Monday Morning Quarterbacking: Florida football recap
Timothy Walters, Sports Editor with the Florida Times-Union and FLORIDA TODAY joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom for the first edition of Monday Morning Quarterbacking, where we highlight the top Florida athletes from the football weekend that just passed and take a look at the most head-scratching decisions made on the gridiron over the weekend.
Timothy Walters, Sports Editor with the Florida Times-Union and FLORIDA TODAY joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom for the first edition of Monday Morning Quarterbacking, where we highlight the top Florida athletes from the football weekend that just passed and take a look at the most head-scratching decisions made on the gridiron over the weekend.
Synagogue sues Orange Co. for religious discrimination
The Orlando Torah Center is suing Orange County, alleging religious discrimination over a denied expansion request. The Orthodox synagogue wants to expand from a one-story building to a three-story, nine-thousand square foot center but Orange County Board of County Commissioners rejected the proposal. Eric Treene, an attorney representing the Orlando Torah Center joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to argue they were unfairly denied zoning approval, citing similar permissions approved to nearby churches, schools and a daycare center were approved in similar districts by neighborhoods.
The Orlando Torah Center is suing Orange County, alleging religious discrimination over a denied expansion request. The Orthodox synagogue wants to expand from a one-story building to a three-story, nine-thousand square foot center but Orange County Board of County Commissioners rejected the proposal. Eric Treene, an attorney representing the Orlando Torah Center joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to argue they were unfairly denied zoning approval, citing similar permissions approved to nearby churches, schools and a daycare center were approved in similar districts by neighborhoods.
What can college students learn from Charlie Kirk?
This morning, President Trump confirmed Tyler Robinson, the shooting suspect in Charlie Kirk's death, is in federal custody. This morning, FBI officials and Utah Governor Spencer Cox held a news briefing to announce the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson after more than 11,000 leads and tips were called into the FBI searching for Charlie Kirk's killer near Utah Valley University. FBI Director Kash Patel said Robinson had become more political in recent years and engraved politically-charged messages into the bullet casings. UCF Political Science Lecturer John Hanley joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down how major events like Kirk's death are discussed in his classes and how Kirk's death can be a lesson to advance political discourse between students with conflicting views on political issues.
This morning, President Trump confirmed Tyler Robinson, the shooting suspect in Charlie Kirk's death, is in federal custody. This morning, FBI officials and Utah Governor Spencer Cox held a news briefing to announce the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson after more than 11,000 leads and tips were called into the FBI searching for Charlie Kirk's killer near Utah Valley University. FBI Director Kash Patel said Robinson had become more political in recent years and engraved politically-charged messages into the bullet casings. UCF Political Science Lecturer John Hanley joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down how major events like Kirk's death are discussed in his classes and how Kirk's death can be a lesson to advance political discourse between students with conflicting views on political issues.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect in FBI custody: what's next
This morning, President Trump confirmed Tyler Robinson, the shooting suspect in Charlie Kirk's death, is in federal custody. This morning, FBI officials and Utah Governor Spencer Cox held a news briefing to announce the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson after more than 11,000 leads and tips were called into the FBI searching for Charlie Kirk's killer near Utah Valley University. FBI Director Kash Patel said Robinson had become more political in recent years and engraved politically-charged messages into the bullet casings. Dr. Sunny Slaughter, a law enforcement expert joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to give the latest updates on the deadly shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University and how the rising political tensions continue to fuel political violence across the country.
This morning, President Trump confirmed Tyler Robinson, the shooting suspect in Charlie Kirk's death, is in federal custody. This morning, FBI officials and Utah Governor Spencer Cox held a news briefing to announce the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson after more than 11,000 leads and tips were called into the FBI searching for Charlie Kirk's killer near Utah Valley University. FBI Director Kash Patel said Robinson had become more political in recent years and engraved politically-charged messages into the bullet casings. Dr. Sunny Slaughter, a law enforcement expert joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to give the latest updates on the deadly shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University and how the rising political tensions continue to fuel political violence across the country.
