Chancelor Winn
Chancelor Winn joined FOX 35 Orlando as a reporter and multimedia journalist in January 2025.
He spent the last several years reporting in Cincinnati, Ohio, but he is no stranger to Florida. Chancelor was born and raised in Jacksonville, before moving to Gulf Breeze for high school and college. He graduated from the University of West Florida.
Chancelor got his start in journalism in Biloxi, Mississippi, where he reported on the COVID-19 pandemic, and brought live coverage from the Gulf Coast during major hurricanes. He also worked in New Orleans and Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he covered the aftermath and cleanup as storms and hurricanes impacted those areas.
Chancelor was awarded "Reporter of the Year" by the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters. He was nominated for an Emmy by the Ohio Valley chapter.
He is a huge Jacksonville Jaguars fan, DUUUVAL! and LSU (Geaux Tigers)! Outside of work, he enjoys running and checking out some of Central Florida's best lakes and trails.
The latest from Chancelor Winn
3 injured in Seminole County house fire, including dad who shielded family from flames
A Seminole County man remains hospitalized and heavily sedated nearly a week after a fire tore through his Geneva home, severely injuring him and two others just one day before his son’s wedding.
Orange County fireworks ban: Commission to vote on a proposed ordinance which would limit use
People living in an Orlando neighborhood say for over a year one neighbor has been launching fireworks multiple times a day, and it has become a nuisance.
Apopka thrift store pushes forward to help people after man burns store down
The Good Neighbor Place Thrift Store in Apopka was destroyed by a fire on May 21, allegedly sparked by a man who admitted to stealing from the store and accidentally igniting the blaze with a cigarette.
Drive-by shooting in West Cocoa injures toddler; suspects at large
A shootout erupted Tuesday afternoon in a crowded Cocoa grocery store parking lot, leaving a 2-year-old girl wounded after she was caught in the crossfire.
Palm Bay substitute teacher used Instagram to message underage student, police say
A Palm Bay substitute teacher has been arrested after he allegedly shared an inappropriate photo of himself with a female student. Ajani McPherson, 27, used “vanish mode” on Instagram to send a nude picture to an underage student, police said.
Walmart employee shot inside Florida store in front of wife and kids, police say
Gunfire rang out inside a Gainesville Walmart on Wednesday night when police said punches were thrown during an argument.
Brevard school board recesses twice during meeting amid disruptions over teacher’s contract
Melissa Calhoun, a teacher at Satellite High School, is at the center of a controversy after the Brevard Public Schools district decided not to renew her contract.
Florida road rage sparks daytime shootout in Publix parking lot, sheriff says
An alleged road rage incident outside a Poinciana Publix escalated into a daytime shootout between two drivers, authorities said.
Florida woman injured after being hit by water balloon while driving
A woman in Flagler Beach suffered a fractured nose after being hit in the face by a water balloon while driving early Sunday morning.
Small plane makes emergency landing in Orange County, officials say
A small plane made an emergency landing in the Wedgefield area of Orange County on Wednesday afternoon.