Top 4 news stories you need to know: Dec 6
FOX 35 anchor Marlisa Goldsmith joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the top 4 news stories you need to know, including an Ormond Beach realtor arrested in a complicated plot in Volusia County, a doctor who police say told them his wife needed to die, the family of Tyre Sampson's $310 million verdict in their wrongful death suit, and a potential TikTok ban being upheld in a federal appeals court.
Delays to NASA moon mission signal concern for future
NASA's Artemis program is facing more setbacks, administrators announced this week. Artemis II, which will launch astronauts around the moon, was originally scheduled for November 2024, then September 2025 and has been delayed again until April 2026. Artemis III, which will land astronauts on the moon, was originally scheduled for late 2025, then September 2026 and has been delayed again until mid-2027. Meanwhile, a former astronaut is expressing concern about NASA's decision to use in the next flight the same heat shield that failed in the last one. Dr. Don Platt, associate professor of space systems and director of the Spaceport Education Center at Florida Institute of Technology, joined FOX 35 News+ to weigh in on the delays and concerns and what it all means for the future of America's space program.
Officer shoots, kills armed suspect in Titusville
FOX 35's Esther Bower joined FOX 35 News+ to provide the latest details about an officer-involved shooting in Titusville.
WATCH: Robot 3D-prints affordable homes in Melbourne
FOX 35's Matt Trezza joined FOX 35 News+ to show how a robot is 3D-printing affordable homes in Melbourne. The printing process has several benefits over traditional construction, Trezza explains.
Disney welcomes new lions, tiger cub to Animal Kingdom
Tharin White, lead publisher of EYNTK.info, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about three new lions brought in to Disney's Animal Kingdom, and the birth of a new tiger cub.
Holiday handiwork at the Jingle Build-Off
FOX 35's David Martin takes us on a tour of the Jingle Build-Off, where local businesses and organizations compete to build the best playhouses for Habitat for Humanity of Lake & Sumter counties. All of these playhouses are donated to deserving families, and all proceeds for the event go directly to building affordable housing in Central Florida.
7.0 quake off CA coast could trigger another major one
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Noah Bergren joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about the major earthquake off the coast of California on Thursday, the numerous aftershocks that followed, and why the tectonic activity could lead to another major earthquake in the coming days.
Top 4 stories you need to know
FOX 35 anchor LuAnne Sorrell joins FOX 35 News+ to break down the Top 4 stories at 4, including an update on the FreeFall civil trial over the death of Tyre Sampson, an update on the suspect accused of assassinating the UnitedHealth CEO in New York City, another round of delays for the Artemis missions to the Moon, and College Football's early signing period being underway this week.
Cyber-insurance and keeping ransomware attacks at bay
The bankruptcy filing this week of Stoli Group USA highlights how damaging ransomware attacks can be on businesses. But there are ways to protect yourself and your livelihood, Matt Rose, CXO of TechRage IT in Winter Springs, told FOX 35's Garrett Wymer.
UCF recruiting football team without a head coach
Stephen Leonard, Publisher with 247 Sports, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the UCF Knights' pursuit of athletes as the Early Signing Period begins for college football. After Gus Malzahn stepped down to join FSU's staff as their offensive coordinator, UCF has to recruit incoming freshmen without a head coach, which led to multiple players decommitting and signing letters of intent with other schools.
Top 4 stories you need to know about
FOX 35 anchor John Brown joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the top 4 stories you need to know today, including the UnitedHealthcare CEO gunned down in New York City, Ron DeSantis potentially being nominated as Secretary of Defense, the financial feud between Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and Supervisor of Elections Glen Gilzean, and MLB looking into the Golden At-Bat rule.
Goodbye Foxy! Florida guide dog starts next training chapter
FOX 35 sponsored Foxy, a young pup training to be a future guide dog, for the last year. She is now off to her more formal training school.
What would Ron DeSantis as SecDef mean for Florida?
UCF Political Science Lecturer John Hanley joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about what Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis could offer the Trump administration as Secretary of Defense, what it means for his political future, and the transition that Florida would go through. The Wall Street Journal reported that President-Elect Donald Trump is considering nominating Gov. DeSantis for the post as Trump's initial nominee, FOX News host Pete Hegseth, faces potential confirmation troubles.
How long until Disney's "Dinosaur" ride goes extinct?
Drew Smith, theme park expert and social media influencer, joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about the newest changes and additions coming to Orlando's theme parks. On Tuesday Disney unveiled what is next for 2025 and Smith says it is, "mystical and magical."
Theme park changes: What to watch for at Disney in 2025
Tharin White, lead publisher of EYNTK.info, joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about the timeline unveiled Tuesday for changes and new entertainment coming to all four Walt Disney World theme parks in 2025.
What Sarah Boone said may have sealed her life sentence
Texas attorney Lauren Cadilac joined FOX 35 News+ to react to the life sentence handed to convicted suitcase murderer Sarah Boone, and why what Boone said on the stand during the hearing may not have helped her fate.
UCF football coaching search: Names to replace Malzahn
Independent reporter Sean Green joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about UCF Head Football Coach Gus Malzahn resigning his post less than 24 hours after a season-ending loss to Utah and what the move means for the Knights and for Florida State, where Malzahn is reportedly being hired as offensive coordinator.
Suitcase Murder Trial: Sarah Boone to be sentenced today
FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about what to expect when Sarah Boone enters an Orange County courtroom today for her sentencing hearing in front of Judge Michael Kraynick. Boone was convicted in October of second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres. Watch the sentencing hearing at 1:30 p.m. live on FOX LOCAL.
Experts: Addressing crisis of kids with autism drowning
In two weeks, three children with autism have drowned in Central Florida after briefly escaping their parents' sights. Stacey Hoaglund, president of the Autism Society of Florida, and Alissa Magrum, interim executive director of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, joined FOX 35 News+ to discuss why children with autism are attracted to watch, and steps and resources parents, guardians, and neighbors can take to help prevent such tragedies from happening.
FOX 35 Deep Dive | Spontaneous car window shatterings
FOX 35's Esther Bower went in depth on FOX 35 News+ about spontaneous car window shatterings that are frightening drivers - and what you can do about it.