National Guard on the ground in Washington, D.C.
Law enforcement expert, former sheriff's detective and investigator Jamie Copenhaver joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom from Washington, D.C. to talk about his time in security meetings and to give an update on the continued law enforcement response in Washington, D.C. as the National Guard are on the ground to address President Trump's concerns with crime and homelessness in the nation's capitol.
Law enforcement expert, former sheriff's detective and investigator Jamie Copenhaver joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom from Washington, D.C. to talk about his time in security meetings and to give an update on the continued law enforcement response in Washington, D.C. as the National Guard are on the ground to address President Trump's concerns with crime and homelessness in the nation's capitol.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 15, 2025
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from President Donald Trump and Russian president Vladimir Putin meeting in Anchorage, Alaska for a summit to Hurricane Erin strengthening in the Atlantic on its way towards Florida, ICE detaining 5 people after a traffic stop in Central Florida and Orlando's Magical Dining kicking off.
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from President Donald Trump and Russian president Vladimir Putin meeting in Anchorage, Alaska for a summit to Hurricane Erin strengthening in the Atlantic on its way towards Florida, ICE detaining 5 people after a traffic stop in Central Florida and Orlando's Magical Dining kicking off.
Hurricane Erin strengthens as it heads toward Florida
FOX 35's Laurel Blanchard gives the latest update on the path, track, and projections for Hurricane Erin from the National Hurricane Center as it strengthens and heads west toward Florida in the Atlantic.
FOX 35's Laurel Blanchard gives the latest update on the path, track, and projections for Hurricane Erin from the National Hurricane Center as it strengthens and heads west toward Florida in the Atlantic.
Florida opens Deportation Depot amid legal concerns
Florida's new immigration detention facility Deportation Depot is scheduled to open in North Florida in the next few weeks to expand Florida's capacity to detain and deport undocumented immigrants and allow the Governor Ron DeSantis administration to continue supporting President Donald Trump's illegal immigration enforcement and mass deportation policies. Legal questions surround Deportation Depot and Alligator Alcatraz, the Everglades immigration detention camp in South Florida regarding the state's authority to detain federal immigration detainees and recent changes to the state partnerships with ICE and Border Patrol, as well as blurred lines between whether the immigration detention facilities are the responsibility of state or federal officials. Elizabeth Ricci, immigration attorney and FSU adjunct professor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down these legal questions, where the multiple lawsuits against Alligator Alcatraz may end up and that litigation's potential impacts on Deportation Depot and other immigration detention facilities across Florida and the United States.
Florida's new immigration detention facility Deportation Depot is scheduled to open in North Florida in the next few weeks to expand Florida's capacity to detain and deport undocumented immigrants and allow the Governor Ron DeSantis administration to continue supporting President Donald Trump's illegal immigration enforcement and mass deportation policies. Legal questions surround Deportation Depot and Alligator Alcatraz, the Everglades immigration detention camp in South Florida regarding the state's authority to detain federal immigration detainees and recent changes to the state partnerships with ICE and Border Patrol, as well as blurred lines between whether the immigration detention facilities are the responsibility of state or federal officials. Elizabeth Ricci, immigration attorney and FSU adjunct professor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down these legal questions, where the multiple lawsuits against Alligator Alcatraz may end up and that litigation's potential impacts on Deportation Depot and other immigration detention facilities across Florida and the United States.
Universal Horror Unleashed opens in Las Vegas
Universal Horror Unleashed, Universal's year-round horror spectacular had its grand opening in Las Vegas last night. Matthew Miller, America?s Theme Park Technologist with Innovated Studios joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the Grand Opening of Universal's Horror Unleashed and what he saw during his time at the event in Vegas.
Universal Horror Unleashed, Universal's year-round horror spectacular had its grand opening in Las Vegas last night. Matthew Miller, America?s Theme Park Technologist with Innovated Studios joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the Grand Opening of Universal's Horror Unleashed and what he saw during his time at the event in Vegas.
Orlando Magic games to circle on your calendar
The Orlando Magic's 2025 schedule is out, tipping off with a matchup against the Miami Heat on Opening Night in October. Independent Reporter Sean Green joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the games to circle on your calendar for the Orlando Magic, their trip to Berlin, Germany and London, England for two European matchups against the Memphis Grizzlies, as well as a touch base for the outlook as the Magic try to make another run at the NBA Playoffs.
