Top 4 news stories you need to know: September 5, 2025
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from Florida Congressman Cory Mills and his ex-girlfriend testifying in an injunction hearing over a potential restraining order, a former Florida deputy denied bond as he faces first-degree murder charges in the death of his wife where prosecutors claim he staged her death as a suicide, embattled ex-Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill qualifying for re-election to the Orlando City Council and Seminole High School set to honor alumnus Ethan Pritchard, who is still in critical condition almost a week after being shot near FSU in Tallahassee.
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from Florida Congressman Cory Mills and his ex-girlfriend testifying in an injunction hearing over a potential restraining order, a former Florida deputy denied bond as he faces first-degree murder charges in the death of his wife where prosecutors claim he staged her death as a suicide, embattled ex-Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill qualifying for re-election to the Orlando City Council and Seminole High School set to honor alumnus Ethan Pritchard, who is still in critical condition almost a week after being shot near FSU in Tallahassee.
Poll: Parents worry they'll miss drug use warnings
A new poll from The Harris Poll on behalf of Victoria's Voice Foundation showed 51% of parents are concerned about missing warning signs of potential drug use from their kids and parents' overall knowledge of naloxone is low. Leah Shepherd, Executive Director of Victoria's Voice Foundation joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to share her foundation's goals in spreading awareness of signs of drug use in kids and teens and how parents and children can access naloxone to prevent potential drug overdoses.
A new poll from The Harris Poll on behalf of Victoria's Voice Foundation showed 51% of parents are concerned about missing warning signs of potential drug use from their kids and parents' overall knowledge of naloxone is low. Leah Shepherd, Executive Director of Victoria's Voice Foundation joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to share her foundation's goals in spreading awareness of signs of drug use in kids and teens and how parents and children can access naloxone to prevent potential drug overdoses.
Rep. Cory Mills testifies in restraining order hearing
FOX 35's Randi Hildreth joins Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the Columbia County court case where Congressman Cory Mills faces a potential restraining order from his ex-girlfriend, reigning Miss USA Lindsey Langston over allegations of revenge porn and threatening messages Langston claims were sent to threaten potential future partners.
FOX 35's Randi Hildreth joins Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the Columbia County court case where Congressman Cory Mills faces a potential restraining order from his ex-girlfriend, reigning Miss USA Lindsey Langston over allegations of revenge porn and threatening messages Langston claims were sent to threaten potential future partners.
12 suspected 'Hood Boys' arrested in Florida PPP loan scheme
Florida officials held a press conference on Friday morning to discuss the arrest of 12 suspected members of the Lakeland-based gang called "Hood Boys." Those arrested are facing charges related to a PPP loan scheme. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer tunes us into the press conference to learn the latest updates in the investigation.
Florida officials held a press conference on Friday morning to discuss the arrest of 12 suspected members of the Lakeland-based gang called "Hood Boys." Those arrested are facing charges related to a PPP loan scheme. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer tunes us into the press conference to learn the latest updates in the investigation.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: September 4, 2025
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and Luanne Sorrell break down the top news stories of the day, from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issuing criminal and civil subpoenas against the trucking company who employed Harjinder Singh, the man accused of being in the country illegally when he made an illegal u-turn on the Florida Turnpike, killing 3 Floridians, a bond hearing for a former Orange County Deputy accused of staging his wife's death to look like a suicide, reaction to the Florida MAHA movement continuing to pour in and the NFL season kicking off tonight in Philadelphia.
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and Luanne Sorrell break down the top news stories of the day, from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issuing criminal and civil subpoenas against the trucking company who employed Harjinder Singh, the man accused of being in the country illegally when he made an illegal u-turn on the Florida Turnpike, killing 3 Floridians, a bond hearing for a former Orange County Deputy accused of staging his wife's death to look like a suicide, reaction to the Florida MAHA movement continuing to pour in and the NFL season kicking off tonight in Philadelphia.
