Stephan Sterns sexual abuse trial delayed
Last night, the judge overseeing the Suppression Hearing for Stephan Sterns said he will issue a written ruling on Stephan Sterns' motion to block evidence relating to his cell phone and Google account. Attorney and owner of Cadilac Law, Lauren Cadilac, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down where the case stands and when we can expect Stephan Sterns back in court for the sexual abuse case and the capital murder trial for the death of 13-year-old Maddie Soto. Last night, the judge overseeing the Suppression Hearing for Stephan Sterns said he will issue a written ruling on Stephan Sterns' motion to block evidence relating to his cell phone and Google account. Attorney and owner of Cadilac Law, Lauren Cadilac, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down where the case stands and when we can expect Stephan Sterns back in court for the sexual abuse case and the capital murder trial for the death of 13-year-old Maddie Soto. Later, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis held a news conference in St. Augustine to tout the successes of the Hope Florida program with the Florida Department of Children and Families, while none of the witnesses called in the State House hearing on Hope Florida showed up, leading to that hearing ending after just 10 minutes. Watch FOX 35 News+ with Garrett Wymer weekdays from 11 a.m. - noon, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. on the FOX Local app. Watch Florida Live weekdays from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. for the latest breaking news, political updates in Orlando, Tampa, and Central Florida.
Last night, the judge overseeing the Suppression Hearing for Stephan Sterns said he will issue a written ruling on Stephan Sterns' motion to block evidence relating to his cell phone and Google account. Attorney and owner of Cadilac Law, Lauren Cadilac, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down where the case stands and when we can expect Stephan Sterns back in court for the sexual abuse case and the capital murder trial for the death of 13-year-old Maddie Soto. Last night, the judge overseeing the Suppression Hearing for Stephan Sterns said he will issue a written ruling on Stephan Sterns' motion to block evidence relating to his cell phone and Google account. Attorney and owner of Cadilac Law, Lauren Cadilac, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down where the case stands and when we can expect Stephan Sterns back in court for the sexual abuse case and the capital murder trial for the death of 13-year-old Maddie Soto. Later, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis held a news conference in St. Augustine to tout the successes of the Hope Florida program with the Florida Department of Children and Families, while none of the witnesses called in the State House hearing on Hope Florida showed up, leading to that hearing ending after just 10 minutes. Watch FOX 35 News+ with Garrett Wymer weekdays from 11 a.m. - noon, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. on the FOX Local app. Watch Florida Live weekdays from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. for the latest breaking news, political updates in Orlando, Tampa, and Central Florida.
Top 4 news stories you need to know today: April 23, 2025
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top 4 news stories you need to know today, including the funeral date set for a victim of the FSU mass shooting at Florida State University and an emotional tribute on the floor of the Florida State Senate this morning. Stephan Sterns, the man accused of sexually abusing and killing 13-year-old Maddie Soto, is in court asking for evidence relating to a cell phone to be thrown out for his trials, a woman from Bay County, Florida arrested, accused of impersonating an ICE agent and kidnapping her ex-boyfriend's wife from her job and a Florida man leaping into an alligator-infested lake to save an eagle's life.
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top 4 news stories you need to know today, including the funeral date set for a victim of the FSU mass shooting at Florida State University and an emotional tribute on the floor of the Florida State Senate this morning. Stephan Sterns, the man accused of sexually abusing and killing 13-year-old Maddie Soto, is in court asking for evidence relating to a cell phone to be thrown out for his trials, a woman from Bay County, Florida arrested, accused of impersonating an ICE agent and kidnapping her ex-boyfriend's wife from her job and a Florida man leaping into an alligator-infested lake to save an eagle's life.
Emotional FSU shooting tribute in Tallahassee
State Senator Corey Simon gave an emotional tribute to the victims of the mass shooting at Florida State University last week that killed 2 and injured 6. Senator Simon broke down on the State Senate Floor, and Senators from both parties rushed to his side to console him as he called for a moment of silence for the victims of the shooting. Senate President Ben Albritton called a recess, and once he called the Senate back into order, Senator Tina Polsky introduced four FSU students who were in the Student Union during the mass shooting, one of which also survived the Parkland shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018.
State Senator Corey Simon gave an emotional tribute to the victims of the mass shooting at Florida State University last week that killed 2 and injured 6. Senator Simon broke down on the State Senate Floor, and Senators from both parties rushed to his side to console him as he called for a moment of silence for the victims of the shooting. Senate President Ben Albritton called a recess, and once he called the Senate back into order, Senator Tina Polsky introduced four FSU students who were in the Student Union during the mass shooting, one of which also survived the Parkland shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018.
2025 NFL Draft Preview: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The 2025 NFL Draft kicks off this Thursday in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Scott Reynolds, Vice President & Publisher of the Pewter Report joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to preview the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' biggest needs in the draft and some of their possible selections to create a championship contender around starting quarterback Baker Mayfield.
