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.
Florida AG speaks on Orange County ICE agreement
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier answered reporters' questions following a press conference on Wednesday afternoon in Marion County. One of the questions touched upon his threat to remove Orange County?s mayor and commissioners from office, accusing them of defying state law by refusing to assist with the transport of immigration detainees to a controversial detention facility in the Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz."
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier answered reporters' questions following a press conference on Wednesday afternoon in Marion County. One of the questions touched upon his threat to remove Orange County?s mayor and commissioners from office, accusing them of defying state law by refusing to assist with the transport of immigration detainees to a controversial detention facility in the Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz."
40 men arrested in Florida child sex predator sting, officials say
Multiple law enforcement officials gathered to host a press conference to announce the results of an undercover operation on Wednesday afternoon in Marion County. Forty people were arrested in the child sex predator sting called "Operation Seek and Yee Shall Find Out."
Multiple law enforcement officials gathered to host a press conference to announce the results of an undercover operation on Wednesday afternoon in Marion County. Forty people were arrested in the child sex predator sting called "Operation Seek and Yee Shall Find Out."
Tampa police give updates after shooting near Busch Gardens
A Tampa police officer was shot on Wednesday morning. The shooting happened in the area of 30th St. and Annie St. near the employee entrance to Busch Gardens. Officials say the officer is stable at the hospital. The suspect is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
A Tampa police officer was shot on Wednesday morning. The shooting happened in the area of 30th St. and Annie St. near the employee entrance to Busch Gardens. Officials say the officer is stable at the hospital. The suspect is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
WWE & Five Nights at Freddy's Halloween Horror Nights
Today, Universal Orlando Resort announced Five Nights at Freddy's and WWE: The Horrors of the Wyatt Sicks are coming to this year's HHN as haunted houses. Tharin White, Lead Publisher of EYNTK.info joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down every house, show and scare zone we know so far and the tips and tricks to get the most out of your time at Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights.
Today, Universal Orlando Resort announced Five Nights at Freddy's and WWE: The Horrors of the Wyatt Sicks are coming to this year's HHN as haunted houses. Tharin White, Lead Publisher of EYNTK.info joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down every house, show and scare zone we know so far and the tips and tricks to get the most out of your time at Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: July 29, 2025
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from Alachua deputies shooting and killing a barricaded suspect in Gainesville, the murder trial for the man accused of shooting and killing a former NBA player, a former Ormond Beach Police officer getting jail time and probation for felony battery and Halloween Horror Nights' full lineup being revealed.
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from Alachua deputies shooting and killing a barricaded suspect in Gainesville, the murder trial for the man accused of shooting and killing a former NBA player, a former Ormond Beach Police officer getting jail time and probation for felony battery and Halloween Horror Nights' full lineup being revealed.
Playbook Tuesday: Will DeSantis weigh in on 2026?
This Playbook Tuesday with POLITICO Florida, the 2026 Governor's race continues to heat up as Democratic candidate David Jolly is caught between criticism from Republicans claiming he's a radical leftist and from Democrats over his past in the Republican Party. Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO reporter and Florida Playbook author joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the state of the Governor's race, Ron DeSantis weighing his options to appoint a new Lieutenant Governor.
This Playbook Tuesday with POLITICO Florida, the 2026 Governor's race continues to heat up as Democratic candidate David Jolly is caught between criticism from Republicans claiming he's a radical leftist and from Democrats over his past in the Republican Party. Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO reporter and Florida Playbook author joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the state of the Governor's race, Ron DeSantis weighing his options to appoint a new Lieutenant Governor.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: July 28, 2025
This afternoon in Boulder, Colorado Buffalos head coach Deion Sanders held an emotional news conference with his doctors to announce he removed his bladder after his doctors found an aggressive, cancerous tumor. Deion spoke about how the diagnosis and treatment changed his life, and how he is "cured" from that cancer.
