WFTV Channel 9
Florida Officials Pushing To END Child Vaccine Mandates
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- Florida Officials Pushing To END Child Vaccine Mandates
- Runtime
- 4:17
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Breaking news: Florida's plan to eliminate mandatory vaccines for children is under discussion, prompting reactions from parents and pediatricians. This move could position Florida as the first state to end mandatory vaccination requirements, raising important public health questions. Stay tuned to hear the latest news on this developing health story.
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- 11-year-old boy grazed by Florida deputy's 'target practice' bullet
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office says it has launched an investigation after a deputy fired a department-issued rifle and accidentally grazed an 11-year-old.
This happened on a private property near Mahogany Boulevard and Hazelnut Street.
Jayce Buckner says he heard gunshots outside his Bunnell home while playing video games on his bed. Then, what felt like milliseconds later, something hit his arm and neck. He says he felt a pain he never felt before.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/11-year-old-grazed-by-flagler-county-deputys-bullet-speaks/4GXWRFZBLVGRLGDM3WCFE7YK4I/
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- Florida Cracks Down on Insurers: Fined Millions for Hurricane Claim Mishandlings
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- If you’ve ever had to file an insurance claim, you know the frustration — long wait times, unanswered calls, and unexplained denials. Now, the state of Florida is cracking down.
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer has announced more than $2 million in fines against insurance companies accused of mishandling claims related to Hurricanes Ian and Idalia.
“We put reforms in place to create a more vibrant insurance market,” said Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia. “But insurers don’t get a free pass. They must pay what they owe and respond to homeowners in a timely manner.”
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/insurers-fined-over-2-million-mishandling-hurricane-claims/3UM6LISNAVDXHIAQX3OJTJNYIE/
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- New tropical wave strengthens, poised to become named storm
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- A tropical wave off the coast of Africa now has a 70% chance of developing into a named storm later this week or weekend.
WFTV's Kassandra Crimi breaks down the chances this storm impacts Florida.
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- Three more arrested for drawing on crosswalk with chalk
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Three protestors were arrested at the Pulse Crosswalk in Orlando, Florida on Sunday, around 6 p.m.
The protestors' arrests came after troopers arrested a 29-year-old Georgia man Friday night. He was visiting Orlando for his birthday.
All four were arrested for defacing a traffic control device after the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) posted signs warning demonstrators at the crosswalk.
Their attorney calls the arrests "astounding."
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/three-protesters-detained-pulse-crosswalk-site/XPBBTN7FSZFQHM6YL76ZWW6DI4/
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- Famous Florida vacation destination getting NEW 5-star hotel
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- A five-star luxury hotel has been given the green light by Daytona Beach city commissioners.
A developer plans to build the Pearl Beach Club Hotel on a vacant plot of land on State Road A1A and Bostwick Avenue.
It will be 24-stories tall and feature multiple pools, an oceanfront bar, a restaurant and spa. The rooms will be larger than a typical hotel.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/new-5-star-hotel-coming-daytona-beach/3D5D6CXIDVCXXAFPFNKY7RXVSI/
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- Police officer accused of falsifying records fighting to get job back
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- A former Mount Dora police officer who was fired last month is appealing his termination after being accused of falsifying records and untruthfulness.
Victor Uvalle’s attorneys claim he was made a scapegoat in an investigation that began in April, and he has officially filed an appeal to regain his position.
“It’s problematic that you are making the determination,” said Uvalle’s attorney, Christopher Pace, who is requesting that the police chief recuse himself from the appeals process.
Read about his termination: https://www.wftv.com/news/9investigates/mount-dora-police-captain-fired-misrepresenting-history-terminated-officer/LARWKTFBN5AQFNXT4WDQBW5WWY/
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- Upsets, Comebacks, and Blowouts of Florida High School Football | Football Friday Night Week 2
- Runtime
- 12:26
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Get ready for the most thrilling highlights from Week 2 of Florida High School Football on Football Friday Night! From stunning upsets to incredible comebacks and dominating blowouts, we've got you covered with all the local news and scores you need to stay ahead of the game. Catch up on the latest high school football rankings in Florida and relive the excitement of the gridiron with WFTV. Stay tuned for more exclusive coverage of Florida high school football, including scores, news, and rankings, all in one place!
