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
Education commissioner threatens sanctions against Alachua School District over free speech
Florida Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas sent the Alachua County School Board a letter threatening sanctions against the district for what he called a free speech violation.
Home struck by lightning in Volusia County, officials say
A home was struck by lightning on Friday afternoon in the Oak Hill area of Volusia County, officials say.
Feds attempt to recruit local officers for ICE service riles some Florida sheriffs: 'They just crapped on us'
A recruitment email from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is drawing sharp criticism from some Florida sheriffs, who say the agency is attempting to poach deputies from their ranks after years of partnership.
Florida man arrested after beating up golfer over slow play, deputies say
A Florida man has been arrested after he allegedly beat up another man on a golf course after the man was playing too slow.
Valuable Pokémon cards stolen from Central Florida shop
Police are searching for a suspect after a thief broke into a Belleview card shop early Tuesday morning and stole tens of thousands of dollars in Pokémon cards.
Kissimmee approves firefighter schedule overhaul, adds property fee to fund plan
The Kissimmee Fire Department is set to become the first in Central Florida to adopt a 24/72 shift schedule, offering firefighters an extra day of rest without a pay cut — a move city officials say will improve morale and retention, though it comes at a cost to property owners.
2 women arrested in 2024 armed robbery, kidnapping of Florida mail carrier in Orlando
Two women are behind bars after allegedly robbing a mail carrier at gunpoint and locking him in his van in March 2023.
Remembering Monica Islam: Eustis community honors murdered woman with vigil
Monica Islam, a mother from Eustis, was reported missing on May 2 and days later her body was discovered in Mount Dora on Scenic Hill Drive. On Friday, friends and family held a vigil.
Orlando man arrested after school bus stop shooting that endangered kids, police say
A man from Orlando has been arrested as a suspect in a shooting with at least two other people that happened in front of a school bus.
Man arrested in Florida Turnpike road rage shooting, victim speaks exclusively with FOX 35 News
The suspect in a road rage shooting was arrested after Orange County deputies said he admitted to pulling the trigger.