Top 4 stories you need to know: March 12
FOX 35's Josh Frigerio and Garrett Wymer break down the 4 biggest news stories of the day, including the largest fentanyl bust in Osceola County, 2 Ocala police officers suspended after shooting and killing dogs, Southwest Airlines announcing they will begin charging for checked bags, and NASA & SpaceX preparing for tonight's Crew-10 launch.
FOX 35's Josh Frigerio and Garrett Wymer break down the 4 biggest news stories of the day, including the largest fentanyl bust in Osceola County, 2 Ocala police officers suspended after shooting and killing dogs, Southwest Airlines announcing they will begin charging for checked bags, and NASA & SpaceX preparing for tonight's Crew-10 launch.
Expert: Will customers accept Southwest's new bag fees?
Ben Mutzabaugh, managing editor at The Points Guy travel website, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on FOX 35 NewS+ to discuss a number of changes Southwest Airlines announced this week. Southwest is going to charge a fee for checked bags, transition to assigned seating, offer lower-priced fares, and reduce how many points customers earn for flights to its rewards program.
Ben Mutzabaugh, managing editor at The Points Guy travel website, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on FOX 35 NewS+ to discuss a number of changes Southwest Airlines announced this week. Southwest is going to charge a fee for checked bags, transition to assigned seating, offer lower-priced fares, and reduce how many points customers earn for flights to its rewards program.
Victim ID'd in cold case from '80s. How did they do it?
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer sat down with Rebecca Somerhalder, a genealogist from the DNA Doe Project to breakdown a 1980s cold case and how they were able to find the victim.
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer sat down with Rebecca Somerhalder, a genealogist from the DNA Doe Project to breakdown a 1980s cold case and how they were able to find the victim.
This state could preview path to abolish property tax
On Florida Live's 'Playbook Tuesday,' POLITICO reporter Kimberly Leonard, author of the Florida Playbook newsletter, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about the road ahead if Florida wants to move forward with getting rid of property taxes, changing proposals in Tallahassee concerning ballot initiatives, and takeaways from the legislative session so far.
On Florida Live's 'Playbook Tuesday,' POLITICO reporter Kimberly Leonard, author of the Florida Playbook newsletter, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about the road ahead if Florida wants to move forward with getting rid of property taxes, changing proposals in Tallahassee concerning ballot initiatives, and takeaways from the legislative session so far.
Seminole Co. tornado | The 4-mile path of destruction
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard joined FOX 35 News+ to break down preliminary information from the National Weather Service that showed an EF-2 tornado tore through Seminole County on Monday morning, leaving a path of destruction four miles long and 300 yards wide.
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard joined FOX 35 News+ to break down preliminary information from the National Weather Service that showed an EF-2 tornado tore through Seminole County on Monday morning, leaving a path of destruction four miles long and 300 yards wide.
Disney unveils 'boundary-pushing' features of new rides
At SXSW over the weekend, Disney unveiled several new aspects of upcoming attractions - including its first-ever vertical lift, which will be part of the new Monsters Inc. ride coming to Hollywood Studios. Tharin White, lead publisher of EYNTK.info, and Drew Smith, a.k.a. @DrewDisneyDude, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the announcements and what it means for theme park fans and the Orlando area.
At SXSW over the weekend, Disney unveiled several new aspects of upcoming attractions - including its first-ever vertical lift, which will be part of the new Monsters Inc. ride coming to Hollywood Studios. Tharin White, lead publisher of EYNTK.info, and Drew Smith, a.k.a. @DrewDisneyDude, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the announcements and what it means for theme park fans and the Orlando area.
Top 4 things to know about the Central Florida tornado
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top 4 things you need to know about the tornado that tore through Seminole County, Florida on Monday morning.
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top 4 things you need to know about the tornado that tore through Seminole County, Florida on Monday morning.
Top 4 stories you need to know: March 7
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the top 4 news stories you need to know today, including a teenager arrested in connection with the Orange County street takeover, the next steps for SpaceX after Starship's 8th test flight exploded, Orlando PD rescuing a swan stuck in traffic, and the Orlando Pride kicking off their NWSL title defense season.
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the top 4 news stories you need to know today, including a teenager arrested in connection with the Orange County street takeover, the next steps for SpaceX after Starship's 8th test flight exploded, Orlando PD rescuing a swan stuck in traffic, and the Orlando Pride kicking off their NWSL title defense season.
State probe into Tate bros could split DeSantis & Trump
Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier opened a state probe into Andrew and Tristan Tate after the pair flew from Romania to Florida following federal authorities lifted travel restrictions on the pair. A.G. Gancarski, a reporter with Florida Politics, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss how these two influencers could cause a rift between Governor DeSantis and President Donald Trump, who the Tate brothers have long publicly supported.
Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier opened a state probe into Andrew and Tristan Tate after the pair flew from Romania to Florida following federal authorities lifted travel restrictions on the pair. A.G. Gancarski, a reporter with Florida Politics, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss how these two influencers could cause a rift between Governor DeSantis and President Donald Trump, who the Tate brothers have long publicly supported.
Dwight Howard to enter Orlando Magic Hall of Fame
Dwight Howard spent 8 seasons with the Magic, and holds the franchise records for points scored, rebounds, shots blocked, free throws made, and minutes played. Independent reporter Sean Green joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the career of potentially the greatest player in Magic history, and his upcoming induction into the Magic Hall of Fame.
Dwight Howard spent 8 seasons with the Magic, and holds the franchise records for points scored, rebounds, shots blocked, free throws made, and minutes played. Independent reporter Sean Green joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the career of potentially the greatest player in Magic history, and his upcoming induction into the Magic Hall of Fame.
