Remembering Pulse: Survivor turns agony into action
Brandon Wolf, Pulse nightclub shooting survivor and National Press Secretary for the Human Rights Campaign joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about losing his two best friends in the Pulse shooting, what the nightclub meant to him as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and turning his agony into action working with advocacy groups and the Human Rights Campaign. Thursday marks nine years since a gunman opened fire at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 people and leaving 53 wounded. Survivors and families of the 49 victims killed in the Pulse Nightclub shooting were invited this week to walk through the nightclub for the first time since the June 12, 2016, massacre, just before the site is demolished. FOX 35's live team coverage includes Pulse survivors and victims' families speaking on their trips inside the Pulse nightclub site, the designer behind the permanent memorial and how the city of Orlando and Orange County choose to honor the victims of this tragedy. Pulse was hosting a Latin Night when Omar Mateen opened fire, killing 49 and wounding 53 in what was then the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Survivors and families had long pushed for meaningful access to the site and a permanent tribute, but a controversial foundation failed to deliver on its $100 million memorial plan, prompting the city to step in.
Brandon Wolf, Pulse nightclub shooting survivor and National Press Secretary for the Human Rights Campaign joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about losing his two best friends in the Pulse shooting, what the nightclub meant to him as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and turning his agony into action working with advocacy groups and the Human Rights Campaign. Thursday marks nine years since a gunman opened fire at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 people and leaving 53 wounded. Survivors and families of the 49 victims killed in the Pulse Nightclub shooting were invited this week to walk through the nightclub for the first time since the June 12, 2016, massacre, just before the site is demolished. FOX 35's live team coverage includes Pulse survivors and victims' families speaking on their trips inside the Pulse nightclub site, the designer behind the permanent memorial and how the city of Orlando and Orange County choose to honor the victims of this tragedy. Pulse was hosting a Latin Night when Omar Mateen opened fire, killing 49 and wounding 53 in what was then the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Survivors and families had long pushed for meaningful access to the site and a permanent tribute, but a controversial foundation failed to deliver on its $100 million memorial plan, prompting the city to step in.
Remembering Pulse: 9th Pulse shooting anniversary
Thursday marks nine years since a gunman opened fire at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 people and leaving 53 wounded. Survivors and families of the 49 victims killed in the Pulse Nightclub shooting were invited this week to walk through the nightclub for the first time since the June 12, 2016, massacre, just before the site is demolished. FOX 35's live team coverage includes Pulse survivors and victims' families speaking on their trips inside the Pulse nightclub site, the designer behind the permanent memorial and how the city of Orlando and Orange County choose to honor the victims of this tragedy. Pulse was hosting a Latin Night when Omar Mateen opened fire, killing 49 and wounding 53 in what was then the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Survivors and families had long pushed for meaningful access to the site and a permanent tribute, but a controversial foundation failed to deliver on its $100 million memorial plan, prompting the city to step in.
Thursday marks nine years since a gunman opened fire at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 people and leaving 53 wounded. Survivors and families of the 49 victims killed in the Pulse Nightclub shooting were invited this week to walk through the nightclub for the first time since the June 12, 2016, massacre, just before the site is demolished. FOX 35's live team coverage includes Pulse survivors and victims' families speaking on their trips inside the Pulse nightclub site, the designer behind the permanent memorial and how the city of Orlando and Orange County choose to honor the victims of this tragedy. Pulse was hosting a Latin Night when Omar Mateen opened fire, killing 49 and wounding 53 in what was then the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Survivors and families had long pushed for meaningful access to the site and a permanent tribute, but a controversial foundation failed to deliver on its $100 million memorial plan, prompting the city to step in.
Top 4 stories you need to know: June 11, 2025
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and Marlisa Goldsmith break down the top news stories of the day, from the Pulse nightclub site tours getting underway in Orlando, the arrest of a third co-defendant in the illegal gambling investigation against suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, two suspects arrested in a deadly Seminole County shooting, and Silver Airways shutting down operations overnight, canceling the remainder of their flights.
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and Marlisa Goldsmith break down the top news stories of the day, from the Pulse nightclub site tours getting underway in Orlando, the arrest of a third co-defendant in the illegal gambling investigation against suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, two suspects arrested in a deadly Seminole County shooting, and Silver Airways shutting down operations overnight, canceling the remainder of their flights.
Deep dive into ex-Sheriff Marcos Lopez co-defendants
A third suspect, Sheldon Wetherholt, has been arrested on racketeering and conspiracy charges related to an illegal gambling operation tied to former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, officials say. The scheme involved a social club in Kissimmee, allegedly run by Lopez and at least four others. FOX 35's Marie Edinger joins FOX 35 News+ to break down the latest with the illegal gambling investigation and the status of the reported 255-page affidavit set to be released upon the arrest of the fourth and final co-defendant in this case. Two other co-defendants have been arrested, with authorities still searching for the fourth, Ying Zhang.
