Manny Martinez
Manny Martinez joined FOX 35 News in July 2023 as a reporter and weekend anchor.
Prior to FOX 35, Martinez worked at WBTW (CBS) in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina as an anchor and reporter. He covered Hurricane Ian’s second American landfall in 2022 and the suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down off the Myrtle Beach area coast in February 2023.
Born and raised in the Chicago suburb of Glenview, Illinois, Manny's love for broadcasting began in high school, where he was part of the school's radio and television programs. He studied broadcast and digital journalism at Syracuse University and graduated in 2021. He also has a minor in political science.
Manny is a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
He is an avid Chicago Cubs fan and splits season tickets with a group of friends. He’s also a fan of all things racing: IndyCar, NASCAR and Formula 1. He goes to the Indianapolis 500 every year. You can bet he’ll be at Daytona for a race!
Manny loves to play pickleball and ride his bike in his spare time. Don’t be afraid to say hi if you see him on the streets.
The latest from Manny Martinez
Brevard County residents speak against Blue Origin wastewater dump permit
Several Brevard County residents were fired up Tuesday night as they spoke against a Blue Origin permit that would allow the rocket company to dump wastewater into the Indian River.
Boy injured in Lake County wreck may not walk again, family says
A little boy seriously hurt in a deadly Lake County car wreck is recovering in Orlando.
Orlando sets aside money for SunRail expansion projects
The City of Orlando set aside $100 million to put toward SunRail expansion.
Alleged thieves ordered rideshare 'getaway' vehicle after taking $25K watch, deputies say
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office said two alleged burglary suspects did not have a “getaway” vehicle of their own – and instead ordered a rideshare to the crime scene, stashing the loot in the vehicle's trunk.
Hurricane Melissa closes in on Jamaica as tourists from Florida brace for Cat 5 storm
Hurricane Melissa is barreling toward Jamaica and is expected to make landfall as a Category 5 hurricane.
Seminole County pushes back after state CFO’s $48M overspending claim
Seminole County officials reject claims from Florida’s CFO that they overtaxed and overspent by $48.4 million.
Man accused of attempted rape on Orange County trail released on bond despite violent record
A convicted felon accused of attempting to rape a woman on a popular Orange County running trail has been released from jail.
Seminole commission chairman alleges improper bonus payments to clerk and comptroller employees
Seminole County Clerk and Comptroller Grant Maloy, who is suing the county over nearly $1 million in disputed funding, denied commissioners’ claims that his office gave out bonuses, saying the questioned payments were for PTO buybacks and retention.
Seminole County approves first property tax hike in 16 years
Seminole County homeowners will see higher property tax bills this fall after county commissioners approved the first tax hike in 16 years.
Substitute teacher banned from Orange County schools after making threats to students, district says
An Orange County substitute teacher is banned from OCPS property after making "concerning comments" using "threatening words" to students, authorities said.