Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 25, 2025
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from the continued standoff between state police and the City of Orlando as FDOT continues to re-paint the rainbow crosswalk outside of the Pulse Nightclub site, nearly 2.5 million people signing a petition in support of leniency for Harjinder Singh, a suspected illegal immigrant accused of making an illegal u-turn in semi truck, causing a crash that killed 3 Floridians, a record-breaking drug bust from the US Coast Guard and the UCF Knights announcing Cam Fancher as their starting quarterback to open the college football season.
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from the continued standoff between state police and the City of Orlando as FDOT continues to re-paint the rainbow crosswalk outside of the Pulse Nightclub site, nearly 2.5 million people signing a petition in support of leniency for Harjinder Singh, a suspected illegal immigrant accused of making an illegal u-turn in semi truck, causing a crash that killed 3 Floridians, a record-breaking drug bust from the US Coast Guard and the UCF Knights announcing Cam Fancher as their starting quarterback to open the college football season.
FOX 35 Storm Team Afternoon Forecast: August 25, 2025
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist TJ Springer gives you the latest updates on the potential for rolling rain and storms this afternoon across Central Florida.
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist TJ Springer gives you the latest updates on the potential for rolling rain and storms this afternoon across Central Florida.
FDOT, Orlando continue standoff over Pulse crosswalk
FDOT troopers re-painted the rainbow Pulse crosswalk black in Orlando for the third time in less than a week under new state laws and orders from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The rainbow crosswalk in downtown Orlando near the site of the deadly Pulse nightclub shooting ? at the time, the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history ? was repainted black overnight, a day after people defiantly re-painted it in rainbow colors. People were back at the crosswalk appearing to use chalk to color over the black paint. Brandon Wolf, Pulse Survivor and National Press Secretary for Human Rights Campaign joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to give his input on the standoff between the State of Florida and the City of Orlando and the battle brewing over the rainbow crosswalk at the Pulse Nightclub site.
FDOT troopers re-painted the rainbow Pulse crosswalk black in Orlando for the third time in less than a week under new state laws and orders from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The rainbow crosswalk in downtown Orlando near the site of the deadly Pulse nightclub shooting ? at the time, the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history ? was repainted black overnight, a day after people defiantly re-painted it in rainbow colors. People were back at the crosswalk appearing to use chalk to color over the black paint. Brandon Wolf, Pulse Survivor and National Press Secretary for Human Rights Campaign joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to give his input on the standoff between the State of Florida and the City of Orlando and the battle brewing over the rainbow crosswalk at the Pulse Nightclub site.
Largest cocaine offload in Florida history
On Monday morning, the United States Coast Guard and other agencies hosted a news conference to announce the largest cocaine offload in U.S. Coast Guard history. About 740 pounds of cocaine, enough to kill everyone in Florida, was offloaded.
On Monday morning, the United States Coast Guard and other agencies hosted a news conference to announce the largest cocaine offload in U.S. Coast Guard history. About 740 pounds of cocaine, enough to kill everyone in Florida, was offloaded.
Top 4 stories you need to know: August 22
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down four big stories on Friday, August 22, 2025: Florida appealing a federal judge's decision to dismantle Alligator Alcatraz; the suspected illegal U-turn driver now in custody in St. Lucie County -- and his brother arrested, as well; another Florida politician gets a large role in the national spotlight; and rainbows spread across Orlando after the state painted over the crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub site.
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down four big stories on Friday, August 22, 2025: Florida appealing a federal judge's decision to dismantle Alligator Alcatraz; the suspected illegal U-turn driver now in custody in St. Lucie County -- and his brother arrested, as well; another Florida politician gets a large role in the national spotlight; and rainbows spread across Orlando after the state painted over the crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub site.
New details unveiled about big changes coming to Disney
Drew Smith (a.k.a. Drew the Disney Dude) joined Florida Live to talk about some big changes and additions coming to Walt Disney World in the coming months. Reservations are now open for the new Beak and Barrel Tavern at Magic Kingdom, and new renderings show reimagined versions of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. A new Zootopia show opens soon. And more!
Drew Smith (a.k.a. Drew the Disney Dude) joined Florida Live to talk about some big changes and additions coming to Walt Disney World in the coming months. Reservations are now open for the new Beak and Barrel Tavern at Magic Kingdom, and new renderings show reimagined versions of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. A new Zootopia show opens soon. And more!
Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 21, 2025
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from President Donald Trump announcing his plans to patrol the streets of Washington, D.C. with the National Guard and DC Metropolitan police, Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins flying to California to extradite Harjinder Singh, the man accused of entering the country illegally before obtaining a Commercial Driver's License and trying to make an illegal u-turn on Florida Turnpike which caused a crash killing 3 Floridians, FDOT painting over the rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub shooting memorial in downtown Orlando under orders from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Powerball jackpot reaching a record-high $700 million.
