Osceola Sheriff arrested: Everything we know so far
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down everything we know about the arrest of Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez on charges of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering, the latest details on the investigation of the suspected gambling ring across Central Florida, the response and path forward for the Osceola County Sheriff's Office and what this arrest means for other cases out of Osceola County, including the murder investigation of 13-year-old Maddie Soto.
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down everything we know about the arrest of Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez on charges of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering, the latest details on the investigation of the suspected gambling ring across Central Florida, the response and path forward for the Osceola County Sheriff's Office and what this arrest means for other cases out of Osceola County, including the murder investigation of 13-year-old Maddie Soto.
Osceola Sheriff ran gambling club in Kissimmee: Report
FOX 35's Manny Martinez joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer outside of the site of the alleged gambling club the Florida Attorney General says was ran by Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez for almost five years up until 2024. The site is now set to become a restaurant.
FOX 35's Manny Martinez joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer outside of the site of the alleged gambling club the Florida Attorney General says was ran by Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez for almost five years up until 2024. The site is now set to become a restaurant.
Will sheriff's arrest hurt Maddie Soto case?
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested for racketeering by federal and state officials today. Belvin Perry, former chief judge for Florida's ninth judicial circuit joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the arrest and investigation, including the future of the legal case against Marcos Lopez, the path forward for the Osceola County Sheriff's Office after Governor Ron DeSantis appointed his replacement, and how the arrest will impact the rest of the cases in Osceola County, including the first-degree murder and sex crime charges against Stephan Sterns for the murder of Maddie Soto.
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested for racketeering by federal and state officials today. Belvin Perry, former chief judge for Florida's ninth judicial circuit joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the arrest and investigation, including the future of the legal case against Marcos Lopez, the path forward for the Osceola County Sheriff's Office after Governor Ron DeSantis appointed his replacement, and how the arrest will impact the rest of the cases in Osceola County, including the first-degree murder and sex crime charges against Stephan Sterns for the murder of Maddie Soto.
Fallout at Halloween Horror Nights, tickets on sale
This afternoon, Universal Orlando Resort announced a Fallout-themed haunted house is coming to Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando and California later this year. Tharin White, Lead Publisher of EYNTK.info and Drew The Disney Dude joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest spooky season news, including ticket sales and the latest offerings at Walt Disney World, including a new bar at EPCOT, nighttime hours at Typhoon Lagoon, and all of the Disney summertime offerings.
This afternoon, Universal Orlando Resort announced a Fallout-themed haunted house is coming to Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando and California later this year. Tharin White, Lead Publisher of EYNTK.info and Drew The Disney Dude joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest spooky season news, including ticket sales and the latest offerings at Walt Disney World, including a new bar at EPCOT, nighttime hours at Typhoon Lagoon, and all of the Disney summertime offerings.
Crane collapse kills 2 workers in Merritt Island: BCSO
Two workers have died after a crane collapse at a construction site on Merritt Island in Florida, the Brevard County Sheriff's Office confirmed to FOX 35. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns joins Garrett Wymer live from the scene of the crane collapse to break down the details and give us a a view of the collapse site on Borman Drive. Both workers' names have not been released pending family notifications
Two workers have died after a crane collapse at a construction site on Merritt Island in Florida, the Brevard County Sheriff's Office confirmed to FOX 35. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns joins Garrett Wymer live from the scene of the crane collapse to break down the details and give us a a view of the collapse site on Borman Drive. Both workers' names have not been released pending family notifications
Top 4 stories you need to know: June 4, 2025
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories you need to know today, including a crane collapsing at a hospital construction site in Merritt Island, killing two workers, according to the Sheriff's Office, a small plane crashing into the Indian River with 2 passengers on board, a Florida State Attorney dropping charges in a controversial taser-point arrest of a CVS worker waiting for a Lyft to take him home from work, and a federal judge blocking part of Florida's new laws restricting kids from social media platforms.
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories you need to know today, including a crane collapsing at a hospital construction site in Merritt Island, killing two workers, according to the Sheriff's Office, a small plane crashing into the Indian River with 2 passengers on board, a Florida State Attorney dropping charges in a controversial taser-point arrest of a CVS worker waiting for a Lyft to take him home from work, and a federal judge blocking part of Florida's new laws restricting kids from social media platforms.
Tropicana Field site and Historic Gas Plant District: What's next?
Colleen Wright, St. Petersburg Reporter with the Tampa Bay Times joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the panel she held last night with local leaders to discuss the future of the Tropicana Field site and Historic Gas Plant District after the Tampa Bay Rays pulled out of their stadium deal in March.
