WFTV Channel 9
Man shot to death by Orlando officers while allegedly holding ‘simulated’ gun
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- Man shot to death by Orlando officers while allegedly holding ‘simulated’ gun
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- An investigation is underway after five Orlando police officers shot and killed a man Thursday inside an apartment complex.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/man-with-simulated-gun-shot-death-by-orlando-police-chief-says/KNCO74KCN5D55EV2HLRHNP6SJQ/
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- More than 1,100 undocumented immigrants arrested in ICE's Operation Tidal Wave
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is calling Operation Tidal Wave the largest operation within a state in its history. Within 6 days last week, immigration agents, along with local and state law enforcement- arrested 1,120 undocumented immigrants living across Florida.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/ice-desantis-1100-undocumented-immigrants-arrested-operation-tidal-wave/3H5ORXTQAZH6ZJSF55L4EBRUOY/
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- DOGE, US Army eyeing job cuts; 1,000 positions at risk in Orlando
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- As many as 1,000 jobs at the United States Army’s Simulation, Training and Instrumentation, or STRI, headquarters in Orlando could be on the chopping block as the Department of Defense and DOGE eye large-scale reductions and streamlining of the branch.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/us-army-eyeing-cuts-orlando-headquarters-1000-jobs-risk/VQ27KEGAWBEGFAG4Q2LKLXFOZM/
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- Disney, Universal's former thrill ride maker opens new Orlando headquarters
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Vekoma Rides has officially opened its new and expanded Americas headquarters in Orlando, where it hopes to continue manufacturing rides for major theme parks.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/thrill-ride-manufacturer-who-made-rides-walt-disney-world-universal-opens-hq-orlando/XEZ2IXHSHRBKJGAPWTI2K4EYOY/
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- 90-year-old attacked by intruder at Orange County assisted living facility
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A 90-year-old woman is recovering after being attacked in apartment at HarborChase of Dr. Phillips.
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- Golf cart accident survivors, families push for stricter safety regulation
- Runtime
- 3:51
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Survivors and families of those impacted by these accidents are sharing their stories while calling for stricter safety requirements.
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- Marion County boy, 14, pleads guilty to murder
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A Marion County boy who was just 12 when he was arrested for murder and robbery has pleaded guilty.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/marion-county-boy-14-pleads-guilty-murder/CPRH6KQJK5BWRMRWK7EAKGGQVM/
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- Co-founder of Orlando Dreamers announces advancement towards MLB team
- Runtime
- 3:22
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The co-founder of the Orlando Dreamers says they have the principal investor for the MLB team locked down.
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- Documents reveal Florida was aware of flaws in the application portal for DCF benefits
- Runtime
- 4:33
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Shocking new documents uncover that Florida officials knew about critical flaws in the DCF benefits application portal but failed to act, leaving thousands struggling to access vital assistance.
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- Why you could pay more than others when shopping online
- Runtime
- 4:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Companies can use the information they gather about you to charge a higher price while you’re shopping online.
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- 'Xbox murders' defendants back in court for resentencing hearing
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The men convicted in Volusia County's "Xbox murders" case are back in court for their resentencing hearing.
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- Florida woman attacked by bear that rang her doorbell
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A Florida woman says she encountered a bear that went to attack her and her dog; the bear also rang her doorbell previously before the attack.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/woman-dog-attacked-by-bear-seminole-county/6L5MB4NJWZFPVOSUGBALSSG6M4/
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- Thousands flood downtown Orlando for Florida Puerto Rican Parade and Festival
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Experience the exciting atmosphere of the annual Florida Puerto Rican Parade, where thousands of people flood downtown Orlando to celebrate Puerto Rican culture.
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- Over 150 people arrested in Florida human trafficking sting
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- This archived report from October 2024 explains how more than 150 people were arrested in a massive Florida human trafficking sting. See the details of this operation and the efforts to combat human trafficking in Florida.
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- Lawmakers halt investigation into Hope Florida
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Republicans in Tallahassee are ending an investigation into Hope Florida, even as some vow their push for accountability will continue.