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from President Donald Trump announcing his plans to patrol the streets of Washington, D.C. with the National Guard and DC Metropolitan police, Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins flying to California to extradite Harjinder Singh, the man accused of entering the country illegally before obtaining a Commercial Driver's License and trying to make an illegal u-turn on Florida Turnpike which caused a crash killing 3 Floridians, FDOT painting over the rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub shooting memorial in downtown Orlando under orders from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Powerball jackpot reaching a record-high $700 million.
Report: UCF to name Cam Fancher starting QB for Week 1
The UCF Knights and Head Coach Scott Frost have reportedly reached a decision on their starting quarterback for the season opener against Jacksonville State next Thursday. Independent Reporter and Host of ChargeOn: A UCF Football Podcast Sean Green joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to break down Cam Fancher's training camp and the outlook for the Knights heading into what they hope is a bounce back season in the Big 12 Conference.
The UCF Knights and Head Coach Scott Frost have reportedly reached a decision on their starting quarterback for the season opener against Jacksonville State next Thursday. Independent Reporter and Host of ChargeOn: A UCF Football Podcast Sean Green joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to break down Cam Fancher's training camp and the outlook for the Knights heading into what they hope is a bounce back season in the Big 12 Conference.
Florida Lt. Gov. extradites illegal U-turn crash driver
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins hosted a press conference on Thursday afternoon at the Stockton Metropolitan Airport in California, where he took custody of Harjinder Singh, the driver accused of making an illegal U-turn on the Florida Turnpike near Fort Pierce, triggering a collision that killed three South Florida residents. Collins walked Singh to the plane, where they are expected to return to Florida.
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins hosted a press conference on Thursday afternoon at the Stockton Metropolitan Airport in California, where he took custody of Harjinder Singh, the driver accused of making an illegal U-turn on the Florida Turnpike near Fort Pierce, triggering a collision that killed three South Florida residents. Collins walked Singh to the plane, where they are expected to return to Florida.
State Attorney Monique Worrell: Case backlog down 21%
State Attorney Monique Worrell held a news conference on Thursday morning in Orlando where she announced that the nonarrest case backlog has decreased by 21%. The SA announced in April that there were around 13,670 cases.
State Attorney Monique Worrell held a news conference on Thursday morning in Orlando where she announced that the nonarrest case backlog has decreased by 21%. The SA announced in April that there were around 13,670 cases.
Tropical weather AM update: Aug. 21, 2025
Hurricane Erin is continuing to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along the beaches of the Bahamas, much of the east coast of the United States, Bermuda and Atlantic Canada during the next several days. FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner gives us the latest updates as to what's happening in the tropics.
Hurricane Erin is continuing to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along the beaches of the Bahamas, much of the east coast of the United States, Bermuda and Atlantic Canada during the next several days. FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner gives us the latest updates as to what's happening in the tropics.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 20, 2025
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer breaks down the top news stories you need to know today, from a 4-year-old child injured in a shooting in Apopka, suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez's estranged wife, Robin Severance Lopez, getting her GPS ankle monitor removed in court, the latest details in the arrest of a suspect in connection with a sexual assault on Wekiva Springs running trail and a viral moment at MCO where OPD says a woman attacked an airport worker.
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer breaks down the top news stories you need to know today, from a 4-year-old child injured in a shooting in Apopka, suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez's estranged wife, Robin Severance Lopez, getting her GPS ankle monitor removed in court, the latest details in the arrest of a suspect in connection with a sexual assault on Wekiva Springs running trail and a viral moment at MCO where OPD says a woman attacked an airport worker.
Universal transforms for Halloween Horror Nights
Universal Studios Orlando Resort has begun to transform for this year's Halloween Horror Nights, with Fallout, Terrifier's Art the Clown, Five Nights at Freddy's, Jason Friday the 13th and WWE Superstars elements taking over the park for this year's Halloween Horror Nights. Tharin White, Lead Publisher of EYNTK.info and Matt Prevor, aka @HHNSpeculationMatt on social media join FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to preview the first weekend of Halloween Horror Nights, Scream-A-Geddon in Dade City and Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar transforming with new food items for Halloween.
Universal Studios Orlando Resort has begun to transform for this year's Halloween Horror Nights, with Fallout, Terrifier's Art the Clown, Five Nights at Freddy's, Jason Friday the 13th and WWE Superstars elements taking over the park for this year's Halloween Horror Nights. Tharin White, Lead Publisher of EYNTK.info and Matt Prevor, aka @HHNSpeculationMatt on social media join FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to preview the first weekend of Halloween Horror Nights, Scream-A-Geddon in Dade City and Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar transforming with new food items for Halloween.
