What the July CPI inflation report means for Floridians
The July Consumer Price Index report showed inflation edging up 0.1% for the month and 3.4% year-over-year, coming in right in line with market expectations. With core CPI cooling slightly to 2.5%, traders have reduced the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike when policymakers meet in September. FOX 35 spoke with Sheridan Morby, Senior Director of Economic Research at the Florida Chamber Foundation, about how this will affect the pockets of Floridians.
The July Consumer Price Index report showed inflation edging up 0.1% for the month and 3.4% year-over-year, coming in right in line with market expectations. With core CPI cooling slightly to 2.5%, traders have reduced the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike when policymakers meet in September. FOX 35 spoke with Sheridan Morby, Senior Director of Economic Research at the Florida Chamber Foundation, about how this will affect the pockets of Floridians.
Local orgs team up to aid Colombia earthquake victims
Local non-profits and community groups have joined forces to gather medical supplies, food, and emergency relief items following a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer spoke with Arley Avila and Stephanie Schutt with the Colombia-American Chamber of Commerce about what is being done to support search-and-rescue efforts.
Local non-profits and community groups have joined forces to gather medical supplies, food, and emergency relief items following a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer spoke with Arley Avila and Stephanie Schutt with the Colombia-American Chamber of Commerce about what is being done to support search-and-rescue efforts.
Orange County TDT rejects near $1B Dreamers stadium req
An advisory task force has voted against a proposal to set aside close to $1 billion in tourist tax funds for a new Major League Baseball stadium in Orlando. JC Carnahan with the Orlando Business Journal joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the potential setback for a Central Florida MLB franchise.
An advisory task force has voted against a proposal to set aside close to $1 billion in tourist tax funds for a new Major League Baseball stadium in Orlando. JC Carnahan with the Orlando Business Journal joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the potential setback for a Central Florida MLB franchise.
Trump’s covert Ankara plane swap: security analysis
President Trump reportedly transferred from Air Force One to a smaller aircraft using a civilian catering truck as cover following a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. Dave Benson, a security consultant in Central Florida, joined FOX 35's Hayden Wiggs to examine the unusual tactical move and the risks associated with utilizing civilian airport equipment for a presidential transport.
President Trump reportedly transferred from Air Force One to a smaller aircraft using a civilian catering truck as cover following a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. Dave Benson, a security consultant in Central Florida, joined FOX 35's Hayden Wiggs to examine the unusual tactical move and the risks associated with utilizing civilian airport equipment for a presidential transport.
Bale Dalton's vision for Florida District 7
Former NASA Chief of Staff Bale Dalton sat down live with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss his Congressional campaign and outline his vision for Florida's 7th District.
Former NASA Chief of Staff Bale Dalton sat down live with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss his Congressional campaign and outline his vision for Florida's 7th District.
2 Adults, child found dead after 'domestic situation'
A large police presence surrounded the tragic scene in Hopkins, Minnesota after officials found two adults and a child dead at an in-home daycare. Police Chief Brent Johnson held a news conference this afternoon. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer took the breaking news live.
A large police presence surrounded the tragic scene in Hopkins, Minnesota after officials found two adults and a child dead at an in-home daycare. Police Chief Brent Johnson held a news conference this afternoon. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer took the breaking news live.
Playbook Tuesday: GOP Primary campaign hits home stretch
With the Florida GOP Primary just days away, the campaign trail has reached its final stretch. At the same time, state legislative races are heating up as Democrats escalate their attacks on Ashley Moody. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer spoke live over Zoom with POLITICO's Kimberly Leonard for this week’s Playbook Tuesday to break down the latest.
With the Florida GOP Primary just days away, the campaign trail has reached its final stretch. At the same time, state legislative races are heating up as Democrats escalate their attacks on Ashley Moody. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer spoke live over Zoom with POLITICO's Kimberly Leonard for this week’s Playbook Tuesday to break down the latest.
Tropical Storm Cristobal forms: Europe to see rain soon
Tropical Storm Cristobal has formed in the central Atlantic and is tracking toward the Azores, where it will quickly be absorbed by a cold front that brings squally, gusty showers to Europe this weekend. FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist, Brooks Garner, sat with Garrett Wymer live.
Tropical Storm Cristobal has formed in the central Atlantic and is tracking toward the Azores, where it will quickly be absorbed by a cold front that brings squally, gusty showers to Europe this weekend. FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist, Brooks Garner, sat with Garrett Wymer live.
Could FIFA dispute effect future Florida soccer events?
Following a successful World Cup showcase across North America, Gianni Infantino faces global backlash over a controversial, now-shelved proposal to sell future tournament commercial stakes. Despite scrapping the plan, the FIFA President continues to face mounting resignation calls from major governing confederations, including UEFA, CONCACAF, and the AFC. Dr. Adrien Bouchet, Director of the UCF DeVos Sport Business Management Program, joined FOX 35 News+ to analyze the potential fallout and what it could mean for upcoming FIFA events across Florida and the U.S.
Following a successful World Cup showcase across North America, Gianni Infantino faces global backlash over a controversial, now-shelved proposal to sell future tournament commercial stakes. Despite scrapping the plan, the FIFA President continues to face mounting resignation calls from major governing confederations, including UEFA, CONCACAF, and the AFC. Dr. Adrien Bouchet, Director of the UCF DeVos Sport Business Management Program, joined FOX 35 News+ to analyze the potential fallout and what it could mean for upcoming FIFA events across Florida and the U.S.