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- Extreme drought grips Central Florida
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- After weeks without significant rainfall, severe and extreme drought conditions are spreading across the Florida peninsula as fires break out daily.
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- 50 major retailers threatened with legal action for chemical found on receipts
- Runtime
- 4:36
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A California-based nonprofit is taking action against dozens of major retailers, saying the paper receipts the companies hand to customers every day have high levels of toxic chemicals.
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- Scientists using clam-dropping drones to clean up Florida waterways
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Scientists dropped a million clams into the Indian River Lagoon in Brevard County in an effort to clean up and filter Florida's protected ecosystems and make the environment healthier.
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- Toddler killed after following family dog into traffic in Daytona Beach
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A tragic accident in Daytona Beach has left the community in mourning. Police say 1-year-old Tucker Morgan Dockins was fatally struck by two vehicles after following the family dog out of the house and into the street.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/gofundme-created-daytona-beach-toddler-killed-after-following-dog-into-traffic/BNSHEKO3NVD5NCSUTIX5VDK4XI/
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- Lake County deputy demoted after stopping welfare check on child months before murder
- Runtime
- 2:33
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- An internal investigation at the Lake County Sheriff’s Office connected to the torture of a 9-year-old girl last year resulted in a deputy’s demotion.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/deputy-demoted-after-blocking-welfare-check-child-months-before-murder/3S7M3HPBVZGDRAGAAB5JCTBM3Y/
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- Frontline Fears: Nurses say they are often abused at work
- Runtime
- 5:03
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Jana Price loved being a nurse, but in 2022, after a decade on the job, she gave up working in the emergency room for good. It wasn’t because she was tired or burned out, but because she was afraid.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/9investigates/frontline-fears-nurses-say-they-are-often-abused-work/N3TN3RFK55CJNNKYBARCFZSZ2M/
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- Police cruiser sparked fire that threatened homes in Palm Bay
- Runtime
- 3:35
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Homeowners described things as chaotic and scary but said they’re grateful for the quick actions from Palm Bay firefighters.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/orlando-physician-urges-caution-during-central-floridas-wildfire-season/5BNPRETGRJCOHDMKO6B5AZEXJ4/
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- Bounty hunting for children? School district launches aggressive campaign to find students
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Orange County Public Schools raised some eyebrows Tuesday night when they agreed to contract with a company to recruit students and families back into the public system.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/bounty-hunting-children-how-ocps-new-recruitment-deal-works/PMQIW565KZE6HHKI5FMPD4HH5E/
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- Serial Impersonator Arrested Again: Fake Cop Caught for a Fourth Time
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said they’ve arrested a serial impersonator after he pulled a man over during a fake traffic stop.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/accused-serial-police-impersonator-released-orange-county-jail/LKQ3574T5VADJPVEJN2GBKWOLI/
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- Parents rally for teacher who lost job for using student's 'preferred' name
- Runtime
- 3:58
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Parents and students showed up Tuesday night to support the Satellite High School teacher whose contract won't be renewed because she used the name her student wanted to go by without the parent's permission.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/board-meeting-gets-heated-supporters-rally-bps-teacher-who-used-students-preferred-name/ZGZN3IOQW5HARB5CIUYYOPDLH4/
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- Video shows Florida deputy shooting man trying to break into woman's home
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Body camera video shows a Lake County, Florida deputy repeatedly warning a man to comply. Then, the man rushed toward a woman's front door and reached for a gun.
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- Delta Airlines investigating second Atlanta-bound plane incident in same day
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Delta Airlines is now investigating two different incidents involving planes that took off from Orlando bound for Atlanta Monday, including one where the engine caught fire on the tarmac.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/orange-county/delta-air-lines-investigating-evaluating-two-planes-mco/5JQJWZIB5BAIVELELG6XQ6ABWY/
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- Police sergeant fired after WFTV investigation
- Runtime
- 2:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Oakland police officer Barry Stykowski has been terminated following a series of reports by 9 Investigates.