Colleen Wright, St. Petersburg Reporter with the Tampa Bay Times joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the panel she held last night with local leaders to discuss the future of the Tropicana Field site and Historic Gas Plant District after the Tampa Bay Rays pulled out of their stadium deal in March.
Florida social media law blocked by federal judge
On Tuesday, a Florida federal judge halted enforcement of a law in Florida that would have barred most social media platforms from allowing young children to have accounts, saying it is a violation of the First Amendment?s protections on free speech. The measure was one of the most restrictive bans in the U.S. on social media use by children when Gov. Ron DeSantis signed it into law in 2024.
On Tuesday, a Florida federal judge halted enforcement of a law in Florida that would have barred most social media platforms from allowing young children to have accounts, saying it is a violation of the First Amendment?s protections on free speech. The measure was one of the most restrictive bans in the U.S. on social media use by children when Gov. Ron DeSantis signed it into law in 2024.
Top 4 stories you need to know: June 3, 2025
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the biggest news stories of the day, including the families of the two young men shot and killed on Halloween night suing the City of Orlando, Police, and downtown event organizers over an alleged negligence, an illegal immigrant from Mexico sentenced to life in prison for sex trafficking, the suspect accused of shooting and killing a college football player in Melbourne on Mother's Day weekend having his charges raised to second-degree murder after investigators reviewed security camera footage and the Orlando Magic unveiling their team rebrand for next season.
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the biggest news stories of the day, including the families of the two young men shot and killed on Halloween night suing the City of Orlando, Police, and downtown event organizers over an alleged negligence, an illegal immigrant from Mexico sentenced to life in prison for sex trafficking, the suspect accused of shooting and killing a college football player in Melbourne on Mother's Day weekend having his charges raised to second-degree murder after investigators reviewed security camera footage and the Orlando Magic unveiling their team rebrand for next season.
Cars-themed Piston Peak coming to Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World unveiled their 'Welcome to the Wheelderness' plans for Piston Peak, a Cars-themed land coming to Magic Kingdom, which will replace the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island. Tharin White, Lead Publisher of EYNTK.info and Drew Smith, Drew The Disney Dude joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down these expansions as the largest expansion in the history of Magic Kingdom, including the new Villains Land.
Walt Disney World unveiled their 'Welcome to the Wheelderness' plans for Piston Peak, a Cars-themed land coming to Magic Kingdom, which will replace the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island. Tharin White, Lead Publisher of EYNTK.info and Drew Smith, Drew The Disney Dude joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down these expansions as the largest expansion in the history of Magic Kingdom, including the new Villains Land.
Playbook Tuesday: New A.I. tech for hurricane season
Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO reporter and Florida Playbook author joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest news from the state capitol, including several representatives voicing their concerns with UF President-Elect Santa Ono, the state budget conference beginning in Tallahassee, the Florida Division of Emergency Management bringing new A.I. tech out this hurricane season, and a Democrat from Miami announcing his run for attorney general.
Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO reporter and Florida Playbook author joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest news from the state capitol, including several representatives voicing their concerns with UF President-Elect Santa Ono, the state budget conference beginning in Tallahassee, the Florida Division of Emergency Management bringing new A.I. tech out this hurricane season, and a Democrat from Miami announcing his run for attorney general.
Orlando Magic unveil new rebrand, pinstripe jerseys
This morning, the Orlando Magic revealed their new logos, word marks, and jerseys kicking off the start of the 2026 season. Brandon Kravitz, Host of In The Zone on 96.9 The Game joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the new looks and the Magic bringing back the star logo and pinstripe jerseys, and why that may not be a coincidence with the rise of Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.
This morning, the Orlando Magic revealed their new logos, word marks, and jerseys kicking off the start of the 2026 season. Brandon Kravitz, Host of In The Zone on 96.9 The Game joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the new looks and the Magic bringing back the star logo and pinstripe jerseys, and why that may not be a coincidence with the rise of Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.
Top news stories you need to know: June 2, 2025
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, including the Boulder, Colorado terror attack suspect now facing federal hate crime charges after the FBI says he told authorities he planned the attack for a year and targeted a Zionist group, Polk County deputies rescuing 6 dogs from deplorable conditions, motorcyclists speaking out after running into a gator on I4, and Florida Gator and Tampa-area Plant High School alum Jac Caglianone getting the call to MLB to play for the Kansas City Royals tomorrow in St. Louis.
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, including the Boulder, Colorado terror attack suspect now facing federal hate crime charges after the FBI says he told authorities he planned the attack for a year and targeted a Zionist group, Polk County deputies rescuing 6 dogs from deplorable conditions, motorcyclists speaking out after running into a gator on I4, and Florida Gator and Tampa-area Plant High School alum Jac Caglianone getting the call to MLB to play for the Kansas City Royals tomorrow in St. Louis.