UCF PD on securing campus after Charlie Kirk shooting
FOX 35's Randi Hildreth spoke with UCF Police Chief Robin Griffin-Kitzerow to break down the ways her agency adjusted their protocols in response to the deadly shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk during an outdoor speaking event at Utah Valley University and how their agency secured Kirk's previous visits to Central Florida.
FOX 35's Randi Hildreth spoke with UCF Police Chief Robin Griffin-Kitzerow to break down the ways her agency adjusted their protocols in response to the deadly shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk during an outdoor speaking event at Utah Valley University and how their agency secured Kirk's previous visits to Central Florida.
FBI arrests Charlie Kirk Murder suspect Tyler Robinson
This morning, President Trump confirmed Tyler Robinson, the shooting suspect in Charlie Kirk's death, is in federal custody. This morning, FBI officials and Utah Governor Spencer Cox held a news briefing to announce the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson after more than 11,000 leads and tips were called into the FBI searching for Charlie Kirk's killer near Utah Valley University. FBI Director Kash Patel said Robinson had become more political in recent years and engraved politically-charged messages into the bullet casings. James Copenhaver, a former sheriff's detective and investigator joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down this investigation, the arrest of Tyler Robinson and what could come next from this investigation.
This morning, President Trump confirmed Tyler Robinson, the shooting suspect in Charlie Kirk's death, is in federal custody. This morning, FBI officials and Utah Governor Spencer Cox held a news briefing to announce the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson after more than 11,000 leads and tips were called into the FBI searching for Charlie Kirk's killer near Utah Valley University. FBI Director Kash Patel said Robinson had become more political in recent years and engraved politically-charged messages into the bullet casings. James Copenhaver, a former sheriff's detective and investigator joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down this investigation, the arrest of Tyler Robinson and what could come next from this investigation.
Charlie Kirk Shooting video spreads on social media
Videos of the deadly shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University spread across multiple social media platforms. Matt Rose, CXO of Tech Rage IT joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down some of the reasons social media algorithms push incendiary content, aren't able to instantly moderate explicit videos and photos on platforms geared around user-generated content and how people and parents can put up safeguards to avoid seeing explicit content on their feeds or their children's social media feeds.
Videos of the deadly shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University spread across multiple social media platforms. Matt Rose, CXO of Tech Rage IT joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down some of the reasons social media algorithms push incendiary content, aren't able to instantly moderate explicit videos and photos on platforms geared around user-generated content and how people and parents can put up safeguards to avoid seeing explicit content on their feeds or their children's social media feeds.
Charlie Kirk Shooting: Things to watch for FBI, police
Orlando Rolon, former Orlando Police Chief joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live in studio to share his perspective on the collaboration between federal, state and local law enforcement agencies as the FBI and Utah law enforcement continue to investigate the deadly shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk during a speaking debate appearance at Utah Valley University, threats against HBCUs across the country including Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach which caused colleges and universities to cancel classes and urge students to shelter in place and Capitol Police responding to an 'incident' at Democratic Party's national Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Orlando Rolon, former Orlando Police Chief joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live in studio to share his perspective on the collaboration between federal, state and local law enforcement agencies as the FBI and Utah law enforcement continue to investigate the deadly shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk during a speaking debate appearance at Utah Valley University, threats against HBCUs across the country including Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach which caused colleges and universities to cancel classes and urge students to shelter in place and Capitol Police responding to an 'incident' at Democratic Party's national Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
FBI search for Charlie Kirk shooting person of interest
The FBI released two photos of a person of interest in connection with the deadly shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University yesterday. James Copenhaver, former Sheriff's detective and investigator joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the search for the suspected shooter, how these open-air events can be secured and the growing outpour of reactions to Charlie Kirk's death from across the political spectrum.
The FBI released two photos of a person of interest in connection with the deadly shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University yesterday. James Copenhaver, former Sheriff's detective and investigator joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the search for the suspected shooter, how these open-air events can be secured and the growing outpour of reactions to Charlie Kirk's death from across the political spectrum.
