Top 4 news stories you need to know: July 8, 2025
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the biggest news stories of the day, from the reported death toll in the Texas flooding rising to 109 and 5 girls from Camp Mystic still reported as missing, a suspected serial rapist arrested in Florida and officials say he is tied to at least 4 sexual battery cases, Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly returning a scam victim's money after they sent Bitcoin to a very convincing criminal and the Orlando Magic extending star forward Paolo Banchero on a 5-year max rookie contract worth up to $287 million and officially announcing to the NBA their time is now to compete for a championship.
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the biggest news stories of the day, from the reported death toll in the Texas flooding rising to 109 and 5 girls from Camp Mystic still reported as missing, a suspected serial rapist arrested in Florida and officials say he is tied to at least 4 sexual battery cases, Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly returning a scam victim's money after they sent Bitcoin to a very convincing criminal and the Orlando Magic extending star forward Paolo Banchero on a 5-year max rookie contract worth up to $287 million and officially announcing to the NBA their time is now to compete for a championship.
TSA phasing out shoe removal at airport security
Dave Benson, security expert and consultant joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the security implications of TSA phasing out the requirement for passengers to take their shoes off at airport security checkpoints across America.
Dave Benson, security expert and consultant joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the security implications of TSA phasing out the requirement for passengers to take their shoes off at airport security checkpoints across America.
Magic star Paolo Banchero signs 5-year max rookie deal
The Orlando Magic kept their hot offseason rolling with a 5-year extension for star forward Paolo Banchero, which could reach as high as $287 million. Independent reporter Sean Green joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down all of the additions and rebrand for the Orlando Magic, locking in their core, and where they stand in the NBA's Eastern Conference.
The Orlando Magic kept their hot offseason rolling with a 5-year extension for star forward Paolo Banchero, which could reach as high as $287 million. Independent reporter Sean Green joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down all of the additions and rebrand for the Orlando Magic, locking in their core, and where they stand in the NBA's Eastern Conference.
Playbook Tuesday: Dems target Sen. Moody, 3 Fla. Reps
The US Senate race in Florida is shaping up, with Democratic candidate and former teacher Josh Weil challenging sitting Senator Ashley Moody, appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to replace Marco Rubio after President Trump tapped him for Secretary of State. This Playbook Tuesday, Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO reporter and Florida Playbook author joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk Alligator Alcatraz merch and campaign funding for the Republicans in charge of creating the immigration detention facility and the Democrats targeting three Congressional seats in Florida.
The US Senate race in Florida is shaping up, with Democratic candidate and former teacher Josh Weil challenging sitting Senator Ashley Moody, appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to replace Marco Rubio after President Trump tapped him for Secretary of State. This Playbook Tuesday, Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO reporter and Florida Playbook author joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk Alligator Alcatraz merch and campaign funding for the Republicans in charge of creating the immigration detention facility and the Democrats targeting three Congressional seats in Florida.
Texas flooding: Rescue crews continue search
The death toll from the July 4th weekend flooding in Central Texas has climbed to 108. Most of those deaths happened in Kerr County, where at least 87 people have died, including 30 children. At least five girls and a counselor from Camp Mystic are still missing. Over the holiday weekend, officials say crews have been able to rescue more than 850 people.
The death toll from the July 4th weekend flooding in Central Texas has climbed to 108. Most of those deaths happened in Kerr County, where at least 87 people have died, including 30 children. At least five girls and a counselor from Camp Mystic are still missing. Over the holiday weekend, officials say crews have been able to rescue more than 850 people.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: July 7, 2025
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from the latest updates with the deadly flooding in Central Texas at Camp Mystic, a 3-year-old from Mims rushed to an Orlando hospital after an accidental shooting, Florida Department of Law Enforcement reopening the case into Jennifer Kesse's disappearance and the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island officially closing at Walt Disney World to allow for construction of Villains Land and Radiator Springs National Park at Magic Kingdom.
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from the latest updates with the deadly flooding in Central Texas at Camp Mystic, a 3-year-old from Mims rushed to an Orlando hospital after an accidental shooting, Florida Department of Law Enforcement reopening the case into Jennifer Kesse's disappearance and the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island officially closing at Walt Disney World to allow for construction of Villains Land and Radiator Springs National Park at Magic Kingdom.
Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island close for Carsland
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info and Drew Smith, also known as Drew the Disney Dude joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the closing of Tom Sawyer Island, the Rivers of America, and the Liberty Square Riverboat are permanently closed at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom to make way for Piston Peak National Park, a Cars-themed land and a land themed after iconic Disney villains at Magic Kingdom. Tharin spent the day at Magic Kingdom and saw construction crews out at Tom Sawyer Island just one day after these attractions permanently closed.
