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.
Celebrate National Pickleball Day with Crush Yard
On this National Pickleball Day, Evan Addington, Director of Pickleball with Crush Yard Orlando joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the growth of pickleball in Florida and across the world and how the Crush Yard brings the business and fun of pickleball to Central Florida.
On this National Pickleball Day, Evan Addington, Director of Pickleball with Crush Yard Orlando joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the growth of pickleball in Florida and across the world and how the Crush Yard brings the business and fun of pickleball to Central Florida.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 7, 2025
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and Marlisa Goldsmith break down the top news stories of the day, from a federal judge issuing a temporary injunction pausing construction at Alligator Alcatraz for the next two weeks, Israel announcing they want control of Gaza, President Donald Trump ordering a new census, a bond hearing for a suspected killer accused of shooting a local football star on Mother's Day Weekend and Florida officials trying to stop a Dengue fever outbreak.
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and Marlisa Goldsmith break down the top news stories of the day, from a federal judge issuing a temporary injunction pausing construction at Alligator Alcatraz for the next two weeks, Israel announcing they want control of Gaza, President Donald Trump ordering a new census, a bond hearing for a suspected killer accused of shooting a local football star on Mother's Day Weekend and Florida officials trying to stop a Dengue fever outbreak.
Behind the scenes with the newest UCF Knights
Independent Reporter and Host of Charge On: A UCF Football Podcast Sean Green joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to break down the outlook for the UCF Knights' football season, where they're looking for their first winning season in the Big 12 Conference under Head Coach Scott Frost. Sean also breaks down his new series Meet the Knights, where the Charge On team sits down with some of the newest UCF football players to show viewers what they're like outside of the pads and under the facemasks, whether it be at an arcade, golf course, or out in Orlando.
Independent Reporter and Host of Charge On: A UCF Football Podcast Sean Green joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to break down the outlook for the UCF Knights' football season, where they're looking for their first winning season in the Big 12 Conference under Head Coach Scott Frost. Sean also breaks down his new series Meet the Knights, where the Charge On team sits down with some of the newest UCF football players to show viewers what they're like outside of the pads and under the facemasks, whether it be at an arcade, golf course, or out in Orlando.
State Attorney Worrell speaks in Orlando
State Attorney Monique Worrell held a press conference to announce the development of new policies and procedures on Thursday afternoon in Orlando. Worrell discussed the development of new procedures to combat the politicization of administrative and criminal investigations.
State Attorney Monique Worrell held a press conference to announce the development of new policies and procedures on Thursday afternoon in Orlando. Worrell discussed the development of new procedures to combat the politicization of administrative and criminal investigations.
Trump wants new census to exclude illegal immigrants
President Trump is calling for a new census to be conducted immediately -- and not to count illegal immigrants, he posted Thursday morning on Truth Social. Can he do that? UCF History Professor Dr. John Sacher joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about the constitutionality of such a move and its ramifications -- including what it would mean for Florida and whether a mid-decade census this year would even be possible.
President Trump is calling for a new census to be conducted immediately -- and not to count illegal immigrants, he posted Thursday morning on Truth Social. Can he do that? UCF History Professor Dr. John Sacher joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about the constitutionality of such a move and its ramifications -- including what it would mean for Florida and whether a mid-decade census this year would even be possible.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 6, 2025
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from the shooting of five US Army soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia, FDLE investigating Florida Congressman Cory Mills in an alleged sextortion case against his ex-girlfriend, the Flagler Sheriff arrested a suspected fake nurse who treated more than 4,000 patients and a tandem bike rollercoaster making its firs-ever US stop right here in Central Florida.
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from the shooting of five US Army soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia, FDLE investigating Florida Congressman Cory Mills in an alleged sextortion case against his ex-girlfriend, the Flagler Sheriff arrested a suspected fake nurse who treated more than 4,000 patients and a tandem bike rollercoaster making its firs-ever US stop right here in Central Florida.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 5, 2025
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from Orange County ratifying an addendum to their 287(g) agreement with ICE, an Ocala man arrested for pointing a laser at a Marion County Sheriff's Office helicopter, Florida DOGE and CFO Blaise Ingoglia auditing Orange County and a raw milk outbreak sickening more than 20 people in Florida.
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from Orange County ratifying an addendum to their 287(g) agreement with ICE, an Ocala man arrested for pointing a laser at a Marion County Sheriff's Office helicopter, Florida DOGE and CFO Blaise Ingoglia auditing Orange County and a raw milk outbreak sickening more than 20 people in Florida.
