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
Orlando protesters rally after deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis
A few dozen people in Orlando protested the deadly shooting of a woman in Minnesota involving a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.
Former bride-to-be still has to pay for wedding venue after fiancé's unexpected death
Months before she was to be married, her husband-to-be died unexpectedly. The two had booked the venue, reserved the date, and put a deposit down of more than $7,500.
Woman accused of pushing 6-year-old underwater at Central Florida hotel pool released from jail
Tiffany Griffith, 36, of Fort Myers, is accused of holding a 6-year-old boy underwater at a hotel pool in Central Florida.
Orange County Public Schools moves forward with consolidation plan: Here are enrollment numbers
Seven schools in the district could close due to a decline in enrollment.
Florida veteran demands accountability after criminal charges dropped
Prosecutors in Florida dropped charges against a disabled veteran after evidence showed he was in Hawaii at the time of the alleged crime.
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.