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
Volusia County Council kills proposed moratorium on new development
Volusia County Council nixed a proposed development moratorium at a special meeting Tuesday night.
Seminole Towne Center Mall in Sanford to close for major redevelopment: What we know so far
The mall portion of the Seminole Towne Center in Sanford now has its closing date.
Orange County, Kissimmee approve bans on public camping, sleeping
Communities in Central Florida, including Orange County and the City of Kissimmee, are moving forward with measures to comply with a new state law banning street sleeping.
Winter Park's popular Austin's Coffee shop burglarized to start new year
A thief smashed through the front door of Austin’s Coffee in Winter Park early Wednesday morning, causing significant damage and frustration for the longtime local spot on Fairbanks Avenue.
Orlando bowl season ends with Illinois win, on-field wedding
Tuesday's Cheez-It Citrus Bowl marked the end of bowl season in Orlando. The city hosted three bowl games, which is more than any other this season.
Some Tangelo Park residents concerned about neighboring Orlando missile factory after fire
Some Tangelo Park residents shared concerns about a neighboring missile factory following a hazardous materials fire on Thursday morning.
Teamsters in Orlando protest Amazon in support of striking workers
With just days left until Christmas and Hanukkah, nearly 10,000 Amazon workers are on strike.
Family 'in shock' after man dies in Palm Bay construction accident involving steam roller
A Florida family is grieving the loss of its patriarch after a construction accident in Palm Bay.
Florida woman watched home burn as hydrant closest to her house was broken: 'Not an easy feeling'
A woman in Orange County watched as her home – and all of her belongings inside – burned, as firefighters had to quickly find a second water hydrant as the one closest to her home malfunctioned.
Tyre Sampson's father speaks on eve of trial in lawsuit over son's deadly fall from Orlando ride
The father of the boy who fell off a theme park ride to his death in Orlando spoke exclusively with FOX 35 News on the night before a trial is set to begin.