A third suspect, Sheldon Wetherholt, has been arrested on racketeering and conspiracy charges related to an illegal gambling operation tied to former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, officials say. The scheme involved a social club in Kissimmee, allegedly run by Lopez and at least four others. FOX 35's Marie Edinger joins FOX 35 News+ to break down the latest with the illegal gambling investigation and the status of the reported 255-page affidavit set to be released upon the arrest of the fourth and final co-defendant in this case. Two other co-defendants have been arrested, with authorities still searching for the fourth, Ying Zhang.
Colleges can pay athletes directly; what's next?
A federal judge approved the House v. NCAA settlement, ushering in a new era of NIL deals and college athletics where schools can directly pay collegiate athletes through revenue sharing. But some of those rules can get confusing, and all NIL deals over $600 must be registered with NIL go, a clearinghouse ran by Deloitte to make sure all compensation is reasonable based on factors like market size and an athletes' social media following. Kristi Dosh, Founder of the Business of College Sports, UF Adjunct Professor and author of The Athlete's NIL Playbook: The Complete Guide to Owning and Profiting from Your Name, Image, and Likeness joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down the state of NIL in college athletics and the new Congressional bill which aims to create national guidelines for college sports.
A federal judge approved the House v. NCAA settlement, ushering in a new era of NIL deals and college athletics where schools can directly pay collegiate athletes through revenue sharing. But some of those rules can get confusing, and all NIL deals over $600 must be registered with NIL go, a clearinghouse ran by Deloitte to make sure all compensation is reasonable based on factors like market size and an athletes' social media following. Kristi Dosh, Founder of the Business of College Sports, UF Adjunct Professor and author of The Athlete's NIL Playbook: The Complete Guide to Owning and Profiting from Your Name, Image, and Likeness joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down the state of NIL in college athletics and the new Congressional bill which aims to create national guidelines for college sports.
BILLIONS of saltmarsh mosquitoes ready to hatch
Billions of saltmarsh mosquitoes are ready to hatch across Central Florida as the summer rains return after months of drought-like conditions. Joseph Faella, Department Director with Brevard County Mosquito Control joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to touch on these Major Nuisance Mosquitoes, where up to 150 can land on a person in just one minute.
Billions of saltmarsh mosquitoes are ready to hatch across Central Florida as the summer rains return after months of drought-like conditions. Joseph Faella, Department Director with Brevard County Mosquito Control joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to touch on these Major Nuisance Mosquitoes, where up to 150 can land on a person in just one minute.
Whole Foods Market supplier shut down after cyberattack
A cyberattack briefly shut down United Natural Foods, a major food distributor and main supplier of Whole Foods Market. Matt Rose, cybersecurity expert and CXO of Tech Rage IT joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the cyberattack, the growing trend of threat actors targeting infrastructure and companies for maximum disruption, and how you can keep your systems as safe as possible.
A cyberattack briefly shut down United Natural Foods, a major food distributor and main supplier of Whole Foods Market. Matt Rose, cybersecurity expert and CXO of Tech Rage IT joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the cyberattack, the growing trend of threat actors targeting infrastructure and companies for maximum disruption, and how you can keep your systems as safe as possible.
Pulse nightclub shooting site visits begin in Orlando
In Orlando, survivors and victims' families of the shooting that killed 49 at the Pulse Nightclub begin to tour the site ahead of the teardown to build a permanent memorial. Tomorrow marks nine years since the deadly mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando. Today, family members of those lost and survivors of the shooting will walk inside the building. The building will eventually be torn down to build a memorial. James Copenhaver, a law enforcement expert, joins FOX 35's David Martin and Garrett Wymer to talk about the emotional visits.
In Orlando, survivors and victims' families of the shooting that killed 49 at the Pulse Nightclub begin to tour the site ahead of the teardown to build a permanent memorial. Tomorrow marks nine years since the deadly mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando. Today, family members of those lost and survivors of the shooting will walk inside the building. The building will eventually be torn down to build a memorial. James Copenhaver, a law enforcement expert, joins FOX 35's David Martin and Garrett Wymer to talk about the emotional visits.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: June 10, 2025
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from President Donald Trump and Florida officials including Governor Ron DeSantis and Senator Ashley Moody slamming the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles and California Governor Gavin Newsom's handling of them, the State Attorney's Office clearing Titusville police officers from criminal charges in a deadly shooting of a 25-year-old suspect, suspended Osceola County sheriff Marcos Lopez scheduling a motion hearing to get his $1 million bond lowered in his illegal gambling investigation and Post Malone and Jelly Roll coming to Camping World Stadium in Downtown Orlando tonight at 6:30pm.
