Florida set to carry out two executions on the same day
For the first time in 60 years, Florida is set to execute two death row inmates on the same day. Former police officer James A. Duckett, 68, is scheduled for execution at 12 p.m. ET, followed by Dominick A. Occhicone Jr., 80, at 6 p.m. ET—both at Florida State Prison. FOX 35 Investigative Reporter Marie Edinger sat down with Garrett Wymer to break down the cases and explore why this historic day carries so much weight.
For the first time in 60 years, Florida is set to execute two death row inmates on the same day. Former police officer James A. Duckett, 68, is scheduled for execution at 12 p.m. ET, followed by Dominick A. Occhicone Jr., 80, at 6 p.m. ET—both at Florida State Prison. FOX 35 Investigative Reporter Marie Edinger sat down with Garrett Wymer to break down the cases and explore why this historic day carries so much weight.
Man Prosecuted in First-Ever Phone Duress Password Case
Federal prosecutors are charging an Atlanta activist for using a self-destructing phone password during an airport search. While the DOJ claims the search was tied to child exploitation, defense lawyers argue agents used false allegations to target his anti-police protest work. Whitney Boan with Boan Law joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break discuss the peculiarities of this case.
Federal prosecutors are charging an Atlanta activist for using a self-destructing phone password during an airport search. While the DOJ claims the search was tied to child exploitation, defense lawyers argue agents used false allegations to target his anti-police protest work. Whitney Boan with Boan Law joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break discuss the peculiarities of this case.
Malicious Video Games Used in $220K Crypto Theft Scheme
A 21-year-old North Lauderdale man, Zyaire Wilkins, faces up to a decade in prison after federal authorities linked him to a $220,000 cryptocurrency theft scheme. Authorities say Wilkins and his co-conspirators used fake video games to infect over 8,000 devices and drain roughly 80 crypto wallets. Matt Rose, CXO of Tech Rage IT, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down how this could happen, and how to defend yourself against similar attacks.
A 21-year-old North Lauderdale man, Zyaire Wilkins, faces up to a decade in prison after federal authorities linked him to a $220,000 cryptocurrency theft scheme. Authorities say Wilkins and his co-conspirators used fake video games to infect over 8,000 devices and drain roughly 80 crypto wallets. Matt Rose, CXO of Tech Rage IT, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down how this could happen, and how to defend yourself against similar attacks.
TPS set to end for Haitian migrants
Temporary Protected Status is set to end today for nearly 350,000 Haitians across the U.S., leaving hundreds of thousands at risk of losing their legal work authorization. Advocates warn the decision will hit Florida hardest—home to the nation's largest Haitian community. Jacques Charles, Haitian and Caribbean Correspondent to the Miami Herald, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down the effects this may have on Floridians.
Temporary Protected Status is set to end today for nearly 350,000 Haitians across the U.S., leaving hundreds of thousands at risk of losing their legal work authorization. Advocates warn the decision will hit Florida hardest—home to the nation's largest Haitian community. Jacques Charles, Haitian and Caribbean Correspondent to the Miami Herald, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down the effects this may have on Floridians.
Trump continues push for Save America Act
President Trump spoke on Truth Social Monday morning, calling for Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep the Senate in Washington until the SAVE America Act is passed. UCF Associate Professor, Dr. Aubrey Jewett joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down what the latest.
President Trump spoke on Truth Social Monday morning, calling for Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep the Senate in Washington until the SAVE America Act is passed. UCF Associate Professor, Dr. Aubrey Jewett joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down what the latest.
Sen. Ashley Moody's new bill to fight accident fraud
Senator Ashley Moody joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson to break down her new bill, the Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act which would make staging an accident with a commercial motor vehicle a federal crime, aimed to help truckers and companies, keep shipping costs and insurance premiums from artificially inflating.
Senator Ashley Moody joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson to break down her new bill, the Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act which would make staging an accident with a commercial motor vehicle a federal crime, aimed to help truckers and companies, keep shipping costs and insurance premiums from artificially inflating.
