Orlando Sun Resort redevelopment to take next steps
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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'
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.
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
"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.
"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
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.
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?
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
POLITICO Playbook Tuesday: Latest from Fla. Legislature
Gary Fineout, reporter with POLITICO Florida, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down the latest in the Florida Legislature, including what bills to watch this week in Tallahassee, Byron Donalds' first congressional endorsement in the 2026 governor's race and the selection for the soon-to-be open CFO seat.
Gary Fineout, reporter with POLITICO Florida, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down the latest in the Florida Legislature, including what bills to watch this week in Tallahassee, Byron Donalds' first congressional endorsement in the 2026 governor's race and the selection for the soon-to-be open CFO seat.
What does it take to bring Crew-9 home?
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer spoke with Dr. Don Platt, an Associate professor at the Florida Institute of Technology on Florida Live about what it takes to bring Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams back to Earth, after being on board the ISS for about nine months.
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer spoke with Dr. Don Platt, an Associate professor at the Florida Institute of Technology on Florida Live about what it takes to bring Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams back to Earth, after being on board the ISS for about nine months.
Top 4 stories you need to know: March 17
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell joined Garrett Wymer to break down the four big stories on Monday, March 17, 2025, including a wrong-way crash in Osceola County that killed three people, a new sketch released by police of the Altamonte assault suspect, a preview of the stranded NASA astronauts who are expected to return home from the ISS tonight, and a look at photos that give the first official look inside Epic Universe.
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell joined Garrett Wymer to break down the four big stories on Monday, March 17, 2025, including a wrong-way crash in Osceola County that killed three people, a new sketch released by police of the Altamonte assault suspect, a preview of the stranded NASA astronauts who are expected to return home from the ISS tonight, and a look at photos that give the first official look inside Epic Universe.
When does Epic Universe open? New photos just released
Tharin White, Lead Publisher of EYNTK.info joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the first official look inside the world of Epic Universe as the countdown continues until opening day. Epic Universe opens on May 22, 2025. It will be Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Universal Orlando Resort, Universal's Islands of Adventure, and Universal's Volcano Bay waterpark.
Tharin White, Lead Publisher of EYNTK.info joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the first official look inside the world of Epic Universe as the countdown continues until opening day. Epic Universe opens on May 22, 2025. It will be Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Universal Orlando Resort, Universal's Islands of Adventure, and Universal's Volcano Bay waterpark.
Horse racing advocates fear bill could doom industry
A House committee on Monday is set to discuss HB 105, which would get rid of the requirement for Florida thoroughbred tracks -- Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs -- to run a certain number of live races in order to operate casinos. Damon Thayer, a former longtime Kentucky state lawmaker and the senior adviser for the Thoroughbred Racing Initiative, a group formed to oppose the legislation, joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about concerns with the bill.
A House committee on Monday is set to discuss HB 105, which would get rid of the requirement for Florida thoroughbred tracks -- Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs -- to run a certain number of live races in order to operate casinos. Damon Thayer, a former longtime Kentucky state lawmaker and the senior adviser for the Thoroughbred Racing Initiative, a group formed to oppose the legislation, joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about concerns with the bill.
Top 4 stories you need to know: March 14
FOX 35's John Brown joined Garrett Wymer to break down four big stories on Friday, March 14, 2025, including a reality TV star's wife accused in a murder-for-hire plot with a Florida inmate, the push to bring Major League Baseball to Orlando gaining steam as the Tampa Bay Rays' future in St. Petersburg seems to flounder, the rescheduled Crew 10 launch set for this evening, and Florida's two U.S. senators filing a bill to bring NASA headquarters to the Space Coast.
FOX 35's John Brown joined Garrett Wymer to break down four big stories on Friday, March 14, 2025, including a reality TV star's wife accused in a murder-for-hire plot with a Florida inmate, the push to bring Major League Baseball to Orlando gaining steam as the Tampa Bay Rays' future in St. Petersburg seems to flounder, the rescheduled Crew 10 launch set for this evening, and Florida's two U.S. senators filing a bill to bring NASA headquarters to the Space Coast.
Senators file bill to move NASA HQ to Fla. Space Coast
Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody filed the CAPE Canaveral Act to signal support for moving NASA headquarters to Florida's Space Coast. AG Gancarski, a reporter for Florida Politics, joined Florida Live to talk about the proposal and its likelihood of happening.
Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody filed the CAPE Canaveral Act to signal support for moving NASA headquarters to Florida's Space Coast. AG Gancarski, a reporter for Florida Politics, joined Florida Live to talk about the proposal and its likelihood of happening.
Top 4 stories you need to know: March 13
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top 4 news stories you need to know today, including Brevard County's first arrest of an illegal immigrant re-entering the state under Florida's new state immigration laws, Sheriff Chitwood arresting a teen from Georgia and forcing his mother to come pick him up in person, the Tampa Bay Rays backing out of their $1.3 billion stadium deal with St. Petersburg, and Epic Universe single-day tickets being on sale ahead of the May 22 Opening Day
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top 4 news stories you need to know today, including Brevard County's first arrest of an illegal immigrant re-entering the state under Florida's new state immigration laws, Sheriff Chitwood arresting a teen from Georgia and forcing his mother to come pick him up in person, the Tampa Bay Rays backing out of their $1.3 billion stadium deal with St. Petersburg, and Epic Universe single-day tickets being on sale ahead of the May 22 Opening Day
Longtime Rays fan reacts to cancelled stadium deal
Hunter Tubbs, longtime Rays fan and founder of Rays 24 7 joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer LIVE to break down his reaction to the Tampa Bay Rays backing out of their new stadium deal in St. Petersburg and walking away from $600 million in public money.
Hunter Tubbs, longtime Rays fan and founder of Rays 24 7 joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer LIVE to break down his reaction to the Tampa Bay Rays backing out of their new stadium deal in St. Petersburg and walking away from $600 million in public money.
Behind the scenes of undercover drug investigations
James Copenhaver, former Sheriff's Detective and Investigator, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to give a behind the scenes look at undercover investigations, like the Osceola County fentanyl bust that led to 26 arrests in a suspected multi-state drug trafficking ring.
James Copenhaver, former Sheriff's Detective and Investigator, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to give a behind the scenes look at undercover investigations, like the Osceola County fentanyl bust that led to 26 arrests in a suspected multi-state drug trafficking ring.
Epic Universe single-day tickets on sale
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the latest Orlando theme park news, including Epic Univeerse single-day tickets going on sale, the new rides at FunSpot, and Walt Disney World lowering the down payment for Annual Passes.
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the latest Orlando theme park news, including Epic Univeerse single-day tickets going on sale, the new rides at FunSpot, and Walt Disney World lowering the down payment for Annual Passes.