Alexus Cleavenger
Alexus Cleavenger is a reporter for FOX 35 Orlando and a proud Central Florida native.
She joined FOX 35 in January 2026 – and is thrilled to be back home telling the stories of the community where she grew up.
Prior to joining FOX 35, Alexus spent three years in Jacksonville reporting at WFOX/WJAX, where she covered the deadly shooting at Florida State University, as well as the mass shooting at a Dollar General. She also extensively covered Florida's hurricane season, including hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton.
She graduated from the University of Florida in 2022, where she won a student Edward R. Murrow Award for her coverage on Hurricane Ian.
In her free time, she loves exercising, spending time with family, trying new coffee shops and cheering on the Florida Gators!
The latest from Alexus Cleavenger
Young sisters killed in shooting at Orange County apartment remembered: Always smiling, family says
The Orange County Sheriff's Office on Monday released the names of two young girls who were shot and killed inside their home last Friday – allegedly by their father, who is suspected of then shooting and killing himself.
AI could soon audit food stamps in Florida under new multi-million-dollar proposal
Florida is considering a $4 million budget allocation for AI to determine who is eligible for SNAP benefits and catch errors. While some people looking for ways to process applications fasters, other say AI can get it wrong.
Tracy Ocasio search: 17 years later, high-tech teams hit Lake Apopka waters to look for missing Ocoee woman
It has been 17 years since Tracy Ocasio walked out of a MetroWest bar and vanished into the night. For her family, it has been nearly two decades of silence, courtroom battles, and a search that never truly ends.
Orange County to launch 'micro-school' for baseball players amid declining enrollment
Orange County Public Schools is launching its first-ever "micro-school" for baseball and softball players at Chaney Elementary this August.
Helmets, speed limits, fines: New e-bike, e-scooter rules being considered by Orange County
Orange County leaders are considering requiring helmets, setting speed limits, and/or fines to help enforce e-bike and e-scooter safety among kids and teens.
Central Florida family calls for manslaughter case to be moved out of Orange County
The family of Carlos Perez, 32, who was shot and killed in Winter Garden, is calling for the case to be moved to a different county.
Osceola sheriff to house party promoters: We will show up & make arrests
Osceola County Sheriff Christopher Blackmon issued a blunt warning to anyone thinking of throwing a commercial party at a vacation rental ahead of this weekend's Rolling Loud Festival: Expect law enforcement to show up and make arrests.
Family of five hospitalized, one critical after head-on crash in Volusia County
A family of five is recovering from significant injuries after a car crash in DeLeon Springs on State Road 40.
'Deeply saddened': Georgia man, 51, allegedly set fire to Sanford Buddhist temple he attended
Now, a Georgia man, accused of purposely setting a Buddhist temple, Wat Navaram Buddhist Temple, on fire, was charged with fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement and resisting arrest with violence. He is being held on no bond based on “a danger to the community," a Volusia County judge said on May 4 his first appearance.
Florida deputy, Jose Rivera, shot in line of duty returns to work
A Volusia County deputy, who was shot twice when responding to a call in March, is now returning to work.