Criminal defense attorney breaks down insanity defense
The defense team for Jean Macean, the man accused of brutally murdering a Daytona Beach couple, Brenda Aultman and Terry Aultman, during the 2022 Bike Week festivities, plan to seek an insanity defense, court documents show. Criminal defense attorney Jose Rivas joins FOX 35 News+ to break down the insanity defense and what we could see from Macean's defense team in court.
The defense team for Jean Macean, the man accused of brutally murdering a Daytona Beach couple, Brenda Aultman and Terry Aultman, during the 2022 Bike Week festivities, plan to seek an insanity defense, court documents show. Criminal defense attorney Jose Rivas joins FOX 35 News+ to break down the insanity defense and what we could see from Macean's defense team in court.
Deadly Boca Raton plane crash, wrongly released convicted killer found in Florida
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the biggest stories of the day, including the latest details on the plane crash in Boca Raton that killed 3 and injured another man on the ground, a convicted killer released from a Georgia prison and found at his mom's house in Ocoee.
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the biggest stories of the day, including the latest details on the plane crash in Boca Raton that killed 3 and injured another man on the ground, a convicted killer released from a Georgia prison and found at his mom's house in Ocoee.
Man injured in Jacksonville jail 'incident' dies
Nichole Manna, Senior Investigative Reporter with The Tributary, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss the case surrounding Charles Faggart, the 31-year-old father hospitalized after an April 7 incident in the Duval County jail died yesterday afternoon. Jacksonville Sheriff TK Waters announced he suspended 9 officers involved in the incident, but few details of the incident have been released.
Nichole Manna, Senior Investigative Reporter with The Tributary, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss the case surrounding Charles Faggart, the 31-year-old father hospitalized after an April 7 incident in the Duval County jail died yesterday afternoon. Jacksonville Sheriff TK Waters announced he suspended 9 officers involved in the incident, but few details of the incident have been released.
New giraffes and Grand Floridian renovations
Tharin White, Lead Publisher of EYNTK.info joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down a big week of theme park news, including Disney introducing a new baby giraffe, renovations to the Grand Floridian lobby that mean the gingerbread house will not be out this year, Universal's Volcano Bay Nights kicking off tomorrow, Grand Helios dining reservations open and BahamasAir celebrating 40 years of flights at MCO.
Tharin White, Lead Publisher of EYNTK.info joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down a big week of theme park news, including Disney introducing a new baby giraffe, renovations to the Grand Floridian lobby that mean the gingerbread house will not be out this year, Universal's Volcano Bay Nights kicking off tomorrow, Grand Helios dining reservations open and BahamasAir celebrating 40 years of flights at MCO.
Orlando Magic secure postseason bid after rough start
The Orlando Magic secured the 7th seed in the East and will host the first game of the NBA Play-In Tournament Tuesday. Independent Reporter Sean Green joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the Magic rebounding after a rough first half and how deep they could make it into the playoffs.
The Orlando Magic secured the 7th seed in the East and will host the first game of the NBA Play-In Tournament Tuesday. Independent Reporter Sean Green joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the Magic rebounding after a rough first half and how deep they could make it into the playoffs.
Fmr. Marine One Cmdr on Hudson River helicopter crash
6 people died after a rotor blade blew off a helicopter over the Hudson River in New York last night. This morning, Captain Ron Alvarado, a pilot and former Marine One Commander joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to share his analysis of the crash and his reactions to the video of the Hudson River.
6 people died after a rotor blade blew off a helicopter over the Hudson River in New York last night. This morning, Captain Ron Alvarado, a pilot and former Marine One Commander joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to share his analysis of the crash and his reactions to the video of the Hudson River.
House passes budget bill, Florida teacher let go over using student's preferred name
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and John Brown break down the top stories of the day, from the House of Representatives passing their budget bill 216-214, and a Florida teacher let go after she used a student's preferred name without their parents' permission. 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.
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and John Brown break down the top stories of the day, from the House of Representatives passing their budget bill 216-214, and a Florida teacher let go after she used a student's preferred name without their parents' permission. 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.
DeSantis, state legislature battle over state budget
Jim Saunders, Executive Editor of the News Service of Florida, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the $4 billion gap between the Florida House and Florida Senate's budget proposal, Governor Ron DeSantis' proposal which lands in the middle, and the debate over sales and property taxes.
Jim Saunders, Executive Editor of the News Service of Florida, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the $4 billion gap between the Florida House and Florida Senate's budget proposal, Governor Ron DeSantis' proposal which lands in the middle, and the debate over sales and property taxes.
Universal Great Britain's impact on Orlando's future
Drew Smith, also know as Drew The Disney Dude, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down Universal's first European theme park scheduled to open up just north of London in 2031, and why that announcement should excited Floridians and the Greater Orlando area.
Drew Smith, also know as Drew The Disney Dude, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down Universal's first European theme park scheduled to open up just north of London in 2031, and why that announcement should excited Floridians and the Greater Orlando area.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: April 9, 2025
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and Marlisa Goldsmith break down the top news stories of the day, including President Donald Trump raising tariffs on China to 125% while pausing others, the husband of the deadly Seminole County carjacking victim expecting to take a plea deal, a tense hearing for NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman where Senator Ed Markey grilled him on his relationship with Elon Musk, and Amazon's Project Kuiper launch scheduled to set off for space at 7pm. 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.
