Playbook Tuesday: Trump's Florida 'Force Multiplier'
On this edition of Playbook Tuesday, POLITICO reporter and Florida Playbook author Kimberly Leonard joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to break down the pulse of Florida politics, from Governor DeSantis calling for a Donald Trump Presidential Library to be erected near the Freedom Tower near Miami Dade College to Governor DeSantis and his Cabinet's continued push to make Florida a 'force multiplier' for the Trump administration, the continued push to kill state property taxes and how the spending fight in D.C. impacts Florida.
On this edition of Playbook Tuesday, POLITICO reporter and Florida Playbook author Kimberly Leonard joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to break down the pulse of Florida politics, from Governor DeSantis calling for a Donald Trump Presidential Library to be erected near the Freedom Tower near Miami Dade College to Governor DeSantis and his Cabinet's continued push to make Florida a 'force multiplier' for the Trump administration, the continued push to kill state property taxes and how the spending fight in D.C. impacts Florida.
MLB automated strike zone | Marlins coach calls pitches
Major League Baseball is instituting the ABS Challenge System where pitchers, catchers and batters will be able to challenge called balls and strikes to an automated strike zone starting in 2026. Lance Brozdowski, Player Development Analyst with Marquee Sports Network, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the ABS system and the Miami Marlins Assistant Pitching Coach Alon Leichman calling all pitches from the dugout for the remainder of the regular season, in line with the Marlins' approach in the Minor Leagues and where it leaves catchers.
Major League Baseball is instituting the ABS Challenge System where pitchers, catchers and batters will be able to challenge called balls and strikes to an automated strike zone starting in 2026. Lance Brozdowski, Player Development Analyst with Marquee Sports Network, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the ABS system and the Miami Marlins Assistant Pitching Coach Alon Leichman calling all pitches from the dugout for the remainder of the regular season, in line with the Marlins' approach in the Minor Leagues and where it leaves catchers.
Florida AG: Felony charges against baby formula theft suspect
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw hosted a press conference on Tuesday afternoon. The two leaders discussed retail theft across the country, including a specific case of felony charges being filed against a baby formula theft suspect.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw hosted a press conference on Tuesday afternoon. The two leaders discussed retail theft across the country, including a specific case of felony charges being filed against a baby formula theft suspect.
MLB owners approve $1.7B Tampa Bay Rays sale
Yesterday, Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the new Rays ownership group led by Jacksonville-based developer Patrick Zalupski, which includes several notable Florida businessmen and former Orlando Dreamers anchor investor Dr. Rick Workman of Heartland Dental. JP Peterson, Host of The JP Peterson show joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down his reporting of the new ownership group, current Rays owner Stu Sternberg's legacy in Tampa Bay and what fans should be excited for with the new owners and a potential new stadium deal.
Yesterday, Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the new Rays ownership group led by Jacksonville-based developer Patrick Zalupski, which includes several notable Florida businessmen and former Orlando Dreamers anchor investor Dr. Rick Workman of Heartland Dental. JP Peterson, Host of The JP Peterson show joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down his reporting of the new ownership group, current Rays owner Stu Sternberg's legacy in Tampa Bay and what fans should be excited for with the new owners and a potential new stadium deal.
Hurricane Gabrielle rapidly intensifies in the Atlantic
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist TJ Springer joins Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down the rapid intensification and strengthening of Hurricane Gabrielle in the Atlantic Ocean, and looks ahead to other tropical waves and their potential to impact the East Coast.
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist TJ Springer joins Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down the rapid intensification and strengthening of Hurricane Gabrielle in the Atlantic Ocean, and looks ahead to other tropical waves and their potential to impact the East Coast.
Epic Universe death investigation continues
FOX 35's Matt Trezza joins Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the latest developments in the death of Epic Universe guest, 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, after riding the Stardust Racers rollercoaster.
FOX 35's Matt Trezza joins Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the latest developments in the death of Epic Universe guest, 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, after riding the Stardust Racers rollercoaster.
UCF football assistant coach Shawn Clark dies at 50
Sean Green, host of Charge On: A UCF Football Podcast joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the legacy of UCF Offensive Line coach Shawn Clark who the University announced died Sunday evening in a hospital beside his wife, Jonelle. Clark spent more than two decades as a college football coach, developing more than a dozen NFL offensive linemen. Shawn Clark is survived by his wife and two children.