This afternoon in Boulder, Colorado Buffalos head coach Deion Sanders held an emotional news conference with his doctors to announce he removed his bladder after his doctors found an aggressive, cancerous tumor. Deion spoke about how the diagnosis and treatment changed his life, and how he is "cured" from that cancer.
Coach Prime Deion Sanders beats bladder cancer
This afternoon in Boulder, Colorado Buffalos head coach Deion Sanders held an emotional news conference with his doctors to announce he removed his bladder after his doctors found an aggressive, cancerous tumor. Deion spoke about how the diagnosis and treatment changed his life, and how he is "cured" from that cancer.
This afternoon in Boulder, Colorado Buffalos head coach Deion Sanders held an emotional news conference with his doctors to announce he removed his bladder after his doctors found an aggressive, cancerous tumor. Deion spoke about how the diagnosis and treatment changed his life, and how he is "cured" from that cancer.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: July 25, 2025
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from Governor Ron DeSantis saying hundreds of illegal aliens have been flown back to their home countries in deportation flights, a former Ormond police officer pleading no contest to felony battery for slamming a handcuffed woman, a home and car mysteriously destroyed in Lake County and the Lake Mary Little League Softball All-Stars advancing to the Little League Softball World Series.
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from Governor Ron DeSantis saying hundreds of illegal aliens have been flown back to their home countries in deportation flights, a former Ormond police officer pleading no contest to felony battery for slamming a handcuffed woman, a home and car mysteriously destroyed in Lake County and the Lake Mary Little League Softball All-Stars advancing to the Little League Softball World Series.
Preventing drownings in Central Florida
Megan Ferraro, executive director of The ZAC Foundation and Chair of the U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom on World Drowning Prevention Day to break down ways to avoid drownings and their work in launching an Orange County Drowning Prevention Action Plan.
Megan Ferraro, executive director of The ZAC Foundation and Chair of the U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom on World Drowning Prevention Day to break down ways to avoid drownings and their work in launching an Orange County Drowning Prevention Action Plan.
Epstein files fallout continues
Holly Baltz, Investigations Editor for the Palm Beach Post joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to break down her extensive experience reporting on the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases as Maxwell met with the Department of Justice for the second day in a row in Tallahassee. The pair discuss the fallout over the Trump administration not releasing the Jeffrey Epstein investigation files yet, the timeline of the case and why it seems to keep coming up in popular discourse.
Holly Baltz, Investigations Editor for the Palm Beach Post joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to break down her extensive experience reporting on the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases as Maxwell met with the Department of Justice for the second day in a row in Tallahassee. The pair discuss the fallout over the Trump administration not releasing the Jeffrey Epstein investigation files yet, the timeline of the case and why it seems to keep coming up in popular discourse.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: July 24, 2025
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from WWE Hall of Famer and pro wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan dying in his Clearwater home at age 71, a 1-year-old falling from a third-story window in Rockledge, a man shooting and killing his grandparents in West Melbourne according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office and the state of the Florida Governor's race after a UNF poll found Congressman Byron Donalds and First Lady Casey DeSantis are neck-and-neck, despite President Donald Trump endorsing Donalds for the position in 2026.
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from WWE Hall of Famer and pro wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan dying in his Clearwater home at age 71, a 1-year-old falling from a third-story window in Rockledge, a man shooting and killing his grandparents in West Melbourne according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office and the state of the Florida Governor's race after a UNF poll found Congressman Byron Donalds and First Lady Casey DeSantis are neck-and-neck, despite President Donald Trump endorsing Donalds for the position in 2026.
Suprise Pink concert at Sarasota restaurant
Liana Vitorino, owner of the Amore restaurant joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to talk about the impromptu performance by pop star Pink at her Amore restaurant in Sarasota. Vitorino says she knows Pink's mother, and invited the singer to the restaurant which ended up with her performing on the in-house piano.
Liana Vitorino, owner of the Amore restaurant joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to talk about the impromptu performance by pop star Pink at her Amore restaurant in Sarasota. Vitorino says she knows Pink's mother, and invited the singer to the restaurant which ended up with her performing on the in-house piano.