Brevard teacher speaks after keeping teaching license
FOX 35's Esther Bower joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down her exclusive conversation with Melissa Calhoun, a former Brevard Public Schools teacher whose contract wasn't renewed after controversy over her using a student's preferred name without parental consent. A state board ruled Calhoun will keep her teaching license and allow her to be re-hired as a probationary employee, but the Brevard Superintendent says he will not re-hire Calhoun at Brevard Public Schools.
FOX 35's Esther Bower joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down her exclusive conversation with Melissa Calhoun, a former Brevard Public Schools teacher whose contract wasn't renewed after controversy over her using a student's preferred name without parental consent. A state board ruled Calhoun will keep her teaching license and allow her to be re-hired as a probationary employee, but the Brevard Superintendent says he will not re-hire Calhoun at Brevard Public Schools.
Playbook Tuesday: Demings not done after ICE addendum
The Orange County Commission voted 5-2 to approve a new ICE addendum that could put Orange County Corrections staff on the hook for transporting ICE detainees to Alligator Alcatraz and similar immigration detention facilities across Florida. Mayor Jerry Demings says he doesn't agree with the move but he felt forced to sign the agreement after Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier threatened to remove the entire Board of County Commissioners if they did not ratify the agreement. POLITICO Reporter and Florida Playbook author Kimberly Leonard joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the vote and discussion surrounding the ICE addendum and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings' political aspirations, where he told POLITICO he's seeking higher office, whether that be Florida Governor or a seat in Congress.
The Orange County Commission voted 5-2 to approve a new ICE addendum that could put Orange County Corrections staff on the hook for transporting ICE detainees to Alligator Alcatraz and similar immigration detention facilities across Florida. Mayor Jerry Demings says he doesn't agree with the move but he felt forced to sign the agreement after Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier threatened to remove the entire Board of County Commissioners if they did not ratify the agreement. POLITICO Reporter and Florida Playbook author Kimberly Leonard joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the vote and discussion surrounding the ICE addendum and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings' political aspirations, where he told POLITICO he's seeking higher office, whether that be Florida Governor or a seat in Congress.
Orange County ratifies ICE addendum 5-2
Orange County commissioners voted Tuesday on a new agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to transport detainees to "Alligator Alcatraz," an immigration detention facility in the Everglades. After several hours of discussion and public comment, commissioners voted 5-2 to ratify the agreement. The dissenting votes came from District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson and District 5 Commissioner Kelly Semrad.
Orange County commissioners voted Tuesday on a new agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to transport detainees to "Alligator Alcatraz," an immigration detention facility in the Everglades. After several hours of discussion and public comment, commissioners voted 5-2 to ratify the agreement. The dissenting votes came from District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson and District 5 Commissioner Kelly Semrad.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 4, 2025
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the biggest news stories of the day, from the ongoing search for Giovonni Pelletier, a missing 18-year-old in Central Florida, a Florida teen calling 911 to confess to shooting and killing his own parents, a teen pistol-whipped at a DeBary park and the best offers for National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day.
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the biggest news stories of the day, from the ongoing search for Giovonni Pelletier, a missing 18-year-old in Central Florida, a Florida teen calling 911 to confess to shooting and killing his own parents, a teen pistol-whipped at a DeBary park and the best offers for National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day.
Miami Marlins make a run at the MLB Wild Card
The Miami Marlins broke an attendance record at LoanDepot Park during their three-game sweep of the New York Yankees to bring the Fish back to a .500 record. Ely Sussman, Founder of Fish on First, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest with the Marlins after outfielder Kyle Stowers won the National League Player of the Month and the Marlins' needs to make a Wild Card run
The Miami Marlins broke an attendance record at LoanDepot Park during their three-game sweep of the New York Yankees to bring the Fish back to a .500 record. Ely Sussman, Founder of Fish on First, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest with the Marlins after outfielder Kyle Stowers won the National League Player of the Month and the Marlins' needs to make a Wild Card run
Scary surprises at SeaWorld's Howl-O-Scream
Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld is debuting a suite of new haunted houses and frightening attractions this fall. Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joins FOX 35's Garrett White live via Zoom to break down the scary suprises at SeaWorld Orlando, the closing weeks of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Orlando and Buzz Lightyear at Magic Kingdom closing today for a major upgrade.
Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld is debuting a suite of new haunted houses and frightening attractions this fall. Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joins FOX 35's Garrett White live via Zoom to break down the scary suprises at SeaWorld Orlando, the closing weeks of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Orlando and Buzz Lightyear at Magic Kingdom closing today for a major upgrade.
