OCSO: No criminal charges recommended for Sloth World
An investigation by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office concluded the sloth deaths at Sloth World resulted from complex transport and acclimation stressors rather than criminal activity. Detectives found no evidence of abuse or neglect, confirming facility staff provided proper care and met state standards. FOX35's Garrett Wymer spoke with reporter Hannah Mackenzie on this developing story.
An investigation by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office concluded the sloth deaths at Sloth World resulted from complex transport and acclimation stressors rather than criminal activity. Detectives found no evidence of abuse or neglect, confirming facility staff provided proper care and met state standards. FOX35's Garrett Wymer spoke with reporter Hannah Mackenzie on this developing story.
Bale Dalton on the Democrats' path to winning FL-7
Bale Dalton, former NASA Chief of Staff and Democratic nominee for Florida's 7th Congressional District joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down his primary win and outline his campaign's path to the November General Election, where he will face Republican Ryan Elijah.
Bale Dalton, former NASA Chief of Staff and Democratic nominee for Florida's 7th Congressional District joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down his primary win and outline his campaign's path to the November General Election, where he will face Republican Ryan Elijah.
Trump endorses Republican Ryan Elijah for FL-7
Ryan Elijah, Republican candidate for Florida's 7th Congressional District joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson live via Zoom to break down his primary victory over incumbent Congressman Cory Mills and to outline his plan for the rest of his campaign in the leadup to the November General Election.
Ryan Elijah, Republican candidate for Florida's 7th Congressional District joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson live via Zoom to break down his primary victory over incumbent Congressman Cory Mills and to outline his plan for the rest of his campaign in the leadup to the November General Election.
Orange Co. TDT: Major Arts Approved, $975M Stadium Rejected
Orange County’s Tourist Development Tax task force approved major local arts and eco-tourism projects—including $750M for the Dr. Phillips Center expansion—while rejecting high-profile bids for a $975M Orlando Dreamers stadium and a $528M convention center expansion. FOX35's Johnny Jackson spoke with Ken Pozek, CEO of the Pozek group on this topic.
Orange County’s Tourist Development Tax task force approved major local arts and eco-tourism projects—including $750M for the Dr. Phillips Center expansion—while rejecting high-profile bids for a $975M Orlando Dreamers stadium and a $528M convention center expansion. FOX35's Johnny Jackson spoke with Ken Pozek, CEO of the Pozek group on this topic.
Florida Primary: Garrett Wymer analyzes election results
FOX 35’s Garrett Wymer breaks down key results from the Florida primary election, examining high-stakes outcomes in key Central Florida contests. The analysis provides a comprehensive look at the results across Congressional Districts 7 and 9, as well as Florida’s U.S. Senate primary race.
FOX 35’s Garrett Wymer breaks down key results from the Florida primary election, examining high-stakes outcomes in key Central Florida contests. The analysis provides a comprehensive look at the results across Congressional Districts 7 and 9, as well as Florida’s U.S. Senate primary race.
Mayra Uribe speaks amid Orange Co. mayoral ballot count
Mayra Uribe spoke to reporters amid the Orange County mayoral ballot count. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer took the news conference live.
Mayra Uribe spoke to reporters amid the Orange County mayoral ballot count. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer took the news conference live.
Florida Primary Guide: Major Races & Candidates
Former Florida Representative Mike Miller and Democratic analyst Rishi Bagga joined FOX 35’s Garret Wymer to break down the key races and issues in the 2026 Florida primary election.
Former Florida Representative Mike Miller and Democratic analyst Rishi Bagga joined FOX 35’s Garret Wymer to break down the key races and issues in the 2026 Florida primary election.
SpaceX breaks record with dual launches in 39.5 minutes
SpaceX set a new record by launching two Falcon 9 rockets just 38.5 minutes apart, successfully landing both boosters from adjacent launchpads. During a Friday news conference, reporters also pressed NASA officials for updates on Pathfinder and Artemis III. Ken Kremer, Managing Editor of Space Upclose spoke with Garrett Wymer about this feat.
SpaceX set a new record by launching two Falcon 9 rockets just 38.5 minutes apart, successfully landing both boosters from adjacent launchpads. During a Friday news conference, reporters also pressed NASA officials for updates on Pathfinder and Artemis III. Ken Kremer, Managing Editor of Space Upclose spoke with Garrett Wymer about this feat.
Best ways to spend the weekend in Central Florida
Sarah Barkley and Ashley Edwards of UNATION join FOX 35's Johnny Jackson via Zoom to break down the top weekend events and things to do across Central Florida for this week's Community Crossroads segment.
Sarah Barkley and Ashley Edwards of UNATION join FOX 35's Johnny Jackson via Zoom to break down the top weekend events and things to do across Central Florida for this week's Community Crossroads segment.
Evan Weston previews Orlando City's game vs. Cincinnati
Apple TV’s Evan Weston breaks down Orlando City’s matchup against FC Cincinnati on FOX 35 News+. Will the Lions secure a stunning victory, or will history repeat itself?
Apple TV’s Evan Weston breaks down Orlando City’s matchup against FC Cincinnati on FOX 35 News+. Will the Lions secure a stunning victory, or will history repeat itself?
