Annabelle Sikes
Annabelle Sikes is a digital content producer at FOX 35 Orlando. She joined the team in December 2024.
Prior to joining FOX 35, she worked as the news editor of The West Orange Times & Observer in Winter Garden for three years. She also worked as a web producer at the Orlando Sentinel, section editor at The Community Paper in College Park, and interned with the Orlando Weekly.
She earned her bachelor's degree in journalism with a minor in sociology from the University of Central Florida in 2021. During her time at UCF, she served as managing editor of the school's newspaper and as digital manager of the school's magazine.
Annabelle was born in Boca Raton, Florida, and has two younger sisters, who are her best friends. In her free time, she enjoys working out, reading, watching movies, and trying new restaurants.
She has completed leadership programs with the West Orange Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Press Association. She has won a multitude of awards from the FPA for both news and feature writing.
The latest from Annabelle Sikes
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.
Bear hit and killed on I-4 in Seminole County, FWC says
A bear was hit and killed early Friday morning on Interstate 4 in Seminole County, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials say.
Florida Freedom Forum taking place in Orlando: What we know and who's attending
The Republican Party of Florida is hosting its Florida Freedom Forum, a one-day gathering of top conservative leaders, on Saturday in Orlando. Here's everything we know about the event and who's attending.
24-year-old's remains found in Florida's St. Johns River, deputies say
A 24-year-old's human remains have been found in St. Johns River in Florida's Fleming Island.
Lake County Highway to be named in honor of Master Deputy Sheriff Bradley Michael Link
The Lake County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) plans to rename a portion of one of its highways in honor of fallen Master Deputy Sheriff Bradley Michael Link, who was tragically killed last year during an ambush.
2 detained after shots fired in Lake Nona neighborhood, police say
Two people have been detained after shots were fired on Friday in a Lake Nona neighborhood, police say.
Orlando man arrested after allegedly punching parking official in head over ticket
An Orlando man has been arrested after he allegedly punched a parking enforcement specialist in the head over a parking ticket.
Silver alert issued for missing Osceola County 84-year-old man
A silver alert has been issued for an 84-year-old Osceola County man who deputies say was last seen on Thursday at his home in Kissimmee.
Seventh Central Florida 'Super Speeder' arrest made since law enacted July 1: 'Was I really going 105?'
A Volusia County man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after deputies say he was caught driving 105 mph in a 45 mph zone in DeLeon Springs. This is the seventh arrest FOX 35 News has reported on since the Super Speeder law went into effect July 1.
Volusia County dog attack: 5-month-old boy killed by 130-pound dog on mother's birthday, sheriff says
A 5-month-old boy was killed by a 130-pound dog Wednesday night near Ormond Beach, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Investigators say the baby was being watched by family members while the boy's parents went out for dinner to celebrate the young mother's 21st birthday.