Top Florida Democrat slams Senate deal to end shutdown
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to call for Congress to reject the deal reached by the U.S. Senate which moves towards ending the government shutdown. Chair Fried says the deal does nothing to secure Affordable Care Act tax credits or SNAP benefits and Americans shouldn't trust Republican Congressional leaders like Senator John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson to back up their end of the deal, which promises a vote on continuing those tax credits once they expire at the end of 2025.
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to call for Congress to reject the deal reached by the U.S. Senate which moves towards ending the government shutdown. Chair Fried says the deal does nothing to secure Affordable Care Act tax credits or SNAP benefits and Americans shouldn't trust Republican Congressional leaders like Senator John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson to back up their end of the deal, which promises a vote on continuing those tax credits once they expire at the end of 2025.
Senate Dems break rank, move to end gov. shutdown
Dr. John Sacher, a political analyst, historian and UCF History Professor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the agreement reached when eight Senate Democrats broke rank with their party to agree on a procedural vote which could reopen the federal government and end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Dr. Sacher dives into the contrasting opinions of the Democratic party, with several prominent Congressmembers vowing to vote against any bill that doesn't guarantee the continuation of the Affordable Care Act tax credits they say keep healthcare affordable for millions of Americans.
Dr. John Sacher, a political analyst, historian and UCF History Professor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the agreement reached when eight Senate Democrats broke rank with their party to agree on a procedural vote which could reopen the federal government and end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Dr. Sacher dives into the contrasting opinions of the Democratic party, with several prominent Congressmembers vowing to vote against any bill that doesn't guarantee the continuation of the Affordable Care Act tax credits they say keep healthcare affordable for millions of Americans.
'Zootopia: Better Zoogether' opens at Walt Disney's Animal Kingdom
Drew Smith, also known as Drew the Disney Dude, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the opening of 'Zootopia: Better Zoogether!' at Walt Disney's Animal Kingdom, as well as the future of Disney Animation and Imagineering Partners at the theme park.
Drew Smith, also known as Drew the Disney Dude, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the opening of 'Zootopia: Better Zoogether!' at Walt Disney's Animal Kingdom, as well as the future of Disney Animation and Imagineering Partners at the theme park.
Orlando Pride defend NWSL Cup in the playoffs tonight
Austin David, Digital Content Manager with the Orlando City Soccer Club and Orlando Pride joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the Orlando Pride's postseason opener as they attempt to repeat as NWSL Champions. The title defense postseason begins against Seattle Reign FC at Inter&Co Stadium tonight at 8pm.
Austin David, Digital Content Manager with the Orlando City Soccer Club and Orlando Pride joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the Orlando Pride's postseason opener as they attempt to repeat as NWSL Champions. The title defense postseason begins against Seattle Reign FC at Inter&Co Stadium tonight at 8pm.
Gingerbread Run, EDC, Maker Faire top Orlando Weekend
Ashley Edwards and Sarah Barkley with UNATION join FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom for this week's Community Crossroads, highlighting some of the top events in the Orlando and Central Florida area from EDC downtown near Camping World Stadium to the Gingerbread Run in Kissimmee and the Maker Faire in Orlando.
Ashley Edwards and Sarah Barkley with UNATION join FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom for this week's Community Crossroads, highlighting some of the top events in the Orlando and Central Florida area from EDC downtown near Camping World Stadium to the Gingerbread Run in Kissimmee and the Maker Faire in Orlando.
UCF ready for ninth Space Game vs. Houston
Sean Green, host of Charge On: A UCF Football Podcast joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to preview the UCF Knights' or Citronauts, Space Game against the Houston Cougars at the Acrisure Bounce House tonight.
Sean Green, host of Charge On: A UCF Football Podcast joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to preview the UCF Knights' or Citronauts, Space Game against the Houston Cougars at the Acrisure Bounce House tonight.
Jacksonville Jaguars reportedly pick Orlando for 2027
Mike Bianchi, a columnist with the Orlando Sentinel joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down his reporting of the Jacksonville Jaguars picking Camping World Stadium as their home for the 2027 NFL season while Everbank Stadium undergoes its massive renovations. The Jags' top two choices were Orlando and Benny Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, also known as The Swamp to University of Florida Gators fans.
