly two weeks after more than 100 people were detained at an immigration raid at a construction site near FSU campus, legal and logistical questions surround the next steps for the people detained in what officials called the largest illegal immigration raid in Florida history. Elizabeth Ricci, an immigration attorney with Rambana & Ricci has advised at least a dozen of those detainees and joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live via Zoom to break down some of those legal questions, which include the shuttling of detainees across overcrowded detention facilities in Florida and Texas, where some detainees say they've been transferred 9 times.
Playbook Tuesday: Florida vs. LA anti-ICE protests
This Playbook Tuesday, POLITICO reporter and Florida Playbook author Kimberly Leonard joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down the latest news from the state capitol, with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Ashley Moody, and elected officials slamming the anti-ICE protests taking place in Los Angeles and slamming California Governor Gavin Newsom's handling of these incidents.