Top 4 stories you need to know: Feb. 25
FOX 35 anchor John Brown joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the top 4 news stories you need to know today, including a near-miss between two planes on the Chicago Midway Airport runway, groundbreaking for a major I-75 expansion, the future of Florida's property taxes, and EPCOT's first day without virtual queues for Tiana's Bayou Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
FOX 35 anchor John Brown joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the top 4 news stories you need to know today, including a near-miss between two planes on the Chicago Midway Airport runway, groundbreaking for a major I-75 expansion, the future of Florida's property taxes, and EPCOT's first day without virtual queues for Tiana's Bayou Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
Playbook Tuesday: DeSantis, Donalds and DOGE
Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO Reporter and author of Florida Playbook, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the potential 2026 Governor's race shaping up between Congressman Byron Donalds and Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis, Governor DeSantis' state DOGE task force, and what to look out for in the incoming Florida Legislative Session.
Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO Reporter and author of Florida Playbook, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the potential 2026 Governor's race shaping up between Congressman Byron Donalds and Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis, Governor DeSantis' state DOGE task force, and what to look out for in the incoming Florida Legislative Session.
No Virtual Queues at EPCOT for Tiana's, Guardians today
Today is the first day EPCOT opens without virtual queues for Tiana's Bayou Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info and Drew the Disney Dude joined Florida Live from EPCOT to share what they're seeing at the parks, and how the new queue systems are holding up on their first day, plus a look at Test Track Construction.
Today is the first day EPCOT opens without virtual queues for Tiana's Bayou Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info and Drew the Disney Dude joined Florida Live from EPCOT to share what they're seeing at the parks, and how the new queue systems are holding up on their first day, plus a look at Test Track Construction.
Top 4 stories you need to know: Feb. 25
FOX 35 anchor Marlisa Goldsmith joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the top 4 news stories you need to know today, including a 4-year-old boy killed in an accidental shooting in Davenport, Governor Ron DeSantis announcing the creation of a state DOGE task force, the Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee presenting the finalized renderings to the Orlando City Council, and seven people facing charges in a ghost gun trafficking ring.
FOX 35 anchor Marlisa Goldsmith joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the top 4 news stories you need to know today, including a 4-year-old boy killed in an accidental shooting in Davenport, Governor Ron DeSantis announcing the creation of a state DOGE task force, the Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee presenting the finalized renderings to the Orlando City Council, and seven people facing charges in a ghost gun trafficking ring.
Remembering Black pioneers: Zora Neale Hurston
Tim Walters, Editor with the Florida Times-Union & FLORIDA TODAY, joined FOX 35 News+ to highlight Zora Neale Hurston, an author and anthropologist from Eatonville. FOX 35 News+ examines her life, legacy, and a deputy stepping into action to save her work, which didn't come to prominence until more than a decade after her death.
Tim Walters, Editor with the Florida Times-Union & FLORIDA TODAY, joined FOX 35 News+ to highlight Zora Neale Hurston, an author and anthropologist from Eatonville. FOX 35 News+ examines her life, legacy, and a deputy stepping into action to save her work, which didn't come to prominence until more than a decade after her death.
Top 4 stories you need to know today: Feb. 21
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 President Donald Trump endorsing Rep. Byron Donalds for the 2026 Florida Governor's race, Congressman Cory Mills denying wrongdoing in an assault investigation in Washington, D.C., the new Epic Universe ticket packages now on sale for Florida residents, and Orlando City Soccer set to kick off the 2025 season tomorrow night.
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 President Donald Trump endorsing Rep. Byron Donalds for the 2026 Florida Governor's race, Congressman Cory Mills denying wrongdoing in an assault investigation in Washington, D.C., the new Epic Universe ticket packages now on sale for Florida residents, and Orlando City Soccer set to kick off the 2025 season tomorrow night.
Pinellas Co. Commissioner wants Rays owner to sell team
Pinellas County Commissioner Chris Latvala joined Florida Live to break down around a billion dollars the Tampa Bay Rays committed to spending between a new St. Petersburg stadium, repairs to Tropicana Field, and development of the Historic Gas Plant District, which includes an African-American History Museum. Commissioner Latvala says the Rays need to honor the deal they signed, or sell the team.
Pinellas County Commissioner Chris Latvala joined Florida Live to break down around a billion dollars the Tampa Bay Rays committed to spending between a new St. Petersburg stadium, repairs to Tropicana Field, and development of the Historic Gas Plant District, which includes an African-American History Museum. Commissioner Latvala says the Rays need to honor the deal they signed, or sell the team.
