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
Ex-Florida police chief was having affair, sex on duty with wife of suspect under investigation: FDLE report
Former Howey-in-the-Hills Police Chief Michael Giddens, who was placed on administrative leave in May and resigned in June, allegedly had an affair with the estranged wife of a suspect who was being actively investigated as part of a criminal probe, according to investigations by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Teens in custody after stealing boat, hiding in dense Florida woods for hours, deputies say
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office used marine units, K9 teams and a helicopter to track down a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old accused of stealing a boat near Lake Panasoffkee.
Father of Florida woman killed in alligator attack honors daughter: She loved people, nature, adventure
In the middle of an unimaginable loss, Robert Clark, the father of Brittany Clark, the woman who was attacked and killed by an alligator while exploring with friends, said his heart is completely full of gratitude for her boyfriend and her best friend who stayed by his daughter's side during the tragic event.
Boyfriend of Florida woman killed in alligator attack: She was amazing, caring
The boyfriend of Brittany Clark, the Florida woman who was attacked and killed by an alligator, remembered her as someone who was strong, caring, outgoing, and loved to be out on the water.
Huge construction convention leaves Orlando for Las Vegas. What we know.
Orlando has lost a massive convention to Las Vegas.
Winter Springs releases dashcam video of tree crashing onto car to justify tree removal spending
Winter Springs city leaders have released dashcam footage showing the exact moment a massive tree crashed directly onto a moving car.
Winter Springs commissioner questions $427K tree removal bill
Winter Springs city officials are scrutinizing nearly $500,000 spent on tree removal and maintenance after questions were raised about the cost during a recent commission meeting.
Florida man chased, shot at ex-girlfriend before causing wreck with deputy's patrol vehicle, officials say
A 17-year-old girl was on the phone with 911 as her 21-year-old ex-boyfriend chased, shot at, and crashed the car she was riding in, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
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.