Sheriff: illegal immigrant raped 14-year-old girl
Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco holds a news conference to announce the arrest of Eduardo Villareal, a man suspected of being in the country illegally and sexually trafficking and raping a 14-year-old girl the sheriff says he met at a bus stop in Florida.
Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco holds a news conference to announce the arrest of Eduardo Villareal, a man suspected of being in the country illegally and sexually trafficking and raping a 14-year-old girl the sheriff says he met at a bus stop in Florida.
Florida Mayor takes on ICE, 287(g) agreements
City of South Miami Mayor Javier Fernandez held a virtual news conference today, calling for cities to end their 287(g) agreements with ICE after the state of Florida's arguments in court allegedly argue that only counties and sheriffs are legally required to enter into immigration enforcement agreements with ICE.
City of South Miami Mayor Javier Fernandez held a virtual news conference today, calling for cities to end their 287(g) agreements with ICE after the state of Florida's arguments in court allegedly argue that only counties and sheriffs are legally required to enter into immigration enforcement agreements with ICE.
Florida Sheriff Grady Judd on illegal gambling bust
More than two dozen people are facing criminal charges after an undercover operation dubbed "Operation Bad Odds." Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says detectives seized a total of 48 machines from 12 stores countywide. Investigators also confiscated more than $100,000 in cash.
More than two dozen people are facing criminal charges after an undercover operation dubbed "Operation Bad Odds." Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says detectives seized a total of 48 machines from 12 stores countywide. Investigators also confiscated more than $100,000 in cash.
Casey DeSantis, Lt. Gov. speak on MAHA in Orlando
Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative on Thursday afternoon in Orlando. The event came after Florida officials on Wednesday announced their plans to become the first state to end all vaccine mandates, including for schoolchildren.
Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative on Thursday afternoon in Orlando. The event came after Florida officials on Wednesday announced their plans to become the first state to end all vaccine mandates, including for schoolchildren.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: September 3, 2025
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and Marlisa Goldsmith break down the top news stories of the day, from sex trafficking victims of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell threatening to release their own client lists if Congress won't release the full Epstein Files, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo starting a Florida MAHA Commission whose first major goal is to end school vaccine mandates, a former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner throwing his hat into the ring for Florida Governor and EBay celebrating its 30th anniversary.
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and Marlisa Goldsmith break down the top news stories of the day, from sex trafficking victims of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell threatening to release their own client lists if Congress won't release the full Epstein Files, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo starting a Florida MAHA Commission whose first major goal is to end school vaccine mandates, a former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner throwing his hat into the ring for Florida Governor and EBay celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Jeffrey Epstein survivors call to release Epstein files
Survivors of sex trafficking at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell spoke at a news conference organized by a bipartisan group of House members to advocate for the full release of the Epstein files and client list. Several of the speakers testified against Epstein and Maxwell in their criminal trials and one victim said if Congress won't share the client list, the survivors will share their own list of suspects allegedly linked to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring.
Survivors of sex trafficking at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell spoke at a news conference organized by a bipartisan group of House members to advocate for the full release of the Epstein files and client list. Several of the speakers testified against Epstein and Maxwell in their criminal trials and one victim said if Congress won't share the client list, the survivors will share their own list of suspects allegedly linked to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring.
Walt Disney World confirms last day for DinoLand USA
Drew Smith, AKA Drew the Disney Dude joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest news surrounding the shutdown of DinoLand USA as the Boneyard is officially closed as the park plans for the Tropical Americas takeover, including attractions based on Encanto and Indiana Jones.
Drew Smith, AKA Drew the Disney Dude joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest news surrounding the shutdown of DinoLand USA as the Boneyard is officially closed as the park plans for the Tropical Americas takeover, including attractions based on Encanto and Indiana Jones.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: September 2, 2025
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from the latest into the investigation of a shooting that killed 2-year-old Bles'Syn Lightner and injured two adults, one of whom her grandfather, in Melbourne, the continued crosswalk controversies between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and state law enforcement and activists in Florida, a Special Election in Orange County and a boy who escaped his home and went missing before being found eating at a Chic-Fil-A near his house.