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- 'Alligator Alcatraz' could be empty within days
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The immigration detention center in The Everglades may soon be completely empty as a judge upheld her decision late Wednesday ordering operations to wind down indefinitely.
Shutting down the facility for the time being would cost the state $15 million to $20 million immediately, and it would cost another $15 million to $20 million to reinstall structures if Florida is allowed to reopen it, according to court filings by the state.
Read how much this could cost taxpayers in total: https://www.wftv.com/news/national/florida-taxpayers/JV2WKQPYM5BEPJM65VON3K5Q4U/
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- Caught on Camera: Park-and-Ride Owner Takes Customer's Corvette for Joyrides!
- Runtime
- 15:01
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- In this 2012 Emmy Award-winning series, WFTV secretly followed around the owner and employees of a parking lot that served cruise customers and was rumored to take cars for his own personal use.
Our crew rented a shiny new Corvette, rigged it with a GPS monitor and left it at the lot -- and stationed a helicopter nearby. It didn't take long for the alerts to come in -- and what our cameras saw was even more surprising.
Follow along the entire series in this 15-minute compilation!
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- FBI raids church 'apostle' mansions, claims he denied workers food and sleep
- Runtime
- 2:46
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- A federal grand jury has indicted David Taylor and Michelle Brannon on charges of forced labor and money laundering, targeting victims across multiple states, including Florida.
The indictment alleges that Taylor and Brannon led the Kingdom of God Global Church, formerly known as Joshua Media Ministries International, where they operated call centers in Michigan, Florida, Texas, and Missouri.
Investigators said these centers were used to exploit victims for labor without pay.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/self-professed-religious-leaders-charged-abusive-multi-million-dollar-scheme-investigators-say/UO3TOV4IGBH4VJG7R6KD6T3ZU4/
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- Orange County employees to be subpoenaed over DOGE audit
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is issuing subpoenas to Orange County employees who allegedly did not fully cooperate with state audits. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has responded to the allegations.
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- Caught on camera: Trooper confronts protester over sidewalk coloring
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- A confrontation occurred between a protester and an FHP trooper at the Pulse Memorial crosswalk this morning, and the tense moments were all captured on camera.
Cellphone video provided by a protester shows the trooper stopping a protester from coloring the crosswalk with chalk, “Right now that’s going to be criminal mischief right here.”
The protester named Todd didn’t want to give us his last name, but says they called Orlando Police for help when the trooper wouldn’t listen.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/confrontation-between-fhp-trooper-protester-caught-camera-pulse-crosswalk/P33IILCDNJG4LBXFQ5T3BTVCKI/
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- Florida teen killed in fiery crash weeks before 16th birthday
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Family members say Majorie “Marjie” Whitman, 15, was the other teenage girl who died in the fiery crash in Oviedo last week.
The crash happened Tuesday, Aug. 19, when investigators say the jeep, which they were in, ran off the road, hit a tree, and then went up in flames.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/shell-always-be-my-little-marjie-family-mourns-15-year-old-killed-fiery-oviedo-crash/YTK2SYVPNBD5VFEM3ILKGVFBZE/
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- After millions spent, green crosswalks are being repainted black and white
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Seminole County is repainting some of its crosswalks back to black and white after spending millions to paint them green as it finds itself caught up in the debate over rainbow crosswalks happening in other communities.
Advocates say the green crosswalks are safer as they try to cross busy traffic-filled roads.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/after-millions-spent-seminoles-green-crosswalks-are-being-repainted-black-white/CNTRHFGGX5AGDCTPMWDQHZU6SM/
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- Pulse Nightclub Site Shutdown Due To Suspicious Package After Crosswalk Protest
- Runtime
- 5:37
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Leaders in the City of Orlando say they’re still considering all options after the Florida Department of Transportation repainted a rainbow crosswalk near the Pulse memorial.
The city previously issued a statement calling FDOT’s action “callous,” an attempt to “erase the memory of the victims of the Pulse tragedy,” and a “political act.”
A suspicious package -- later determined to be chalk -- prompted an evacuation and an investigation Monday.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/pulse-nightclub-site-locked-down-due-suspicious-package/V75F4GBNH5G5JGRC4YPLVRGRCM/
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- President Trump threatens to send troops to more cities
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Sunday, the president threatened to expand his military deployments to more Democratic-led cities, responding to an offer by Maryland’s governor to join him in a tour of Baltimore by saying he might instead “send in the ‘troops.’” He earlier said he was considering deploying troops to Chicago and New York.
