Magic beat the Heat in must-win game, snap losing streak
In what felt like a must-win game against their fellow Florida team, the Orlando Magic won 133-124 against the Miami Heat. Prior to the game, tensions were rising between forward Paolo Banchero and head coach Jamahl Mosley, amid the team's string of losses. Orlando Magic beat reporter for the Orlando Sentinel, Jason Beede, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the team's future.
In what felt like a must-win game against their fellow Florida team, the Orlando Magic won 133-124 against the Miami Heat. Prior to the game, tensions were rising between forward Paolo Banchero and head coach Jamahl Mosley, amid the team's string of losses. Orlando Magic beat reporter for the Orlando Sentinel, Jason Beede, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the team's future.
Playbook Tuesday: Brutal budget battle ahead
Tuesday is another busy day for Florida politics with heated debate surrounding the farm bill in Tallahassee. Meanwhile, as tax season arrives, changes precipitating from Trump's Big Beautiful Bill could change the amount of money residents see on their tax returns. POLITICO reporter, Gary Fineout, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about some of these changes in this week's Playbook Tuesday.
Tuesday is another busy day for Florida politics with heated debate surrounding the farm bill in Tallahassee. Meanwhile, as tax season arrives, changes precipitating from Trump's Big Beautiful Bill could change the amount of money residents see on their tax returns. POLITICO reporter, Gary Fineout, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about some of these changes in this week's Playbook Tuesday.
Orlando City's Alex Freeman ready to make World Cup debut
Alex Freeman, fullback for Orlando City Soccer Club, will be representing the U.S. men’s national team in the World Cup this year. Named MLS Young Player of the Year in 2025, he spoke to FOX 35 News+ about his expectations for the national team, his accomplishments, and the message he wants to send to young players.
Alex Freeman, fullback for Orlando City Soccer Club, will be representing the U.S. men’s national team in the World Cup this year. Named MLS Young Player of the Year in 2025, he spoke to FOX 35 News+ about his expectations for the national team, his accomplishments, and the message he wants to send to young players.
Paul Renner wants to be Free State of Florida Governor
Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an in-depth sit-down discussion on entering the 2026 Florida Governor's race to succeed Ron DeSantis, his history of service in the US Navy in the Gulf War, a public prosecutor and in the Florida House of Representatives, his plans for school choice and continuing the Free State of Florida initiative he pioneered with Governor Ron DeSantis if he wins the Governor's race. Paul Renner will face Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds and Ron DeSantis' Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins in the Republican Primary, and face off with former Congressman David Jolly and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on the Democratic side of the ticket.
Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an in-depth sit-down discussion on entering the 2026 Florida Governor's race to succeed Ron DeSantis, his history of service in the US Navy in the Gulf War, a public prosecutor and in the Florida House of Representatives, his plans for school choice and continuing the Free State of Florida initiative he pioneered with Governor Ron DeSantis if he wins the Governor's race. Paul Renner will face Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds and Ron DeSantis' Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins in the Republican Primary, and face off with former Congressman David Jolly and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on the Democratic side of the ticket.
David Jolly on Democrats' path to 2026 Florida Governor
Former Congressman David Jolly joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an in-depth, sit-down interview to discuss entering the 2026 Florida Governor's race to succeed Ron DeSantis, fix Florida's affordability crisis, illegal immigration enforecement, his plans for Florida and his path to victory as a Democrat after serving as a Republican in Congress. David Jolly will face Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings in the Democratic Primary, and Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds, Ron DeSantis' Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins and former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner on the Republican side of the ticket.
Former Congressman David Jolly joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an in-depth, sit-down interview to discuss entering the 2026 Florida Governor's race to succeed Ron DeSantis, fix Florida's affordability crisis, illegal immigration enforecement, his plans for Florida and his path to victory as a Democrat after serving as a Republican in Congress. David Jolly will face Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings in the Democratic Primary, and Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds, Ron DeSantis' Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins and former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner on the Republican side of the ticket.
Byron Donalds on the 2026 Florida Governor's Race
Congressman Byron Donalds joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an in-depth, sit-down interview to discuss entering the Florida Governor's Race in 2026 to succeed Ron DeSantis, earning President Trump's endorsement, fixing Florida's affordability crisis and working with the Trump administration to continue Florida's strong position on arresting and deporting undocumented immigrants. Byron Donalds will face off with former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner and Ron DeSantis' Lieutenat Governor Jay Collins in the Republican Primary and would stand to face Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings or former Congressman David Jolly on the Democratic side of the ticket.