Mike Bianchi, a columnist with the Orlando Sentinel joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down his reporting of the Jacksonville Jaguars picking Camping World Stadium as their home for the 2027 NFL season while Everbank Stadium undergoes its massive renovations. The Jags' top two choices were Orlando and Benny Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, also known as The Swamp to University of Florida Gators fans.
Air traffic controller shortage hits Orlando
FOX 35's Hannah MacKenzie joins Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the impacts of the national air traffic controller shortage on Orlando International Airport, which is reportedly one of nearly 40 airports reducing the number of flights due to the shortage caused by the government shutdown.
FOX 35's Hannah MacKenzie joins Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the impacts of the national air traffic controller shortage on Orlando International Airport, which is reportedly one of nearly 40 airports reducing the number of flights due to the shortage caused by the government shutdown.
Tampa's Garry Sheffield back on the Hall of Fame ballot
Tampa native Gary Sheffield is back on the National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot via the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee for Hall of Fame Election. Marc Topkin, the Tampa Bay Rays Beat Writer for the Tampa Bay Times is a Baseball Hall of Fame voter with the BBWAA and joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss Sheffield's Hall of Fame candidacy, Tampa Bay roots and the rest of the potential Hall of Fame class up on the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee's ballot, including Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds, two icons of the so-called Steroid Era of Major League Baseball.
Tampa native Gary Sheffield is back on the National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot via the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee for Hall of Fame Election. Marc Topkin, the Tampa Bay Rays Beat Writer for the Tampa Bay Times is a Baseball Hall of Fame voter with the BBWAA and joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss Sheffield's Hall of Fame candidacy, Tampa Bay roots and the rest of the potential Hall of Fame class up on the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee's ballot, including Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds, two icons of the so-called Steroid Era of Major League Baseball.
Robin Severance-Lopez rejects plea; new trial date set
Robin Severance-Lopez, the estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, rejected a plea deal in court on Thursday morning, according to her attorney. Her trial is now scheduled for December 8, 2025. FOX 35's Marley Capper joins Garrett Wymer after spending the morning in the courtroom. Severance-Lopez has been charged with conspiracy to commit racketeering, a charge related to her estranged husband's alleged involvement in a multi-million-dollar illegal gambling ring in Orange and Osceola counties. She was recently arrested for a second time on a charge of providing false or misleading information related to bond after prosecutors alleged she lied about her financial circumstances. She has entered a not guilty plea on both charges.
Robin Severance-Lopez, the estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, rejected a plea deal in court on Thursday morning, according to her attorney. Her trial is now scheduled for December 8, 2025. FOX 35's Marley Capper joins Garrett Wymer after spending the morning in the courtroom. Severance-Lopez has been charged with conspiracy to commit racketeering, a charge related to her estranged husband's alleged involvement in a multi-million-dollar illegal gambling ring in Orange and Osceola counties. She was recently arrested for a second time on a charge of providing false or misleading information related to bond after prosecutors alleged she lied about her financial circumstances. She has entered a not guilty plea on both charges.
Rep. Byron Donalds on the Florida Governor's Race
Congressman Byron Donalds, the Trump-endorsed Republican representing Naples, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss his campaign for Florida Governor to succeed Ron DeSantis. He will face former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner in the Republican primary and one of Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings or former Congressman David Jolly on the Democratic side of the ticket.
Congressman Byron Donalds, the Trump-endorsed Republican representing Naples, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss his campaign for Florida Governor to succeed Ron DeSantis. He will face former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner in the Republican primary and one of Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings or former Congressman David Jolly on the Democratic side of the ticket.
Latest developments at Walt Disney's Animal Kingdom
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest developments at Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom, from passholder previews kicking off for the Zootopia: Better Zoogether show and construction updates for the Radiator Springs Cars-themed land at what was once Tom Sawyer Island.
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest developments at Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom, from passholder previews kicking off for the Zootopia: Better Zoogether show and construction updates for the Radiator Springs Cars-themed land at what was once Tom Sawyer Island.
Rep. Mike Haridopolos on shutdown, airport issues, NASA
Congressman Mike Haridopolos, a Republican representing Florida's 8th Congressional District joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the ongoing longest government shutdown in American history, the air traffic controller shortages and his response to President Trump re-nominating Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator.