Potential new migrant smuggling route into South Fla.
David Goodhue, a reporter with the Miami Herald, joined Florida Live to talk about the string of recent captures of migrant smuggling boats from U.S. Border Patrol, and how smugglers continue to use new routes when they catch migrant smugglers, and the potential impacts of the Trump administration rolling back Temporary Protected Status for migrants from Haiti and Venezuela.
David Goodhue, a reporter with the Miami Herald, joined Florida Live to talk about the string of recent captures of migrant smuggling boats from U.S. Border Patrol, and how smugglers continue to use new routes when they catch migrant smugglers, and the potential impacts of the Trump administration rolling back Temporary Protected Status for migrants from Haiti and Venezuela.
Spanish voice of Orlando City closing in on 350th game
Sergio Ruiz, the longtime Spanish-language voice of the Orlando City Lions is closing in on his 350th career MLS game called. Ruiz joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about his journey to the United States from Venezuela, his history with Orlando City, and Orlando continuing to grow as a soccer hotbed as he enters his 11th season as a broadcaster.
Sergio Ruiz, the longtime Spanish-language voice of the Orlando City Lions is closing in on his 350th career MLS game called. Ruiz joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about his journey to the United States from Venezuela, his history with Orlando City, and Orlando continuing to grow as a soccer hotbed as he enters his 11th season as a broadcaster.
Is the FL Gov. race over? Trump endorses Byron Donalds
Last night, President Donald Trump officially endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds for Florida's next Governor in 2026. UCF Pollitical Science Lecturer John Hanley joined FOX 35 News+ to break down the state of the 2026 Governor's race, and if it's already over two years out.
Last night, President Donald Trump officially endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds for Florida's next Governor in 2026. UCF Pollitical Science Lecturer John Hanley joined FOX 35 News+ to break down the state of the 2026 Governor's race, and if it's already over two years out.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: Feb. 20
FOX 35 anchor John Brown joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the top 4 news stories you need to know today, including the father of a teen driver in a deadly crash now facing charges of manslaughter, a suspected super-speeder's high-speed chase that ended with an arrest at Kennedy Space Center, the growing condo crisis in Florida after the Surfside Collapse, and a Pinellas County Commissioner slamming the Tampa Bay Rays leadership for not honoring the stadium deal they signed with Pinellas County and the City of St. Petersburg.
FOX 35 anchor John Brown joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the top 4 news stories you need to know today, including the father of a teen driver in a deadly crash now facing charges of manslaughter, a suspected super-speeder's high-speed chase that ended with an arrest at Kennedy Space Center, the growing condo crisis in Florida after the Surfside Collapse, and a Pinellas County Commissioner slamming the Tampa Bay Rays leadership for not honoring the stadium deal they signed with Pinellas County and the City of St. Petersburg.
Rays open Spring Training vs. Yankees tomorrow in Tampa
The Tampa Bay Rays kick off Spring Training action against the New York Yankees at Steinbrenner Field tomorrow. Marc Topkin, Rays beat reporter with the Tampa Bay Times, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to share his favorite moments from camp so far, and what the Rays plan to do with their surplus of starting pitchers.
The Tampa Bay Rays kick off Spring Training action against the New York Yankees at Steinbrenner Field tomorrow. Marc Topkin, Rays beat reporter with the Tampa Bay Times, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to share his favorite moments from camp so far, and what the Rays plan to do with their surplus of starting pitchers.
Sheriff: 'People are gonna lose their jobs over this'
Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony suspended 7 deputies in connection with an investigation of a U.S. Army veteran with a history of domestic violence abducting his 4-year-old daughter and killing her mother, grandfather, and neighbor Sunday morning in South Florida. Devoun Cetoute, Cops reporter with the Miami Herald, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down this case and where the investigation goes from here.
Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony suspended 7 deputies in connection with an investigation of a U.S. Army veteran with a history of domestic violence abducting his 4-year-old daughter and killing her mother, grandfather, and neighbor Sunday morning in South Florida. Devoun Cetoute, Cops reporter with the Miami Herald, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down this case and where the investigation goes from here.
Florida's condo crisis grows after Surfside Collapse
Rebecca Liebson with the Tampa Bay Times joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the state of the condo crisis in Florida, where some condo owners are preparing for the reality of having to sell for a loss, stemming from guidelines passed in the fallout of the Champlain Towers collapse in Surfside.
