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 man arrested after threatening workers with large axe at Ocala car wash, deputies say
A Florida man was arrested after he reportedly threatened two Ocala car wash workers with an axe when they were closing up the business for the day.
Cocoa shooting suspect arrested, tied to two South Florida homicides all on same day
A man arrested in a shooting in Cocoa is believed to be connected to two earlier fatal shootings in South Florida, according to the Miami Gardens Police Department.
Hero fights restaurant fire with garden hose likely limiting damage, owners say
A fire damaged a back room at Third Wave Café & Wine Bar in New Smyrna Beach, owners said. A good Samaritan was able to fight the flames with a garden hose before firefighters arrived.
Army veteran injured in 4-on-1 assault at downtown Orlando smoke shop
An Army veteran suffered a facial fracture after he was attacked by four men inside a downtown Orlando smoke shop Sunday night, according to police.
Teen arrested after vehicles, homes found with bullet holes in Apopka housing complex, police say
A teen was arrested after police reported that multiple homes and vehicles were shot at in an Apopka housing complex.
Osceola Sheriff: 3 gang-affiliated suspects arrested in connection to November 2024 homicide
Three suspects in connection to a 2024 gang-related murder investigation in Osceola County are now behind bars.
2 Florida teens to be charged as adults in alleged Lake Brantley High School student attack plot
Two Lake Brantley High School students involved in an alleged plot to harm another student will face charges as adults.
Windermere standoff shooting suspect, a licensed doctor, identified: Who is Richard Stoner?
The shooting suspect found dead Tuesday night inside a Windermere home after an hours-long stand off has been identified as Richard Stoner, 67, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies: 'Sorry' carjacking suspect stole SUV to go see grandmother, crashed during chase
A woman was carjacked at gunpoint by a masked man who claimed he needed the car to go see his grandmother, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Fingerprint evidence leads to arrest in violent Orlando ATM drive-thru robbery
An Orange County man is accused of robbing a man at gunpoint at an Orlando drive-thru ATM.