The Orlando Magic's 2025 schedule is out, tipping off with a matchup against the Miami Heat on Opening Night in October. Independent Reporter Sean Green joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the games to circle on your calendar for the Orlando Magic, their trip to Berlin, Germany and London, England for two European matchups against the Memphis Grizzlies, as well as a touch base for the outlook as the Magic try to make another run at the NBA Playoffs.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 14, 2025
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top stories of the day, from Florida's Deportation Depot immigration detention facility in North Florida, the state attorney's office deciding not to press charges in the viral arrest of William McNeil in Jacksonville, 3 OUC employees injured in a substation incident in Downtown Orlando and a boat driver sentenced to jail for a Christmas boat parade crash.
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top stories of the day, from Florida's Deportation Depot immigration detention facility in North Florida, the state attorney's office deciding not to press charges in the viral arrest of William McNeil in Jacksonville, 3 OUC employees injured in a substation incident in Downtown Orlando and a boat driver sentenced to jail for a Christmas boat parade crash.
Meet FOX 35 Sports Reporter Jonah Karp
FOX 35's new sports reporter Jonah Karp joins Garrett Wymer to break down his first few days reporting in Orlando and visiting football practice for Lake Mary High School and the UCF Knights.
FOX 35's new sports reporter Jonah Karp joins Garrett Wymer to break down his first few days reporting in Orlando and visiting football practice for Lake Mary High School and the UCF Knights.
Hurricane Hunters head toward Tropical Storm Erin
Tropical Storm Erin is expected to become a hurricane as soon as tomorrow, according to the National hurricane Center. FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard joins Garrett Wymer to break down the latest tracks, projections and potential path for the storm system as well as the impacts we could see in Florida.
Tropical Storm Erin is expected to become a hurricane as soon as tomorrow, according to the National hurricane Center. FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard joins Garrett Wymer to break down the latest tracks, projections and potential path for the storm system as well as the impacts we could see in Florida.
EA Sports Madden NFL 26 'built from Sundays'
Today is the release day for EA Sports' Madden NFL 26. Mike Mahar, Executive Producer of Madden NFL & EA Tiburon Executive Team Member joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the new features in this year's game and everything players can expect from EA Sports' newest release, developed right here in Orlando.
Today is the release day for EA Sports' Madden NFL 26. Mike Mahar, Executive Producer of Madden NFL & EA Tiburon Executive Team Member joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the new features in this year's game and everything players can expect from EA Sports' newest release, developed right here in Orlando.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 13, 2025
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from a crane collapsing on the roof of a home in Merritt Island, Florida Fish and Wildlife approving rules for a black bear hunt, the Volusia County Sheriff and Brevard County State Attorney announcing the highest level of charges available for a deadly dog attack is a second-degree misdemeanor and a 78-year-old Florida woman fighting off a suspected homeless home invader before police caught him just 20 minutes later.
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from a crane collapsing on the roof of a home in Merritt Island, Florida Fish and Wildlife approving rules for a black bear hunt, the Volusia County Sheriff and Brevard County State Attorney announcing the highest level of charges available for a deadly dog attack is a second-degree misdemeanor and a 78-year-old Florida woman fighting off a suspected homeless home invader before police caught him just 20 minutes later.
FWC approves Florida Black Bear hunt
FOX 35's Randi Hildreth joins Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest on FWC officially approving the rules for an upcoming black bear hunt.
FOX 35's Randi Hildreth joins Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest on FWC officially approving the rules for an upcoming black bear hunt.
Florida black bear hunt: 168 sign up for public comment
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is kicking off a two-day meeting on Wednesday, with the idea of a bear hunt being discussed on the agenda. The debate has been going on for years now. FOX 35's Randi Hildreth joins Garrett Wymer via Zoom to break down the latest from FWC's meeting where they are expected to vote on the controversial black bear hunt and 168 people signed up for public comment ahead of the meeting in Tallahassee.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is kicking off a two-day meeting on Wednesday, with the idea of a bear hunt being discussed on the agenda. The debate has been going on for years now. FOX 35's Randi Hildreth joins Garrett Wymer via Zoom to break down the latest from FWC's meeting where they are expected to vote on the controversial black bear hunt and 168 people signed up for public comment ahead of the meeting in Tallahassee.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 12, 2025
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointing Republican State Senator Jay Collins of Tampa to serve as his Lieutenant Governor, a Florida cartel drug mule taking a plea and sentenced to 7 years in prison for money laundering in connection with his wife's deadly carjacking, Seminole County raising its gas tax and the Orlando Magic & Miami Heat announcing they're kicking off the NBA preseason in Puerto Rico in October.
