College Football 26 Reveal: Coaches, Transfer Portal
EA Sports dropped the reveal trailer for EA Sports College Football 26, the highly-anticipated follow-up to College Football 25 which releases July 10. Rob Jones, Senior Production Director for EA Sports College Football joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the new additions and upgrades to the game. EA Sports develops the game right here in Orlando, and includes new drone shows, transfer portal logic, real college coaches and schemes, advanced wear-and-tear systems to model player fatigue, the return and expansion of the Stadium Pulse system.
EA Sports dropped the reveal trailer for EA Sports College Football 26, the highly-anticipated follow-up to College Football 25 which releases July 10. Rob Jones, Senior Production Director for EA Sports College Football joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the new additions and upgrades to the game. EA Sports develops the game right here in Orlando, and includes new drone shows, transfer portal logic, real college coaches and schemes, advanced wear-and-tear systems to model player fatigue, the return and expansion of the Stadium Pulse system.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: May 28, 2025
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories you need to know today, from a youth pastor accused of sexually abusing his two foster children, lightning strikes sparking house fires across Central Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis signing two animal abuse laws, Dexter's Law and Trooper's Law, and SpaceX Starship crashing again and the future of the Starship project.
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories you need to know today, from a youth pastor accused of sexually abusing his two foster children, lightning strikes sparking house fires across Central Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis signing two animal abuse laws, Dexter's Law and Trooper's Law, and SpaceX Starship crashing again and the future of the Starship project.
More problems for SpaceX Starship; what's next?
The ninth flight test for SpaceX mega rocket Starship last night from Texas went well until an hour into the launch, where the rocket lost control and tumbled back into Earth's atmosphere before breaking apart. Ken Kremer, founder and managing editor of Space UpClose joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down these issues and how these continued problems will delay missions to the moon, including Artemis and SLS phasing out.
The ninth flight test for SpaceX mega rocket Starship last night from Texas went well until an hour into the launch, where the rocket lost control and tumbled back into Earth's atmosphere before breaking apart. Ken Kremer, founder and managing editor of Space UpClose joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down these issues and how these continued problems will delay missions to the moon, including Artemis and SLS phasing out.
Immigration enforcement controversy on FIU campus
Last week, Miami Herald Education Reporter Clara-Sophia Daly moderated a community town hall at Florida International University where students were able to speak directly to FIU Police Chief Alexander Casas on their concerns with the department signing a 287(g) agreement with ICE. Clara-Sophia Daly joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss the biggest takeaways from the town hall and the questions students and faculty asked of their campus law enforcement.
Last week, Miami Herald Education Reporter Clara-Sophia Daly moderated a community town hall at Florida International University where students were able to speak directly to FIU Police Chief Alexander Casas on their concerns with the department signing a 287(g) agreement with ICE. Clara-Sophia Daly joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss the biggest takeaways from the town hall and the questions students and faculty asked of their campus law enforcement.
New Disney Starlight parade coming to Magic Kingdom
Drew The Disney Dude joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer LIVE to break down the details of Disney Starlight: Dream The Night Away, the first nighttime parade at Walt Disney World in nearly a decade. The parade features more than 30 Disney and Pixar characters, brand-new designs for Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and Pluto. Rehearsals are underway and the parade debuts on July 20.
Drew The Disney Dude joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer LIVE to break down the details of Disney Starlight: Dream The Night Away, the first nighttime parade at Walt Disney World in nearly a decade. The parade features more than 30 Disney and Pixar characters, brand-new designs for Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and Pluto. Rehearsals are underway and the parade debuts on July 20.
City of Orlando transforms hotel into apartments
Affordable housing is one of the major issues the City of Orlando is continuing to struggle with. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and other city leaders gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the completion of Palm Gardens Orlando, a 150-unit affordable housing complex created through the transformation of the old Ambassador Hotel.
Affordable housing is one of the major issues the City of Orlando is continuing to struggle with. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and other city leaders gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the completion of Palm Gardens Orlando, a 150-unit affordable housing complex created through the transformation of the old Ambassador Hotel.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: May 27, 2025
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories you need to know today, from a shooting at a DeLand bar police called 'ridiculous' and said was over the shooter wanting the victim to repay him for a $5 beer, a mother of 3 dying in a crash on I-95 that injured her 3 children after a pickup truck's tire blew out and collided with the van she was in, the University of Florida and University of West Florida moving on with their presidential searches. The University of Florida unanimously approved Dr. Santa Ono, former University of Michigan President as the next UF President. Over in Pensacola, Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz was approved to become the interim President of the University of West Florida. EA Sports announced the cover of College Football 26 featuring Alabama's Ryan Williams and Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith, both coming off exciting freshmen seasons at wide receiver to commemorate the second year of the return of EA Sports' College Football video game. College Football 26 releases July 10.
