Playbook Tuesday: tense special session in Tallahassee
POLITICO reporter and author of Florida Playbook Kimberly Leonard joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down the chaos in Tallahassee regarding the state legislature's feud with Governor Ron DeSantis and their push to pass the TRUMP Act as opposed to Governor DeSantis' plan to address illegal immigration in Florida.
POLITICO reporter and author of Florida Playbook Kimberly Leonard joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down the chaos in Tallahassee regarding the state legislature's feud with Governor Ron DeSantis and their push to pass the TRUMP Act as opposed to Governor DeSantis' plan to address illegal immigration in Florida.
Fla. Agriculture Commissioner speaks on special session
FOX 13 reporter Evan Axelbank joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live fresh off his one-on-one conversation with Florida's Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson to break down the beef in the state capitol between Governor Ron DeSantis and the State Legislature.
FOX 13 reporter Evan Axelbank joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live fresh off his one-on-one conversation with Florida's Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson to break down the beef in the state capitol between Governor Ron DeSantis and the State Legislature.
4 former Florida Gators set to face off in Super Bowl
Players from Florida are heavily represented on the Super Bowl rosters of the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. Kevin Brockway, Florida Gators reporter for the Gainesville Sun & Gannett breaks down the former Florida Gators taking part in the big game.
Players from Florida are heavily represented on the Super Bowl rosters of the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. Kevin Brockway, Florida Gators reporter for the Gainesville Sun & Gannett breaks down the former Florida Gators taking part in the big game.
Small businesses concerned with federal funding freeze
Carol Ann Logue, director of UCF's Business Incubation Program, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down her office's concerns with President Trump's Executive Order freezing federal loans and grants, and how it could impact agencies across the board and trickle down to consumers.
Carol Ann Logue, director of UCF's Business Incubation Program, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down her office's concerns with President Trump's Executive Order freezing federal loans and grants, and how it could impact agencies across the board and trickle down to consumers.
ICE arrests 2 suspected human smugglers in Coral Gables
ICE agents arrested 2 suspected human smugglers this morning, accused of smuggling 26 Chinese migrants into the United States. Miami Herald reporter David Goodhue joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down his reporting of these raids, and what could be next in the illegal immigration crackdowns in Florida.
ICE agents arrested 2 suspected human smugglers this morning, accused of smuggling 26 Chinese migrants into the United States. Miami Herald reporter David Goodhue joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down his reporting of these raids, and what could be next in the illegal immigration crackdowns in Florida.
TSA found fewer firearms at Fla. checkpoints in 2024
TSA discovered fewer firearms at checkpoints across Florida in 2024 compared to 2023. TSA spokesperson Mark Howell joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on FOX 35 News+ to break down those numbers, and the proper way to have a firearm in your luggage.
TSA discovered fewer firearms at checkpoints across Florida in 2024 compared to 2023. TSA spokesperson Mark Howell joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on FOX 35 News+ to break down those numbers, and the proper way to have a firearm in your luggage.
Top 4 stories you need to know: Jan. 27
FOX 35 anchor LuAnne Sorrell joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on FOX 35 News+ to break down the top 4 news stories you need to know today, including lawmakers gaveling out of Gov. Desantis's special session to call their own, Lady Lake police officer nabs FBI top-10 most wanted fugitive, Florida man arrested for calling for Trump assassination on Facebook, and the Florida ties to the Super Bowl.
FOX 35 anchor LuAnne Sorrell joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on FOX 35 News+ to break down the top 4 news stories you need to know today, including lawmakers gaveling out of Gov. Desantis's special session to call their own, Lady Lake police officer nabs FBI top-10 most wanted fugitive, Florida man arrested for calling for Trump assassination on Facebook, and the Florida ties to the Super Bowl.
Analyst: Why lawmakers are standing up to Gov. DeSantis
Aubrey Jewett, UCF political science professor, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about the Florida state legislature's decision to gavel out of the special session called by Governor Ron DeSantis to gavel into their own to tackle issues of illegal immigration.
Aubrey Jewett, UCF political science professor, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about the Florida state legislature's decision to gavel out of the special session called by Governor Ron DeSantis to gavel into their own to tackle issues of illegal immigration.
What would Trump tariffs mean for Florida's economy?
Dr. Randall Holcombe, an economics professor at Florida State University, joined Florida Live to discuss the theory behind tariffs and whether steps like President Trump has discussed could have impacts on Florida's economy.
Dr. Randall Holcombe, an economics professor at Florida State University, joined Florida Live to discuss the theory behind tariffs and whether steps like President Trump has discussed could have impacts on Florida's economy.
What could declassified JFK assassination docs show?
UCF History Professor and historian Dr. John Sacher joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to discuss President Trump's Executive Order to declassify government docs on assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr.
UCF History Professor and historian Dr. John Sacher joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to discuss President Trump's Executive Order to declassify government docs on assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr.
Several UF, FSU players headed to Super Bowl
Peter Holland Jr., Florida State University sports reporter for the Tallahassee Democrat, joined Florida Live to talk about the Seminoles on the Super Bowl roster and which player to watch. The Kansas City Chiefs play the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at the SuperDome in New Orleans. You can watch it February 9 on FOX 35.
Peter Holland Jr., Florida State University sports reporter for the Tallahassee Democrat, joined Florida Live to talk about the Seminoles on the Super Bowl roster and which player to watch. The Kansas City Chiefs play the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at the SuperDome in New Orleans. You can watch it February 9 on FOX 35.
Magic win with all key players back on the hardwood
Independent reporter Sean Green joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about the Magic's win with all their key players back for the first time since October and what they need to do to get a win on the road.