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info and Drew Smith, also known as Drew the Disney Dude joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the closing of Tom Sawyer Island, the Rivers of America, and the Liberty Square Riverboat are permanently closed at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom to make way for Piston Peak National Park, a Cars-themed land and a land themed after iconic Disney villains at Magic Kingdom. Tharin spent the day at Magic Kingdom and saw construction crews out at Tom Sawyer Island just one day after these attractions permanently closed.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: July 3, 2025
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Manny Martinez break down the top news stories of the day, from President Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill passed the House and heads to his desk. Trump is expected to sign the bill into law tomorrow. Florida Democratic state lawmakers were denied entry at Alligator Alcatraz, the newest immigration detention facility accepting immigrant detainees in the Everglades due to safety concerns for the lawmakers, suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez's wife, Robin Severance Lopez, being denied bond and 16-time champion Joey Chestnut returning to the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Manny Martinez break down the top news stories of the day, from President Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill passed the House and heads to his desk. Trump is expected to sign the bill into law tomorrow. Florida Democratic state lawmakers were denied entry at Alligator Alcatraz, the newest immigration detention facility accepting immigrant detainees in the Everglades due to safety concerns for the lawmakers, suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez's wife, Robin Severance Lopez, being denied bond and 16-time champion Joey Chestnut returning to the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Fourth of July food and fireworks at theme parks
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joins FOX 35's Manny Martinez live via Zoom from Disney Springs to share the latest from the Flavors of Florida Festival at Disney Springs and the food and fireworks on display if you want to spend the Fourth of July at Florida's theme parks.
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joins FOX 35's Manny Martinez live via Zoom from Disney Springs to share the latest from the Flavors of Florida Festival at Disney Springs and the food and fireworks on display if you want to spend the Fourth of July at Florida's theme parks.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: July 2, 2025
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Manny Martinez break down the top news stories of the day, including the Diddy trial verdict, the arrests of 28 people in a biker gang shooting in Volusia County, the pre-trial hearing for the sex crimes case of Stephan Sterns, and the EPCOT Summer Concert series lineup being announced by Walt Disney World.
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Manny Martinez break down the top news stories of the day, including the Diddy trial verdict, the arrests of 28 people in a biker gang shooting in Volusia County, the pre-trial hearing for the sex crimes case of Stephan Sterns, and the EPCOT Summer Concert series lineup being announced by Walt Disney World.
Florida Dems condemn 'Alligator Alcatraz,' Trump budget
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a Democrat representing Florida's 25th Congressional District joins FOX 35's Manny Martinez live via Zoom to break down the process behind the scenes of the House vote on the Trump budget bill nicknamed the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' which can only handle the dissent of 3 Republican House members. All eight Democratic members of the Florida Congressional delegation signed onto a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis condemning 'Alligator Alcatraz,' the new outdoor tent immigration detention facility in the Everglades after DeSantis and President Trump led reporters through the facility.
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a Democrat representing Florida's 25th Congressional District joins FOX 35's Manny Martinez live via Zoom to break down the process behind the scenes of the House vote on the Trump budget bill nicknamed the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' which can only handle the dissent of 3 Republican House members. All eight Democratic members of the Florida Congressional delegation signed onto a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis condemning 'Alligator Alcatraz,' the new outdoor tent immigration detention facility in the Everglades after DeSantis and President Trump led reporters through the facility.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: July 1, 2025
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Manny Martinez break down the top news stories of the day, starting with everything we know about 'Alligator Alcatraz,' the newest immigration detention facility in the heart of the Everglades. Congressman Maxwell Frost, a Democrat representing Orlando in the House of Representatives, joins FOX 35's Manny Martinez to share his reaction to the new facility, calling it an 'internment camp,' President Trump and Governor Ron DeSantis leading media and the press on a tour of the facility, and Vice President JD Vance casting the tiebreaking vote to announce President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' as the budget reconciliation package heads back to the House for a final vote. President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis lead a tour of 'Alligator Alcatraz' the new outdoor trailer and tent immigration detention camp in the middle of the Everglades. President Trump will tour the site and participate in a roundtable with elected officials and leaders, including Congressman Byron Donalds, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Florida State Senator Joe Gruters and Florida House Speaker Danny Perez. Governor DeSantis describes Alligator Alcatraz, which sits on the site of the old Collier County training airport, as a one-stop shop to process, detain and deport undocumented immigrants, which has the capacity for 5,000 beds and the airstrip is large enough to run deportation flights out of the United States.