Thousands of National Guard and federal law enforcement officers are now patrolling the district's streets, drawing sporadic protests from local residents.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/politics/pentagon-says-some/GW7KMA5ODJBYXINSL6LK4N2HCI/
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- More customers accuse fence company of taking money, not doing work
- Runtime
- 3:40
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Heidi Busher of Orlando paid a $1500 deposit to replace part of her fence, but she claims the company never built the fence and won’t return the money.
“I think it’s despicable, honestly,” Busher told Action 9 Consumer Investigator Jeff Deal.
The company, Knight Fence, is a company Action 9 has warned consumers about before.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/he-needs-be-stopped-more-customers-accuse-fence-company-taking-money-not-doing-work/HK2XPVMREJEOFAIBJYTZMKKLH4/
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- Federal Judge Stops 'Alligator Alcatraz' Construction
- Runtime
- 2:11
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Gov. DeSantis responds to a federal judge's order to halt construction at Alligator Alcatraz. The order also prevents bringing in additional detainees, a move the governor says won't deter the state. Stay tuned to **channel 9** for the latest **news** on this developing **florida** story.
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- The BEST High School Football Games in Central Florida This Week | Football Friday Night Week 1
- Runtime
- 18:51
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The video highlights the return of **high school football** in Central Florida, showcasing the energy of the first **game day**. Get ready for **football highlights** and a preview of the season's top matchups, all covered by **channel 9**. Don't miss the action under the **friday night lights**!
The video highlights the return of **high school football** in Central Florida, showcasing the energy of the first **game day**. Get ready for **football highlights** and a preview of the season's top matchups, all covered by **channel 9**. Don't miss the action under the **friday night lights**!
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- Police Officer Defended After Not Arresting Deputy Suspected of Drinking and Driving
- Runtime
- 4:40
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Leesburg city manager says there was nothing nefarious about a traffic stop where an officer chose not to arrest a Lake County deputy suspected of driving under the influence.
The city manager and police chief are defending the officer, although they say he needs more training and will get it.
When asked if he had any concerns about the officer’s actions seen on the police video, Leesburg city manager Al Minner said, “My concern is I don’t think the story did police work justice, and I don’t think what the public understands is the judgment that they have to do on a day-in day-out basis.”
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/9investigates/city-manager-defends-leesburg-police-officer-who-did-not-arrest-deputy-suspected-dui/XCNVKCVM35ATPGP2QUUHVJ37ZU/
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- Protests erupt after Florida painted over Pulse memorial crosswalk
- Runtime
- 3:41
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Florida crews painted over the rainbow crosswalk in Orlando overnight. The removal comes after the federal government started cracking down on public buildings and streets being used for political statements.
But many in Orlando say the Pulse memorial crosswalk is a remembrance of the 49 people who died in the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/emotions-run-high-over-removal-pulse-rainbow-memorial-crosswalk/X2URRHTAZJAAZEBXIH3GLOAAWI/
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- Florida removes rainbow crosswalk outside Pulse shooting memorial
- Runtime
- 3:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Rainbow painted crosswalk at the Pulse nightclub site has been removed as the United States and Florida governments crack down on displays of LGBTQ+ pride.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/rainbow-crosswalk-pulse-nightclub-site-removed-overnight/BFNDN2PMP5GMNNCGTWXN7ETKJE/
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- Florida Man Faces Charges After Spraying Disabled Kids With Sprinklers At Bus Stop
- Runtime
- 2:57
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Deputies in Marion County said a man is accused of intentionally spraying disabled children with water as they got on and off their school bus.
Antonio Roman, 61, was arrested by deputies on Sunday on multiple charges, including stalking and battery on disabled victims.
A homeowner faces **battery** and stalking charges after allegedly using his sprinkler system to spray water on **disabled students** waiting for the bus. The incident, caught on video, led to the homeowner's arrest and **channel 9** coverage of the story. The man was upset because the **fence** was blocking his driveway.
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- 'I was going 116 and he won't give me a chance!' Accused Super Speeders cry at Florida's crackdown
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- For more than a month, Channel 9 has been digging through arrest reports of drivers charged under Florida’s new “super speeder” law.
