Top holiday events & eats in Florida's theme parks

The holiday season is here on Orlando Parks V.I.P. and we are giving you the top holiday scenes and eats to check out this winter! EYNTK.info's Tharin White joins FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte to break it all down. Universal Orlando has a new projection show on Hogwarts Castle, Walt Disney World and Disney Springs have transformed into winter wonderlands. LEGOLAND Florida has their own Bricktastic holiday season featuring a LEGO Santa, to Busch Gardens, SeaWorld, and Snowcat Ridge's hefty holiday offerings. Plus, a look at the top treats and drinks to get the most bang for your buck this winter.

Star Wars' Ahsoka Tano actress grew up in Orlando

Ashley Eckstein, voice actress of Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars, and creator of the Her Universe fashion line, joins FOX 35 anchor John Brown on this episode of FOX 35 NewsMakers. Ashley talks about growing up in Orlando and spending time at Walt Disney World, moving to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career, meeting her husband, World Series MVP David Eckstein, and how she got her huge role as Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

Tracking The Tropics: 2024 Hurricane Season in review

FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologists Noah Bergren and Laurel Blanchard take you through the 2024 Hurricane Season and dive deeper with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer. Find out how close we were to breaking records and all of the data from every storm that formed this Hurricane Season.

UCF's HUGE loss to Colorado, Baker is the best QB in FL

FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell sits down with Brandon Kravitz, the host of In The Zone on 96.9 The Game, for the latest on the UCF Knights after their heartbreaking loss to Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes, and how Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield leapfrogged the Jacksonville Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence and the Miami Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa as the best quarterback in Florida.

Miami QB catapults his draft stock and FSU is DONE

FOX 35 anchor LuAnne Sorrell joins Brandon Kravitz, the host of In The Zone on 96.9 The Game, to go over the Week 1 college football matchups, including Florida State's 0-2 start after a second straight disappointing loss to Boston College. With Miami's dominant win over the Florida Gators, Kravitz claims that Miami Hurricanes Quarterback Cameron Ward's performance has him as an early favorite to win the Heisman trophy, and a potential top 5 pick in the NFL Draft after this season. UCF ran through New Hampshire, winning by more the 50 points, and head into another easier matchup against Sam Houston in Week 2.

Congrats Lake Mary Little League and hello football

Brandon Kravitz, the host of In The Zone on 96.9 The Game joins FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell to congratulate the Lake Mary Little League All-Star team on their World Series Championship! Later, the pair review Georgia Tech's huge upset win over the Florida State Seminoles, and how the loss will impact FSU's place in the ACC. College football continues, with UCF, UF, and Miami all kicking off regular-season action this week.

First Look: Inside Epic Universe's Helios Hotel

On the latest episode of Orlando Parks V.I.P., Tharin White, an acclaimed theme park expert, gives FOX Local an exclusive scoop on the Universal Helios Grand Hotel, destined for the highly-anticipated Epic Universe theme park. We delve into the just-released renderings of the hotel, discussing its opening timeline and the unique way it is integrated with the park's immersive experience. Tharin also demystifies the pricing, suggesting that luxury may come without the hefty price tag one might expect. He elaborates on how the hotel is designed to elevate the overall visitor experience, making it a seamless extension of the epic adventure that lies within the park's gates.

Spotlight: Orlando Museum of Art

In this episode of Spotlight, FOX 35's Abigail Lafferty explores the Orlando Museum of Art, which is celebrating 100 years. She learns about the museum and the team that bring these exhibits to life. The Orlando Museum of Art has been a staple in the Central Florida community for many years. Abbie spoke with curators and a featured artist. For more information you can visit www.omart.org

NFL Preseason: Florida teams' outlook after Week 1

The NFL Preseason is in full swing after week 1. Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is looking to take a step forward, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Dolphins are looking to build off solid seasons and get back to the playoffs.

Creator spotlight: Jeremy Singh, 'fashion fairy godmother'

Jeremy Singh, known on TikTok as the "Fashion Fairy Godmother," is revered for his beautiful and detailed Disney-inspired outfits and costumes. He has one million followers. Several of his videos, which show him interacting with Disney characters at Walt Disney World or showing off his latest inspired look, have thouands, if not millions of views. He recently joined FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte to talk about his inspirations, how he got his fashion start, his biggest supporters, and future career plans.