In early April, 9 Investigates questioned why the officer was hired just days after he resigned from another police department while under investigation and accused of stealing from taxpayers.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/9investigates/9-investigates-reporting-leads-firing-oakland-police-officer/IRFJ45JV5REI3LPU6ARZTLIP4U/
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- Delta plane bursts into flames at Orlando airport
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 282 passengers on a Delta flight from Orlando to Atlanta had to be evacuated because of an engine fire before takeoff.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/orange-county/delta-flight-passenger-shares-moment-when-fire-broke-out-flight/5DWP7UMA6BHFVHXIS634UTYYUQ/
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- ‘Xbox Murders’: Resentencing trial begins for men convicted of bludgeoning 6 to death
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A resentencing trial is underway for two men convicted of killing six people in 2004.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/how-floridas-changing-death-penalty-law-impacted-xbox-murders-case/EKY2U3FMTBCMVG7BXVVEY7PFBQ/
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- All aboard! Explore Florida's newest luxurious cruise ship
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Norwegian Aqua is all set to embark from Port Canaveral, taking families and guests on a luxurious vacation cruise experience.
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- Have you heard of the 'wallet scam'? Woman says it cost her $11,000
- Runtime
- 4:13
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- An 82-year-old Orange County woman claims two men scammed her out of more than $11,000 in cash. Brown said the men approached her outside the The Home Depot store on West Colonial Drive in late March with a wild story about finding a wallet in the parking lot.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/theyre-taking-advantage-woman-loses-11k-wallet-scam/PXOH7JLL3ZAHPNZKLFS5AZUWVQ/
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- Florida State University to resume classes Monday, some say too soon after shooting
- Runtime
- 5:14
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Florida State University President Richard McCullough announced business operations and classes would return to normal on Monday, April 21st.
Read the school's statement: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/florida-state-president-releases-update-resuming-classes-parents-students-speak-out/V3E4VKM3RJGS5CQ66656V4UE5E/
Information reported in out 6 p.m. Saturday newscast may change as the story develops.
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- Immigration arrests are dropping in central Florida jails
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Suspected Florida State shooter 'kidnapped' as kid amid nasty custody dispute
- Runtime
- 9:14
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Flowers have been laid around the campus of Florida State University as the community grieves the loss of two people tragically killed and six others injured in a shooting that happened on Thursday afternoon.
Meanwhile, details about the accused shooter -- Phoenix Ikner -- and his family's past are surfacing.
Read the latest: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/florida-state-university-community-mourns-shooting-victims-vigil-planned-tonight/Y7QHX5VVWBGNVND3N3KQQ4RHAU/
Information reported in this 5 p.m. Friday newscast may change later on as the story develops.
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- After 23 years, accused murderer walks free after judge set conviction aside
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A man convicted of bludgeoning an elderly man to death is free on bond after serving 23 years in prison, and will wait to see if prosecutors re-try his case based on updated DNA evidence.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/judge-sets-aside-verdict-sentence-2006-murder-conviction/2ILKMPG7X5F23FJHBDLBMK2P7M/
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- 'Beloved' victim of Florida State University shooting honored by colleagues, friends
- Runtime
- 7:25
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Friends and colleagues of Robert Morales are remembering the man they 'cherished.' Morales was one of two killed during Thursday's FSU shooting.
GoFundMe for Morales: https://www.gofundme.com/f/robert-morales-fsu-shooting-victim
Read the latest updates: https://www.wftv.com/news/trending/florida-state-shooting-who-are-victims-alleged-gunman/W3PMWGSN2VEHJGQPOO7OHS54DU/
Information reported in our 4 p.m. Friday newscast may change as new details are uncovered.
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- Tears, silence as Florida State University students return to campus after shooting
- Runtime
- 9:14
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Two people were expected to be discharged from the hospital on Friday, three others were upgraded to good condition. The final victim is in fair condition, a hospital spokesperson said.
Read the latest updates: https://www.wftv.com/news/trending/florida-state-shooting-who-are-victims-alleged-gunman/W3PMWGSN2VEHJGQPOO7OHS54DU/
Information reported in our noon newscast may be subject to change as the story develops.
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- Vigil planned Friday for victims of Florida State University shooting
- Runtime
- 3:17
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A vigil is planned for Friday after a mass shooting took the lives of two people at Florida State University and left six others injured.