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointing Republican State Senator Jay Collins of Tampa to serve as his Lieutenant Governor, a Florida cartel drug mule taking a plea and sentenced to 7 years in prison for money laundering in connection with his wife's deadly carjacking, Seminole County raising its gas tax and the Orlando Magic & Miami Heat announcing they're kicking off the NBA preseason in Puerto Rico in October.
Playbook Tuesday: DeSantis sets up Trump challenger?
Governor Ron DeSantis appointed State Senator Jay Collins, a Republican formerly representing the Tampa Bay area as the next Lieutenant Governor, replacing Jeanette Nunez who left to become the President of FIU (Florida International University.) POLITICO Reporter Gary Fineout joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the political ramifications of Collins' appointment and the potential for a head-to-head matchup with Trump-endorsed Congressman Byron Donalds and prominent attorney John Morgan for Florida Governor in 2026.
Governor Ron DeSantis appointed State Senator Jay Collins, a Republican formerly representing the Tampa Bay area as the next Lieutenant Governor, replacing Jeanette Nunez who left to become the President of FIU (Florida International University.) POLITICO Reporter Gary Fineout joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the political ramifications of Collins' appointment and the potential for a head-to-head matchup with Trump-endorsed Congressman Byron Donalds and prominent attorney John Morgan for Florida Governor in 2026.
Florida cartel drug mule sentenced after wife's death
Miguel Aguasvivas was sentenced to 84 months (7 years) in federal prison, 2 years probation. Aguasvivas pled guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering after his wife, Katherine Aguasvivas, was killed in a Seminole County carjacking last year.
Miguel Aguasvivas was sentenced to 84 months (7 years) in federal prison, 2 years probation. Aguasvivas pled guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering after his wife, Katherine Aguasvivas, was killed in a Seminole County carjacking last year.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 11, 2025
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser firing back at President Donald Trump's federal takeover of the DC police and deploying the National Guard to address crime and homelessness in the nation's capitol, Tropical Storm Erin forming in the Atlantic and the chances it could impact Florida, a car hitting a Florida teen on an e-bike on the first day of school and the University of Miami Hurricanes and the Florida Gators making the AP Preseason Top 25 College Football teams in the AP preseason poll.
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser firing back at President Donald Trump's federal takeover of the DC police and deploying the National Guard to address crime and homelessness in the nation's capitol, Tropical Storm Erin forming in the Atlantic and the chances it could impact Florida, a car hitting a Florida teen on an e-bike on the first day of school and the University of Miami Hurricanes and the Florida Gators making the AP Preseason Top 25 College Football teams in the AP preseason poll.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 8, 2025
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from a viral TikTok video leading to a hazmat response in Orange County, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey holding a news conference to announce his office found no evidence missing 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier ever made it to Brevard County, a Miami cruise ship passenger injured after a water slide broke, and local businesses and people celebrating National Pickleball Day!
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from a viral TikTok video leading to a hazmat response in Orange County, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey holding a news conference to announce his office found no evidence missing 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier ever made it to Brevard County, a Miami cruise ship passenger injured after a water slide broke, and local businesses and people celebrating National Pickleball Day!
Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell dies at 97
Andrew Chaikin, author and space journalist joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the life and legacy of Jim Lovell, the Commander of NASA's Apollo 13 mission who died today at the age of 97, according to his family. Lovell was played by Tom Hanks in the 1995 movie "Apollo 13," directed by Ron Howard.
Andrew Chaikin, author and space journalist joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the life and legacy of Jim Lovell, the Commander of NASA's Apollo 13 mission who died today at the age of 97, according to his family. Lovell was played by Tom Hanks in the 1995 movie "Apollo 13," directed by Ron Howard.
Florida disaster damage controversy
Mitch Perry, Senior Reporter with the Florida Phoenix joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the growing controversy over a new law meant to speed up buildings and developments after natural disasters, including hurricanes and tornadoes. The language of the law blocks local construction moratoriums labeled 'restrictive or burdensome' even outside the context of storm recovery, even stopping Orange County's recent comprehensive plan.
Mitch Perry, Senior Reporter with the Florida Phoenix joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the growing controversy over a new law meant to speed up buildings and developments after natural disasters, including hurricanes and tornadoes. The language of the law blocks local construction moratoriums labeled 'restrictive or burdensome' even outside the context of storm recovery, even stopping Orange County's recent comprehensive plan.