Charlie Kirk shooting & rising political violence
The investigation continues into the deadly shooting of conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk officials are labeling a 'targeted political assassination.' Law enforcement recovered a high-powered rifle in the woods nearby the Utah Valley University. Kirk was shot around 30 minutes into an on-campus presentation and debate event. Dr. Larry Walker, a political analyst and Associate Professor with the University of Central Florida joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the rising political tensions across the U.S. leading to a string of politically-motivated attacks and why political discourse seems to be amplifying violent rhetoric and actions.
The investigation continues into the deadly shooting of conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk officials are labeling a 'targeted political assassination.' Law enforcement recovered a high-powered rifle in the woods nearby the Utah Valley University. Kirk was shot around 30 minutes into an on-campus presentation and debate event. Dr. Larry Walker, a political analyst and Associate Professor with the University of Central Florida joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the rising political tensions across the U.S. leading to a string of politically-motivated attacks and why political discourse seems to be amplifying violent rhetoric and actions.
What to watch in Charlie Kirk shooting investigation
The investigation continues into the deadly shooting of conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk officials are labeling a 'targeted political assassination.' Law enforcement recovered a high-powered rifle in the woods nearby the Utah Valley University. Kirk was shot around 30 minutes into an on-campus presentation and debate event. Jamie Copenhaver, a former sheriff's detective and investigator joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the investigation into the shooting from a law enforcement perspective, and to give insight on why law enforcement could be withholding surveillance video footage of the suspected gunman.
The investigation continues into the deadly shooting of conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk officials are labeling a 'targeted political assassination.' Law enforcement recovered a high-powered rifle in the woods nearby the Utah Valley University. Kirk was shot around 30 minutes into an on-campus presentation and debate event. Jamie Copenhaver, a former sheriff's detective and investigator joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the investigation into the shooting from a law enforcement perspective, and to give insight on why law enforcement could be withholding surveillance video footage of the suspected gunman.
Unusually quiet hurricane season reaches statistical peak
Hurricane season has reached the statistical peak of the season and we have not had a major storm hit Florida yet. This reportedly is going against the trend we’ve seen for around the last decade. Fox 35 Anchor Garrett Wymer speaks to Fox 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard about the unusually quiet patterns, flooding impacts across Central Florida and a pleasant week of cooler weather ahead.
Hurricane season has reached the statistical peak of the season and we have not had a major storm hit Florida yet. This reportedly is going against the trend we’ve seen for around the last decade. Fox 35 Anchor Garrett Wymer speaks to Fox 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard about the unusually quiet patterns, flooding impacts across Central Florida and a pleasant week of cooler weather ahead.
Efforts continue on Florida redistricting after committee assignments
These efforts continue as Republican lawmakers advocate for a new U.S. House seat for the Sunshine State, arguing the state was undercounted in the 2020 Census. Similar redistricting cases are going on in states like Texas and California. Fox 35 Anchor Garrett Wymer speaks with UCF History Professor Dr. John Sacher about ongoing conversations about these efforts.
These efforts continue as Republican lawmakers advocate for a new U.S. House seat for the Sunshine State, arguing the state was undercounted in the 2020 Census. Similar redistricting cases are going on in states like Texas and California. Fox 35 Anchor Garrett Wymer speaks with UCF History Professor Dr. John Sacher about ongoing conversations about these efforts.
Fla. School Board Member challenges Sen. Ashley Moody
Jennifer Jenkins, a member of the Brevard County Public School Board launched her campaign for U.S. Senate today as a Democrat, challenging Republican Ashley Moody in 2026. FOX 35's Ryan Elijah sat down with Jennifer Jenkins to discuss her reasons for running for office, her policy positions and how she plans to fundraise in an uphill election against a sitting popular Republican.
Jennifer Jenkins, a member of the Brevard County Public School Board launched her campaign for U.S. Senate today as a Democrat, challenging Republican Ashley Moody in 2026. FOX 35's Ryan Elijah sat down with Jennifer Jenkins to discuss her reasons for running for office, her policy positions and how she plans to fundraise in an uphill election against a sitting popular Republican.