Independent reporter Sean Green joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about the Magic's win with all their key players back for the first time since October and what they need to do to get a win on the road.
Lawmakers end DeSantis' special session to call own
Dr. Larry J. Walker, a UCF professor and political analyst, joined FOX 35 News+ to react to the state legislature gaveling out of the special session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis only to immediately gavel into their own special session. The governor had faced pushback from Republican legislative leaders over a special session he called to deal with immigration, the condo HOA issue and ballot initiative reform.
Dr. Larry J. Walker, a UCF professor and political analyst, joined FOX 35 News+ to react to the state legislature gaveling out of the special session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis only to immediately gavel into their own special session. The governor had faced pushback from Republican legislative leaders over a special session he called to deal with immigration, the condo HOA issue and ballot initiative reform.
Top 4 stories you need to know: Jan. 24
FOX 35 anchor LuAnne Sorrell joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on FOX 35 News+ to break down the top 4 news stories you need to know today, including 2 kids killed and their mother seriously hurt in a Palm Bay condo fire, the 19th anniversary of Jennifer Kesse's disappearance, a man killed in a fight with an FHP trooper at an Ocala hospital, and the special session beginning Monday.
FOX 35 anchor LuAnne Sorrell joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on FOX 35 News+ to break down the top 4 news stories you need to know today, including 2 kids killed and their mother seriously hurt in a Palm Bay condo fire, the 19th anniversary of Jennifer Kesse's disappearance, a man killed in a fight with an FHP trooper at an Ocala hospital, and the special session beginning Monday.
Next steps in the Pulse Memorial project
The deadline has passed for the community to provide input on the proposed design of the Pulse memorial. Dr. Larry Schooler, the facilitator for the Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on FOX 35 News+ to break down his process in facilitating conversations around the Pulse memorial, and the next steps in the process, including what will happen at the next meeting on February 4.
The deadline has passed for the community to provide input on the proposed design of the Pulse memorial. Dr. Larry Schooler, the facilitator for the Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on FOX 35 News+ to break down his process in facilitating conversations around the Pulse memorial, and the next steps in the process, including what will happen at the next meeting on February 4.
Polk Sheriff Grady Judd on immigration, Jan. 6 pardons
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss his positions on addressing illegal immigration in the upcoming Special Legislative Session called by Governor Ron DeSantis, the arrest of a former substitute teacher arrested for an inappropriate relationship with a student, and his reaction to President Donald Trump pardoning the January 6 capitol rioters.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss his positions on addressing illegal immigration in the upcoming Special Legislative Session called by Governor Ron DeSantis, the arrest of a former substitute teacher arrested for an inappropriate relationship with a student, and his reaction to President Donald Trump pardoning the January 6 capitol rioters.
Immigration policies impacting other legal cases
With the Trump administration taking office, attorneys are reacting to new immigration policies. Jose Rivas, a criminal defense attorney, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down how recent immigration policies impact some of his clients in unrelated cases.
With the Trump administration taking office, attorneys are reacting to new immigration policies. Jose Rivas, a criminal defense attorney, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down how recent immigration policies impact some of his clients in unrelated cases.
Family of Jennifer Kesse holds out hope, 19 years later
Jennifer Kesse was last seen at her apartment complex in Orlando on January 24, 2006. Police had few leads and little evidence. Her family spent thousands of dollars to get the case files and hire a team of private investigators. Now, with state law enforcement leading the charge, there is renewed hope for answers. Drew Kesse, Jennifer's father, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on the 19th anniversary of his daughter's disappearance.
Jennifer Kesse was last seen at her apartment complex in Orlando on January 24, 2006. Police had few leads and little evidence. Her family spent thousands of dollars to get the case files and hire a team of private investigators. Now, with state law enforcement leading the charge, there is renewed hope for answers. Drew Kesse, Jennifer's father, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on the 19th anniversary of his daughter's disappearance.
Bucs OC Liam Coen leaving for Jaguars: report
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen accepted the Jacksonville Jaguars head coaching position, according to multiple reports. Scott Reynolds, Vice President & Publisher of the Pewter Report, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on FOX 35 News+ to break down the dramatic saga and secret meetings with Jags owner Shad Khan that reportedly led to this hiring decision, and what we can expect when the Jaguars and Buccaneers meet in Training Camp.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen accepted the Jacksonville Jaguars head coaching position, according to multiple reports. Scott Reynolds, Vice President & Publisher of the Pewter Report, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on FOX 35 News+ to break down the dramatic saga and secret meetings with Jags owner Shad Khan that reportedly led to this hiring decision, and what we can expect when the Jaguars and Buccaneers meet in Training Camp.
VPNs are surging in Florida. Are they secure?
Virtual private networks (VPNs) are surging in popularity in Florida. A report from vpnMentor found that interest in VPNs skyrocketed in Florida starting January 1, when Pornhub blocked access to its site because of the state's age verification law. Some people also used a VPN as a workaround for the short-lived TikTok ban. But other reports are highlighting potential security vulnerabilities. Should you be concerned? Matt Rose, CXO of TechRage IT in Winter Springs, explains.
Virtual private networks (VPNs) are surging in popularity in Florida. A report from vpnMentor found that interest in VPNs skyrocketed in Florida starting January 1, when Pornhub blocked access to its site because of the state's age verification law. Some people also used a VPN as a workaround for the short-lived TikTok ban. But other reports are highlighting potential security vulnerabilities. Should you be concerned? Matt Rose, CXO of TechRage IT in Winter Springs, explains.