Rebecca Liebson with the Tampa Bay Times joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the state of the condo crisis in Florida, where some condo owners are preparing for the reality of having to sell for a loss, stemming from guidelines passed in the fallout of the Champlain Towers collapse in Surfside.
Top 4 stories you need to know: Feb. 19
FOX 35 anchor Marlisa Goldsmith joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the top 4 news stories you need to know today, including a deadly midair plane collision in Arizona that killed at least 2 people, 7 Chilean nationals arrested in a $2 million theft ring that targeted professional athletes, including Super Bowl Champions, Stephan Sterns' attorneys asking the judge to bar the public and press from pre-trial hearings, and NBA Slam Dunk Contest Champion Mac McClung serving up chicken tenders at Raising Cane's to celebrate his third consecutive Dunk Contest win.
FOX 35 anchor Marlisa Goldsmith joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the top 4 news stories you need to know today, including a deadly midair plane collision in Arizona that killed at least 2 people, 7 Chilean nationals arrested in a $2 million theft ring that targeted professional athletes, including Super Bowl Champions, Stephan Sterns' attorneys asking the judge to bar the public and press from pre-trial hearings, and NBA Slam Dunk Contest Champion Mac McClung serving up chicken tenders at Raising Cane's to celebrate his third consecutive Dunk Contest win.
Stephan Sterns' attorneys request closed courtroom
Stephan Sterns' attorneys filed a motion this morning asking the judge to close the courtroom from the media and the public for all pre-trial hearings. Belvin Perry, a retired judge who presided over the high-profile Casey Anthony trial, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the context of this motion, and the judge's likelihood of granting this request.
Stephan Sterns' attorneys filed a motion this morning asking the judge to close the courtroom from the media and the public for all pre-trial hearings. Belvin Perry, a retired judge who presided over the high-profile Casey Anthony trial, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the context of this motion, and the judge's likelihood of granting this request.
Top 4 stories you need to know: Feb. 18
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 latest on the Toronto plane crash, a UNF poll which found Casey DeSantis in the lead for the 2026 Florida Governor's race, a bull rider vowing to get back in the saddle as soon as possible after having his neck sliced open during a competition, and Walt Disney World canceling the virtual queue for Tiana's Bayou Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
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 latest on the Toronto plane crash, a UNF poll which found Casey DeSantis in the lead for the 2026 Florida Governor's race, a bull rider vowing to get back in the saddle as soon as possible after having his neck sliced open during a competition, and Walt Disney World canceling the virtual queue for Tiana's Bayou Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
Bull rider survives 'freak accident' at Palmetto event
FOX 13 Tampa's Kimberly Kuizon joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down her conversation with Zach Naegele, a bull rider from Louisiana whose neck was sliced open by a bull's horn seconds into his ride at the Conley Invitational Bull Ride in Palmetto, and why he wants back in the saddle as soon as possible.
FOX 13 Tampa's Kimberly Kuizon joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down her conversation with Zach Naegele, a bull rider from Louisiana whose neck was sliced open by a bull's horn seconds into his ride at the Conley Invitational Bull Ride in Palmetto, and why he wants back in the saddle as soon as possible.
UNF Poll: Casey DeSantis tops 2026 Governor's race
Dr. Michael Binder, Faculty Director, UNF Public Opinion Research Lab joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down his poll of registered voters, which found housing is the top concern for Florida voters, and Casey DeSantis is the top choice for Florida Governor.
Dr. Michael Binder, Faculty Director, UNF Public Opinion Research Lab joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down his poll of registered voters, which found housing is the top concern for Florida voters, and Casey DeSantis is the top choice for Florida Governor.
Playbook Tuesday: DeSantis dominates the headlines
Gary Fineout, reporter with POLITICO Florida, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the UNF poll showing Casey DeSantis in the lead for the Governor's race in 2026, the ripple effects of Governor Ron DeSantis' appointments on Florida in 2026 and beyond, and the state legislature's ongoing meetings about potential veto overrides.
Gary Fineout, reporter with POLITICO Florida, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the UNF poll showing Casey DeSantis in the lead for the Governor's race in 2026, the ripple effects of Governor Ron DeSantis' appointments on Florida in 2026 and beyond, and the state legislature's ongoing meetings about potential veto overrides.