Top Florida football names to know this season
Timothy Walters, Sports Editor of the Florida Times-Union and FLORIDA TODAY network joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson via Zoom to break down the top prospects, storylines and players to know across Florida's high school, college and NFL teams ahead of the full start of this football season.
Timothy Walters, Sports Editor of the Florida Times-Union and FLORIDA TODAY network joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson via Zoom to break down the top prospects, storylines and players to know across Florida's high school, college and NFL teams ahead of the full start of this football season.
GUILTY: Luigi Mangione admits federal stalking charges
Luigi Mangione has officially pled guilty to federal stalking charges in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Judge Tarlika Nunez-Navarro, Dean and Professor of Law, St. Thomas University joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to discuss what could come next.
Luigi Mangione has officially pled guilty to federal stalking charges in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Judge Tarlika Nunez-Navarro, Dean and Professor of Law, St. Thomas University joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to discuss what could come next.
What's inside the rewritten property tax cut Amendment
John Hanley, UCF Political Science lecturer joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the rewritten language of Amendment 3 to the Florida Constitution which would gradually eliminate state property taxes on homesteaded properties in the state, as well as discourse as Governor DeSantis has avoided campaigning in favor or against the amendment.
John Hanley, UCF Political Science lecturer joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the rewritten language of Amendment 3 to the Florida Constitution which would gradually eliminate state property taxes on homesteaded properties in the state, as well as discourse as Governor DeSantis has avoided campaigning in favor or against the amendment.
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in federal court this morning to charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. FOX 35’s Garrett Wymer delivered live coverage alongside criminal defense attorney Jose Rivas.
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in federal court this morning to charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. FOX 35’s Garrett Wymer delivered live coverage alongside criminal defense attorney Jose Rivas.
Humane society caring for rescued border collies
36 Border Collies were recently rescued from a horrific hoarding situation at a Martin County home in Palm City, where they were found living among severe debris, feces, and urine-soaked materials. Sarah Fisher from the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast joined FOX 35’s Hayden Wiggs to discuss the rescue efforts and the road to recovery for these dogs.
36 Border Collies were recently rescued from a horrific hoarding situation at a Martin County home in Palm City, where they were found living among severe debris, feces, and urine-soaked materials. Sarah Fisher from the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast joined FOX 35’s Hayden Wiggs to discuss the rescue efforts and the road to recovery for these dogs.
Heat Hazard: Protecting kids as school returns
As students across Florida head back to school during peak August heat, Dr. Maritza Plaza, a pediatric emergency doctor with UF Health, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to share vital safety tips to protect young children from extreme heat indexes.
As students across Florida head back to school during peak August heat, Dr. Maritza Plaza, a pediatric emergency doctor with UF Health, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to share vital safety tips to protect young children from extreme heat indexes.
Could Luigi Mangione be considering a plea deal?
An unexpected federal court hearing requested by the DOJ has fueled speculation that Luigi Mangione may be considering a plea deal just weeks ahead of his September 8 state murder trial. The sudden conference follows a major ruling granting unrestricted media access to the courtroom. Judge Tarlika Nuñez-Navarro, Dean and Professor at St. Thomas University College of Law, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down what we can expect to see.
An unexpected federal court hearing requested by the DOJ has fueled speculation that Luigi Mangione may be considering a plea deal just weeks ahead of his September 8 state murder trial. The sudden conference follows a major ruling granting unrestricted media access to the courtroom. Judge Tarlika Nuñez-Navarro, Dean and Professor at St. Thomas University College of Law, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down what we can expect to see.
Marialana Kinter's plan for Florida CD-7
Marialana Kinter, Democratic candidate for Florida's 7th Congressional District joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live in-studio to break down her plan and campaign to replace Congressman Cory Mills in Florida's 7th Congressional District ahead of Florida's Primary Election Day.
Marialana Kinter, Democratic candidate for Florida's 7th Congressional District joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live in-studio to break down her plan and campaign to replace Congressman Cory Mills in Florida's 7th Congressional District ahead of Florida's Primary Election Day.
$1.04B Powerball hit: How much cash do winners keep?
A single ticket in Illinois hit the $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot, but after opting for the lump-sum cash option and paying mandatory federal and state taxes, the winner can take home hundreds of millions. How much do winners actually keep? FOX 35's Garrett Wymer spoke with lottery attorney, Kurt D. Panouses.
A single ticket in Illinois hit the $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot, but after opting for the lump-sum cash option and paying mandatory federal and state taxes, the winner can take home hundreds of millions. How much do winners actually keep? FOX 35's Garrett Wymer spoke with lottery attorney, Kurt D. Panouses.
Ronnie Murchinson-Rivera's plan for Florida's 6th district
Ronnie Murchinson-Rivera, a democratic candidate for Florida's 6th Congressional district, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer over Zoom to break down his campaign and his vision for Florida's 6th Congressional district.
Ronnie Murchinson-Rivera, a democratic candidate for Florida's 6th Congressional district, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer over Zoom to break down his campaign and his vision for Florida's 6th Congressional district.