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Manny Martinez break down the top news stories of the day, starting with everything we know about 'Alligator Alcatraz,' the newest immigration detention facility in the heart of the Everglades. Congressman Maxwell Frost, a Democrat representing Orlando in the House of Representatives, joins FOX 35's Manny Martinez to share his reaction to the new facility, calling it an 'internment camp,' President Trump and Governor Ron DeSantis leading media and the press on a tour of the facility, and Vice President JD Vance casting the tiebreaking vote to announce President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' as the budget reconciliation package heads back to the House for a final vote. President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis lead a tour of 'Alligator Alcatraz' the new outdoor trailer and tent immigration detention camp in the middle of the Everglades. President Trump will tour the site and participate in a roundtable with elected officials and leaders, including Congressman Byron Donalds, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Florida State Senator Joe Gruters and Florida House Speaker Danny Perez. Governor DeSantis describes Alligator Alcatraz, which sits on the site of the old Collier County training airport, as a one-stop shop to process, detain and deport undocumented immigrants, which has the capacity for 5,000 beds and the airstrip is large enough to run deportation flights out of the United States.
Rep. Maxwell Frost on 'Alligator Alcatraz' & Trump BBB
Congressman Maxwell Frost, a Democrat representing Orlando in the House of Representatives, joins FOX 35's Manny Martinez to share his reaction to the new facility, calling it an 'internment camp,' President Trump and Governor Ron DeSantis leading media and the press on a tour of the facility, and Vice President JD Vance casting the tiebreaking vote to announce President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' as the budget reconciliation package heads back to the House for a final vote. President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis lead a tour of 'Alligator Alcatraz' the new outdoor trailer and tent immigration detention camp in the middle of the Everglades. President Trump will tour the site and participate in a roundtable with elected officials and leaders, including Congressman Byron Donalds, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Florida State Senator Joe Gruters and Florida House Speaker Danny Perez. Governor DeSantis describes Alligator Alcatraz, which sits on the site of the old Collier County training airport, as a one-stop shop to process, detain and deport undocumented immigrants, which has the capacity for 5,000 beds and the airstrip is large enough to run deportation flights out of the United States.
Congressman Maxwell Frost, a Democrat representing Orlando in the House of Representatives, joins FOX 35's Manny Martinez to share his reaction to the new facility, calling it an 'internment camp,' President Trump and Governor Ron DeSantis leading media and the press on a tour of the facility, and Vice President JD Vance casting the tiebreaking vote to announce President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' as the budget reconciliation package heads back to the House for a final vote. President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis lead a tour of 'Alligator Alcatraz' the new outdoor trailer and tent immigration detention camp in the middle of the Everglades. President Trump will tour the site and participate in a roundtable with elected officials and leaders, including Congressman Byron Donalds, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Florida State Senator Joe Gruters and Florida House Speaker Danny Perez. Governor DeSantis describes Alligator Alcatraz, which sits on the site of the old Collier County training airport, as a one-stop shop to process, detain and deport undocumented immigrants, which has the capacity for 5,000 beds and the airstrip is large enough to run deportation flights out of the United States.
Playbook Tuesday: Alligator Alcatraz & Florida politics
Gary Fineout, POLITICO reporter joins FOX 35's Manny Martinez to break down the political implications of Alligator Alcatraz, from President Donald Trump and Governor Ron DeSantis appearing in public together for the first time in years, and President Trump inviting several elected officials who have publicly beefed with Governor Ron DeSantis, including State Senator Joe Gruters, Florida House Speaker Danny Perez and Florida Congressman Byron Donalds, who the President endorsed to succeed DeSantis as Florida's Governor in 2026.
Gary Fineout, POLITICO reporter joins FOX 35's Manny Martinez to break down the political implications of Alligator Alcatraz, from President Donald Trump and Governor Ron DeSantis appearing in public together for the first time in years, and President Trump inviting several elected officials who have publicly beefed with Governor Ron DeSantis, including State Senator Joe Gruters, Florida House Speaker Danny Perez and Florida Congressman Byron Donalds, who the President endorsed to succeed DeSantis as Florida's Governor in 2026.
Cuban migrant dies in ICE custody in Miami
Isidro P?rez, a Cuban migrant, died in ICE custody last week at the Krome North Service Processing Center in Miami. Claire Healy, Esserman Investigative Fellow at The Miami Herald joins FOX 35's Manny Martinez live via Zoom to break down her reporting into his death, and the 10 detainees who have died in ICE custody since the start of 2025, five of whom died in Florida detention centers. P?rez originally entered the U.S. in 1966 at age 16, worked as a mechanic and fisherman before serving an 18-month prison sentence for marijuana possession with intent to distribute in the 1980s. ICE arrested P?rez in June in Key Largo and diagnosed him with several health issues, including a heart issue. ICE records show P?rez was discharged from the hospital June 25 and died the next day after reporting chest pains.