Congressman Byron Donalds joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an in-depth, sit-down interview to discuss entering the Florida Governor's Race in 2026 to succeed Ron DeSantis, earning President Trump's endorsement, fixing Florida's affordability crisis and working with the Trump administration to continue Florida's strong position on arresting and deporting undocumented immigrants. Byron Donalds will face off with former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner and Ron DeSantis' Lieutenat Governor Jay Collins in the Republican Primary and would stand to face Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings or former Congressman David Jolly on the Democratic side of the ticket.
Jerry Demings says Dems can win Florida Governor's race
Orange County Mayor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an exclusive, in-depth discussion on entering the Florida Governor's race to succeed Ron DeSantis in 2026. Mayor Demings breaks down his reasons for entering the race, his plans to fight for local governments' rights after high tensions between Orange County and the Governor's Office over different local programs and immigration enforcement and the Democrats' path to victory in Florida in 2026. Jerry Demings faces off with former Congressman David Jolly on the Democratic side of the ticket, and the winner of the Democratic Primary will likely face off with Trump-endorsed Congressman Byron Donalds, Ron DeSantis' Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins or former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner on the Republican side of the aisle.
Orange County Mayor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an exclusive, in-depth discussion on entering the Florida Governor's race to succeed Ron DeSantis in 2026. Mayor Demings breaks down his reasons for entering the race, his plans to fight for local governments' rights after high tensions between Orange County and the Governor's Office over different local programs and immigration enforcement and the Democrats' path to victory in Florida in 2026. Jerry Demings faces off with former Congressman David Jolly on the Democratic side of the ticket, and the winner of the Democratic Primary will likely face off with Trump-endorsed Congressman Byron Donalds, Ron DeSantis' Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins or former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner on the Republican side of the aisle.
Jay Collins on the 2026 Florida Governor's Race
Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an in-depth interview to discuss entering the Florida Governor's race, challenging President Donald Trump-endorsed candidate Congressman Byron Donalds, former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and former Florida Congressman David Jolly. Collins discusses succeeding Governor Ron DeSantis, his positions on cutting property taxes, plans for state education and charter schools, whether he expects to receive a DeSantis endorsement and work with the Florida Legislature if elected Governor.
Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an in-depth interview to discuss entering the Florida Governor's race, challenging President Donald Trump-endorsed candidate Congressman Byron Donalds, former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and former Florida Congressman David Jolly. Collins discusses succeeding Governor Ron DeSantis, his positions on cutting property taxes, plans for state education and charter schools, whether he expects to receive a DeSantis endorsement and work with the Florida Legislature if elected Governor.
Community Crossroads: Bridgerton, Harry Potter events
UNATION has some exciting events for Central Florida locals this weekend, from a stylish, Bridgerton-inspired pop-up market to a celebration of plant-based cuisine all around the world. And for all the Orlando potter-heads, the Dr. Phillips Center may have something for you too. Ashley Edwards and Sarah Barkley spoke to FOX 35 News+ about where you can find more.
UNATION has some exciting events for Central Florida locals this weekend, from a stylish, Bridgerton-inspired pop-up market to a celebration of plant-based cuisine all around the world. And for all the Orlando potter-heads, the Dr. Phillips Center may have something for you too. Ashley Edwards and Sarah Barkley spoke to FOX 35 News+ about where you can find more.
Advocates urge Orange Co. to block ICE detention center
Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet, Executive Director of the Hope CommUnity Center joins FOX 35 via Zoom to discuss the potential ICE detention center in Orlando and discuss the calls for Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and the county council to sue Governor Ron DeSantis and the state of Florida to block this or any other ICE detention facilities from being built and operated in Central Florida.
Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet, Executive Director of the Hope CommUnity Center joins FOX 35 via Zoom to discuss the potential ICE detention center in Orlando and discuss the calls for Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and the county council to sue Governor Ron DeSantis and the state of Florida to block this or any other ICE detention facilities from being built and operated in Central Florida.
Rep. Angie Nixon launches U.S. senate campaign
State representative Angie Nixon of District 13 has put her hat in the ring to replace Senator Ashley Moody in the upcoming special midterm election. She joined Florida Live Friday afternoon to talk about her campaign, as well as her stance on key issues.