The law carries stiff penalties, including possible jail time, for anyone caught driving 100 mph or faster, or for exceeding the posted speed limit by 50 mph.
One of those drivers was 28-year-old Kiara Molina Rucci. Troopers say they clocked her going 116 mph on the Beachline near Tradeport Drive.
“I got a legit call that my son got bit in the face by a pit bull,” Rucci told the arresting trooper.
But the trooper didn’t buy it, and Rucci was taken to jail.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/fhp-charges-over-70-drivers-first-month-floridas-super-speeder-law/27UJ74B6DFHDZMQX3E4NKDRZNI/
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- Shocking Mass Eviction Leaves Floridians Homeless, What Happened?
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- A local **news** reporter covers the sudden condemnation of a motel on **International Drive**, leaving families searching for a new place to stay. The reporter confronts the general manager while residents react to the **eviction**. The motel is now condemned, leaving dozens of families scrambling to find a new place to stay in **orlando florida** and **orlando**.
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- Tragic Incident: Two Americans Drown at Carnival Cruise Line’s New Private Resort
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Two Americans drowned in separate incidents at Carnival Cruise Line’s Celebration Key, less than a month after the private island opened.
One of the victims was a passenger on the Mardi Gras ship, which departed from Port Canaveral, while the other was on the Carnival Elation, which sailed from Jacksonville.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/brevard-county/two-americans-drowned-within-hours-each-other-carnivals-new-private-resort/G5YQM5Z3IZEX7PGQJRJNLA4E3I/
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- Tropical Disturbance After Erin: What You NEED to Know
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Hurricane Erin remains a Category 3 major hurricane and is forecast to strengthen again as it turns toward the open Atlantic.
Due to its now anticipated large size, Bermuda and coastal North Carolina could be directly impacted by the outer edges of the hurricane.
Locally, the east coast of the state will probably experience large swells and dangerous rip currents from Erin starting Monday.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/hurricane-erin-remains-category-3-forecasted-intensify/JQBVEQHRXJAG5DVKO3EEWGTTL4/
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- Hurricane Erin Transforms into a Monster Category 5 Storm Overnight
- Runtime
- 2:31
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Hurricane Erin went through rapid intensification overnight to become a strong Category 5 hurricane as it prepares to turn north in the Atlantic.
Strong waves are predicted off Florida's coast next week.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/hurricane-erin-now-powerful-category-5-storm-no-landfall-expected/UYXCDNBMM5H33A26Q2Y66JCWBQ/
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- Investors claim they lost big money with company often touted on social media
- Runtime
- 3:08
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Action 9 is looking into a company that’s been pushed hard on social media as a great investment. The investigation started after investors from all over the world, including many in central Florida started to believe it’s nothing but a scam. Even some law enforcement agencies are warning about it.
A woman on Instagram showed off a new luxury SUV with a red bow wrapped around it. She said, “Guys, look at my gift. LSSC is not all about the car. It’s about unity.”
On another video, Action 9 saw a man in a police uniform who said, “Making money in your free time. It’s literally at the push of a button.” He was also talking about a company often referred to as LSSC. That’s short for Lightning Shared Scooter Company.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/investors-claim-they-lost-big-money-with-company-often-touted-social-media/VOJFFRDYAZHSJLSDB4VQBH7XJY/
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- Owners of dogs that mauled, killed child now facing felony charges
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Authorities confirm both of the owners of the two dogs that fatally mauled 8-year-old Michael Millett are now facing felony charges.
Brandy Hodil was arrested overnight on a charge of tampering with evidence. She has since posted bail.
Amanda Franco now has a warrant for the same felony evidence tampering charge. She was charged with a misdemeanor earlier this week of owning a dog that was not previously declared dangerous but caused great bodily harm or death.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/both-owners-dogs-that-killed-volusia-county-child-now-facing-felony-charges/3P3S6CPWONEW3IHOQRN4MV5IRI/
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- Erin strengthens, becomes first Atlantic hurricane of 2025 season
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Hurricane Erin formed Friday in the western Atlantic, according to the National Hurricane Center.
It's expected to remain out at sea as it takes advantage of a break in the high pressure currently pushing it west.
