Remembering Black Pioneers | The Florida Highwaymen
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This Black History Month, FOX Local remembers Black pioneers, trailblazers and newsmakers with roots in Central Florida. Tim Walters, Editor with FLORIDA TODAY, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the Florida Highwaymen, a group of Black artists who sold paintings out of their cars on U.S. 1 in the 1950s, 60s and 70s, and whose work is immortalized in local, state, and national museums.

Central Fla. standouts at the NFL Combine this weekend
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Central Florida is well-represented at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis this weekend, and Chris Hays, sportswriter with the Orlando Sentinel, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down his top 5 players from Central Florida High Schools who could turn heads at the Combine, including UCF star running back RJ Harvey.

Top 4 stories you need to know: Feb. 27
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FOX 35 anchor Marlisa Goldsmith joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the top 4 news stories you need to know today, including Polk County enhancing charges for an illegal immigrant in a child abuse case, Attorney Ben Crump calling for video to be released of the man killed in an OPD chase, John Morgan filing paperwork to create a third political party, and Koda the Fluff kicking off Daytona Beach Bike Week at a news conference emphasizing ways to stay safe this weekend.

Could John Morgan win Fla. Governor's race in 2026?
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Attorney John Morgan announced he is filing paperwork to create an independent political part after feeling dissuaded from the Republicans and Democrats. UCF Professor and political analyst Aubrey Jewett joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live to break down the steps needed to create a new political party, John Morgan's potential platform, and whether he could draw enough votes to stand a chance in the Florida Governor's race in 2026.

Top 4 stories you need to know: Feb. 26
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FOX 35 anchor LuAnne Sorrell joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the top 4 news stories you need to know today, including the one-year anniversary of Maddie Soto's disappearance and where the two trials against Stephan Sterns stand, Congressman Byron Donalds announcing his 2026 Governor campaign, Congressman Maxwell Frost's response to calling President Donald Trump the 'grifter in chief' and a man posing as an immigration officer at an Orlando apartment complex.

Rep. Frost responds to calling Trump 'Grifter in Chief'
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Yesterday, Congressman Maxwell Frost was removed from a tense House Oversight Committee hearing after calling President Donald Trump the 'Grifter in Chief.' Congressman Frost joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer LIVE on Florida Live to respond to his comments, the future of his role with the House Oversight Committee, and the next steps in the Congressional Budget Battle after a 217-215 Congressional vote to advance a budget motion last night.

Magic star Paolo Banchero: 'Something needs to change'
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After last night's 40-point loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic star forward Paolo Banchero had strong words for reporters, saying something needs to change with the Magic. Independent Reporter Sean Green joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the Magic's disappointing season, and what needs to change for them to make it back to the playoffs.

Limitations of A.I. and how to avoid 'hallucinations'
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Earlier this week, 3 attorneys were sanctioned over filing a motion which cited legal cases that don't exist, and Matt Rose, CXO of TechRage IT, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the limits of artificial intelligence, the best ways to fact-check and prompt A.I. to get successful results and avoid so-called 'hallucinations' when using artificial intelligence.

Deep Dive | One year since Maddie Soto's disappearance
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Today marks one year since 13-year-old Maddie Soto disappeared before her death. FOX 35's Randi Hildreth breaks down the investigation and charges against Stephan Sterns, which include sex crimes and first-degree murder, before the sex crimes trial is set to begin in May.

Byron Donalds announces 2026 Florida Governor Campaign
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Last night, Congressman Byron Donalds announced he will run for Florida Governor in 2026 on FOX News Channel with Sean Hannity. Dr. Larry Walker, a UCF Professor and political analyst, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down his decision to run, where he stands with other potential Republican candidates like Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis and former Congressman Matt Gaetz, and what a potential Byron Donalds governor campaign could look like.

Top 10 issues to watch in Florida's Legislative Session
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Florida's Legislative Session kicks off Tuesday at noon, and Jim Saunders, Executive Editor of the News Service of Florida, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the top 10 issues for you to watch over the next few weeks, from the housing crisis to education and gambling across the state.

Top 4 stories you need to know: Feb. 25
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FOX 35 anchor John Brown joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the top 4 news stories you need to know today, including a near-miss between two planes on the Chicago Midway Airport runway, groundbreaking for a major I-75 expansion, the future of Florida's property taxes, and EPCOT's first day without virtual queues for Tiana's Bayou Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.

Playbook Tuesday: DeSantis, Donalds and DOGE
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Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO Reporter and author of Florida Playbook, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the potential 2026 Governor's race shaping up between Congressman Byron Donalds and Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis, Governor DeSantis' state DOGE task force, and what to look out for in the incoming Florida Legislative Session.

No Virtual Queues at EPCOT for Tiana's, Guardians today
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Today is the first day EPCOT opens without virtual queues for Tiana's Bayou Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info and Drew the Disney Dude joined Florida Live from EPCOT to share what they're seeing at the parks, and how the new queue systems are holding up on their first day, plus a look at Test Track Construction.

Top 4 stories you need to know: Feb. 25
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FOX 35 anchor Marlisa Goldsmith joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the top 4 news stories you need to know today, including a 4-year-old boy killed in an accidental shooting in Davenport, Governor Ron DeSantis announcing the creation of a state DOGE task force, the Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee presenting the finalized renderings to the Orlando City Council, and seven people facing charges in a ghost gun trafficking ring.

Remembering Black pioneers: Zora Neale Hurston
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Tim Walters, Editor with the Florida Times-Union & FLORIDA TODAY, joined FOX 35 News+ to highlight Zora Neale Hurston, an author and anthropologist from Eatonville. FOX 35 News+ examines her life, legacy, and a deputy stepping into action to save her work, which didn't come to prominence until more than a decade after her death.

Top 4 stories you need to know today: Feb. 21
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FOX 35 anchor LuAnne Sorrell joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the top 4 news stories you need to know today, including President Donald Trump endorsing Rep. Byron Donalds for the 2026 Florida Governor's race, Congressman Cory Mills denying wrongdoing in an assault investigation in Washington, D.C., the new Epic Universe ticket packages now on sale for Florida residents, and Orlando City Soccer set to kick off the 2025 season tomorrow night.

Pinellas Co. Commissioner wants Rays owner to sell team
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Pinellas County Commissioner Chris Latvala joined Florida Live to break down around a billion dollars the Tampa Bay Rays committed to spending between a new St. Petersburg stadium, repairs to Tropicana Field, and development of the Historic Gas Plant District, which includes an African-American History Museum. Commissioner Latvala says the Rays need to honor the deal they signed, or sell the team.

Potential new migrant smuggling route into South Fla.
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David Goodhue, a reporter with the Miami Herald, joined Florida Live to talk about the string of recent captures of migrant smuggling boats from U.S. Border Patrol, and how smugglers continue to use new routes when they catch migrant smugglers, and the potential impacts of the Trump administration rolling back Temporary Protected Status for migrants from Haiti and Venezuela.

Spanish voice of Orlando City closing in on 350th game
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Sergio Ruiz, the longtime Spanish-language voice of the Orlando City Lions is closing in on his 350th career MLS game called. Ruiz joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about his journey to the United States from Venezuela, his history with Orlando City, and Orlando continuing to grow as a soccer hotbed as he enters his 11th season as a broadcaster.