Amanda McKenzie
Amanda is an Emmy-nominated and award-winning journalist. Since 2018, Amanda has loved being part of the FOX 35 'Good Day Orlando' morning news team.
While she was born and raised in the Sunshine State, she has moved to three other states as a broadcast journalist. Most recently, she reported for News 13 in Orlando, investigating community concerns and covering court cases.
Prior to her move back to Central Florida, she reported in Greensboro, North Carolina for Time Warner Cable News, where she was recognized as one of the top reporters in the state by The Associated Press. While in Greensboro, she provided complete and continuous coverage of the John Edwards campaign finance trial from the federal courthouse. And before moving to North Carolina, Amanda worked as a reporter for WAKA-CBS in Montgomery, Alabama, where she covered national stories, such as Alabama's controversial law on illegal immigration, and the devastating tornadoes that ripped through the state, causing severe damage and hundreds of fatalities.
Amanda completed graduate work at the New York Film Academy in Manhattan, where she studied broadcast journalism in a program affiliated with NBC News. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida's College of Journalism and Communications. While in college, Amanda completed internships at NBC's 'Today' show in New York City and WCJB TV20 News in her hometown of Gainesville.
In her free time, Amanda enjoys going for runs, traveling and playing with her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, named Rosy.
The latest from Amanda McKenzie
Indiatlantic Police Department 911 dispatcher receives first Florida's Finest Service Award
Ashley Willis, an Indiatlantic Police Department 911 dispatcher, was recently honored with the Florida Finest Service Award for her actions in saving the life of a pregnant woman.
FOX 35 Care Force: Academic tutor Diane Revels continues passion for teaching after battle with cancer
The FOX 35 Care Force is honoring a retired teacher turned academic tutor who just couldn’t stay away from the classroom, even as she faced the battle of her life with cancer.
FOX 35 Care Force: Winter Park lifeguard recognized for heroic lifesaving efforts
A Winter Park lifeguard was recently recognized by the FOX 35 Care Force for his role in saving an elderly man’s life when he crashed into a pond in the early hours of a winter's morning.
FOX 35 Care Force: Honoring ASD teacher at Osteen Elementary School
In this segment of FOX 35's Care Force, we're honoring Osteen Elementary School teacher Charles Richardson for his outstanding work in teaching students with autism spectrum disorder.
Florida teacher brings once-in-lifetime flight experience to students: 'It's really awesome'
The FOX 35 Care Force Team is recognizing the special work of Dustin Strate, a teacher going above and beyond to get his students interested in science, technology, engineering, arts, math and science.
Madeline Soto case: Remembering the 13-year-old one year later; accused killer preps for trial
Today marks one year since 13-year-old Maddie Soto first went missing. The teen's body was found only days later. Tributes from across the community are continuing to pour in for the young girl.
FOX 35 Care Force recognizes Winter Park SRO for making difference in lives of high school students
The FOX 35 Care Force is recognizing the extraordinary work of a Winter Park School Resource Officer who is making a difference in the lives of high school students.
FOX 35 Care Force recognizes 2 Florida officers for rescuing pregnant woman
The FOX 35 Care Force is recognizing the heroic work of two Florida police officers after they rescued a pregnant woman from a sinking car.
Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on two new homes in Kissimmee
Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando and Osceola County are taking on a new challenge by building two homes at the same time as part of their Builder Blitz 2025.
Brevard Zoo unveils expanded 'Expedition Africa' with new lion habitat
FOX 35 received an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Brevard Zoo’s newly expanded "Expedition Africa: area, set to open to the public this Saturday, November 16.