State representative Angie Nixon of District 13 has put her hat in the ring to replace Senator Ashley Moody in the upcoming special midterm election. She joined Florida Live Friday afternoon to talk about her campaign, as well as her stance on key issues.
Rep. Luna fights to end Congress' corrupt stock trades
Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, a Republican representing Florida's 13th Congressional District, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss filing a discharge petition to force a vote on her proposal to ban members of Congress and their immediate families from trading invidiual stocks under her 'Stop Insider Trading Act.'
Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, a Republican representing Florida's 13th Congressional District, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss filing a discharge petition to force a vote on her proposal to ban members of Congress and their immediate families from trading invidiual stocks under her 'Stop Insider Trading Act.'
UFL releases schedule for inaugural Orlando Storm season
Central Florida's new football team is set to make their UFL debut on March 29th at 8:00 p.m. in Orlando. Anthony Becht, head coach for the Orlando Storm, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about his team's inaugural season expectations in the wake of the UFL season kick off.
Central Florida's new football team is set to make their UFL debut on March 29th at 8:00 p.m. in Orlando. Anthony Becht, head coach for the Orlando Storm, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about his team's inaugural season expectations in the wake of the UFL season kick off.
CFO Ingoglia discusses government fiscal responsibility
State Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia held a news conference Wednesday afternoon, where he highlighted what he called, "the excessive and wasteful spending and red and blue local governments."
State Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia held a news conference Wednesday afternoon, where he highlighted what he called, "the excessive and wasteful spending and red and blue local governments."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis lost a bet to Indiana Gov. Mike Braun
Ron DeSantis lost a bet to Indiana Gov. Mike Braun over the College Football Playoff National Championship. The Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Miami Hurricanes in a 27-24 win in Miami's Hard Rock Stadium.
Ron DeSantis lost a bet to Indiana Gov. Mike Braun over the College Football Playoff National Championship. The Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Miami Hurricanes in a 27-24 win in Miami's Hard Rock Stadium.
Indiana and Miami fans pack the parking lots ahead of national title game
The tailgates were big and fun ahead of the National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. FOX35's Jonah Karp reports from Miami.
The tailgates were big and fun ahead of the National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. FOX35's Jonah Karp reports from Miami.
Behind the scenes of Orlando's MLK parade
Thousands are celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of events across Central Florida. Southwest Orlando Jaycees President Dana Mackey spoke with FOX 35 News+ about organizing Orlando's MLK Day Parade and Dr. King's legacy in the Sunshine State.
Thousands are celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of events across Central Florida. Southwest Orlando Jaycees President Dana Mackey spoke with FOX 35 News+ about organizing Orlando's MLK Day Parade and Dr. King's legacy in the Sunshine State.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s visit to Orlando
Central Florida Urban League President and CEO Elizabeth Grace spoke in depth with FOX 35 News+ about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s sole visit to Orlando, where he hosted workshops at the Shiloh Baptist Church and the speech at Orlando's Tinker Field.
Central Florida Urban League President and CEO Elizabeth Grace spoke in depth with FOX 35 News+ about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s sole visit to Orlando, where he hosted workshops at the Shiloh Baptist Church and the speech at Orlando's Tinker Field.
Historic Hampton House: Miami's civil rights home base
Historic Hampton House CEO Curb Gardner joined FOX 35 News+ over Zoom to discuss the old hotel's landmark for the Civil Rights Movement, Miami's place in Dr. King's advocacy and the writing location for MLK's iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech right here in Florida.
Historic Hampton House CEO Curb Gardner joined FOX 35 News+ over Zoom to discuss the old hotel's landmark for the Civil Rights Movement, Miami's place in Dr. King's advocacy and the writing location for MLK's iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech right here in Florida.
Dr. King's activism at the Monson Motor Lodge
ACCORD Freedom Trail Historian David Nolan was invited onto FOX 35 News+ to discuss Dr. King's speeches surrounding the Monson Motor Lodge, followed by his subsequent arrest and time in the St. Johns County Jail. Plus, a discussion on the Monson's demolition and the fight for St. Johns County leaders to save the historic jail building.
ACCORD Freedom Trail Historian David Nolan was invited onto FOX 35 News+ to discuss Dr. King's speeches surrounding the Monson Motor Lodge, followed by his subsequent arrest and time in the St. Johns County Jail. Plus, a discussion on the Monson's demolition and the fight for St. Johns County leaders to save the historic jail building.