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from the latest into the investigation of a shooting that killed 2-year-old Bles'Syn Lightner and injured two adults, one of whom her grandfather, in Melbourne, the continued crosswalk controversies between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and state law enforcement and activists in Florida, a Special Election in Orange County and a boy who escaped his home and went missing before being found eating at a Chic-Fil-A near his house.
Florida Crosswalk controversy continues
FOX 35's Marie Edinger joins Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the ongoing controversy and battle between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, state law enforcement and activists over FDOT's new rule banning public art on crosswalks and roadways across Florida.
FOX 35's Marie Edinger joins Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the ongoing controversy and battle between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, state law enforcement and activists over FDOT's new rule banning public art on crosswalks and roadways across Florida.
Florida Census Undercount: What happens next?
A new Florida TaxWatch report on the U.S. Census and the reported 750,000 Floridians who did not respond to the census survey which cost Florida a congressional seat and approximately $11-21 billion in federal funding and accuracy of public data. Meg Cannan, Senior Research Analyst with Florida TaxWatch joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the possible scenarios that could ensue under new census rules to correct the Congressional count.
A new Florida TaxWatch report on the U.S. Census and the reported 750,000 Floridians who did not respond to the census survey which cost Florida a congressional seat and approximately $11-21 billion in federal funding and accuracy of public data. Meg Cannan, Senior Research Analyst with Florida TaxWatch joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the possible scenarios that could ensue under new census rules to correct the Congressional count.
Playbook Tuesday: DeSantis' CFO plans to run it back
On this Playbook Tuesday with POLITICO Florida, Florida Playbook author Kimberly Leonard joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down Blaise Ingoglia officially launching his campaign for Florida CFO and today's Special Elections for two seats in the State Legislature representing parts of Orange County, as well as the latest on lawsuits against Alligator Alcatraz.
On this Playbook Tuesday with POLITICO Florida, Florida Playbook author Kimberly Leonard joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down Blaise Ingoglia officially launching his campaign for Florida CFO and today's Special Elections for two seats in the State Legislature representing parts of Orange County, as well as the latest on lawsuits against Alligator Alcatraz.
Melbourne police update on toddler shot, killed
Commander Shawn Eising with Melbourne Police Department holds a news briefing to give an update on the deadly shooting of 2-year-old Bles'syn Lightner and injured her grandfather and another woman.
Commander Shawn Eising with Melbourne Police Department holds a news briefing to give an update on the deadly shooting of 2-year-old Bles'syn Lightner and injured her grandfather and another woman.
Halloween Horror Nights opening weekend review
Tharin White, lead publisher of EYNTK.info, joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about the hauntings and the highlights from the opening weekend of Universal's Halloween Horror Nights.
Tharin White, lead publisher of EYNTK.info, joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about the hauntings and the highlights from the opening weekend of Universal's Halloween Horror Nights.
Lots of Disney announcements, additions unveiled at D23
It was a busy weekend at Coronado Springs at Walt Disney World Resort for Destination D23, where Disney unveiled a lot of changes, additions and upgrades coming to Disney parks. Drew the Disney Dude joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the highlights.
It was a busy weekend at Coronado Springs at Walt Disney World Resort for Destination D23, where Disney unveiled a lot of changes, additions and upgrades coming to Disney parks. Drew the Disney Dude joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the highlights.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 29, 2025
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from Lawrence Dority receiving a life sentence for the second-degree murder of former NBA player and Orlando Magic player Adreian Payne, two people injured in a small plane crash in New Smyrna Beach, FHP and FDOT beginning to crack down on chalking and painting of the rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse Nightclub site in Downtown Orlando and Halloween Horror Nights' Opening Night tonight.
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from Lawrence Dority receiving a life sentence for the second-degree murder of former NBA player and Orlando Magic player Adreian Payne, two people injured in a small plane crash in New Smyrna Beach, FHP and FDOT beginning to crack down on chalking and painting of the rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse Nightclub site in Downtown Orlando and Halloween Horror Nights' Opening Night tonight.