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from President Donald Trump and Florida officials including Governor Ron DeSantis and Senator Ashley Moody slamming the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles and California Governor Gavin Newsom's handling of them, the State Attorney's Office clearing Titusville police officers from criminal charges in a deadly shooting of a 25-year-old suspect, suspended Osceola County sheriff Marcos Lopez scheduling a motion hearing to get his $1 million bond lowered in his illegal gambling investigation and Post Malone and Jelly Roll coming to Camping World Stadium in Downtown Orlando tonight at 6:30pm.
Legal questions surround Florida ICE raid
Nearly two weeks after more than 100 people were detained at an immigration raid at a construction site near FSU campus, legal and logistical questions surround the next steps for the people detained in what officials called the largest illegal immigration raid in Florida history. Elizabeth Ricci, an immigration attorney with Rambana & Ricci has advised at least a dozen of those detainees and joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live via Zoom to break down some of those legal questions, which include the shuttling of detainees across overcrowded detention facilities in Florida and Texas, where some detainees say they've been transferred 9 times.
Nearly two weeks after more than 100 people were detained at an immigration raid at a construction site near FSU campus, legal and logistical questions surround the next steps for the people detained in what officials called the largest illegal immigration raid in Florida history. Elizabeth Ricci, an immigration attorney with Rambana & Ricci has advised at least a dozen of those detainees and joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live via Zoom to break down some of those legal questions, which include the shuttling of detainees across overcrowded detention facilities in Florida and Texas, where some detainees say they've been transferred 9 times.
Playbook Tuesday: Florida vs. LA anti-ICE protests
This Playbook Tuesday, POLITICO reporter and Florida Playbook author Kimberly Leonard joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down the latest news from the state capitol, with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Ashley Moody, and elected officials slamming the anti-ICE protests taking place in Los Angeles and slamming California Governor Gavin Newsom's handling of these incidents.
This Playbook Tuesday, POLITICO reporter and Florida Playbook author Kimberly Leonard joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down the latest news from the state capitol, with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Ashley Moody, and elected officials slamming the anti-ICE protests taking place in Los Angeles and slamming California Governor Gavin Newsom's handling of these incidents.
What are your legal options this hurricane season?
Hurricane season is underway. Last week, lawmakers officials and advocates held a panel last week to discuss legal needs that could rise up if natural disasters hit Florida this hurricane season. Paul Ferreira, Managing attorney in the disaster legal services unit with Community Legal Services joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss those legal needs ahead of the peak of this hurricane season and what you can do ahead of time to prepare for any potential damages.
Hurricane season is underway. Last week, lawmakers officials and advocates held a panel last week to discuss legal needs that could rise up if natural disasters hit Florida this hurricane season. Paul Ferreira, Managing attorney in the disaster legal services unit with Community Legal Services joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss those legal needs ahead of the peak of this hurricane season and what you can do ahead of time to prepare for any potential damages.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: June 9, 2025
FOX 35's Hannah MacKenzie and Marlisa Goldsmith break down the top news stories of the day, from the latest updates into the gambling investigation of now-suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, the Sumter County schools superintendent responding to the allegations of the former superintendent using shell schools to inflate school grades, drone tech helping first responders during school shootings, and the City of Orlando honoring Pulse victims and their families this week.
FOX 35's Hannah MacKenzie and Marlisa Goldsmith break down the top news stories of the day, from the latest updates into the gambling investigation of now-suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, the Sumter County schools superintendent responding to the allegations of the former superintendent using shell schools to inflate school grades, drone tech helping first responders during school shootings, and the City of Orlando honoring Pulse victims and their families this week.
Confidential informant listed in Marcos Lopez court doc
According to court documents released today, state prosecutors have a confidential informant in the illegal gambling investigation of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez in connection with his alleged involvement in an illegal gambling club in Kissimmee that netted $21.6 million. James Copenhaver, former sheriff's detective and investigator joins FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith live via Zoom to break down the investigation and the next steps in the legal case against Marcos Lopez.
According to court documents released today, state prosecutors have a confidential informant in the illegal gambling investigation of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez in connection with his alleged involvement in an illegal gambling club in Kissimmee that netted $21.6 million. James Copenhaver, former sheriff's detective and investigator joins FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith live via Zoom to break down the investigation and the next steps in the legal case against Marcos Lopez.
