Orlando Matters: Aug. 9, 2025
Orlando Matters looks at the top economic, business and political news impacting Orlando and Central Florida. On this week's show, FOX 35's Ryan Elijah discusses new technology being rolled out ahead of the new school year next week, updates on the possibility of weekend SunRail service and more. Elijah also sits down for a one-on-one conversation with Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond to discuss Orange County's tourist tax collections.
Orlando Matters: Aug. 2, 2025
Orlando Matters looks at the top economic, business and political news impacting Orlando and Central Florida. On this week's show, FOX 35's Ryan Elijah discusses NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 launch, Disney's new golf course additions and immigration disputes in Orange County. Plus, Elijah sits down one-on-one with U.S. Congressman Mike Haridopolos to touch on Florida's Space Coast and new tariff policies.
Orlando Matters: July 25, 2025
On this episode of Orlando Matters, FOX 35 goes one-on-one with interim Osceola County Sheriff Christopher Blackmon, showcases updates at Orlando Sanford International Airport, plus a look at the newest parade at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.
Orlando Matters: July 19, 2025
Orlando Matters looks at the top economic, business, and political news impacting Orlando and Central Florida. On this week's show, FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt discusses Orange County's new position on how the county will house and transport immigration detainees, Maitland's plans for a new library, and a new dating app for Disney lovers.
Orlando Matters: July 5, 2025
Orlando Matters looks at the top economic, business and political news impacting Orlando and Central Florida. On this week's show, FOX 35's Ryan Elijah discusses topics including "Alligator Alcatraz," theme park news and the Florida budget, as well as takes us inside Terminal C at the Orlando International Airport (MCO) and behind-the-scenes of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Orlando Matters: June 28, 2025
Orlando Matters looks at the top economic, business and political news impacting Orlando and Central Florida. On this week's show, FOX 35's Ryan Elijah discusses topics including relief for condo owners, robots changing health care and an expansion at Port Canaveral. Elijah also showcases a one-one-one conversation with the outgoing Orlando Magic CEO who will be taking on a new role with the NBA organization and shares in inside-look at an awards ceremony for Central Florida's Hospitality Industry, which he hosted.
Orlando Matters: June 21, 2025
Orlando Matters looks at the top economic, business and political news impacting Orlando and Central Florida. On this week's show, FOX 35's Ryan Elijah discusses topics including the Tampa Bay Rays announcing that they're in talks with a Jacksonville buyer about possibly selling the team and how this could affect the Orlando Dreamers, what a local college is saying about recruiting international students, and the latest design for an International Drive project. Elijah also sits down for a on-on-one conversation with U.S. Rep. Randy Fine.
Orlando Matters: June 14
Orlando Matters looks at the top economic, business and political news impacting Orlando and Central Florida. On this week's show, FOX 35's Ryan Elijah talks about the latest on the push to bring a Major League Baseball team to Orlando, the 9th remembrance of the deadly Pulse Nightclub shooting, about ICE and immigration with Congresswoman Kat Cammack, and how Orlando is preparing for FIFA Club World Cup.
Orlando Matters: June 7, 2025
Orlando Matters looks at the top economic, business and political news impacting Orlando and Central Florida. On this week's show, FOX 35's Ryan Elijah discusses topics including the University of Florida's (UF) search for its next president, Orange County pledging millions of dollars to the Pulse memorial, the Orlando Magic announcing a new look and new details for Disney's "Cars" land.
Orlando Matters: May 31, 2025
Orlando Matters looks at the top economic, business and political news impacting Orlando and Central Florida. On this week's show, FOX 35's Ryan Elijah discusses topics including the new changes coming to Terminal C at the Orlando International Airport (MCO), Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' thoughts on the MLB possibly coming to the state and a new nighttime parade at Walt Disney World.
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