Celebrating Jackie Robinson's birthday and Fla. legacy
January 31 is the birthday of Jackie Robinson, the pioneering baseball player who broke the color barrier. The first time he did so was during spring training in Daytona Beach. That stadium is now named after him. It is where the Daytona Tortugas play today. Jim Jaworski, president and general manager of the Tortugas, joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about Robinson's legacy and the importance of telling his story in central Florida.
January 31 is the birthday of Jackie Robinson, the pioneering baseball player who broke the color barrier. The first time he did so was during spring training in Daytona Beach. That stadium is now named after him. It is where the Daytona Tortugas play today. Jim Jaworski, president and general manager of the Tortugas, joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about Robinson's legacy and the importance of telling his story in central Florida.
NASCAR driver Ross Chastain ready to smash more watermelons
Florida native and NASCAR driver Ross Chastain is known for celebrating his victories with the smashing of watermelons.
Florida native and NASCAR driver Ross Chastain is known for celebrating his victories with the smashing of watermelons.
Pro Bowl events start in Orlando today
Today, NFL Pro Bowl events kick off at Camping World Stadium.
Today, NFL Pro Bowl events kick off at Camping World Stadium.
Dreamers make new pitch to bring baseball to Central Florida
Barry Larkin, Major League Baseball Hall-of-Famer and former Cincinnati Reds shortstop, is joining the push.
Barry Larkin, Major League Baseball Hall-of-Famer and former Cincinnati Reds shortstop, is joining the push.
Average Super Bowl 59 ticket priced at $5.6K
Right now, the average price for tickets for this year's Super Bowl in New Orleans is roughly $5,600.
Right now, the average price for tickets for this year's Super Bowl in New Orleans is roughly $5,600.
Local Central Florida talent to showcase in Super Bowl 59
Central Florida is sending some of our best to the big game, including two athletes who went to the same school but will play on opposite teams.
Central Florida is sending some of our best to the big game, including two athletes who went to the same school but will play on opposite teams.
Several UF, FSU players headed to Super Bowl
Peter Holland Jr., Florida State University sports reporter for the Tallahassee Democrat, joined Florida Live to talk about the Seminoles on the Super Bowl roster and which player to watch. The Kansas City Chiefs play the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at the SuperDome in New Orleans. You can watch it February 9 on FOX 35.
Peter Holland Jr., Florida State University sports reporter for the Tallahassee Democrat, joined Florida Live to talk about the Seminoles on the Super Bowl roster and which player to watch. The Kansas City Chiefs play the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at the SuperDome in New Orleans. You can watch it February 9 on FOX 35.
NFL Pro Bowl coming to Orlando in February
The NFL Pro Bowl is coming back to Camping World Stadium for the second year in a row.
The NFL Pro Bowl is coming back to Camping World Stadium for the second year in a row.
UCF dance team performs at college nationals
The UCF spirit teams are celebrating a great performance during the college nationals.
The UCF spirit teams are celebrating a great performance during the college nationals.
Rolex 24 kicks off at Daytona International Speedway
Saturday marks the start of racing season in Central Florida. The Rolex 24 is a test of endurance ? not just for the drivers, but for the cars too.
Saturday marks the start of racing season in Central Florida. The Rolex 24 is a test of endurance ? not just for the drivers, but for the cars too.
U.S. men's national soccer team beats Costa Rica
Thousands of soccer fans braved the cold last night to watch the U.S. men's national team beat Costa Rica.
Thousands of soccer fans braved the cold last night to watch the U.S. men's national team beat Costa Rica.
Racing returns to Daytona International Speedway
Drivers began practicing Friday at Daytona International Speedway for the 2025 "Roar Before the Rolex."
Drivers began practicing Friday at Daytona International Speedway for the 2025 "Roar Before the Rolex."
Edgewater High football coach leaves for job in Georgia
Edgewater High School's head football coach Cameron Duke has announced he is leaving the school to take a new job in Georgia.
Edgewater High School's head football coach Cameron Duke has announced he is leaving the school to take a new job in Georgia.
Big events coming up in Orlando
Jason Siegel, President and CEO of the Orlando Sports Commission, highlights the major upcoming events in Orlando.
Jason Siegel, President and CEO of the Orlando Sports Commission, highlights the major upcoming events in Orlando.
Paolo Banchero returns for Orlando Magic following injury
The Orlando Magic star returned after sitting out more than two months due to an oblique injury.
The Orlando Magic star returned after sitting out more than two months due to an oblique injury.
#5 is back! What Paolo's return means for Magic
Independent reporter Sean Green joined FOX 35 News+ just moments before the Orlando Magic confirmed that Paolo Banchero would return Friday night vs. the Milwaukee Bucks. Banchero has been out for weeks with an injury. His return is expected to bring a spark to a Magic team that has struggled offensively.
Independent reporter Sean Green joined FOX 35 News+ just moments before the Orlando Magic confirmed that Paolo Banchero would return Friday night vs. the Milwaukee Bucks. Banchero has been out for weeks with an injury. His return is expected to bring a spark to a Magic team that has struggled offensively.
Howard University swim team visiting Central Florida
The swimmers make up the only all-black college team in the country.
The swimmers make up the only all-black college team in the country.
Howard University swim team visiting Central Florida
The swimmers make up the only all-black college team in the country.
The swimmers make up the only all-black college team in the country.
WATCH: Florida student with special needs hits game-winning shot in varsity basketball debut
It was a night to remember at Matanzas High School on Tuesday when senior Haley Olson scored a buzzer-beater in her very first varsity basketball game against Trinity Christian.
It was a night to remember at Matanzas High School on Tuesday when senior Haley Olson scored a buzzer-beater in her very first varsity basketball game against Trinity Christian.
Where do Jags turn after firing head coach, keeping GM?
Tim Walters, sports editor at the Florida Times-Union and FLORIDA TODAY, joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about the Jacksonville Jaguars owner's decision to fire head coach Doug Pederson after a disappointing 4-13 season and the decision to keep on General Manager Trent Baalke. Walters also discusses some potential names to replace Pederson.
Tim Walters, sports editor at the Florida Times-Union and FLORIDA TODAY, joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about the Jacksonville Jaguars owner's decision to fire head coach Doug Pederson after a disappointing 4-13 season and the decision to keep on General Manager Trent Baalke. Walters also discusses some potential names to replace Pederson.