President Donald Trump hosts Black History Month celebration
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | President Donald Trump recognized and honored U.S. leaders for Black History Month on Feb. 18, 2026.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | President Donald Trump recognized and honored U.S. leaders for Black History Month on Feb. 18, 2026.
Black History Month: Highlighting Shannon Keesey
This Black History Month, the FOX 35 News team is celebrating the pioneers making a difference in their communities. One of those pioneers is Orlando Fire Department Deputy Chief Shannon Keesey, who is one of the highest ranking Black women in the department?s history. A firefighter, a leader and a role model, Keesey isn?t just about making history ? she?s making a difference.
This Black History Month, the FOX 35 News team is celebrating the pioneers making a difference in their communities. One of those pioneers is Orlando Fire Department Deputy Chief Shannon Keesey, who is one of the highest ranking Black women in the department?s history. A firefighter, a leader and a role model, Keesey isn?t just about making history ? she?s making a difference.
Heart of West Lakes Wellness Center to open in Orlando
A new wellness center opening in downtown Orlando brings health resources under one roof.
A new wellness center opening in downtown Orlando brings health resources under one roof.
Black History walking tour in Orlando
The 2nd annual Black History Walking Tour is happening Friday in downtown Orlando. Tanisha Nunn Gary, President of the African American Chamber of Commerce, talks to FOX 35 about how the event was started and what it means to the Black community.
The 2nd annual Black History Walking Tour is happening Friday in downtown Orlando. Tanisha Nunn Gary, President of the African American Chamber of Commerce, talks to FOX 35 about how the event was started and what it means to the Black community.
Art encompasses Black History
An Altamonte Springs artist celebrates Black History in everything she does. Haitian-born artist Lori Saint Rome brings the vibrant colors of her country to the canvas.
An Altamonte Springs artist celebrates Black History in everything she does. Haitian-born artist Lori Saint Rome brings the vibrant colors of her country to the canvas.
Young boxer making history, lifting people up
FOX 35 News interviewed a 19-year-old athlete who has been boxing since he was eight years old. Omari Jones is already making history in the boxing world as the number one amateur boxer in America in the welterweight division and has the championship belt to prove it.
FOX 35 News interviewed a 19-year-old athlete who has been boxing since he was eight years old. Omari Jones is already making history in the boxing world as the number one amateur boxer in America in the welterweight division and has the championship belt to prove it.
Parramore developer brings new concept Church Street
As we recognize Black History Month, we spotlight a member of our local community. Timothy Green grew up in Paramore and is now a successful real estate developer. He is now giving back to the place he once called home.
As we recognize Black History Month, we spotlight a member of our local community. Timothy Green grew up in Paramore and is now a successful real estate developer. He is now giving back to the place he once called home.
Chris Anderson blazing new trails in Seminole County
FOX 35 News is recognizing Black History Month and tonight we're shining the spotlight on Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Chris Anderson.
FOX 35 News is recognizing Black History Month and tonight we're shining the spotlight on Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Chris Anderson.
FOX 35 and FOX SOUL celebrate Black History Month
FOX 35 is celebrating Central Florida's Black History, learn more about Doctor William Monroe Wells, Mary McLeod Bethune, Division Street in Orlando, and the history behind the town of Eatonville.
FOX 35 is celebrating Central Florida's Black History, learn more about Doctor William Monroe Wells, Mary McLeod Bethune, Division Street in Orlando, and the history behind the town of Eatonville.
Black History Month: Former astronaut inspires local students
Captain Winston Scott is a former NASA astronaut and retired Navy Captain who now works as a Senior Advisor to the President Office of External Relations and Economic Development at the Florida Institute of Technology. He's traveled to space twice and has completed three spacewalks within his 27 years of Navy and NASA service.
Captain Winston Scott is a former NASA astronaut and retired Navy Captain who now works as a Senior Advisor to the President Office of External Relations and Economic Development at the Florida Institute of Technology. He's traveled to space twice and has completed three spacewalks within his 27 years of Navy and NASA service.
Black History Month: Sharon Cooley McWhite talks about the Ocoee Massacre of 1920
There is a push to pass two bills, one of which would compensate descendants of the Ocoee Massacre victims. Sharon Cooley McWhite talks to FOX 35 about what she would do with the money.
There is a push to pass two bills, one of which would compensate descendants of the Ocoee Massacre victims. Sharon Cooley McWhite talks to FOX 35 about what she would do with the money.
Remembering the victims of the Ocoee massacre
During Black History Month, FOX 35 is taking you inside the personal story of a local woman affected by the Ocoee massacre of 1920.
During Black History Month, FOX 35 is taking you inside the personal story of a local woman affected by the Ocoee massacre of 1920.
FOX 35 Web Exclusive: N.Y. Nathiri, Executive Director of the Association to Preserve the Eatonville Community
N.Y. Nathiri talks to FOX 35's Sydney Cameron about some of the legends who have paved the way for African-American's in America.
N.Y. Nathiri talks to FOX 35's Sydney Cameron about some of the legends who have paved the way for African-American's in America.
Eatonville is first and oldest African-American incorporated municipality in nation
Just 15 minutes north of busy, downtown Orlando sits a quaint town just over one square mile. What Eatonville lacks in size, it makes up for with its extraordinary history.
Just 15 minutes north of busy, downtown Orlando sits a quaint town just over one square mile. What Eatonville lacks in size, it makes up for with its extraordinary history.
Wells'Built in Parramore remembered as a rare piece of African-American history
Only a very small amount of buildings listed in the Green Book still stand today, making the Wells'Built hotel a rare piece of history.
Only a very small amount of buildings listed in the Green Book still stand today, making the Wells'Built hotel a rare piece of history.
Wells Built Hotel
FOX 35's Sydney Cameron visits the Wells Built Hotel in the Parramore area of Orlando.
FOX 35's Sydney Cameron visits the Wells Built Hotel in the Parramore area of Orlando.