Starship explosion could delay move to the Space Coast
Dr. Don Platt, Associate Professor at Florida Institute of Technology and Director of the SpacePort Education Center, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about the future of SpaceX and Crew-10 after the eighth Starship test flight exploded, and whether a string of recent failed launches could impact the planned move to the Space Coast.
Dr. Don Platt, Associate Professor at Florida Institute of Technology and Director of the SpacePort Education Center, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about the future of SpaceX and Crew-10 after the eighth Starship test flight exploded, and whether a string of recent failed launches could impact the planned move to the Space Coast.
Next steps for Starship after 8th test flight explodes
Ken Kremer, Managing Editor for Space UpClose, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss the next steps for Starship and SpaceX after the eighth flight test exploded. The Starship mission aims to bring astronauts back to the moon.
Ken Kremer, Managing Editor for Space UpClose, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss the next steps for Starship and SpaceX after the eighth flight test exploded. The Starship mission aims to bring astronauts back to the moon.
Orlando Pride NWSL title defense starts tonight
The Orlando Pride's quest to defend their title begins tonight at Inter&Co Stadium, where they host the Washington Spirit for the Challenge Cup Match. Austin David, Digital Content Manager for Orlando City & the Orlando Pride joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down this rematch of last year's NWSL Championship match and the Pride's title defense season in their brand-new Decennial kit, celebrating the team's 10th anniversary.
The Orlando Pride's quest to defend their title begins tonight at Inter&Co Stadium, where they host the Washington Spirit for the Challenge Cup Match. Austin David, Digital Content Manager for Orlando City & the Orlando Pride joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down this rematch of last year's NWSL Championship match and the Pride's title defense season in their brand-new Decennial kit, celebrating the team's 10th anniversary.
Top 4 stories you need to know: March 6
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down four big stories for Thursday, March 5, 2025, including the latest on the search for missing Titusville woman Jesse Kirk, a Jacksonville road rage suspect crashing after allegedly pointing a gun at police, the state of Florida preparing for spring breakers to arrive, and the International Flower and Garden Festival now underway at Epcot.
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down four big stories for Thursday, March 5, 2025, including the latest on the search for missing Titusville woman Jesse Kirk, a Jacksonville road rage suspect crashing after allegedly pointing a gun at police, the state of Florida preparing for spring breakers to arrive, and the International Flower and Garden Festival now underway at Epcot.
Flower & Garden Festival in full swing at EPCOT
The International Flower and Garden Festival is in full swing at EPCOT, and Drew Smith, AKA Drew The Disney Dude, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live to show how the park transformed for this event which lasts through June.
The International Flower and Garden Festival is in full swing at EPCOT, and Drew Smith, AKA Drew The Disney Dude, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live to show how the park transformed for this event which lasts through June.
Top 4 stories you need to know: March 5
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 search for a missing Titusville woman, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis calling for a ban on mRNA vaccine mandates, State Senators urging caution in cutting property taxes, and Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna making a special announcement on the timeline for the release of documents detailing the JFK assassination.
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 search for a missing Titusville woman, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis calling for a ban on mRNA vaccine mandates, State Senators urging caution in cutting property taxes, and Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna making a special announcement on the timeline for the release of documents detailing the JFK assassination.
Illegal immigrant could be first killed under new law
Devoun Cetoute, Cops reporter with the Miami Herald, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down a Hungarian national charged with two counts of murder in South Florida, who could be the first case of an illegal immigrant issued a mandatory death penalty for a capital crime under the new state law.
Devoun Cetoute, Cops reporter with the Miami Herald, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down a Hungarian national charged with two counts of murder in South Florida, who could be the first case of an illegal immigrant issued a mandatory death penalty for a capital crime under the new state law.
FSU, ACC reach settlement on revenue, exit fees
Florida State University, Clemson University, and the Atlantic Coast Conference settled their pending litigation yesterday. Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior Writer and ACC Network Contributor joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live to break down the settlement, its immediate impacts on the ACC, and the potential ripple effects of this settlement on other collegiate athletic conferences.
Florida State University, Clemson University, and the Atlantic Coast Conference settled their pending litigation yesterday. Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior Writer and ACC Network Contributor joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live to break down the settlement, its immediate impacts on the ACC, and the potential ripple effects of this settlement on other collegiate athletic conferences.
Top 4 stories you need to know: March 4
FOX 35 anchor John Brown joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the top 4 news stories you need to know today, from the stock market continuing to fall as President Donald Trump's tariffs go into effect, Ukrainian President Vlodomyr Zelensky being ready for peace and calling the tense Oval Office meeting 'regrettable,' Governor Ron DeSantis wanting to DOGE local governments to cut property taxes, and Starliner Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams speaking from ISS ahead of their scheduled return to Earth.
FOX 35 anchor John Brown joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the top 4 news stories you need to know today, from the stock market continuing to fall as President Donald Trump's tariffs go into effect, Ukrainian President Vlodomyr Zelensky being ready for peace and calling the tense Oval Office meeting 'regrettable,' Governor Ron DeSantis wanting to DOGE local governments to cut property taxes, and Starliner Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams speaking from ISS ahead of their scheduled return to Earth.
Playbook Tuesday: State of the State, 2026 Gov. race
Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO reporter and Florida Playbook author, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down Governor Ron DeSantis' State of the State address, the landscape of the 2026 Florida Governor's race and if President Donald Trump could consider a double endorsement as we get closer to the gubernatorial race.
Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO reporter and Florida Playbook author, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down Governor Ron DeSantis' State of the State address, the landscape of the 2026 Florida Governor's race and if President Donald Trump could consider a double endorsement as we get closer to the gubernatorial race.



