Why LeBron wants to finish his NBA career in Philly
Independent Reporter Sean Green joins FOX 35's Laryssa Leone live via Zoom to break down NBA legend LeBron James choosing to sign a 2-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers to join Joel Embiid and James Harden in what is likely the last leg of his legendary career after his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers
Independent Reporter Sean Green joins FOX 35's Laryssa Leone live via Zoom to break down NBA legend LeBron James choosing to sign a 2-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers to join Joel Embiid and James Harden in what is likely the last leg of his legendary career after his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers
Fortnite, Art the Clown come to Halloween Horror Nights
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joins FOX 35's Laryssa Leone live via Zoom to break down the latest details of Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights, kicking off August 28, including Art the Clown's return and the debut of the Fortnitemares scare zone.
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joins FOX 35's Laryssa Leone live via Zoom to break down the latest details of Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights, kicking off August 28, including Art the Clown's return and the debut of the Fortnitemares scare zone.
Rogue OpenAI model escapes testing, breaks into tech startup
It's being called an "unprecedented" cybersecurity breach: an advanced OpenAI model managed to escape its sandbox testing environment and hack into tech startup Hugging Face. AI expert Dr. Jill Schiefelbein joined FOX 35 News+ to analyze the factors behind this alarming development
It's being called an "unprecedented" cybersecurity breach: an advanced OpenAI model managed to escape its sandbox testing environment and hack into tech startup Hugging Face. AI expert Dr. Jill Schiefelbein joined FOX 35 News+ to analyze the factors behind this alarming development
Jon Sumrall & UF Gators take on SEC media day
This is Jon Sumrall's first year as head coach for the University of Florida Gators. FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith speaks with Jonah Karp, FOX 35 Sports Reporter, about how SEC media day went for UF, as well as his conversation with Sumrall.
This is Jon Sumrall's first year as head coach for the University of Florida Gators. FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith speaks with Jonah Karp, FOX 35 Sports Reporter, about how SEC media day went for UF, as well as his conversation with Sumrall.
Miami Heat mistakenly post LeBron presser link
Mateo Mayorga, Lead Writer with Five Reasons Sports Network joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson via Zoom to break down the Miami Heat mistakenly posting a link to an introductory press conference with LeBron James on their YouTube channel and whether it could influence LeBron's decision on where he will play this NBA season.
Mateo Mayorga, Lead Writer with Five Reasons Sports Network joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson via Zoom to break down the Miami Heat mistakenly posting a link to an introductory press conference with LeBron James on their YouTube channel and whether it could influence LeBron's decision on where he will play this NBA season.
Starship 13 to launch July 23 after last-minute scrub
SpaceX is targeting a July 23 launch for the 13th test flight of Starship. The previous launch, scheduled for July 16, was scrubbed last minute due to several engines failing to ignite during the final ignition sequence. FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith speaks with Ken Kremer, the Founding and Managing Editor, Space UpClose, about Starship's past, present and future.
SpaceX is targeting a July 23 launch for the 13th test flight of Starship. The previous launch, scheduled for July 16, was scrubbed last minute due to several engines failing to ignite during the final ignition sequence. FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith speaks with Ken Kremer, the Founding and Managing Editor, Space UpClose, about Starship's past, present and future.
TSA at TPA goes private: What is TSA Gold+
Tampa International Airport has opted to use Transportation Security Administration’s new “Gold+” privatization model, becoming one of the first to do so. TSA has yet to select contractors to participate in the program, but the change is targeted for May 31, 2027. FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith speaks with Steven Hooper, an Assistant Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, about how this change could roll out and what it might mean for your travels through TPA.
Tampa International Airport has opted to use Transportation Security Administration’s new “Gold+” privatization model, becoming one of the first to do so. TSA has yet to select contractors to participate in the program, but the change is targeted for May 31, 2027. FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith speaks with Steven Hooper, an Assistant Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, about how this change could roll out and what it might mean for your travels through TPA.