Rep. Frost speaks out against 'Alligator Alcatraz'
On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost held a press conference outside the Everglades detention center in Florida dubbed ?Alligator Alcatraz,? ahead of a state-approved tour of the facility. The press conference comes as a recent court ruling has partially dismissed a lawsuit over detainees? access to legal counsel and basic constitutional rights. The case has now been transferred to the Middle District of Florida.
On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost held a press conference outside the Everglades detention center in Florida dubbed ?Alligator Alcatraz,? ahead of a state-approved tour of the facility. The press conference comes as a recent court ruling has partially dismissed a lawsuit over detainees? access to legal counsel and basic constitutional rights. The case has now been transferred to the Middle District of Florida.
National Hurricane Center gives update on Hurricane Erin
Hurricane Erin is tracking northwest between the U.S. East Coast and Bermuda, bringing dangerous surf and life-threatening rip currents to Florida and the Carolinas through midweek. While Erin isn't expected to make landfall in the U.S., conditions will worsen along the North Carolina coast by tonight.
Hurricane Erin is tracking northwest between the U.S. East Coast and Bermuda, bringing dangerous surf and life-threatening rip currents to Florida and the Carolinas through midweek. While Erin isn't expected to make landfall in the U.S., conditions will worsen along the North Carolina coast by tonight.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 19, 2025
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from a planned extradition hearing for an illegal migrant semi-truck driver accused of making an illegal u-turn that caused a deadly crash killing 3 people on the Florida Turnpike, the Manatee County Sheriff showing video of the last moments Giovanni Pelletier was seen before his disappearance and resulting death, a running trail sexual assault suspect in custody in Seminole County and an SUV plowing through a window and into influencers recording themselves eating at a Texas restaurant.
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from a planned extradition hearing for an illegal migrant semi-truck driver accused of making an illegal u-turn that caused a deadly crash killing 3 people on the Florida Turnpike, the Manatee County Sheriff showing video of the last moments Giovanni Pelletier was seen before his disappearance and resulting death, a running trail sexual assault suspect in custody in Seminole County and an SUV plowing through a window and into influencers recording themselves eating at a Texas restaurant.
Hurricane Erin: Forecast, track, spaghetti models
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist TJ Springer joins Garrett Wymer to break down the latest with Hurricane Erin, including the potential impacts of the storm as it continues to head northwest towards the US and Florida. The storm is not expected to make landfall in Florida, but it does bring high surf and waves to Florida's beaches.
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist TJ Springer joins Garrett Wymer to break down the latest with Hurricane Erin, including the potential impacts of the storm as it continues to head northwest towards the US and Florida. The storm is not expected to make landfall in Florida, but it does bring high surf and waves to Florida's beaches.
Playbook Tuesday: Florida vs. California heats up
POLITICO Reporter and Florida Playbook Author Kimberly Leonard joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest from Florida politics, including the deadly semi-truck crash on Florida's Turnpike further launching the illegal immigration debate into the national spotlight with Florida and national Republicans wedging the issue into another comparison with the more liberal California and continuing attacks on Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom.
POLITICO Reporter and Florida Playbook Author Kimberly Leonard joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest from Florida politics, including the deadly semi-truck crash on Florida's Turnpike further launching the illegal immigration debate into the national spotlight with Florida and national Republicans wedging the issue into another comparison with the more liberal California and continuing attacks on Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom.
Daytona 500 champion William Byron ready for a repeat
William Byron, NASCAR driver joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to talk about his back-to-back Daytona 500 wins and the end of the regular season this weekend with the Wawa 250 and Coke Zero Sugar 400 on Summer NASCAR Race Weekend at Daytona International Speedway right here in Central Florida.
William Byron, NASCAR driver joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to talk about his back-to-back Daytona 500 wins and the end of the regular season this weekend with the Wawa 250 and Coke Zero Sugar 400 on Summer NASCAR Race Weekend at Daytona International Speedway right here in Central Florida.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 18, 2025
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from President Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European/NATO leaders meeting at the White House to discuss the Ukraine/Russia war, a deadly crash involving an illegal alien on the Florida Turnpike, Florida's East Coast feeling the impacts from Hurricane Erin and ESPN's First Take coming to Bethune Cookman University in November for their HBCU tour.
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from President Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European/NATO leaders meeting at the White House to discuss the Ukraine/Russia war, a deadly crash involving an illegal alien on the Florida Turnpike, Florida's East Coast feeling the impacts from Hurricane Erin and ESPN's First Take coming to Bethune Cookman University in November for their HBCU tour.