Everything we know about the FSU Shooting
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down everything we know about the FSU shooting, from the history of suspect Phoenix Ikner, the latest timeline of law enforcement's response and Tallahassee Police Chief's remarks this morning on LiveNOW from FOX, continuing efforts to learn more about the victims of the shooting and the vigil set up by the FSU community.
Epic Universe passholder previews: What stands out?
Tharin White, lead publisher of EYNTK.info, joined FOX 35 News+ live from Epic Universe where he spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about the standout attractions, food items and other aspects of the theme park ahead of its scheduled opening May 22.
Orlando Magic kick off NBA Playoffs vs. Boston Celtics
Tyler Caron, Co-host and producer of In The Zone on 96.9 The Game spoke with FOX 35's Johnny Jackson to break down the Orlando Magic's outlook when they take on the defending NBA Champion Boston Celtics in the NBA Playoffs, starting with Game 1 at Madison Square Garden Sunday afternoon.
FSU shooting: Impacts on Florida safety policies
FOX 13 Tampa reporter Evan Axelbank joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer off of conversations with several state lawmakers in Tallahassee to discuss the potential impact of the mass shooting on Florida State University's campus on several potential policies, including a bill that would lower the gun-purchasing age to 18 and a bill that would ban cell phones from all classrooms in Florida.
FSU Shooting: Emotional toll of the tragedy
FOX 13 Tampa anchor and reporter Matthew McClellan joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down their conversation with Crisis Center of Tampa Bay CEO Clara Reynolds, a FSU alumnus in the wake of the mass shooting on Florida State University's campus yesterday. Reynolds shares advice for anyone working through the emotional toll of the tragedy, and brings advice for parents having the tough conversation with their children and the emotional toll it's taking on her as a former Seminole.
FSU Shooting: Learning more about the victims
FOX 35's Randi Hildreth joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down her conversation with a friend of Robert Morales, a Florida restaurant owner who was killed in the FSU shooting. At a news conference this afternoon, Tallahassee Memorial Hospital staff announced the six surviving victims are expected to make full recoveries.
First look at Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After
Drew Smith, also known as Drew the Disney Dude, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to share a sneak peek of Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After, the new show featuring some of Disney's most iconic villains set to debut soon at Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios. Additionally, new POVs of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge are coming to Disney+ soon and some of the biggest Easter Eggs in Orlando across Disney World.
FSU Shooting: Witness pays respects to shooting victims
FOX 35's Marie Edinger joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down her reporting overnight at Florida State University, where 2 people were killed and 6 others were injured in a mass shooting near the student union. Marie spoke to an FSU Freshman who was paying her respects to the victims at a memorial outside the student union.
FOX 35 News+
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and LuAnne Sorrell break down the top news stories of the day, including a Federal Judge finding probably cause to hold President Donald Trump in contempt of court over his immigration policies, the Executive Director of Hope Florida resigning, a severe drought in Florida leading to statewide brush fires and the Helios Grand Hotel in Epic Universe accepting its first guests today.
Trump immigration crackdown reaches Fla. universities
The Trump administration's continued crackdown on illegal immigration reaches to Florida Universities, where the Miami Herald confirmed at least 29 Florida university students have had their student visas revoked by the Trump administration. Clara-Sophia Daly, a reporter with the Miami Herald, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down her reporting on these student visas and the response from immigration attorneys, the South Florida community and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Top 4 stories you need to know: April 15, 2025
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and John Brown break down the biggest news stories of the day, including Governor Ron DeSantis slamming House Republicans as a House panel investigates Hope Florida, the tension between Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Florida Attorney James Uthmeier, Orlando's available housing on the market reaching its highest level since 2014 and the Orlando Magic set to host the Atlanta Hawks to kick off the NBA Play-in Tournament tonight at the Kia Center.
Playbook Tuesday: Hope Florida investigation ramps up
Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO reporter and author of the Florida Playbook newsletter joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the latest updates in the investigation into Hope Florida and Governor Ron DeSantis continuing to slam House Republicans and defend the program while a House panel investigates Hope Florida.
Most homes on the market in Orlando since 2014
Lawrence Bellido, President of the Orlando Regional Realtor Association joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down their report of a strong buyer's market for the first time in years, and record-high numbers of homes available in Orlando.
Orlando Magic host Atlanta Hawks for NBA Play-In Game
Tyler Caron, co-host and Producer of In The Zone on 96.9 The Game joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the Orlando Magic's Play-In matchup tonight against the Atlanta Hawks, and what they need to move onto the NBA Playoffs.
First look inside Disney Destiny cruise ship
Drew Smith, also known as Drew the Disney Dude, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the newly-released renderings of the newest cruise ship coming to Disney Cruise Lines and sailing out of Fort Lauderdale beginning this Fall. The Disney Destiny boasts the new Hercules live show and follows a heroes and villains theme for a majority of its decor. Later, Drew and Garrett break down the sneak peek of the new ride vehicles at Test Track scheduled to re-open at EPCOT this summer.
Top 4 stories you need to know: April 14, 2025
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith & Garrett Wymer break down the biggest stories of the day, including the earthquake that rocked southern California and San Diego, the tension between State Attorney Monique Worrell and Governor Ron DeSantis, a father accused of kidnapping his child and the child's mother at a Walmart in Orlando, and the Blue Origin mission that sent 6 women into space. Watch FOX 35 News+ with Garrett Wymer weekdays from 11 a.m. - noon, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. on the FOX Local app. Watch Florida Live weekdays from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. for the latest breaking news, political updates in Orlando, Tampa, and Central Florida.
New otter pups at Animal Kingdom, weekend waterparks
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the biggest weekend debuts at Orlando's theme parks, including new otter pups at Disney's Animal Kingdom and the first night of Universal's Volcano Bay Nights.
Criminal defense attorney breaks down insanity defense
The defense team for Jean Macean, the man accused of brutally murdering a Daytona Beach couple, Brenda Aultman and Terry Aultman, during the 2022 Bike Week festivities, plan to seek an insanity defense, court documents show. Criminal defense attorney Jose Rivas joins FOX 35 News+ to break down the insanity defense and what we could see from Macean's defense team in court.
Deadly Boca Raton plane crash, wrongly released convicted killer found in Florida
FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell and Garrett Wymer break down the biggest stories of the day, including the latest details on the plane crash in Boca Raton that killed 3 and injured another man on the ground, a convicted killer released from a Georgia prison and found at his mom's house in Ocoee.
Man injured in Jacksonville jail 'incident' dies
Nichole Manna, Senior Investigative Reporter with The Tributary, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss the case surrounding Charles Faggart, the 31-year-old father hospitalized after an April 7 incident in the Duval County jail died yesterday afternoon. Jacksonville Sheriff TK Waters announced he suspended 9 officers involved in the incident, but few details of the incident have been released.