Florida's wildest mayoral race | Donalds wants debates
Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO Reporter and Florida Playbook Author joins FOX 35's Laryssa Leone live via Zoom to break down the St. Petersburg mayoral race, where incumbent Ken Welch daces heaps of challengers, including former Florida Governor Charlie Crist. Additionally, leading Republican candidate for Governor, Byron Donalds, challenged Democratic frontrunner David Jolly to a series of three televised debates in the Florida Governor's race.
Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO Reporter and Florida Playbook Author joins FOX 35's Laryssa Leone live via Zoom to break down the St. Petersburg mayoral race, where incumbent Ken Welch daces heaps of challengers, including former Florida Governor Charlie Crist. Additionally, leading Republican candidate for Governor, Byron Donalds, challenged Democratic frontrunner David Jolly to a series of three televised debates in the Florida Governor's race.
DOJ report on Cuban communism in US: Sen. Moody reacts
A recent report from the U.S. Department of Justice focused on Cuban communist influence in the United States. FOX 35's Laryssa Leone speaks with Senator Ashley Moody to hear her reaction to the findings.
A recent report from the U.S. Department of Justice focused on Cuban communist influence in the United States. FOX 35's Laryssa Leone speaks with Senator Ashley Moody to hear her reaction to the findings.
Is Avengers: Doomsday Marvel's major comeback?
Jesse Hassenger, a film critic joins FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith live via Zoom to break down his impressions of the first trailer for Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday, Robert Downey Jr.'s voice as Victor Von Doom and the ensemble cast, which drew mixed reactions on social media of Marvel's next blockbuster.
Jesse Hassenger, a film critic joins FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith live via Zoom to break down his impressions of the first trailer for Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday, Robert Downey Jr.'s voice as Victor Von Doom and the ensemble cast, which drew mixed reactions on social media of Marvel's next blockbuster.
UNF: Donalds leads Jolly by 5 points in Governor race
Only 5 points separate David Jolly and Congressman Byron Donalds in the bid for the Florida Governor's Race, according to recent polling data by the UNF. Meanwhile in the Senate's race, Ashley Moody leads Alex Vindman by 10 points, with Representative Angie Nixon only 8 points behind. UCF Associate Professor, Aubrey Jewett, joined FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith live via Zoom to break down the latest in Florida politics.
Only 5 points separate David Jolly and Congressman Byron Donalds in the bid for the Florida Governor's Race, according to recent polling data by the UNF. Meanwhile in the Senate's race, Ashley Moody leads Alex Vindman by 10 points, with Representative Angie Nixon only 8 points behind. UCF Associate Professor, Aubrey Jewett, joined FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith live via Zoom to break down the latest in Florida politics.
Coca-Cola hacked: Tech expert updates on Fairlife shutdown
A ransomware attack has forced a temporary shutdown at Coca-Cola's dairy label Fairlife. Matt Rose, CXO of TechRage.it, joins FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith to break down the details of the security breach, how ransomware targets major supply chains, and what it means for grocery store consumers.
A ransomware attack has forced a temporary shutdown at Coca-Cola's dairy label Fairlife. Matt Rose, CXO of TechRage.it, joins FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith to break down the details of the security breach, how ransomware targets major supply chains, and what it means for grocery store consumers.
Taylor Farms cyclospora test false: What's the cause?
The FDA issued a statement on July 18 that Taylor Farms' lettuce processed in central Mexico tested positive for Cyclospora, but walked it back the next day, calling the test a false positive. FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith speaks with Dr. George Rust, an FSU College of Medicine Professor, about how this happened and what to keep looking out for.
The FDA issued a statement on July 18 that Taylor Farms' lettuce processed in central Mexico tested positive for Cyclospora, but walked it back the next day, calling the test a false positive. FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith speaks with Dr. George Rust, an FSU College of Medicine Professor, about how this happened and what to keep looking out for.
Tate brothers arrested in Miami following sex crime allegations
Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami over the weekend, following a year of controversy in the Sunshine State. Former Sheriff's detective and investigator, James Copenhaver joined FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith live over Zoom to break down what could happen in the incoming days.
Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami over the weekend, following a year of controversy in the Sunshine State. Former Sheriff's detective and investigator, James Copenhaver joined FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith live over Zoom to break down what could happen in the incoming days.