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and Marlisa Goldsmith break down the top news stories of the day, including President Donald Trump raising tariffs on China to 125% while pausing others, the husband of the deadly Seminole County carjacking victim expecting to take a plea deal, a tense hearing for NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman where Senator Ed Markey grilled him on his relationship with Elon Musk, and Amazon's Project Kuiper launch scheduled to set off for space at 7pm. 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.
Tariff concerns delay US Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders
Tariff concerns are impacting tech companies across the globe. Apple reportedly sent 5 airplanes full of iPhones to the US to avoid President Trump's increased tariffs and Nintendo pausing pre-orders for the upcoming Switch 2 console which were supposed to open today. Gene Park, reporter with the Washington Post, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the latest news and possible next steps for the world's biggest tech and video gaming companies.
Tariff concerns are impacting tech companies across the globe. Apple reportedly sent 5 airplanes full of iPhones to the US to avoid President Trump's increased tariffs and Nintendo pausing pre-orders for the upcoming Switch 2 console which were supposed to open today. Gene Park, reporter with the Washington Post, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the latest news and possible next steps for the world's biggest tech and video gaming companies.
Science behind AI-processed images to crack cold cases
Fort Myers police hope a new image can help crack a cold case surrounding Bryan Dos Santos Gomes, who has been missing since 2006 after he was abducted by knifepoint at 4 weeks old. Colin McNally, Supervising forensic artist with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the science behind creating these images, and how age-progressed images can help crack decades-old cold cases.
Fort Myers police hope a new image can help crack a cold case surrounding Bryan Dos Santos Gomes, who has been missing since 2006 after he was abducted by knifepoint at 4 weeks old. Colin McNally, Supervising forensic artist with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the science behind creating these images, and how age-progressed images can help crack decades-old cold cases.
Top 4 stories you need to know: April 8
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down four big stories on Tuesday, April 8 - including the Florida Gators' national championship, the answers Rep. Maxwell Frost wants from Elon Musk, a scam suspect flown back to central Florida, and Epic Universe announcing passholder previews.
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down four big stories on Tuesday, April 8 - including the Florida Gators' national championship, the answers Rep. Maxwell Frost wants from Elon Musk, a scam suspect flown back to central Florida, and Epic Universe announcing passholder previews.
UF beats Houston for national title. How'd they do it?
Brandon Kravitz, co-host of "In the Zone" on 96.9 FM The Game, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and Amy Kaufeldt to break down the national championship game and how the Gators were able to outlast the Houston Cougars despite trailing by 12 at one point earlier in the game.
Brandon Kravitz, co-host of "In the Zone" on 96.9 FM The Game, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and Amy Kaufeldt to break down the national championship game and how the Gators were able to outlast the Houston Cougars despite trailing by 12 at one point earlier in the game.
Florida makes history with national championship win
While waiting for the Florida Gators men's basketball team to arrive back on the UF campus in Gainesville, FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt and Garrett Wymer talk about the national championship game, reaction to the big win, and several players' ties to central Florida.
While waiting for the Florida Gators men's basketball team to arrive back on the UF campus in Gainesville, FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt and Garrett Wymer talk about the national championship game, reaction to the big win, and several players' ties to central Florida.
What UF's national championship means for the program
Kevin Brockway, Florida Gators beat reporter for the Gainesville Sun, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about what the program's third national championship means and how Head Coach Todd Golden can continue to build on the success.
Kevin Brockway, Florida Gators beat reporter for the Gainesville Sun, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about what the program's third national championship means and how Head Coach Todd Golden can continue to build on the success.
Tensions rise between DeSantis, Fla. House Republicans
POLITICO reporter Gary Fineout spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about the latest in Florida politics on this edition of 'Playbook Tuesday' with POLITICO Florida on Florida Live.
POLITICO reporter Gary Fineout spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about the latest in Florida politics on this edition of 'Playbook Tuesday' with POLITICO Florida on Florida Live.
Rep. Frost wants transparency from Elon Musk about NASA
Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida District 10, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about the investigation that congressional Democrats hope to launch into potential conflicts of interest with Elon Musk when it comes to NASA and contracts with his private space company, SpaceX.
Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida District 10, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about the investigation that congressional Democrats hope to launch into potential conflicts of interest with Elon Musk when it comes to NASA and contracts with his private space company, SpaceX.
Is relationship between Rays owner, fans souring?
JP Peterson, host of The JP Peterson Show, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about the ongoing stadium saga for the Tampa Bay Rays and what the seemingly deteriorating relationship between the team's owner and elected officials in the region means for the future.
JP Peterson, host of The JP Peterson Show, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about the ongoing stadium saga for the Tampa Bay Rays and what the seemingly deteriorating relationship between the team's owner and elected officials in the region means for the future.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: April 7, 2025
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the news stories you need to know, including the latest on President Trump's tariff threats against China and trade talks with Israel, the reaction to the Westgate Resort founder's death, a man run over while sunbathing on Ormond Beach, and the Florida Gators seeking their 3rd National Championship tonight against Houston. 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.
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the news stories you need to know, including the latest on President Trump's tariff threats against China and trade talks with Israel, the reaction to the Westgate Resort founder's death, a man run over while sunbathing on Ormond Beach, and the Florida Gators seeking their 3rd National Championship tonight against Houston. 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.