Bystander shot, killed after road altercation in Apopka
An investigation is underway after an altercation between a man and woman in Orange County led to a fatal shooting of a bystander. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer took the breaking developments live.
An investigation is underway after an altercation between a man and woman in Orange County led to a fatal shooting of a bystander. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer took the breaking developments live.
Speakers announced for Disney Parks "Horizons"
Disney has released official details regarding the speaker lineup for its upcoming D23 "Horizons" Disney Parks panel. The showcase is expected to deliver key updates on major theme park developments, such as Magic Kingdom's upcoming Villains Land and the Cars-themed Piston Peak expansion. Drew Smith, also known as @DrewDisneyDude, joined FOX 35s Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down what's new in Disney.
Disney has released official details regarding the speaker lineup for its upcoming D23 "Horizons" Disney Parks panel. The showcase is expected to deliver key updates on major theme park developments, such as Magic Kingdom's upcoming Villains Land and the Cars-themed Piston Peak expansion. Drew Smith, also known as @DrewDisneyDude, joined FOX 35s Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down what's new in Disney.
Ryan Elijah outlines congressional campaign priorities
Former FOX 35 anchor Ryan Elijah returned to the studio—this time as a candidate for Florida's 7th Congressional District. He sat with Garrett Wymer and broke down his platform as well as his vision for Capitol Hill.
Former FOX 35 anchor Ryan Elijah returned to the studio—this time as a candidate for Florida's 7th Congressional District. He sat with Garrett Wymer and broke down his platform as well as his vision for Capitol Hill.
SpaceX struggles to recover rocket from Indian Ocean
SpaceX is struggling to bring a Starship rocket to shore following a largely successful test flight. FOX 35's Esther Bower joined Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to discuss what ultimately led to the conditions.
SpaceX is struggling to bring a Starship rocket to shore following a largely successful test flight. FOX 35's Esther Bower joined Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to discuss what ultimately led to the conditions.
Flesh-eating bacteria kills Marion County resident
A Marion County resident has died after contracting Vibrio Vulnificus, according to reports by the Florida Department of Health. FOX 35's Stephanie Bufafamonte joined Garrett Wymer to break down the latest.
A Marion County resident has died after contracting Vibrio Vulnificus, according to reports by the Florida Department of Health. FOX 35's Stephanie Bufafamonte joined Garrett Wymer to break down the latest.
Courtney Clenney plea deal & Tupac Shakur murder trial
Following a four-year legal battle, Courtney Clenney accepted a plea deal Monday morning for the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli. She was sentenced to six years in state prison, though she may serve as few as two. Meanwhile, jury selection is set to begin in the 1996 murder of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur. Legal analyst AV Pires, known online as AVtothe7thPower, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the developments in both high-profile cases.
Following a four-year legal battle, Courtney Clenney accepted a plea deal Monday morning for the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli. She was sentenced to six years in state prison, though she may serve as few as two. Meanwhile, jury selection is set to begin in the 1996 murder of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur. Legal analyst AV Pires, known online as AVtothe7thPower, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the developments in both high-profile cases.
ICE Field Officers to wear bodycams by month's end
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement expects all field officers and agents to be equipped with body cameras by the end of the month, according to reports. Former sheriff’s detective and investigator James Copenhaver joined FOX 35’s Garrett Wymer via Zoom to analyze the swift rollout.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement expects all field officers and agents to be equipped with body cameras by the end of the month, according to reports. Former sheriff’s detective and investigator James Copenhaver joined FOX 35’s Garrett Wymer via Zoom to analyze the swift rollout.
Chris Messina's plan for Orange County
Chris Messina, candidate for Orange County Mayor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live in studio to discuss his plan for Orange County, the Orlando Dreamers and his support for eliminating property taxes.
Chris Messina, candidate for Orange County Mayor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live in studio to discuss his plan for Orange County, the Orlando Dreamers and his support for eliminating property taxes.
Senate votes to hold Fauci in contempt of congress
A Senate committee voted along party lines to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination over 100 times during a hearing on COVID-19 origins. Dr. Aubrey Jewett, UCF Associate Professor, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down what this means, as well as the precedent it could set in the future.
A Senate committee voted along party lines to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination over 100 times during a hearing on COVID-19 origins. Dr. Aubrey Jewett, UCF Associate Professor, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down what this means, as well as the precedent it could set in the future.
Missing autistic child found dead in retention pond
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister held a news conference in Tampa following the tragic death of an autistic child who was reported missing and later found in a retention pond. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer delivered the breaking news update live from the scene.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister held a news conference in Tampa following the tragic death of an autistic child who was reported missing and later found in a retention pond. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer delivered the breaking news update live from the scene.
Disney Roundup: New President, D23 and more
Walt Disney World is entering a busy stretch of updates, led by Joe Schott taking over as resort president and tonight's kickoff of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Meanwhile, Disney has revealed fresh details for the upcoming Disney Lakeshore Lodge and set an August 20 streaming release for its new Disney Worldbuilders documentary. Drew Smith, aka @DrewDisneyDude, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down what's new in Disney.
Walt Disney World is entering a busy stretch of updates, led by Joe Schott taking over as resort president and tonight's kickoff of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Meanwhile, Disney has revealed fresh details for the upcoming Disney Lakeshore Lodge and set an August 20 streaming release for its new Disney Worldbuilders documentary. Drew Smith, aka @DrewDisneyDude, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down what's new in Disney.