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- Miss United States says congressman threatened to strip her title amid messy breakup
- Runtime
- 2:11
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- WFTV obtained a 26-page filing by Rep. Cory Mills' ex-girlfriend, who asks a judge for a restraining order and says he threatened her and her future boyfriends.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/court-documents-reveal-accusations-against-rep-cory-mills-miss-united-states/UQAK4YYYONFPZD7G6WN3OSPALU/
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- 7-OH: What to know about the popular opioid-like drug Florida just banned
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- This week, Florida classified 7-Hydroxymitragynine, more commonly known as "7-OH" from being sold. The concentrated kratom pills are being called incredibly addictive, and fears their continued sale on gas station and smoke shop shelves will lead to another substance abuse crisis.
Backers say the concerns are overblown using faulty data.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/florida-bans-7-oh-synthetic-drug-kratom-amid-public-health-concerns/2KS3CCRDOZDBNFOVDNQ4PRF3EI/
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- Dozens of families face homelessness, mass eviction from Orlando hotel
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- As many as 72 families are searching for a new home after police went door-to-door Wednesday, telling them to evacuate the Howard Johnson hotel on International Drive.
Tenants and staff, most who have lived there for months, said they received no notice, nor an explanation for why they had to leave.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/dozens-families-face-homelessness-after-hotel-mass-eviction/BQDKSURSVJDELFF4XVH4JGDPNI/
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- Florida Home Gets Crushed By Crane After Busting Water Main
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- A Merritt Island, Florida man said he nervously watched as workers used a giant crane near his home -- and then watched that crane rupture a water main and fall onto his house.
Thankfully, no one was hurt.
Updates: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/crane-falls-house-merritt-island/EIII3LNQFZAPNBSM54VJQN752U/
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- Woman out $200k, fraud investigation launched against financial advisor
- Runtime
- 3:34
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Holly Schaefer is retired and now living in Marion County. She told Action 9, “I had a broker up in Illinois, and I wanted someone down here who I could see face to face.” But she claims after hiring Michael Hainsworth as a financial advisor, her money is missing and now she doesn’t know where he is either.
Consumer Investigator Jeff Deal asked, “Did he ever explain why he didn’t have the money, or what he did with it?”
Schaefer answered, “No, no, no.”
She filed a report with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and claims she’s out nearly $200,000. Other seniors told Action 9, Michael Hainsworth disappeared with their money, too.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/it-feels-violating-fraud-investigation-underway-into-marion-county-business-owner/U33ZZ2BZOFAWTJBLBSRNYHWXRA/
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- Husband Charged After Wife Kidnapped In Broad Daylight Found Murdered
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- A woman was kidnapped in broad daylight in Central Florida. The husband is now sentenced to seven years in federal prison for his involvement in the tragic **crime**. The **investigation** revealed she was picking up drug money for her husband.
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- Gas pump prices could rise in this Central Florida county. Here's why
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Anyone buying gas in Seminole County could soon pay more at the pump.
Seminole County commissioners are set to vote on Tuesday on a proposal to increase the local gas tax by five cents per gallon. If approved, the increase would take effect in January.
The current gas tax in Seminole County is seven cents per gallon, and the proposed increase would raise it to twelve cents per gallon.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/gas-prices-could-rise-this-central-florida-county-heres-why/FQPHVKLMOJELZH2KM26ZMYQYKM/
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- Police Investigating After Missing Teen’s Body Found In Retention Pond
- Runtime
- 2:59
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The investigation continues into the death and disappearance of a teen who was traveling to Brevard County, according to the local news. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is still waiting on a positive ID of the body found in a retention pond. The family of the missing person says he's no longer missing.
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- Tropical Storm Erin Just Formed! See Where It's Headed
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- We now have our next named tropical system of the season. It is Tropical Storm Aaron, which just formed off the coast of the Cabo Verde Islands. As you can see, it's going to gain a lot of strength over the next few days, likely becoming a very strong tropical storm by Wednesday, according to the weather forecast.
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- Miss United States asks for restraining order against Florida congressman
- Runtime
- 2:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The reigning Miss United States has filed a petition for a restraining order against congressman Cory Mills, court documents show.
In the petition, filed in Columbia County, Lindsey Langston cites dating violence. A judge in that circuit has now ordered both Langston and Mills to attend a hearing scheduled for later this month.