Sean Green, host of Charge On: A UCF Football Podcast joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the legacy of UCF Offensive Line coach Shawn Clark who the University announced died Sunday evening in a hospital beside his wife, Jonelle. Clark spent more than two decades as a college football coach, developing more than a dozen NFL offensive linemen. Shawn Clark is survived by his wife and two children.
Jaguars receivers continue head-scratching season
On this week's Monday Morning Quarterbacking, Timothy Walters, Sports Editor with the Florida Times-Union and FLORIDA TODAY network joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the top Florida football standouts, including Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean, UCF quarterback Tayven Jackson, and a trio of local high schoolers who stood out over the weekend.
On this week's Monday Morning Quarterbacking, Timothy Walters, Sports Editor with the Florida Times-Union and FLORIDA TODAY network joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the top Florida football standouts, including Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean, UCF quarterback Tayven Jackson, and a trio of local high schoolers who stood out over the weekend.
How will MLB's winter scouting 'dead period' impact FL?
Major League Baseball adopted rules to create a scouting 'dead period' over the winter where MLB teams and organizations aren't able to collect data or speak with amateur players for several months over the winter months in an effort to incentivize players to take a break and let themselves heal and not play max-effort baseball year-round. Jarrett Seidler, Senior Writer with Baseball Prospectus joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to break down this push and what it means for Florida, where youth and amateur baseball organizations run premiere scouting tournaments year-round where top prospects compete in front of college and professional scouts.
Major League Baseball adopted rules to create a scouting 'dead period' over the winter where MLB teams and organizations aren't able to collect data or speak with amateur players for several months over the winter months in an effort to incentivize players to take a break and let themselves heal and not play max-effort baseball year-round. Jarrett Seidler, Senior Writer with Baseball Prospectus joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to break down this push and what it means for Florida, where youth and amateur baseball organizations run premiere scouting tournaments year-round where top prospects compete in front of college and professional scouts.
The 407 starts Monday on FOX 35
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith joins Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to discuss her new show on FOX 35, The 407, highlighting the best things around The 407 and Central Florida/Greater Orlando area.
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith joins Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to discuss her new show on FOX 35, The 407, highlighting the best things around The 407 and Central Florida/Greater Orlando area.
Walk for Lives in Lake Eola for fentanyl awareness
Gretchin Murray, Gage's mom, an Orlando mother who lost her son to a fentanyl overdose joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss her fight against fentanyl poisoning, including advocating for Gage's Law which passed in the Florida Legislature and in planning the Walk for Lives in Lake Eola.
Gretchin Murray, Gage's mom, an Orlando mother who lost her son to a fentanyl overdose joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss her fight against fentanyl poisoning, including advocating for Gage's Law which passed in the Florida Legislature and in planning the Walk for Lives in Lake Eola.
Epic Universe Death: Tyre Sampson attorney weighs in
Kim Wald, attorney for the family of Tyre Sampson, the Florida teen who died after riding the Orlando FreeFall ride, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the investigations of theme park rides after an Epic Universe guest died after riding the Stardust Racers rollercoaster. Join FOX 35 News+ with Garrett Wymer for the latest breaking news in Central Florida and the Orlando metro.
Kim Wald, attorney for the family of Tyre Sampson, the Florida teen who died after riding the Orlando FreeFall ride, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the investigations of theme park rides after an Epic Universe guest died after riding the Stardust Racers rollercoaster. Join FOX 35 News+ with Garrett Wymer for the latest breaking news in Central Florida and the Orlando metro.
Attorneys file second lawsuit against FWC black bear hunt
Attorneys, represented by Atlantic Law Center in Volusia County, are fighting back against the FWC's black bear hunt. FOX35 News+ anchor Garrett Wymer spoke with Bella Schwartz, Paralegal for Atlantic Law Center on this issue and more on what they are fighting for.
Attorneys, represented by Atlantic Law Center in Volusia County, are fighting back against the FWC's black bear hunt. FOX35 News+ anchor Garrett Wymer spoke with Bella Schwartz, Paralegal for Atlantic Law Center on this issue and more on what they are fighting for.