Playbook Tuesday: DeSantis outlines final session wish list
POLITICO Reporter Kimberly Leonard joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down DeSantis's legislative wishlist, jury selection for the Ryan Routh trial, Speaker Daniel Perez's White House meeting and the push to end vaccine mandates.
POLITICO Reporter Kimberly Leonard joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down DeSantis's legislative wishlist, jury selection for the Ryan Routh trial, Speaker Daniel Perez's White House meeting and the push to end vaccine mandates.
Orlando Dreamer joins Rays purchase group
Multiple reports put out show Rick Workman, the Orlando Dreamers anchor investor in their push to bring Major League Baseball and the Tampa Bay Rays to Orlando has joined the potential purchasing group led by Jacksonville-area developer Patrick Zalupski who reportedly intends to keep the Rays in Tampa Bay, preferably in Tampa. FOX 13 Reporter Evan Axelbank joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the state of the Rays purchasing saga, where Tampa Bay area officials say the new ownership group could finalize their purchase of the Rays within the next two weeks.
Multiple reports put out show Rick Workman, the Orlando Dreamers anchor investor in their push to bring Major League Baseball and the Tampa Bay Rays to Orlando has joined the potential purchasing group led by Jacksonville-area developer Patrick Zalupski who reportedly intends to keep the Rays in Tampa Bay, preferably in Tampa. FOX 13 Reporter Evan Axelbank joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the state of the Rays purchasing saga, where Tampa Bay area officials say the new ownership group could finalize their purchase of the Rays within the next two weeks.
Epic Universe dominates 2025 Golden Ticket Awards
Universal's Orlando theme parks brought home various awards recognized on a global scale including: Best Water Park, Best New Coaster and Best New Theme Concept, plus many more. The Golden Ticket Awards awards achievements across the theme park industry. The winners are voted on by theme park enthusiasts, journalists and suppliers and manufacturers worldwide. Tharin White, Lead Publisher with EYNTK.Info joined Fox 35's Garrett Wymer and spoke about the awards, and what they mean.
Universal's Orlando theme parks brought home various awards recognized on a global scale including: Best Water Park, Best New Coaster and Best New Theme Concept, plus many more. The Golden Ticket Awards awards achievements across the theme park industry. The winners are voted on by theme park enthusiasts, journalists and suppliers and manufacturers worldwide. Tharin White, Lead Publisher with EYNTK.Info joined Fox 35's Garrett Wymer and spoke about the awards, and what they mean.
Suspected Trump attempted assassin Ryan Routh in court
Ryan Routh, the man accused of plotting to kill President Donald Trump, questioned potential jurors in federal court today as jury selection begins in his criminal case. Criminal defense attorney Jose Rivas joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the implications of Routh choosing to represent himself in court and how that will impact the ongoing trial and court procedures.
Ryan Routh, the man accused of plotting to kill President Donald Trump, questioned potential jurors in federal court today as jury selection begins in his criminal case. Criminal defense attorney Jose Rivas joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the implications of Routh choosing to represent himself in court and how that will impact the ongoing trial and court procedures.
Fla. AG warning puts state attorney on notice
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent out a warning to State Attorney Monique Worrell, pushing her to stop prosecuting Tina Allgeo in connection with an alleged road rage incident turned deadly shooting. Dr. Larry Walker, Political Analyst and UCF Associate Professor joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to break down the political implications of Uthmeier's threat and the potential for Governor Ron DeSantis to move towards her removal from office.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent out a warning to State Attorney Monique Worrell, pushing her to stop prosecuting Tina Allgeo in connection with an alleged road rage incident turned deadly shooting. Dr. Larry Walker, Political Analyst and UCF Associate Professor joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to break down the political implications of Uthmeier's threat and the potential for Governor Ron DeSantis to move towards her removal from office.
Florida AG calls out State Attorney Worrell
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a word of warning to State Attorney Monique Worrell, saying she "got it wrong" in a recent case. Uthmeier posted a video on his social media explaining what he believes Worrell missed.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a word of warning to State Attorney Monique Worrell, saying she "got it wrong" in a recent case. Uthmeier posted a video on his social media explaining what he believes Worrell missed.