The 2025 NFL Draft kicks off this Thursday in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Scott Reynolds, Vice President & Publisher of the Pewter Report joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to preview the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' biggest needs in the draft and some of their possible selections to create a championship contender around starting quarterback Baker Mayfield.
Orlando Magic look to even playoff series vs. Celtics
The Orlando Magic are in Boston looking to even their NBA Playoff series 1-1 against the Boston Celtics after a lack of offense outside of star forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. Independent reporter Sean Green joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the Magic's keys to success if they want to even the series before Game 3 in Orlando Friday.
The Orlando Magic are in Boston looking to even their NBA Playoff series 1-1 against the Boston Celtics after a lack of offense outside of star forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. Independent reporter Sean Green joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the Magic's keys to success if they want to even the series before Game 3 in Orlando Friday.
Top 4 stories you need to know: April 22, 2025
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and John Brown break down the biggest news stories you need to know today, including President Donald Trump planning to attend Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday, a judge denying Stephan Sterns, the man accused of killing and sexually abusing Maddie Soto, in his defense's motion to delay a suppression hearing, Florida Attorney General suing social media company SnapChat over potentially dangerous operating procedures and a man accused of offering an officer alcohol during a traffic stop.
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and John Brown break down the biggest news stories you need to know today, including President Donald Trump planning to attend Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday, a judge denying Stephan Sterns, the man accused of killing and sexually abusing Maddie Soto, in his defense's motion to delay a suppression hearing, Florida Attorney General suing social media company SnapChat over potentially dangerous operating procedures and a man accused of offering an officer alcohol during a traffic stop.
Disney World updates Smugglers Run, 2026 ticket deals
Drew Smith, also known as Drew the Disney Dude, joins FOX 35 News+ to break down the latest announcements to Walt Disney World for 2026, including ticket deals, updates to Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Tropical Americas on the 27th anniversary of Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Drew Smith, also known as Drew the Disney Dude, joins FOX 35 News+ to break down the latest announcements to Walt Disney World for 2026, including ticket deals, updates to Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Tropical Americas on the 27th anniversary of Disney's Animal Kingdom.
'Welcome to Rockville' brings 150 bands to Daytona
We are less than a month away from the Welcome to Rockville rock music festival in Daytona Beach. Chamie McCurry, General Manager with Danny Wimmer Presents joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to preview the event which brings more than 150 rock bands to Daytona Beach for a full weekend of rock music.
We are less than a month away from the Welcome to Rockville rock music festival in Daytona Beach. Chamie McCurry, General Manager with Danny Wimmer Presents joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to preview the event which brings more than 150 rock bands to Daytona Beach for a full weekend of rock music.
2025 NFL Draft Preview: Miami Dolphins
Marek Brave, staff writer with the Phinsider, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the Miami Dolphins' biggest needs for this week's NFL Draft that kicks off Thursday night in Green Bay and some of the top names the Dolphins could end up taking to beef up their roster.
Marek Brave, staff writer with the Phinsider, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the Miami Dolphins' biggest needs for this week's NFL Draft that kicks off Thursday night in Green Bay and some of the top names the Dolphins could end up taking to beef up their roster.
Playbook Tuesday: time ticking down on state budget
On this Playbook Tuesday, POLITICO reporter Gary Fineout joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live from the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee to break down the state budget talks coming down to the wire, the growing rift between Governor Ron DeSantis and State House Republicans and what's next for First Lady Casey DeSantis and Hope Florida.
On this Playbook Tuesday, POLITICO reporter Gary Fineout joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live from the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee to break down the state budget talks coming down to the wire, the growing rift between Governor Ron DeSantis and State House Republicans and what's next for First Lady Casey DeSantis and Hope Florida.
Top 4 news stories you need to know today: April 21, 2025
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories you need to know today, including Florida remembering Pope Francis following his death, a Delta plane catching fire on the tarmac at Orlando International Airport, a federal judge putting a stop to immigration arrests under Florida's new state law, and a Florida gator wrangler leaving his Easter dinner to trap an alligator in Jacksonville.
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories you need to know today, including Florida remembering Pope Francis following his death, a Delta plane catching fire on the tarmac at Orlando International Airport, a federal judge putting a stop to immigration arrests under Florida's new state law, and a Florida gator wrangler leaving his Easter dinner to trap an alligator in Jacksonville.
2025 NFL Draft Preview: Jacksonville Jaguars
The 2025 NFL Draft kicks off this Thursday in Green Bay and Timothy Walters, Sports Editor for the Florida Times-Union and FLORIDA TODAY joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the Jacksonville Jaguars' biggest needs under new General Manager James Gladstone and head coach Liam Cohen, who are trying to build up a winner under franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence
The 2025 NFL Draft kicks off this Thursday in Green Bay and Timothy Walters, Sports Editor for the Florida Times-Union and FLORIDA TODAY joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the Jacksonville Jaguars' biggest needs under new General Manager James Gladstone and head coach Liam Cohen, who are trying to build up a winner under franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence
Next steps in FAA's delta plane fire investigation
Dr. Michael McCormick, an associate professor with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, formerly in charge of air space security for the U.S. including the Capitol Region, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to outline the initial evacuation of nearly 300 passengers from a Delta flight after a plane's engine caught fire, and how FAA investigations into these types of incidents is likely to proceed.