FHP shares information, guidance after deadly wrong-way collision
Over the weekend, three people were killed by a by wrong-way driver in multi-vehicle crash. This happened on I-95, in Brevard County. FOX35 Associate Producer Reina Nieves spoke wit Lt. Tara Crescenzi, Public affairs officer for FHP Troop D, on where things stand now with the incident and guidance on spotting wrong way drivers and preventing future accidents.
Over the weekend, three people were killed by a by wrong-way driver in multi-vehicle crash. This happened on I-95, in Brevard County. FOX35 Associate Producer Reina Nieves spoke wit Lt. Tara Crescenzi, Public affairs officer for FHP Troop D, on where things stand now with the incident and guidance on spotting wrong way drivers and preventing future accidents.
Social Media fallout over reaction to Charlie Kirk's death
Both in Florida and nationwide, officials are being investigated over remarks made over Charlie Kirk's death. FOX35 News+ Anchor Garrett Wymer speaks with Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO Florida reporter and Florida Playbook author, about this, as well as the looming announcement on Jerry Demings's run for Governor.
Both in Florida and nationwide, officials are being investigated over remarks made over Charlie Kirk's death. FOX35 News+ Anchor Garrett Wymer speaks with Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO Florida reporter and Florida Playbook author, about this, as well as the looming announcement on Jerry Demings's run for Governor.
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off in Orlando
September 15th- October 15th commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month nationwide, and Orlando is kicking off it's festivities. FOX35 News+ Associate Producer Reina Nieves spoke with Orlando Commissioner Tony Ortiz about the celebrations and what it means for the city.
September 15th- October 15th commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month nationwide, and Orlando is kicking off it's festivities. FOX35 News+ Associate Producer Reina Nieves spoke with Orlando Commissioner Tony Ortiz about the celebrations and what it means for the city.
"Tron: Ares" overlay debuts for TRON Lightcycle / Run
The Magic Kingdom is gearing up for the release of the movie "Tron: Ares" by overlaying the TRON Lightcycle/Run ride. FOX 35 News+ anchor Garrett Wymer spoke with Drew Smith on this, along with a new Florida Resident deal for Walt Disney World parks, as well as construction updates surrounding Frontierland.
The Magic Kingdom is gearing up for the release of the movie "Tron: Ares" by overlaying the TRON Lightcycle/Run ride. FOX 35 News+ anchor Garrett Wymer spoke with Drew Smith on this, along with a new Florida Resident deal for Walt Disney World parks, as well as construction updates surrounding Frontierland.
TB Bucs need to 'Make CJ Stroud's life miserable'
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in Houston gearing up for a Monday Night Football matchup with the Houston Texans and quarterback CJ Stroud who struggled with inconsistencies and never got his offense going. Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield comes off a tight win in Atlanta against the Falcons and hopes to get the Bucs out to another hot start with back-to-back road wins.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in Houston gearing up for a Monday Night Football matchup with the Houston Texans and quarterback CJ Stroud who struggled with inconsistencies and never got his offense going. Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield comes off a tight win in Atlanta against the Falcons and hopes to get the Bucs out to another hot start with back-to-back road wins.
Charlie Kirk killing reaction and free speech concerns
Larry Walters, an attorney with extensive experience with First Amendment cases joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss the limits of First Amendment protections for speech when it comes to online platforms and the string of educators and employees nationwide disciplined and even fired for posting messages after conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death and where the First Amendment ends and the rights of private businesses begin.
Larry Walters, an attorney with extensive experience with First Amendment cases joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss the limits of First Amendment protections for speech when it comes to online platforms and the string of educators and employees nationwide disciplined and even fired for posting messages after conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death and where the First Amendment ends and the rights of private businesses begin.
Jerry Demings expected to join Florida Governor's race
Florida Politics is reporting Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings intends on entering the Florida 2026 Governor's race and could announce his candidacy by the end of September. Peter Schorsch, Publisher of Florida Politics, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss his reporting on Demings' potential candidacy, what a Demings for Governor campaign could look like and the potential for a historic general election if Demings and Trump-endorsed Republican Congressman Byron Donalds win their respective primaries.
Florida Politics is reporting Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings intends on entering the Florida 2026 Governor's race and could announce his candidacy by the end of September. Peter Schorsch, Publisher of Florida Politics, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss his reporting on Demings' potential candidacy, what a Demings for Governor campaign could look like and the potential for a historic general election if Demings and Trump-endorsed Republican Congressman Byron Donalds win their respective primaries.