NASA launching NISAR satellite with India
Dr. Marco Lavalle, NASA JPL Deputy Project Scientist, NISAR joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to break down the launch of NASA's new US-India NISAR satellite later this month. The satellite has the most advanced radar system ever launched and hopes to give decision-makers more information on the earth's surface impacting their infrastructure/
Dr. Marco Lavalle, NASA JPL Deputy Project Scientist, NISAR joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to break down the launch of NASA's new US-India NISAR satellite later this month. The satellite has the most advanced radar system ever launched and hopes to give decision-makers more information on the earth's surface impacting their infrastructure/
UNF Poll: Donalds & DeSantis neck-and-neck for Fla Gov.
UCF Political Science Lecturer John Hanley joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down a new UNF poll which shows the 2026 Florida Governor's race within the margin of error between Congressman Byron Donalds and First Lady Casey DeSantis, with Matt Gaetz a clear third place.
UCF Political Science Lecturer John Hanley joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down a new UNF poll which shows the 2026 Florida Governor's race within the margin of error between Congressman Byron Donalds and First Lady Casey DeSantis, with Matt Gaetz a clear third place.
Trump, DeSantis weigh in on Hulk Hogan's death
President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis weigh in on the death of Hulk Hogan and their experiences with the superstar. WWE Hall of Famer and pro wrestling icon died in his Clearwater, Florida home today after suffering a possible "cardiac arrest", according to WWE and Clearwater police. "Clearwater Fire Department and Clearwater Police Department personnel responded to a medical call at 9:51 a.m. today in the 1000 block of Eldorado Avenue on Clearwater Beach," the statement read. "The nature of the call was for a cardiac arrest. A 71-year-old resident, Terry Bollea, also known as Hulk Hogan, was treated by Clearwater Fire & Rescue crews before being taken by Sunstar to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased."
President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis weigh in on the death of Hulk Hogan and their experiences with the superstar. WWE Hall of Famer and pro wrestling icon died in his Clearwater, Florida home today after suffering a possible "cardiac arrest", according to WWE and Clearwater police. "Clearwater Fire Department and Clearwater Police Department personnel responded to a medical call at 9:51 a.m. today in the 1000 block of Eldorado Avenue on Clearwater Beach," the statement read. "The nature of the call was for a cardiac arrest. A 71-year-old resident, Terry Bollea, also known as Hulk Hogan, was treated by Clearwater Fire & Rescue crews before being taken by Sunstar to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased."
Florida man calls out, curses at DeSantis during presser
While Gov. Ron DeSantis was hosting a press conference on Thursday afternoon in Bradenton, a Florida man in the crowd stood up and began to yell at the elected official. The man was then escorted out by deputies.
While Gov. Ron DeSantis was hosting a press conference on Thursday afternoon in Bradenton, a Florida man in the crowd stood up and began to yell at the elected official. The man was then escorted out by deputies.
1-year-old falls from 3rd-story apartment window
An investigation is underway after a 1-year-old boy fell from an apartment window on Thursday morning in Rockledge, Florida, police said. The child's current condition is unknown.
An investigation is underway after a 1-year-old boy fell from an apartment window on Thursday morning in Rockledge, Florida, police said. The child's current condition is unknown.
'March For Our Lives' attacks Pam Bondi
The group "March For Our Lives" has launched a new campaign against United States Attorney General Pam Bondi. Jaclyn Corin, Parkland mass shooting survivor and "March for Our Lives" executive director, is leading the charge. The group says Bondi exploited the shooting to help advance her political career and that she betrayed her promises to those affected.
The group "March For Our Lives" has launched a new campaign against United States Attorney General Pam Bondi. Jaclyn Corin, Parkland mass shooting survivor and "March for Our Lives" executive director, is leading the charge. The group says Bondi exploited the shooting to help advance her political career and that she betrayed her promises to those affected.