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories you need to know today, from a shooting at a DeLand bar police called 'ridiculous' and said was over the shooter wanting the victim to repay him for a $5 beer, a mother of 3 dying in a crash on I-95 that injured her 3 children after a pickup truck's tire blew out and collided with the van she was in, the University of Florida and University of West Florida moving on with their presidential searches. The University of Florida unanimously approved Dr. Santa Ono, former University of Michigan President as the next UF President. Over in Pensacola, Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz was approved to become the interim President of the University of West Florida. EA Sports announced the cover of College Football 26 featuring Alabama's Ryan Williams and Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith, both coming off exciting freshmen seasons at wide receiver to commemorate the second year of the return of EA Sports' College Football video game. College Football 26 releases July 10.
Orlando Dreamers face roadblocks in MLB push
The Orlando Dreamers face a few roadblocks in their push to bring Major League Baseball to Orlando, from an electric substation and a water treatment plant needing to be moved if the current site plan is to move forward, or when it comes to getting local elected officials on board. Ryan Lynch, a reporter with the Orlando Business Journal, broke down those roadblocks with Associate Producer Johnny Jackson.
The Orlando Dreamers face a few roadblocks in their push to bring Major League Baseball to Orlando, from an electric substation and a water treatment plant needing to be moved if the current site plan is to move forward, or when it comes to getting local elected officials on board. Ryan Lynch, a reporter with the Orlando Business Journal, broke down those roadblocks with Associate Producer Johnny Jackson.
New villains, The Little Mermaid shows at Disney World
Summer is getting underway at Walt Disney World and Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the brand new shows, Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After, The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure and new treats inspired by Lilo & Stitch available right now at Walt Disney World.
Summer is getting underway at Walt Disney World and Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the brand new shows, Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After, The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure and new treats inspired by Lilo & Stitch available right now at Walt Disney World.
Playbook Tuesday: UF, UWF pick new presidents
Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO reporter and Florida Playbook author joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest Florida politics headlines for Playbook Tuesday. The University of Florida unanimously selected Dr. Santa Ono, former President of the University of Michigan as their next President, and former Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. was appointed the interim President of the University of West Florida in Pensacola, and the state budget deadlock continuing in Tallahassee with the state legislature nowhere to be seen.
Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO reporter and Florida Playbook author joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest Florida politics headlines for Playbook Tuesday. The University of Florida unanimously selected Dr. Santa Ono, former President of the University of Michigan as their next President, and former Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. was appointed the interim President of the University of West Florida in Pensacola, and the state budget deadlock continuing in Tallahassee with the state legislature nowhere to be seen.
First Black astronaut to spacewalk enters Hall of Fame
Dr. Bernard Harris Jr. was the first NASA Astronaut to spacewalk, and will be inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame at Kennedy Space Center this Saturday, June 1. Dr. Harris joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about his 438 hours and more than 7.2 million miles traveled in space, his work as a clinical scientist and flight surgeon with NASA, and the life lessons he learned in space.
Dr. Bernard Harris Jr. was the first NASA Astronaut to spacewalk, and will be inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame at Kennedy Space Center this Saturday, June 1. Dr. Harris joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about his 438 hours and more than 7.2 million miles traveled in space, his work as a clinical scientist and flight surgeon with NASA, and the life lessons he learned in space.
Top 4 stories you need to know: May 23, 2025
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from a Seminole High School substitute teacher and assistant football coach accused of punching a student with nonverbal autism, a Checkers employee accused of shooting a customer complaining about their order, a registered sex offender setting his group home on fire with his roommates inside and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd's reaction, and the Orlando Dreamers facing roadblocks in their push to bring Major League Baseball to Orlando.
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from a Seminole High School substitute teacher and assistant football coach accused of punching a student with nonverbal autism, a Checkers employee accused of shooting a customer complaining about their order, a registered sex offender setting his group home on fire with his roommates inside and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd's reaction, and the Orlando Dreamers facing roadblocks in their push to bring Major League Baseball to Orlando.