Congressman Mike Haridopolos, a Republican representing Florida's 8th Congressional District joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the ongoing longest government shutdown in American history, the air traffic controller shortages and his response to President Trump re-nominating Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator.
Louisville plane crash death toll rises to 10
Dr. Michael McCormick, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator, Air Traffic Management, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the response to the deadly Louisville UPS plane crash which killed 9 people, injuring several others. Plus, his perspective on the air traffic controller shortages causing delays and cancellations at airports across America.
Dr. Michael McCormick, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator, Air Traffic Management, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the response to the deadly Louisville UPS plane crash which killed 9 people, injuring several others. Plus, his perspective on the air traffic controller shortages causing delays and cancellations at airports across America.
David Jolly on the Democrats' path to Fla. Governor
David Jolly, a former Republican Congressman, is now one of two Democrats running to succeed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in 2026. Jolly will face Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings in the Democratic primary. Across the aisle, the Democrat will face one of Congressman Byron Donalds, President Donald Trump's pick for Governor, or former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner.
David Jolly, a former Republican Congressman, is now one of two Democrats running to succeed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in 2026. Jolly will face Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings in the Democratic primary. Across the aisle, the Democrat will face one of Congressman Byron Donalds, President Donald Trump's pick for Governor, or former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner.
Why Florida cares about the next NYC Mayor | Playbook
Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO Reporter and author of the Florida Playbook newsletter joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom on this Playbook Tuesday, which is also Election Day across America. The pair discuss several high-profile elections for Mayor of the City of Miami, why Floridians should care about the New York City Mayoral Race between Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa, the Orlando City Council elections and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings finally officially entering the Governor's race, competing with Congressman Byron Donalds, former Congressman David Jolly and former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner.
Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO Reporter and author of the Florida Playbook newsletter joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom on this Playbook Tuesday, which is also Election Day across America. The pair discuss several high-profile elections for Mayor of the City of Miami, why Floridians should care about the New York City Mayoral Race between Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa, the Orlando City Council elections and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings finally officially entering the Governor's race, competing with Congressman Byron Donalds, former Congressman David Jolly and former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner.
Defending champion Florida Gators fall in season opener
Graham Hall, Florida Gators Reporter with 247 Sports joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the Florida Gators' mission to defend their National Championship title.
Graham Hall, Florida Gators Reporter with 247 Sports joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the Florida Gators' mission to defend their National Championship title.
Record-breaking kick seals Jaguars overtime win | MMQB
Timothy Walters, Sports Editor with the Florida Times-Union and FLORIDA TODAY joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the Florida football weekend that was on Monday Morning Quarterbacking, from a record-setting performance from a high school running back to FSU quarterback Tommy Castellanos picking up a big bounceback win for the Noles and Jaguars kicker Cam Little breaking an NFL record for longest regular-season field goal in a thrilling 30-29 overtime win against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Timothy Walters, Sports Editor with the Florida Times-Union and FLORIDA TODAY joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the Florida football weekend that was on Monday Morning Quarterbacking, from a record-setting performance from a high school running back to FSU quarterback Tommy Castellanos picking up a big bounceback win for the Noles and Jaguars kicker Cam Little breaking an NFL record for longest regular-season field goal in a thrilling 30-29 overtime win against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Rep. Darren Soto on SNAP, government shutdown
Florida Democratic Congressman Darren Soto joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the ongoing negotiations into the government shutdown, SNAP benefits and what it will take for the near-record government shutdown to end.
Florida Democratic Congressman Darren Soto joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the ongoing negotiations into the government shutdown, SNAP benefits and what it will take for the near-record government shutdown to end.
Jerry Demings files to enter 2026 Fla. Governor's race
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has filed his paperwork intending to enter the 2026 Florida Governor's race. As it stands, he will enter the Democratic primary against former Congressman David Jolly in the Democratic Primary. On the Republican side, Trump-endorsed Florida Congressman Byron Donalds and former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner vie for the party's nomination.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has filed his paperwork intending to enter the 2026 Florida Governor's race. As it stands, he will enter the Democratic primary against former Congressman David Jolly in the Democratic Primary. On the Republican side, Trump-endorsed Florida Congressman Byron Donalds and former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner vie for the party's nomination.