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
Crystal Ballroom Daytona Beach abruptly closes; evicted over $240K in unpaid rent, records show
Crystal Ballroom abruptly closed its wedding venue in Daytona Beach, leaving plenty of couples scrambling for answers, refunds, and to find a new wedding venue, FOX 35 has learned.
Will Demorris Hunter be given the death penalty? Jury to deliberate as defense offers character witnesses
A jury has yet to decide if a man convicted of several murders across the country should be given the death penalty.
Florida woman accused of impersonating registered nurse gets 5-year probation
A woman accused of impersonating a registered nurse for seven months at a Florida hospital was issued five years of probation – after pleading no contest to her charges.
Oviedo looks to add new vehicle barrier system for large outdoor events
The city of Oviedo is looking into a new security system that would stop vehicles from crashing into a crowd.
Florida family's emotional support dog shot, killed with pellet gun, they say
Baby, a Florida family's emotional support animal, was shot and killed with a pellet gun. Investigators are now working to determine whether the shooter was on foot or inside a vehicle.
DeLand puppy theft caught on camera; man arrested for taking dog from yard, deputies say
A DeLand family caught a man on camera stealing their puppy from their home. Now, thanks to the assistance from investigators, their puppy, Kahlua, is back home, and the puppy thief is being held on a $7,000 bond.
Port Orange investigators search backyard for evidence in connection to 2012 investigation
Investigators worked to recover evidence at a Port Orange home in connection to a 2012 investigation after a woman was buried in the backyard.
911 calls released in Rialto apartments evacuation: 'We're trapped in our apartment'
Orange County released audio from the 911 call made last week from a man and woman who were unable to open their apartment doors at The Rialto Apartments in Dr. Phillips – and feared that the five-story apartment building was suddenly about to collapse.
Florida couple's car spins into pond from hit-and-run impact: 'Thankful to be alive'
After Mya Caetano and her boyfriend, Sam Andrews, packed everything they owned for a move from Central Florida to Rhode Island, they were hit -- causing their vehicle to spin into the water.
Florida teen, 17, dies after Kissimmee Airbnb party shooting
A Florida teen is dead after a shooting at an Airbnb over the weekend. Now, officials are looking for information to learn what happened.