Suspect named in Anna Kepner death investigation: docs
Court docs show the FBI is investigating Anna Kepner's 16-year-old stepbrother as a suspect in her death investigation. FOX 35's Esther Bower joins Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest details on the investigation and the details of the Titusville Florida teenager's death on board a Carnival Cruise Ship. Anna Kepner's stepmother and her ex-husband are in the middle of an unrelated child custody civil case in Florida court. However, in those documents, it reveals that a 16-year-old step-sibling is part of an "open F.B.I. investigation" related to the "tragic situation" of Kepner's death.
Playbook Tuesday: Key state and county elections
Republican House Rep. Kevin Steele is entering the primary state CFO election against DeSantis-appointed Blaise Ingoglia, as Trump-endorsed candidate Emilio Gonzalez prepares to run for Miami mayor. Politico Reporter and Florida Playbook author, Kimberly Leonard, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the latest in Florida politics.
Cloudflare outage knocks out ChatGPT, X/Twitter
This morning, the Cloudflare outage of internet infrastructure knocked out the provider of ChatGPT, social media platform X, public transit infrastructure and other high-profile services. Matt Rose, CXO of Tech Rage IT in Winter Springs joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the takeaways from this outage and what can be done to protect online platforms from future outages and what goes into getting systems back online after they're taken out.
Former sheriff's detective on Orlando SWAT shooting
Recently released bodycam footage showcased the moments a SWAT standoff in Orlando turned deadly. Former Sheriff's detective James Copenhaver joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the latest developments.
Rep. Toby Overdorf previews property tax proposals
State lawmakers are set to discuss property tax reduction and elimination proposals in Tallahassee on Thursday morning, as part of the House Select Committee on Property Taxes. Republican Palm City representative and Co-Chair of the Property Tax Committee Toby Overdorf speaks with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss some of the upcoming topics.
122 children rescued in Operation Home for the Holidays
In one of the largest child rescue initiatives in nation history, "Operation Home for the Holidays" rescues 122 missing and endangered children across the state of Florida. Garrett Wymer speaks with FOX 35 reporter Marie Edinger, who received an inside look at the operation.
Michelle Parker's mom speaks 14 years later
Yvonne Stewart, the mother of Michelle Parker, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about her perspective on the investigation and search for her daughter on the 14th anniversary of Michelle Parker's disappearance. On Nov. 17, 2011, an Orlando mother of three, Michelle Parker, disappeared. Over a decade later, the Orlando Police Department and Parker's family continue their search for her – not knowing if she's dead or alive. Michelle Parker, who was 33 at the time of her disappearance, had three children: 11-year-old Austin, and twins Taylor and Trey, 3, according to her missing persons Facebook page. Parker worked at a bar in Sanford, where she was reportedly going before she disappeared. She never showed up to work, authorities said. Her mother, Yvonne Stewart, described her as being the coolest person, who is fun and bubbly.
Jags win sets new record | UCF continues to disappoint
Timothy Walters, Sport Editor for the Florida Times-Union and FLORIDA TODAY joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the standouts of the Florida football weekend that was, from a slew of historic high school football playoff performances to FSU wide receiver Duce Robinson keeping his stellar season going for the Seminoles. Plus, Jacksonville Jaguars Defensive End Josh Hines-Allen breaking the franchise sacks record and a discussion on the head-scratching disappointment of the UCF Knights football team after returning head coach Scott Frost.
BREAKING: Officer-involved shooting in Orlando
An officer-involved shooting in Orlando led to brief road closures and heavy police presence on Edgewater Drive near Lee Road.
Orlando kicks off festive events ahead of the weekend
Ashley Edwards from UNATION joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom for this week's Community Crossroads. Ahead of this special weekend, festivities are lighting up Gaylord Palms, Central Florida Zoo and Camping World Stadium.
Halifax Humane Society takes in 41 dogs from hoarder
41 dogs were surrendered to Halifax Humane Society after a hoarding situation in Volusia County left a man overwhelmed. FOX 35 reporter Chris Lindsay speaks with Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the latest details.
Can the Magic survive NBA Cup without Paolo Banchero?
Independent reporter Sean Green joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the Orlando Magic star forward Paolo Banchero's groin injury and any potential impact on the Magic as they head into a big matchup with the Brooklyn Nets in the second game of the NBA Cup. Plus, a discussion on the UCF Knights heading to no. 6 Texas Tech Red Raiders for the final stretch of their football season.
AI company thwarts first AI cyber espionage campaign
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind Claude.ai says they thwarted the first AI-orchestrated cyber espionage campaign after a Chinese state-sponsored group manipulated Claude to infiltrate 30 targets. Matt Rose, CXO of Tech Rage IT joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down this attack, some of the vulnerabilities in large artificial intelligence companies and how we can keep ourselves safe in our personal capacities.
Anna Kepner: How do cruise ship rules limit FBI at sea
Anna Kepner had plans for her life. The Titusville teen planned to join the U.S. Navy after graduation and go on to be a K9 police officer, according to her obituary on North Brevard Funeral Home's website. However, in her senior year of school, Anna died while on vacation in the Caribbean on a Carnival Horizon cruise. Her cause of death is unknown at this time. Anna died on Nov. 7. She was 18 years old. FOX 35's Esther Bower spoke with Jamie Barnett, the mother of Ashley Barnett, who died on a Carnival Cruise in 2006 and who started the International Cruise Victims' Organization to break down the details of how the FBI investigates cruise ship deaths, where her own daughter's case is still open with little to no official details being released nearly 20 years later.
IAAPA Expo amusement park showcase next week in Orlando
Jakob Wahl, CEO of the IAAPA Expo coming to Orlando next week, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to preview the expo, where the top amusement parks and ride manufacturers gather to show off the future of rollercoasters, attractions and everything that makes theme parks eye-popping in Orlando and across the globe.
Alachua board member defends controversial comments
Tina Certain, an Alachua County school board member, came under fire due to controversial comments she made following the death of conservative social media personality Charlie Kirk. She stood before the State Board of Education, claiming her comments are protected speech.
Inside Disney Destiny, Disney's brand new cruise ship
The Disney Destiny has arrived at Port Everglades as the newest ship to join the Disney Cruise Line's fleet. The new cruise is prepared to set sail with its maiden voyage set for November 20th. Drew Smith, also known as Drew the Disney Dude, joins Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the latest developments and everything that makes this ship unique.
McRib returns to participating locations across the U.S.
The infamous sandwich has returned to McDonald's for a limited time. FOX35 News+ anchor Garrett Wymer had the opportunity to speak with Alan Klein, creator of the McRib locator about how people are celebrating the sandwich.
Florida woman fired for Charlie Kirk posts sues FWC
Brittany Brown was fired from her job as a biologist at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission after sharing social media posts that, according to FWC, made light of Charlie Kirk's death. Now, she is requesting a preliminary injunction requiring the state agency reinstate her. Her attorney, Gary Edinger, joins Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to weigh in on the hearing.
Florida Governor race gets crowded, frontrunners | Florida Playbook
Candidate James Fishback is expected to launch a bid for Florida Governor, as the race begins to get crowded. Politico Reporter Kimberly Leonard joins Florida Live anchor Garrett Wymer to look ahead to the 2026 Florida Governor race, legislative session and more.