Busy August ahead at Walt Disney World
Drew Smith, a.k.a. Drew the Disney Dude, joined Florida Live to talk about a number of events and refurbishments kicking off in the month of August at Walt Disney World.
Drew Smith, a.k.a. Drew the Disney Dude, joined Florida Live to talk about a number of events and refurbishments kicking off in the month of August at Walt Disney World.
Orange County mayor addresses signing of ICE addendum
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings spoke at a news conference on Friday afternoon to address his signing of an ICE addendum earlier this morning. Earlier this month, Demings stated that the county would not participate in long-distance detainee transports, citing a shortage of correctional staff and budget constraints. That position has now escalated into a political standoff with the state, drawing scrutiny from both the attorney general and the governor.
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings spoke at a news conference on Friday afternoon to address his signing of an ICE addendum earlier this morning. Earlier this month, Demings stated that the county would not participate in long-distance detainee transports, citing a shortage of correctional staff and budget constraints. That position has now escalated into a political standoff with the state, drawing scrutiny from both the attorney general and the governor.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: July 31, 2025
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from a dog killing a 5-month-old boy in his great-aunt and grandmother's care while his parents were out celebrating his mother's 21st birthday, Eatonville police searching for 4 suspects who drove off from a suspected shootout, NASA & SpaceX calling off the Crew-11 launch with a minute left on the countdown clock over weather concerns and Orlando celebrating its 150th birthday.
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from a dog killing a 5-month-old boy in his great-aunt and grandmother's care while his parents were out celebrating his mother's 21st birthday, Eatonville police searching for 4 suspects who drove off from a suspected shootout, NASA & SpaceX calling off the Crew-11 launch with a minute left on the countdown clock over weather concerns and Orlando celebrating its 150th birthday.
How did Orlando get its name?
FOX 35's John Brown joins Garrett Wymer to break down some of the most interesting history of The City Beautiful on Orlando's 150th birthday, from the competing theories on the origin of the city's name, how Lake Eola's name came to be and the history of pineapples across Orlando and Central Florida.
FOX 35's John Brown joins Garrett Wymer to break down some of the most interesting history of The City Beautiful on Orlando's 150th birthday, from the competing theories on the origin of the city's name, how Lake Eola's name came to be and the history of pineapples across Orlando and Central Florida.
Last-minute scrub for NASA, SpaceX Crew-11
NASA and SpaceX delayed the Crew-11 launch to the ISS at T-minus one minute before liftoff on July 31 due to cloud cover violating weather safety criteria. The next launch opportunity is scheduled for Friday, August 1, at 11:43 a.m. EDT from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Crew-11 will send four astronauts on a six-month ISS mission to support scientific research, technology demonstrations, and preparations for future deep space exploration. Dr. Don Platt, Department Head, Aerospace, Physics & Space Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down this last-second scrub of Crew-11, what changed so close to the launch to delay the mission and what happens behind the scenes with such a late scrub.
NASA and SpaceX delayed the Crew-11 launch to the ISS at T-minus one minute before liftoff on July 31 due to cloud cover violating weather safety criteria. The next launch opportunity is scheduled for Friday, August 1, at 11:43 a.m. EDT from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Crew-11 will send four astronauts on a six-month ISS mission to support scientific research, technology demonstrations, and preparations for future deep space exploration. Dr. Don Platt, Department Head, Aerospace, Physics & Space Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down this last-second scrub of Crew-11, what changed so close to the launch to delay the mission and what happens behind the scenes with such a late scrub.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: July 30, 2025
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the biggest news stories of the day, from the arrest of more than 40 men accused of seeking sex with children in a 6-day undercover sting operation with state law enforcement FDLE, Marion County Sheriff's Office, the Department of Homeland Security and several other local law enforcement agencies, Lawrence Dority found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of former NBA and Orlando Magic player Adreian Payne, the Florida Attorney General threatening the Orange County Mayor over his refusal to sign an addendum to the county's agreement with ICE and a small plane making an emergency landing in Kissimmee.
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the biggest news stories of the day, from the arrest of more than 40 men accused of seeking sex with children in a 6-day undercover sting operation with state law enforcement FDLE, Marion County Sheriff's Office, the Department of Homeland Security and several other local law enforcement agencies, Lawrence Dority found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of former NBA and Orlando Magic player Adreian Payne, the Florida Attorney General threatening the Orange County Mayor over his refusal to sign an addendum to the county's agreement with ICE and a small plane making an emergency landing in Kissimmee.