Expert breaks down Trump's tariff threats on Apple, EU
President Trump threatened Apple with a 25% tariff on iPhones unless the company moves manufacturing to the U.S. and 50% blanket tariffs on the European Union because the administration feels trade talks aren't progressing quickly enough. Dr. Victor Claar, an Associate Professor of Economics at Florida Gulf Coast University, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the tariff threats, their use in negotiations, and set realistic expectations for Apple to potentially move iPhone manufacturing stateside.
President Trump threatened Apple with a 25% tariff on iPhones unless the company moves manufacturing to the U.S. and 50% blanket tariffs on the European Union because the administration feels trade talks aren't progressing quickly enough. Dr. Victor Claar, an Associate Professor of Economics at Florida Gulf Coast University, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the tariff threats, their use in negotiations, and set realistic expectations for Apple to potentially move iPhone manufacturing stateside.
Criminal investigation opens into Hope Florida
Lawrence Mower and Alexandria Glorioso of the Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times join FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down their reporting on the Hope Florida organization in regards to a $10 million donation to a political committee opposing a recreational marijuana amendment. Hope Florida is led by Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis, which aims to connect Floridians with non-profit and faith-based services.
Lawrence Mower and Alexandria Glorioso of the Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times join FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down their reporting on the Hope Florida organization in regards to a $10 million donation to a political committee opposing a recreational marijuana amendment. Hope Florida is led by Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis, which aims to connect Floridians with non-profit and faith-based services.
NOAA releases 2025 Hurricane Season Outlook
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard breaks down the CSU and NOAA 2025 Hurricane Season forecasts with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer, from the amount of named storms, hurricanes, and major hurricanes projected for this year.
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard breaks down the CSU and NOAA 2025 Hurricane Season forecasts with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer, from the amount of named storms, hurricanes, and major hurricanes projected for this year.
Epic Universe: What's next for the newest theme park?
Drew Smith, Drew The Disney Dude joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the response online to the Grand Opening of Epic Universe, the current state of the park 8 hours into its first official day, and when we could see the next announcement from Universal Orlando Resort on what's next for Epic Universe. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
Drew Smith, Drew The Disney Dude joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the response online to the Grand Opening of Epic Universe, the current state of the park 8 hours into its first official day, and when we could see the next announcement from Universal Orlando Resort on what's next for Epic Universe. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
Epic Universe: When could we see full capacity?
Matthew Miller, Senior Director of Orlando Informer joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live from Epic Universe to talk about the low crowd capacity on the Grand Opening Day of Universal's newest theme park, what could be next for the park, and how Universal Orlando Resort might ramp up the amount of guests until they reach full capacity. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
Matthew Miller, Senior Director of Orlando Informer joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live from Epic Universe to talk about the low crowd capacity on the Grand Opening Day of Universal's newest theme park, what could be next for the park, and how Universal Orlando Resort might ramp up the amount of guests until they reach full capacity. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
History of Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort
FOX 35 anchor John Brown joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to take a trip down memory lane with Universal Orlando Resort and the parcel of land that would eventually become Epic Universe which held its grand opening today. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
FOX 35 anchor John Brown joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to take a trip down memory lane with Universal Orlando Resort and the parcel of land that would eventually become Epic Universe which held its grand opening today. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
Epic Universe: First official guest woke up at 2am
Nikki Zamorano, the first official guest to walk inside the Chronos at Universal's Epic Universe joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about her day at Epic Universe and how Universal Team Members picked her and her Luna outfit to be the first official guest at Epic Universe. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
Nikki Zamorano, the first official guest to walk inside the Chronos at Universal's Epic Universe joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about her day at Epic Universe and how Universal Team Members picked her and her Luna outfit to be the first official guest at Epic Universe. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
Epic Universe: can't-miss character meet and greets
Victoria Wade, @HeCallsMePineapplePrincess joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the can't-miss character meet and greets at Universal Epic Universe, from Toad, Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and the iconic Toothless the Dragon at Isle of Berk. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
Victoria Wade, @HeCallsMePineapplePrincess joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the can't-miss character meet and greets at Universal Epic Universe, from Toad, Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and the iconic Toothless the Dragon at Isle of Berk. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.