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
Florida police officer recounts head-on crash with suspected undocumented immigrant
The Belle Isle police officer who survived a head-on crash troopers said was caused by an undocumented immigrant said he’s thankful to be back at work.
Family reacts to arrest nearly a year after deadly Orange County hit-and-run crash
The suspect in a deadly 2024 hit-and-run crash in Orange County was arrested this week.
Volusia County deputies clear homeless camp after attempted murder last week
Volusia County deputies said a group of homeless people squatting on private wooded property, where an attempted murder recently happened, have until next Friday to move out.
Volusia County deputies arrest 120 amid spring break crackdown
Volusia County law enforcement arrested 120 people during spring break, including 12 on felony charges.
UCF Police investigating whether Sigma Chi fraternity used cars to hit pledges
UCF police are investigating hazing allegations against Sigma Chi, including claims pledges were forced to stand in front of moving cars.
Suspect arrested in 2023 police chase that resulted in crash that killed woman
A Florida man has been arrested two years after authorities said he led police officers on a police chase that ended in a crash that killed 28-year-old woman.
Scam artist extradited after stealing elderly woman's life's savings, deputies say
A suspected fraudster was welcomed to Florida by Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
Former condo association president embezzled $1M over 10 years, deputies say
A former condominium owners' association president is accused of stealing $1 million over the course of a decade from the association, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
Bodycam video: Clermont standoff ends in apparent murder-suicide after suspect fires at police, victims ID'd
Clermont police released body camera footage of a deadly standoff at the Cottonwood Apartments on Wednesday.
Seminole Towne Center mall portion closes for good, as redevelopment begins
The mall inside the Seminole Towne Center closed for good Friday night. While the anchor stores, Dick's Sporting Goods; JC Penney; Dillard's and Elev8 Fun will remain, the rest of the mall is slated for redevelopment.