Read the latest updates: https://www.wftv.com/news/trending/florida-state-shooting-who-are-victims-alleged-gunman/W3PMWGSN2VEHJGQPOO7OHS54DU/
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- Florida State University shooting: suspect changed name, vigils held
- Runtime
- 12:24
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- FSU students held vigils for the victims of Thursday's shooting. Meanwhile, Neighbors said they were shocked when they learned the suspect was Phoenix Ikner, who previously went by a different name.
Read the latest: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/neighbors-shocked-knowing-nearby-neighbor-is-alleged-fsu-shooter/A2K7CI3JEVGNHEPQQYS6YWXNJY/
Details reported in our 10 p.m. newscast may change as this story develops further.
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- Florida State University shooting latest: suspect is son of sheriff's deputy
- Runtime
- 12:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Two people were killed and six people were injured by a shooter at the Florida State University (FSU) Student Union building in Tallahassee, FL Thursday, law enforcement said. The information contained in our extended coverage from our 6 p.m. newscast may be subject to change as the story develops.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/suspect-fsu-shooting-custody-remains-hospital-with-non-life-threatening-injuries/XDXFJ426C5EQRKC2MZAAUYMQFQ/
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- Two dead, six injured in Florida State University shooting
- Runtime
- 12:36
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Two people were killed and six people were injured by a shooter at the Florida State University (FSU) Student Union building in Tallahassee, FL Thursday, law enforcement said. The information contained in our extended coverage from our 5 p.m. newscast may be subject to change as the story develops.
Read the latest updates: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/suspect-fsu-shooting-custody-remains-hospital-with-non-life-threatening-injuries/XDXFJ426C5EQRKC2MZAAUYMQFQ/
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- Firefighters Relentlessly Fight Wildfires Sweeping Central Florida
- Runtime
- 4:47
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Wildfires continue to pop up in places all across central Florida. With no rain in sight, it seems that firefighters will have to continue to fight them as they pop up.
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- Judge says Florida failed to protect manatees
- Runtime
- 3:03
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Pointing to ongoing threats to manatees, a U.S. district judge Friday said the state has violated the federal Endangered Species Act in its regulation of wastewater discharges into the Indian River Lagoon.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/orlando-judge-backs-more-protections-florida-manatees/AZHUFKM4HJGVNF2WBDOLL4EHUA/
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- Trump Administration Ordered to Bring Back Deported Immigrant
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In this engaging video, we explore a recent court ruling that instructs the Trump administration to facilitate the return of an individual accused of being affiliated with the notorious MS-13 gang, who had previously been deported.
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- Deadly Car Crash End With Car Driving into Lake
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A devastating car crash in Osceola County claims A life as a vehicle veers off the road and plunges into a lake. This harrowing footage captures the tragic scene, underscoring the dangers of reckless driving and its heartbreaking consequences.
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- Family Left Reeling After City Removes Memorial Bench Suddenly
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- We dive into the heart-wrenching story of a family blindsided by their city's sudden decision to remove a memorial bench dedicated to their murdered son. What was meant to be a lasting tribute became a source of pain and confusion.
Join us as we explore the family’s reaction, the city’s reasoning, and the community’s response to this controversial move.
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- Governor DeSantis announces MAJOR projects to help traffic on I-4
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Ron DeSantis announced major projects to help ease the major traffic spots along I-4. This includes sports near Disney World, Universal, and SeaWorld.
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- Woman shot 8 times by ex-boyfriend survives with message: 'Always trust your gut.'
- Runtime
- 3:37
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The woman shot repeatedly by a man who then took his 3-year-old daughter hostage has a powerful warning for other potential victims of domestic violence. Story from November 2024.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/deputies-release-name-suspect-shot-killed-following-standoff-orange-county/6WZJV22KXZC5JM57TL35SVFPRA/
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- President Trump changes course on tariffs to help tech companies
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- President Donald Trump has exempted smartphones, computers and other electronics from his recent tariff plans, offering relief to tech giants like Apple and consumers worried about skyrocketing prices.
