Garrett Wymer
Garrett Wymer joined the FOX 35 News team in April 2024 as a digital journalist and reporter. He anchors livestreaming news content and breaking news coverage on the FOX Local app.
He came to Central Florida after nearly a decade in Central Kentucky. During his time at WKYT-TV in Lexington, Garrett worked in numerous roles, including as a multimedia journalist, news anchor and investigative reporter.
In 2022, he won a National Edward R. Murrow Award for a year-long reporting effort focused on health disparities in Appalachia.
Garrett graduated from the University of Kentucky, where he double majored in journalism and political science. He began his career as a multimedia journalist at WHSV-TV in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Garrett lives with his wife, Amy, and their two dogs, Walter and Oliver. He loves baseball, running, crossword puzzles, and the Florida sunshine.
The latest from Garrett Wymer
Sarah Boone trial: Jury begins deliberations; here's what they can decide
The fate of Sarah Boone is in the hands of the jury.
Is ICON Park open after Hurricane Milton hits Florida?
A restaurant and a bar at ICON Park are back open Thursday evening, while others are still waiting to resume operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
Cell service providers acknowledge issues in aftermath of Hurricane Milton
Cell phone users across Florida have complained of network slowdowns or outages in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
Is Gatorland open after Hurricane Milton hits Florida?
All animals at Gatorland are safe after Hurricane Milton swept through central Florida, according to a news release from the park.
Is Universal Orlando open after Hurricane Milton hits Florida?
Universal Orlando Resort plans to reopen as normal on Friday, the park said Thursday afternoon.
Is Walt Disney World open after Hurricane Milton hits Florida?
Is Walt Disney World open after Hurricane Milton hits Florida? Here is the latest.
'Neighbors helping neighbors': South Carolina governor deploys National Guard to Florida
More than 100 soldiers from the South Carolina National Guard will deploy to Florida to help with the state's response to Hurricane Milton.
Power lines down, major damage reported as Milton hits Cocoa Beach
Power lines are down and major flooding and damage have been reported in Cocoa Beach, city leaders said Wednesday evening.
'The storm is here': Time to evacuate is over, DeSantis says
Florida residents who have not yet evacuated Hurricane Milton should now "hunker down" and ride out the storm, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
Orlando International Airport closes ahead of Hurricane Milton: Last flight leaves
The last flight out of Orlando took off Wednesday morning ahead of Hurricane Milton and landed a couple of hours later in Detroit ahead of Hurricane Milton.