Dr. Michael McCormick, an associate professor with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, formerly in charge of air space security for the U.S. including the Capitol Region, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to outline the initial evacuation of nearly 300 passengers from a Delta flight after a plane's engine caught fire, and how FAA investigations into these types of incidents is likely to proceed.
282 evacuated after Delta plane catches fire at MCO
Captain Shem Malmquist an Instructor with the Florida Institute of Technology, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down his initial reaction to the video of a Delta plane catching fire on the tarmac at Orlando International Airport, and the likely first steps in the FAA's investigation into the incident.
Captain Shem Malmquist an Instructor with the Florida Institute of Technology, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down his initial reaction to the video of a Delta plane catching fire on the tarmac at Orlando International Airport, and the likely first steps in the FAA's investigation into the incident.
Everything we know about the FSU Shooting
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down everything we know about the FSU shooting, from the history of suspect Phoenix Ikner, the latest timeline of law enforcement's response and Tallahassee Police Chief's remarks this morning on LiveNOW from FOX, continuing efforts to learn more about the victims of the shooting and the vigil set up by the FSU community.
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down everything we know about the FSU shooting, from the history of suspect Phoenix Ikner, the latest timeline of law enforcement's response and Tallahassee Police Chief's remarks this morning on LiveNOW from FOX, continuing efforts to learn more about the victims of the shooting and the vigil set up by the FSU community.
Epic Universe passholder previews: What stands out?
Tharin White, lead publisher of EYNTK.info, joined FOX 35 News+ live from Epic Universe where he spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about the standout attractions, food items and other aspects of the theme park ahead of its scheduled opening May 22.
Tharin White, lead publisher of EYNTK.info, joined FOX 35 News+ live from Epic Universe where he spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about the standout attractions, food items and other aspects of the theme park ahead of its scheduled opening May 22.
Orlando Magic kick off NBA Playoffs vs. Boston Celtics
Tyler Caron, Co-host and producer of In The Zone on 96.9 The Game spoke with FOX 35's Johnny Jackson to break down the Orlando Magic's outlook when they take on the defending NBA Champion Boston Celtics in the NBA Playoffs, starting with Game 1 at Madison Square Garden Sunday afternoon.
Tyler Caron, Co-host and producer of In The Zone on 96.9 The Game spoke with FOX 35's Johnny Jackson to break down the Orlando Magic's outlook when they take on the defending NBA Champion Boston Celtics in the NBA Playoffs, starting with Game 1 at Madison Square Garden Sunday afternoon.
FSU shooting: Impacts on Florida safety policies
FOX 13 Tampa reporter Evan Axelbank joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer off of conversations with several state lawmakers in Tallahassee to discuss the potential impact of the mass shooting on Florida State University's campus on several potential policies, including a bill that would lower the gun-purchasing age to 18 and a bill that would ban cell phones from all classrooms in Florida.
FOX 13 Tampa reporter Evan Axelbank joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer off of conversations with several state lawmakers in Tallahassee to discuss the potential impact of the mass shooting on Florida State University's campus on several potential policies, including a bill that would lower the gun-purchasing age to 18 and a bill that would ban cell phones from all classrooms in Florida.
FSU Shooting: Emotional toll of the tragedy
FOX 13 Tampa anchor and reporter Matthew McClellan joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down their conversation with Crisis Center of Tampa Bay CEO Clara Reynolds, a FSU alumnus in the wake of the mass shooting on Florida State University's campus yesterday. Reynolds shares advice for anyone working through the emotional toll of the tragedy, and brings advice for parents having the tough conversation with their children and the emotional toll it's taking on her as a former Seminole.
FOX 13 Tampa anchor and reporter Matthew McClellan joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down their conversation with Crisis Center of Tampa Bay CEO Clara Reynolds, a FSU alumnus in the wake of the mass shooting on Florida State University's campus yesterday. Reynolds shares advice for anyone working through the emotional toll of the tragedy, and brings advice for parents having the tough conversation with their children and the emotional toll it's taking on her as a former Seminole.
FSU Shooting: Learning more about the victims
FOX 35's Randi Hildreth joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down her conversation with a friend of Robert Morales, a Florida restaurant owner who was killed in the FSU shooting. At a news conference this afternoon, Tallahassee Memorial Hospital staff announced the six surviving victims are expected to make full recoveries.
FOX 35's Randi Hildreth joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down her conversation with a friend of Robert Morales, a Florida restaurant owner who was killed in the FSU shooting. At a news conference this afternoon, Tallahassee Memorial Hospital staff announced the six surviving victims are expected to make full recoveries.