Isidro P?rez, a Cuban migrant, died in ICE custody last week at the Krome North Service Processing Center in Miami. Claire Healy, Esserman Investigative Fellow at The Miami Herald joins FOX 35's Manny Martinez live via Zoom to break down her reporting into his death, and the 10 detainees who have died in ICE custody since the start of 2025, five of whom died in Florida detention centers. P?rez originally entered the U.S. in 1966 at age 16, worked as a mechanic and fisherman before serving an 18-month prison sentence for marijuana possession with intent to distribute in the 1980s. ICE arrested P?rez in June in Key Largo and diagnosed him with several health issues, including a heart issue. ICE records show P?rez was discharged from the hospital June 25 and died the next day after reporting chest pains.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: June 30, 3035
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Manny Martinez break down the top news stories of the day, from President Donald Trump, Kristi Noem and Congressman Byron Donalds planning to join Florida Governor Ron DeSantis at the opening of the 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention facility tomorrow in the Everglades, the US Senate holding an all-day Vote-A-Rama on the Big Beautiful Bill, a father and daughter rescued after going overboard on a Disney Cruise ship, and an Orlando woman accused of ramming into a man with a stolen truck.
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Manny Martinez break down the top news stories of the day, from President Donald Trump, Kristi Noem and Congressman Byron Donalds planning to join Florida Governor Ron DeSantis at the opening of the 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention facility tomorrow in the Everglades, the US Senate holding an all-day Vote-A-Rama on the Big Beautiful Bill, a father and daughter rescued after going overboard on a Disney Cruise ship, and an Orlando woman accused of ramming into a man with a stolen truck.
Orlando Magic decline $11m option for Mo Wagner
Brandon Kravitz, Host of In The Zone on 96.9 The Game joins FOX 35's Manny Martinez live via Zoom to break down the Orlando Magic declining club options on forward Mo Wagner and guard Caleb Houstan, their luxury tax situation and reasoning behind the cost-cutting move and where the Magic may proceed in terms of adding more offense and shooting threats at the outset of the offseason.
Brandon Kravitz, Host of In The Zone on 96.9 The Game joins FOX 35's Manny Martinez live via Zoom to break down the Orlando Magic declining club options on forward Mo Wagner and guard Caleb Houstan, their luxury tax situation and reasoning behind the cost-cutting move and where the Magic may proceed in terms of adding more offense and shooting threats at the outset of the offseason.
Passholder preview dates for Test Track 3.0
Tharin White, Lead Publisher for EYNTK.info joins FOX 35's Manny Martinez live via Zoom to share the latest details on the cast member previews the re-opening of Test Track 3.0. Earlier today, Walt Disney World announced annual passholders will be able to get a first look at the attraction later this month.
Tharin White, Lead Publisher for EYNTK.info joins FOX 35's Manny Martinez live via Zoom to share the latest details on the cast member previews the re-opening of Test Track 3.0. Earlier today, Walt Disney World announced annual passholders will be able to get a first look at the attraction later this month.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: June 27, 2025
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from the Supreme Court blocking federal judges from issuing widespread injunctions on executive actions, suspended Osceola County Sheriff walking out of jail on his $1 million bond in connection with the alleged illegal gambling operation into him, Florida's Alligator Alcatraz illegal immigration detention facility set to hold detainees Tuesday, and the Orlando Magic introducing their newly drafted players.
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from the Supreme Court blocking federal judges from issuing widespread injunctions on executive actions, suspended Osceola County Sheriff walking out of jail on his $1 million bond in connection with the alleged illegal gambling operation into him, Florida's Alligator Alcatraz illegal immigration detention facility set to hold detainees Tuesday, and the Orlando Magic introducing their newly drafted players.
First look inside Test Track 3.0 at Walt Disney World
Drew Smith, DrewTheDisneyDude on X joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to give a sneak peek inside Test Track 3.0 at Walt Disney World and the new queues and exhibits showing off the new vehicles. Test Track 3.0 fully opens to the public July 22
Drew Smith, DrewTheDisneyDude on X joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to give a sneak peek inside Test Track 3.0 at Walt Disney World and the new queues and exhibits showing off the new vehicles. Test Track 3.0 fully opens to the public July 22