Naloxone awareness day to prevent drug overdoses Friday
National Naloxone Awareness Day is this Friday. The Victoria's Voice Foundation launched the day in 2023, established by David and Jackie Siegel who lost their daughter, Victoria to an accidental drug overdose in 2015. Leah Shepherd, the Executive Director for Victoria's Voice Foundation joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to delve into the work Victoria's Voice Foundation is doing to raise awareness for Naloxone in their mission to prevent drug overdoses.
National Naloxone Awareness Day is this Friday. The Victoria's Voice Foundation launched the day in 2023, established by David and Jackie Siegel who lost their daughter, Victoria to an accidental drug overdose in 2015. Leah Shepherd, the Executive Director for Victoria's Voice Foundation joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to delve into the work Victoria's Voice Foundation is doing to raise awareness for Naloxone in their mission to prevent drug overdoses.
Mom speaks after teen son killed at Marion County gas station
The mother of a teenager who was shot and killed at a Marion County gas station on Friday spoke exclusively with FOX 35 News. She told us she was on the phone with her son during his final moments.
The mother of a teenager who was shot and killed at a Marion County gas station on Friday spoke exclusively with FOX 35 News. She told us she was on the phone with her son during his final moments.
Top 4 stories you need to know: May 30
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down four big stories in the FOX 35 newsroom for Friday, May 30, 2025, including the death of former Florida House Speaker and FSU President John Thrasher, a new lawsuit claiming a church covered up alleged sexual abuse by a priest who was shot and killed last year by a potential abuse victim, an Ocala man killed when strong storms toppled a large tree, and Taylor Swift regaining control of the rights to her first six albums.
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down four big stories in the FOX 35 newsroom for Friday, May 30, 2025, including the death of former Florida House Speaker and FSU President John Thrasher, a new lawsuit claiming a church covered up alleged sexual abuse by a priest who was shot and killed last year by a potential abuse victim, an Ocala man killed when strong storms toppled a large tree, and Taylor Swift regaining control of the rights to her first six albums.
'Leader among leaders': John Thrasher's Florida legacy
Former Florida House Speaker and former Florida State University President John Thrasher died after a battle with cancer. He was 81 years old. James Call, state capitol reporter for the Tallahassee Democrat, joined Florida Live to talk about Thrasher's legacy and how he'll be remembered.
Former Florida House Speaker and former Florida State University President John Thrasher died after a battle with cancer. He was 81 years old. James Call, state capitol reporter for the Tallahassee Democrat, joined Florida Live to talk about Thrasher's legacy and how he'll be remembered.
Cyberthreats targeting common remote business software
Matt Rose, CXO of Tech Rage IT, joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about two security compromises reported this week of programs that businesses and IT companies use as remote monitoring or remote support, and what the breaches mean for tech users.
Matt Rose, CXO of Tech Rage IT, joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about two security compromises reported this week of programs that businesses and IT companies use as remote monitoring or remote support, and what the breaches mean for tech users.
Top 4 stories you need to know: May 29, 2025
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the biggest news stories of the day, from dozens detained across construction sites near Florida State University in several ICE raids in Tallahassee, Governor Ron DeSantis announcing his plans to veto the 'free kill' repeal bill, a DeLand man arrested for shooting a teen in the head and EA Sports releasing the Official Trailer for EA Sports College Football 26, releasing July 10. FOX 35 News+ delivers in-the-moment news across Orlando, Florida, and the U.S. with in-depth interviews.
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the biggest news stories of the day, from dozens detained across construction sites near Florida State University in several ICE raids in Tallahassee, Governor Ron DeSantis announcing his plans to veto the 'free kill' repeal bill, a DeLand man arrested for shooting a teen in the head and EA Sports releasing the Official Trailer for EA Sports College Football 26, releasing July 10. FOX 35 News+ delivers in-the-moment news across Orlando, Florida, and the U.S. with in-depth interviews.
Florida forming drowning prevention plan
Water safety experts, advocates and officials are forming a state plan to prevent drownings and held a meeting yesterday at a community center in Eatonville. Megan Ferraro, Executive Director of The ZAC Foundation joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the mission to create a Florida Water Safety Strategy, part of a national 10-year roadmap to reduce drowning deaths which would begin in 2026. Florida has among the highest drowning rates of any state.
Water safety experts, advocates and officials are forming a state plan to prevent drownings and held a meeting yesterday at a community center in Eatonville. Megan Ferraro, Executive Director of The ZAC Foundation joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the mission to create a Florida Water Safety Strategy, part of a national 10-year roadmap to reduce drowning deaths which would begin in 2026. Florida has among the highest drowning rates of any state.