Latest Disney news: 2 new shows debut on May 27 and more
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Drew Smtih, @DrewDisneyDude, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on FOX 35 News+ to breakdown Walt Disney World Resort's latest summer offerings, including discounted tickets, free dining plans, two exciting new shows, and the return of a nighttime parade.

Top 4 stories you need to know: March 25
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FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell joined Garrett Wymer to break down the four big stories on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, including Trump Officials reportedly leaking war plans in a group chat with a journalist, Orange County Commissioner's passing an agreement with ICE, a 84-year-old man is rescued after getting lost in the marsh, and a new rollercoaster coming to LEGOLAND.

Playbook Tuesday: Potential new entrant in 2026 Gov. race
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Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO reporter and Florida Playbook author joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down a potential entrant into 2026 governor's race, Gov. Ron DeSantis making multiple speaking stops across the country, and the future of the Orange Co. mayor race.

Are encrypted messaging apps actually secure?
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Matt Rose, CXO of TechRage IT, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss the securities and vulnerabilities of encrypted messaging apps. This comes after Trump officials reportedly leaked war plans in group chat using a messaging app, Signal.

Why hurricanes heighten Florida's risk for wildfires
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Several wildfires have burned across the state in recent weeks amid dry and windy conditions. But experts say a number of other factors - including natural damage from hurricanes - heighten Florida's risk for wildfires to spread. Ludie Bond, public information officer for the Florida Forest Service, joined Florida Live to talk about why.

Top 4 stories you need to know: March 24
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FOX 35?s Marlisa Goldsmith joined Garrett Wymer to break down the four big stories on Monday, March 24, 2025, including the Tavares child abuse suspects now charged with second-degree murder, Gov. Ron DeSantis traveling west to push for a balanced budget amendment to be added to the U.S. Constitution, the Orlando City Committee approving Florida Citrus Sports asking for $11 million in TDT to bring the Jacksonville Jaguars to Camping World Stadium in 2027, and the average price for gas in Florida drops below $3 for the first time in over a year.

How to prepare as invasive species increase in Florida
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Invasive species such as the New Guinea flatworm and the cane toad are increasing in Florida, experts say. FOX 35 Associate Producer Maddy Mae Dickinson spoke with Jeannine Tilford, founder and CEO of Toad Busters, about the risks of these species and how to mitigate their impact.

Ft. Myers unanimously votes for ICE agreement with PD
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Delegation Editor for Florida Politics, Jacob Ogles, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Liveto break down Fort Myers City Council passing the agreement between Fort Myers Police and ICE in a 7-0 vote. They discussed what this means and the community's response.

Top 4 stories you need to know: March 20
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FOX 35's Manny Martinez joined Garrett Wymer to break down the four big stories on March 20, 2025, including President Trump signing an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, Stephan Sterns appearing in court to argue for closed hearings, a women who allegedly drowned dog in the bathroom at Orlando International Airport and the Orlando Sun Resort redevelopment planning to take the next steps.

DEPUTY saves man attempting to jump of I-95 overpass
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Deputy First Class Bryan Carter from the Flagler County Sheriff?s Office spoke with FOX 35?s Garrett Wymer on how he worked to save a man who was attempting to jump off of an I-95 overpass.

New look into Sea Life attraction at LEGOLAND Florida
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Tharin White, lead publisher of EYNTK.info joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to give viewers an inside look at the new Sea Life attraction at LEGOLAND Florida.

Orlando Sun Resort redevelopment to take next steps
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Community Development Administrator, Ray Stangle spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to discuss the Osceola County Commission approving a development agreement with Meyers Group Partners Acquisitions, LLC.

Lawyer of Orlando drop tower ride tech on safety lawsuit
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Gregory Schmitz, an employment lawyer with Morgan and Morgan spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live Schmitz represents the maintenance technician of the Orlando Freefall ride. The Whistleblower lawsuit claims the technician raised concerns about the safety of the Orlando Freefall ride in the weeks leading up to the death of Tyre Sampson.

Top 4 stories you need to know: March 19
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FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell joined Garrett Wymer to break down the four big stories on Monday, March 19, 2025, including Jessie Kirk?s murder suspect?s shopping list revealed, a Florida man on death row is asking SCOTUS to halt execution, Fort Myers City Council is holding an emergency meeting on Friday after deadlock vote on ICE agreement, and the Miami Beach mayor drops threat of evicting theater over documentary.

Mayor responds to Gov., AG threats vs. 'sanctuary city'
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Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson told FOX 35's Garrett Wymer he is disappointed by the city council's failure to ratify a 287(g) agreement that would allow the local police department to be trained by ICE to carry out illegal immigration enforcement actions. Ratification of the agreement failed Monday when the vote deadlocked. The attorney general and governor have threatened action, calling Fort Myers a "sanctuary city." City leaders have called an emergency meeting for Friday.

First look at everything inside Epic Universe
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"Expectations set. Expectations met." Orlando Parks VIPs Tharin White, lead publisher of EYNTK.info, and Drew Smith, @DrewDisneyDude, joined FOX 35 News+ to give their reviews of Universal's new theme park, Epic Universe. The two were able to attend ongoing previews of the park that allowed them to ride many of the attractions and check out the park's five worlds: Celestial Park, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic, and Dark Universe. Epic Universe is scheduled to open May 22, just in time for Memorial Day weekend.

Epic Universe: First look inside Florida's newest theme park
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With only 64 days until the opening of Universal's Epic Universe, theme park VIPs joins FOX 35 News+ with Garrett Wymer to share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the new theme park. Epic Universe is scheduled to open on May 22, 2025. It will be Universal's fourth theme park in Orlando, joining Universal Orlando Resort, Universal's Islands of Adventure, and Universal's Volcano Bay waterpark.

Who could block UF's shot at a national championship?
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Kevin Brockway, Florida Gators beat reporter for the Gainesville Sun, joined Florida Live to talk about UF's spectacular season that culminated in their 5th SEC championship and 3rd-ever 1-seed selection in the NCAA tournament -- as well as the challenges that could be ahead if the Gators hope to bring home a national championship.

Top 4 stories you need to know: March 18
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FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith joined Garrett Wymer to break down the four big stories on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, including the countdown to crew-9 splashing down off the coast of Tallahassee after an unexpected 9 months in space, President Trump and President Putin agree to begin ceasefire negotiations in a call at the White House, two teens around found after going missing while paddleboarding, and the NCAA tournament begins tonight with the 'First Four' games.

'By the grace of God': Teen paddleboarders found safe
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Lt. Scott Tummond of the Levy County Sheriff's Office joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about efforts that found two teenage paddleboarders who had been missing throughout the night off Cedar Key.