David Jolly on the Democrats' path to Fla. Governor
David Jolly, a former Republican Congressman, is now one of two Democrats running to succeed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in 2026. Jolly will face Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings in the Democratic primary. Across the aisle, the Democrat will face one of Congressman Byron Donalds, President Donald Trump's pick for Governor, or former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner.
Why Florida cares about the next NYC Mayor | Playbook
Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO Reporter and author of the Florida Playbook newsletter joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom on this Playbook Tuesday, which is also Election Day across America. The pair discuss several high-profile elections for Mayor of the City of Miami, why Floridians should care about the New York City Mayoral Race between Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa, the Orlando City Council elections and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings finally officially entering the Governor's race, competing with Congressman Byron Donalds, former Congressman David Jolly and former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner.
Defending champion Florida Gators fall in season opener
Graham Hall, Florida Gators Reporter with 247 Sports joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the Florida Gators' mission to defend their National Championship title.
Record-breaking kick seals Jaguars overtime win | MMQB
Timothy Walters, Sports Editor with the Florida Times-Union and FLORIDA TODAY joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the Florida football weekend that was on Monday Morning Quarterbacking, from a record-setting performance from a high school running back to FSU quarterback Tommy Castellanos picking up a big bounceback win for the Noles and Jaguars kicker Cam Little breaking an NFL record for longest regular-season field goal in a thrilling 30-29 overtime win against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Rep. Darren Soto on SNAP, government shutdown
Florida Democratic Congressman Darren Soto joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the ongoing negotiations into the government shutdown, SNAP benefits and what it will take for the near-record government shutdown to end.
Jerry Demings files to enter 2026 Fla. Governor's race
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has filed his paperwork intending to enter the 2026 Florida Governor's race. As it stands, he will enter the Democratic primary against former Congressman David Jolly in the Democratic Primary. On the Republican side, Trump-endorsed Florida Congressman Byron Donalds and former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner vie for the party's nomination.
Susan Lorincz looks to countersue AJ Owens' children
Susan Lorincz, the Marion County woman at the center of the Perfect Neighbor Netflix documentary, convicted of shooting and killing her neighbor, Ajike Owens in Ocala in 2023 is currently serving a 25-year-prison sentence. AJ Owens' family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Lorincz earlier this year. In response, Lorincz penned a handwritten letter saying she plans to countersue Owens' mother and children for "slander, libel and defamation of character," arguing Owens and her children were told by the Marion County Sheriff's Office to stay off her property. FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte joins Garrett Wymer live to break down these letters and the latest on the case of Susan Lorincz.
Titusville police officers hospitalized after crash
FOX 35's Esther Bower joins Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the latest updates on the conditions of two Titusville police officers transported to hospitals after being injured in a crash while responding to an armed gun call. Parts of South Hopkins Avenue between Birch Street and Pritchard Street are closed due to that crash and response. One officer is being flown to a trauma center, while the other officer is being transported to a local hospital.
Could the Senate end the filibuster to end shutdown?
The federal government shutdown enters Day 31 on All Hallow's Eve. Dr. Aubrey Jewett, a political analyst and UCF Associate Professor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the political implications behind the continued government shutdown, which forces could bring it to and end and if the Republican majority in the US Senate could follow President Trump's direction to eliminate the filibuster to reopen the government.
Orange Co. Mayor to enter 2026 Fla. Governor's race
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is expected to enter the Florida Governor's race for 2026 and challenge David Jolly for the Democratic nomination. Dr. Larry Walker, a political analyst and UCF Associate Professor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down his chances in a ruby-red Florida and what we could expect from a Jerry Demings gubernatorial campaign.
Cold front coming in for Halloweekend
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard joins Garrett Wymer for a look at the cold front brining in the coldest Central Florida Halloween weekend in decades.
Eustis Bridge Collapse likely to get worse: fire chief
FOX 35's Marie Edinger joins Garrett Wymer live from the Spring Ridge Estates in Eustis, where a partial bridge collapse forced a neighborhood to evacuate their homes. Fire Chief Michael Swanson says this situation could get worse, as it's probably a matter of time before the rest of the bridge collapses.
Travis Hunter OUT in Jax | Dolphins drop GM Chris Grier
Timothy Walters, Sports Editor with the Florida Times-Union and FLORIDA TODAY joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest with the Jacksonville Jaguars placing wide receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter on injured reserve, keeping him out for at least four weeks and how they may move at the trade deadline next week. The Miami Dolphins' trade deadline just got a LOT more interesting, with the Fins parting ways with general manager Chris Grier, who's led the front office since 2016. The Dolphins' disappointing season cost the GM his job, but initial reports say head coach Mike McDaniel will stick around until at least the end of the season.
First look at Zootopia, Holiday decor at Disney World
Drew Smith, Drew the Disney Dude joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest news out of Walt Disney World, from a first look at the Zootopia: Better Zoogether! show opening at Animal Kingdom, to a pumpkin enrichment for the animals inside. Plus, updates on the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ride testing at Magic Kingdom and a new schedule for holiday decorations going up over the weekend.
Exciting Halloweekend events in Orlando
Ashley Edwards, Content Execution Manager with UNATION, Inc. joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom for this week's Community Crossroads, highlighting a trio of special Halloweekend Halloween events in Downtown Orlando, plus a local business spotlight of Hall's on 5th food hall in Apopka.
Could Florida Dems open primaries to independent voters?
Florida Democrats are having internal discussions about trying to open its primaries to No Party Affiliated voters, POLITICO reported on Thursday. (Open primaries are currently not allowed under state law.) POLITICO's Gary Fineout joined Florida Live to discuss his reporting, how a move might come about, and what it would mean for elections.
Unbeatens face off in Orlando's 'Battle for the Barrel'
Chris Hays of the Orlando Sentinel joined FOX 35 News+ to preview Thursday night's Battle for the Barrel rivalry matchup between 9-0 Edgewater and 9-0 Boone, two of the top-ranked teams in the state.
Following Hurricane Melissa's aftermath
Fox35 News+ anchor Garrett Wymer spoke with Fox35 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard on the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa as it churns on into the Caribbean, just after impacting Jamaica.
Richard Ferguson found guilty on four counts of manslaughter
Fox35 News+ anchor Garrett Wymer broke news following a Osceola County case of a teenager, who drove without a license, ran a stop sign in Poinciana in 2023, killing a grandmother and her three grandchildren, according to authorities. His father, Richard Ferguson, was later charged for allowing him to drive.
Cat 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa made landfall over New Hope, Jamaica on Tuesday afternoon as a powerful and destructive Category 5 storm. Melissa made landfall around 1 p.m. near New Hope, Jamaica with sustained winds of 185 MPH, the National Hurricane Center said. FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist TJ Springer joins Garrett Wymer to discuss the path, projections and devastation Hurricane Melissa is likely to leave on Jamaica and the rest of the Caribbean.