Walt Disney World confirms last day for DinoLand USA
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Drew Smith, AKA Drew the Disney Dude joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest news surrounding the shutdown of DinoLand USA as the Boneyard is officially closed as the park plans for the Tropical Americas takeover, including attractions based on Encanto and Indiana Jones.

Top 4 news stories you need to know: September 2, 2025
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FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from the latest into the investigation of a shooting that killed 2-year-old Bles'Syn Lightner and injured two adults, one of whom her grandfather, in Melbourne, the continued crosswalk controversies between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and state law enforcement and activists in Florida, a Special Election in Orange County and a boy who escaped his home and went missing before being found eating at a Chic-Fil-A near his house.

Florida Crosswalk controversy continues
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FOX 35's Marie Edinger joins Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the ongoing controversy and battle between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, state law enforcement and activists over FDOT's new rule banning public art on crosswalks and roadways across Florida.

Florida Census Undercount: What happens next?
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A new Florida TaxWatch report on the U.S. Census and the reported 750,000 Floridians who did not respond to the census survey which cost Florida a congressional seat and approximately $11-21 billion in federal funding and accuracy of public data. Meg Cannan, Senior Research Analyst with Florida TaxWatch joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the possible scenarios that could ensue under new census rules to correct the Congressional count.

Playbook Tuesday: DeSantis' CFO plans to run it back
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On this Playbook Tuesday with POLITICO Florida, Florida Playbook author Kimberly Leonard joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down Blaise Ingoglia officially launching his campaign for Florida CFO and today's Special Elections for two seats in the State Legislature representing parts of Orange County, as well as the latest on lawsuits against Alligator Alcatraz.

Melbourne police update on toddler shot, killed
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Commander Shawn Eising with Melbourne Police Department holds a news briefing to give an update on the deadly shooting of 2-year-old Bles'syn Lightner and injured her grandfather and another woman.

Halloween Horror Nights opening weekend review
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Tharin White, lead publisher of EYNTK.info, joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about the hauntings and the highlights from the opening weekend of Universal's Halloween Horror Nights.

Lots of Disney announcements, additions unveiled at D23
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It was a busy weekend at Coronado Springs at Walt Disney World Resort for Destination D23, where Disney unveiled a lot of changes, additions and upgrades coming to Disney parks. Drew the Disney Dude joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the highlights.

Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 29, 2025
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FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from Lawrence Dority receiving a life sentence for the second-degree murder of former NBA player and Orlando Magic player Adreian Payne, two people injured in a small plane crash in New Smyrna Beach, FHP and FDOT beginning to crack down on chalking and painting of the rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse Nightclub site in Downtown Orlando and Halloween Horror Nights' Opening Night tonight.

Top tips for Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Opening Night
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It is opening night for Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights, and EYNTK.info Lead Publisher Tharin White gives you an up-close and personal look at Stay and Scream for this year's HHN festivities live via Zoom from Universal Orlando.

Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 28, 2025
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FOX 35's Garrett Wymer breaks down the top news stories of the day, from the latest on the Annunciation Church shooting in Minneapolis, a 76-year-old woman killed when a driver backed into her with a golf cart, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings firing back at Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia's DOGE audits and subpoenas toward Orange County and the UCF Knights Football team getting ready for their scheduled 7pm kickoff against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.

Tornado warnings pop up across Central Florida
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FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard gives the latest weather headlines from across Central Florida, including several tornado warnings that popped up this afternoon.

Water safety tips for Labor Day Weekend
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With Labor Day Weekend around the corner, FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and Megan Ferraro, Executive Director of The ZAC Foundation and Chair of the U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan break down the top tips to keep your kids safe around the pool and water this Labor Day Weekend.

UCF starting Cam Fancher at QB tonight vs. Jax State
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Sean Green, Independent Reporter and host of Charge On: A UCF Football Podcast joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to break down Cam Fancher set to lead the UCF Knights' offense in their season opener against Jacksonville State and where Scott Frost can take this college football team in his first year back at the University of Central Florida.

Minneapolis School Shooting: 2 children killed
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FOX 35 continues to follow the school shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 2 children were killed when the shooter, identified as Robin Westman, opened fire through the stained glass windows of a church. Security Expert Dave Benson joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to break down the concerns with securing places of worship and why shooters would target these places for mass shootings.

Minneapolis mayor on Annunciation school shooting: 'unspeakable act'
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey spoke at a press conference on Wednesday morning following a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School. Two children were killed and 17 other people were injured in the shooting. The gunman, who fired from outside through the church windows as children worshiped, killed himself in the rear of the church.

Annunciation Church School Shooting: Suspect, victim updates
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A shooting has been reported at Annunciation Church and Catholic School in Minneapolis. FOX 9 sources confirm the suspect is dead and authorities say there is no active threat to the community. The Richfield Police Department is reporting there are up to 20 victims.

Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 26, 2025
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FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories you need to know today, from the latest developments into the investigation into Harjinder Singh, the truck driver accused of coming into the country and obtaining a commercial driver's license before an attempted illegal u-turn on the Florida Turnpike caused the death of 3 Floridians, who officials identified this morning and Governor Ron DeSantis' answer to the question on how Singh was able to get to California despite not passing standard English language tests after FHP troopers stopped him immediately upon responding to the deadly crash, an FAA meeting at Kennedy Space Center where Brevard County residents are able to give their input on potential closures of local beaches to clear land and airspace for future Starship launches, which SpaceX plans to bring to Florida, a man arrested in a 2023 hit-and-run crash that killed a 5-year-old in Orlando and several others in the car and the engagement of Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce.

Will it rain for UCF's home openers vs. Jax State?
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FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Noah Bergren breaks down the latest weather headlines, from the heat across the country to the projected forecast for the UCF Knights football home opener this Thursday against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.

DOT threatens states that fail to enforce ELP rules
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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is threatening to withhold federal funding from states that fail to enforce federal English language proficiency (ELP) rules for commercial driver's license (CDL) holders. These actions come following a deadly crash that took place earlier this month on Florida's Turnpike, where an accused undocumented immigrant driver is accused of making an illegal U-turn and killing three.