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
Retired Orlando firefighter celebrated after decades of service
The Orlando Fire Department and the Friends of the Fire Museum are celebrating retired Lt. Jim Turrisi, 96, the department's oldest living retiree.
Mother hurt in New Smyrna Beach house collapse faces long recovery
A mother of two is fighting to recover after being trapped under debris during a home construction collapse in New Smyrna Beach about two weeks ago.
‘His life matters’: Mother mourns son killed in Winter Haven school bus crash
DeShawn Smith was heading to work around 6 a.m. on Monday when a Polk County school bus struck his Jeep head-on.
'My heart sank': Winter Haven officers honor 16-year-old killed in bus crash
Two Winter Haven Community Service Officers who responded to a deadly school bus crash are paying tribute to a 16-year-old student who was killed.
Veterinary clinic treating dog rescued from Seminole County house fire
A dog rescued from a Seminole County house fire investigators say was set intentionally is now recovering from burns at the Veterinarian Emergency Clinic of Central Florida.
Water main break shuts down Groveland treatment plant, disrupts service to thousands
A major water main break in Lake County outside the Sunshine Water Treatment Plant prompted a precautionary boil water notice and left parts of Groveland with low water pressure on Tuesday morning.
Vickie Williams trial: Darryl, Sharon Getman's kids remember their 'zest for life'
Will jurors recommend life in prison or the death penalty for Vickie Williams?
Opening statements begin in Mount Dora double-murder trial of Vickie Williams
Opening statements began Monday in the Lake County double-murder trial of Vickie Williams, who is accused of fatally stabbing an elderly Mount Dora couple inside their home on New Year's Eve 2022.
Florida couple's wedding venue shuts down 25 days before wedding
A Florida couple had to scramble to find a new venue a month before their wedding after their initial venue closed without warning, the couple said.
Large hole opens in Orange County neighborhood, forcing families from homes
An Orange County homeowner returned from work Wednesday to find emergency crews surrounding a large hole in his front yard.