Annabelle Sikes
Annabelle Sikes is a digital content producer at FOX 35 Orlando. She joined the team in December 2024.
Prior to joining FOX 35, she worked as the news editor of The West Orange Times & Observer in Winter Garden for three years. She also worked as a web producer at the Orlando Sentinel, section editor at The Community Paper in College Park, and interned with the Orlando Weekly.
She earned her bachelor's degree in journalism with a minor in sociology from the University of Central Florida in 2021. During her time at UCF, she served as managing editor of the school's newspaper and as digital manager of the school's magazine.
Annabelle was born in Boca Raton, Florida, and has two younger sisters, who are her best friends. In her free time, she enjoys working out, reading, watching movies, and trying new restaurants.
She has completed leadership programs with the West Orange Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Press Association. She has won a multitude of awards from the FPA for both news and feature writing.
The latest from Annabelle Sikes
Florida man kills 3 in I-95 crash after taunting state trooper, slamming into tow truck: officials
A Florida man has been indicted for murder after a high-speed chase that ended in a deadly crash on an Interstate 95 off-ramp. Officials say the man taunted state troopers before then slamming into a tow truck and killing three people, as well as seriously injuring another.
Florida to execute 5th inmate in 2025: 'The Cross Country Killer' faces death by lethal injection
The man convicted of killing two women, known as "The Cross Country Killer," has been scheduled for execution in Florida under a death warrant signed Tuesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Glen Edward Rogers, 62, will be the fifth inmate in the state to be executed this year.
Video: Florida fiery chase leads to arrest of man released for past murder, deputies say
An inmate on release status for a past murder was again recently arrested after fleeing from Florida law enforcement during a traffic stop. The man crashed the car, which then became engulfed in flames, officials say.
Florida hub for Venezuelan immigrants poised to join forces with ICE: reports
A key hub for Venezuelan immigrants in Florida is poised to ink an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that would allow the city’s law enforcement to carry out some immigration-enforcement operations.
Orlando Magic clinch NBA playoffs spot after blow out game against Atlanta Hawks
The Orlando Magic defeated the Atlanta Hawks 120-95 in the first game of the NBA play-in tournament, securing the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference and advancing to the first round of the playoffs.
Altamonte police locate missing teen girl with autism
Rachael Scott, a 13-year-old girl with autism who was reported missing in Altamonte Springs, has been found safe and in "good health," according to police.
President Trump to attend Florida UFC fight Saturday night
President Donald Trump's official schedule confirms he is planning to attend UFC 314 on Saturday night in Miami, Florida. Since his reelection, Trump has made several appearances at some of the nation’s premier sporting events, including the Super Bowl and Daytona 500 earlier this year.
Florida city criminalizes undocumented immigration in historic move to enforce Trump, DeSantis mission
Jacksonville is in the spotlight after it recently became the first city in Florida to pass an ordinance criminalizing undocumented immigration.
Florida woman arrested after buying and selling human bones, police say
A Florida woman has been arrested after police say she bought and sold human bones in her curio store.
Clermont man shot and killed by deputies overnight, officials say
A Clermont man was shot and killed by deputies overnight after they responded to a report of a suspicious person, officials say.