The filling comes as Mills’ attorney, Aaron Delgado, spoke out for the first time on Thursday. “That suggestion that somehow, he’s going to release a sex video is a complete fabrication,” Delgado said. The attorney, who did not deny the messages were indeed sent by his client, claimed the texts were taken out of context. “It’s clear that whoever picked those messages selected what messages to include,” he said.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/miss-united-states-asks-restraining-order-against-rep-cory-mills-court-documents-show/CMZOXQLKRFBCBJNLU4TANRFBWQ/
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- Inside Orange County's Immigration Inmate Surge
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The number of people being held only because of their immigration status at the Orange County jail more than doubled during the month of July as Central Florida law enforcement agencies continued to ramp up their detention efforts.
Internal county figures showed the jail had an average of 79 people each day that were not charged with any other crime. In June, that number had been 32 people per day.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/immigration-only-inmates-orange-county-jail-more-than-doubled/Z66CS6DHUVB4RB5POF3EY4THSM/
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- Famed Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell Dead At 97
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Famed Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell passed away on August 7 in Lake Forest, Illinois, at the age of 97.
Jim Lovell was a key figure in NASA’s history, known for his roles in the Gemini and Apollo space missions. His contributions to space exploration have inspired millions and left a lasting legacy.
Jim Lovell’s death signifies the conclusion of an era for NASA and the space exploration community. His legacy persists in inspiring ongoing and future missions, such as the upcoming Artemis lunar missions and beyond.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/brevard-county/famed-apollo-astronaut-jim-lovell-passes-away/R4VWMEIICBGPHB7L6Z3PQ7NEIE/
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- Next Week's Atlantic Tropical Forecast (and Why You Should Care)
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The tropics remain active as the work week ends, with two areas of interest and two more areas to monitor next week.
Latest tropics and hurricane coverage: https://www.wftv.com/weather/eye-on-the-tropics/eta-regains...
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- Why Alligator Alcatraz Isn't Happening... For Now
- Runtime
- 1:41
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Federal Judge Kathleen Williams, from South Florida, has halted any type of construction at Alligator Alcatraz in the Everglades. This means any kind of paving, filling, or infrastructure, will not be allowed in the area for now.
The move comes after a month’s long legal battle between the Federal Government and environmental groups. Since even before the detention facility started operating, Alligator Alcatraz has faced backlash, especially when it comes to the potential impact to the native land.
Governor Ron De Santis has said the facility was built on concrete that was already there, left over from an unused airport that stopped operations decades ago.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/construction-alligator-alcatraz-now-hold/T64XT6M3VRAQVMIY7NBM2AVHEU/
- Title
- Beauty Queen claims U.S Congressman Threatened To Leak Explicit Videos
- Runtime
- 3:46
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The reigning Miss United States alleges Rep. Cory Mills threatened to release private images of her, documents show.
Lindsey Langston, 25, filed the report against Mills, 45, with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office on July 14.
In the report, Langston detailed her relationship with Mills, claiming it began in November 2021 and ended in February 2025.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/ex-miss-united-states-accuses-rep-cory-mills-threatening-leak-intimate-images/O2NCZ26LA5GGBCZZZVZ4A3XCAI/
- Title
- Artist defends controversial MLK statue: 'Never intended to be... realistic'
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- An Alabama-based sculptor is defending his latest piece amid mounting criticism by Winter Park community members.
Andrew Luy’s The Ripple, a statue of Martin Luther King, Jr. was unveiled earlier this month in the suburb north of Orlando and immediately drew reactions to its unexpected features.
The statue is visibly out of proportion, with an oversized head, arms and feet.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/sculptor-defends-controversial-mlk-statue-never-intended-be-hyper-realistic/4O7DEK2OWZHOZOKOM7HTM4FO4M/
- Title
- Fake Nurse Treats Thousands Before Getting Caught in Florida
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- A former AdventHealth employee has been arrested for **fraud**, after posing as a licensed nurse and providing medical care to thousands of patients. The **investigation** revealed she used a real nurse's license number, stealing the **identity theft** from her former classmate. The **medical scam** was eventually caught by authorities.
- Title
- Republicans Issue Arrest Warrants For Absent Democrats In Texas Redistricting Battle
- Runtime
- 2:31
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The situation in Texas is escalating as Republican lawmakers issue civil **bench warrant** for Democrat legislators who protested a redistricting vote. The **texas house** is in turmoil. Reactions from other states highlight the political tension surrounding the **texas map** and **democrats**. The video will provide updates on **politics**.
