Orlando Matters: Aug. 2, 2025
Orlando Matters looks at the top economic, business and political news impacting Orlando and Central Florida. On this week's show, FOX 35's Ryan Elijah discusses NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 launch, Disney's new golf course additions and immigration disputes in Orange County. Plus, Elijah sits down one-on-one with U.S. Congressman Mike Haridopolos to touch on Florida's Space Coast and new tariff policies.
Orlando Matters: July 25, 2025
On this episode of Orlando Matters, FOX 35 goes one-on-one with interim Osceola County Sheriff Christopher Blackmon, showcases updates at Orlando Sanford International Airport, plus a look at the newest parade at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.
Orlando Matters: July 19, 2025
Orlando Matters looks at the top economic, business, and political news impacting Orlando and Central Florida. On this week's show, FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt discusses Orange County's new position on how the county will house and transport immigration detainees, Maitland's plans for a new library, and a new dating app for Disney lovers.
Orlando Matters: July 5, 2025
Orlando Matters looks at the top economic, business and political news impacting Orlando and Central Florida. On this week's show, FOX 35's Ryan Elijah discusses topics including "Alligator Alcatraz," theme park news and the Florida budget, as well as takes us inside Terminal C at the Orlando International Airport (MCO) and behind-the-scenes of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Orlando Matters: June 28, 2025
Orlando Matters looks at the top economic, business and political news impacting Orlando and Central Florida. On this week's show, FOX 35's Ryan Elijah discusses topics including relief for condo owners, robots changing health care and an expansion at Port Canaveral. Elijah also showcases a one-one-one conversation with the outgoing Orlando Magic CEO who will be taking on a new role with the NBA organization and shares in inside-look at an awards ceremony for Central Florida's Hospitality Industry, which he hosted.
Orlando Matters: June 21, 2025
Orlando Matters looks at the top economic, business and political news impacting Orlando and Central Florida. On this week's show, FOX 35's Ryan Elijah discusses topics including the Tampa Bay Rays announcing that they're in talks with a Jacksonville buyer about possibly selling the team and how this could affect the Orlando Dreamers, what a local college is saying about recruiting international students, and the latest design for an International Drive project. Elijah also sits down for a on-on-one conversation with U.S. Rep. Randy Fine.
Orlando Matters: June 14
Orlando Matters looks at the top economic, business and political news impacting Orlando and Central Florida. On this week's show, FOX 35's Ryan Elijah talks about the latest on the push to bring a Major League Baseball team to Orlando, the 9th remembrance of the deadly Pulse Nightclub shooting, about ICE and immigration with Congresswoman Kat Cammack, and how Orlando is preparing for FIFA Club World Cup.
Orlando Matters: June 7, 2025
Orlando Matters looks at the top economic, business and political news impacting Orlando and Central Florida. On this week's show, FOX 35's Ryan Elijah discusses topics including the University of Florida's (UF) search for its next president, Orange County pledging millions of dollars to the Pulse memorial, the Orlando Magic announcing a new look and new details for Disney's "Cars" land.
Orlando Matters: May 31, 2025
Orlando Matters looks at the top economic, business and political news impacting Orlando and Central Florida. On this week's show, FOX 35's Ryan Elijah discusses topics including the new changes coming to Terminal C at the Orlando International Airport (MCO), Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' thoughts on the MLB possibly coming to the state and a new nighttime parade at Walt Disney World.
Orlando Matters: May 24, 2024
Orlando Matters looks at the top economic, business and political news impacting Orlando and Central Florida.
Orlando Matters: May 17, 2025
Orlando Matters looks at the top economic, business and political news impacting Orlando and Central Florida. On this week's show, FOX 35's Ryan Elijah sits down for a one-on-one conversation with Chuck Whittall, president of Unicorp National Developments, to discuss a new development in the heart of the tourist district to help revitalize a part of International Drive. Elijah also catches up with Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings to get his thoughts on the possibility of the MLB coming to Orlando. Elijah also touches on the upcoming opening of Epic Universe and the continued budget battle in Tallahassee, Florida.
Orlando Matters: May 10, 2025
Orlando Matters looks at the top economic, business and political news impacting Orlando and Central Florida. On this week's show, FOX 35's Ryan Elijah sits down for a one-on-one conversation with Casandra Matej, the president and CEO of Visit Orlando. Elijah and Matej discuss Orlando's tourism boom breaking past records. Elijah then sits down with U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack to talk about her push for a major overhaul of how government operates.
Orlando Matters: May 3, 2025
Orlando Matters looks at the top economic, business and political news impacting Orlando and Central Florida. On this week's show, FOX 35's Ryan Elijah sits down for a one-on-one conversation with Florida Attorney James Uthmeier, the odds of Major League Baseball coming to Orlando, Epic Universe preview tickets, a new ride opening at SeaWorld and more.
Orlando Matters: April 26, 2025
Orlando Matters looks at the top economic, business and political news impacting Orlando and Central Florida. On this week's show, FOX 35's Ryan Elijah covers Orange County's plan to keep students in the school district, contrasting views from congressmen on a national immigration debate and the kick off of the Major League Pickleball season. Elijah also sits down for a conversation with the St. Cloud Police Chief to hear about how new technology helped to solve a cold case after three decades.
Orlando Matters: April 19, 2025
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One-on-one with Correct Craft's Bill Yeargin
This week's interview is with the CEO of Orlando-based Correct Craft. Bill Yeargin leads one of the top boating companies in the world.
Orlando Matters: April 12, 2025
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Orlando Matters: April 5, 2025
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Orlando Matters: March 29, 2025
Orlando Matters looks at the top economic, business, and political news impacting Orlando and Central Florida. On this week's show, FOX 35's Ryan Elijah talks with Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith about how shootings and homicides are down in the city, the push to host the Jacksonville Jaguars in Orlando for the 2027 season, and United's new build at Orlando International Airport.
Orlando Matters: March 22, 2025
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