New Celestial Park restaurants at Epic Universe in 2026
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joins FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith to break down the news of Universal Epic Universe posting signs in Celestial Park announcing new restaurants coming to Celestial Park in 2026, the end of MuppetVision 3D at Walt Disney World, and what could be next for the Muppets.
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joins FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith to break down the news of Universal Epic Universe posting signs in Celestial Park announcing new restaurants coming to Celestial Park in 2026, the end of MuppetVision 3D at Walt Disney World, and what could be next for the Muppets.
MuppetVision 3D officially closed at Walt Disney World
Drew Smith, aka Drew The Disney Dude joined FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith to break down the end of MuppetVision 3D at Disney's Hollywood Studios, the Monsters Inc. land and door coaster coming to replace the Muppets Courtyard and the Muppets taking over the Rock 'n Roller Coaster for their first coaster ever in 2026.
Drew Smith, aka Drew The Disney Dude joined FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith to break down the end of MuppetVision 3D at Disney's Hollywood Studios, the Monsters Inc. land and door coaster coming to replace the Muppets Courtyard and the Muppets taking over the Rock 'n Roller Coaster for their first coaster ever in 2026.
New drone tech helps school shooting responses
Campus Guardian Angel is a company out of Texas whose new drone technology aims to stop school shootings within seconds, keeping potential victims and first responders safe and out of the line of fire. Justin Marston, CEO & Founder of Campus Guardian Angel joined FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith live via Zoom to break down this new technology, how their drones can respond within seconds and why that quick of a response time is paramount to keeping students safe.
Campus Guardian Angel is a company out of Texas whose new drone technology aims to stop school shootings within seconds, keeping potential victims and first responders safe and out of the line of fire. Justin Marston, CEO & Founder of Campus Guardian Angel joined FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith live via Zoom to break down this new technology, how their drones can respond within seconds and why that quick of a response time is paramount to keeping students safe.
Questions surround Tallahassee ICE raid
One week after a joint raid between ICE, federal and state immigration enforcement agencies at a construction site near Florida State University, where officials say more than 100 people were detained. Ana-Goni Lessan, state watchdog reporter with the Tallahassee Democrat joined FOX 35's Josh Frigerio live via Zoom to break down her initial report on the day of the immigration raid and the lack of answers federal and state immigration officials provided in terms of where some of these detainees are being held and the struggles the detainees' families and friends have in getting in touch with their loved ones after their detainment in detention facilities across the U.S.
One week after a joint raid between ICE, federal and state immigration enforcement agencies at a construction site near Florida State University, where officials say more than 100 people were detained. Ana-Goni Lessan, state watchdog reporter with the Tallahassee Democrat joined FOX 35's Josh Frigerio live via Zoom to break down her initial report on the day of the immigration raid and the lack of answers federal and state immigration officials provided in terms of where some of these detainees are being held and the struggles the detainees' families and friends have in getting in touch with their loved ones after their detainment in detention facilities across the U.S.
New LegoLand aquarium, SeaWorld drone show
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joined FOX 35's Josh Frigerio live via Zoom to discuss the newest offerings at Orlando's theme parks, including the SEA LIFE Aquarium at LegoLand Florida, the new IGNITE drone show at SeaWorld Orlando and the latest information on Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joined FOX 35's Josh Frigerio live via Zoom to discuss the newest offerings at Orlando's theme parks, including the SEA LIFE Aquarium at LegoLand Florida, the new IGNITE drone show at SeaWorld Orlando and the latest information on Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort
Next steps for Osceola County Sheriff's Office
Dr. Larry Walker, Jr. a political analyst and associate professor at UCF joined FOX 35's Josh Frigerio live via Zoom to discuss the latest information surrounding the arrest and legal case against suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez and the investigation into Lopez's alleged involvement in an illegal gambling ring out of Kissimmee that prosecutors say netted $21.6 million total. Dr. Walker talks about the process of Governor Ron DeSantis appointing Interim Sheriff Christopher Blackmon, the potential of a special election for a permanent sheriff, and how that electoral process could play out with the future of the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Dr. Larry Walker, Jr. a political analyst and associate professor at UCF joined FOX 35's Josh Frigerio live via Zoom to discuss the latest information surrounding the arrest and legal case against suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez and the investigation into Lopez's alleged involvement in an illegal gambling ring out of Kissimmee that prosecutors say netted $21.6 million total. Dr. Walker talks about the process of Governor Ron DeSantis appointing Interim Sheriff Christopher Blackmon, the potential of a special election for a permanent sheriff, and how that electoral process could play out with the future of the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.