WFTV Channel 9
Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill accused of exploiting 96-year-old woman
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- Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill accused of exploiting 96-year-old woman
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- 4:54
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill amid accusations she took advantage of a longtime constituent, according to a lawsuit filed by representatives of the victim and an FDLE affidavit. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/facelift-perfume-iv-orlando-commissioner-investigated-exploiting-96-year-old-woman/BME6JBU6AZEVHMY5CJCRXAYP6E/
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- Suspect arrested after barricading inside home in The Villages
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Law enforcement has arrested a kidnapping suspect who barricaded himself inside a home in The Villages for over 20 hours. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/suspect-arrested-after-barricading-inside-home-villages/5LK2KK7OD5F37B4CVRHRZLBLSI/
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- 'Bright spirit': Community remembers 16-year-old girl stabbed to death near Orlando skating rink
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A 16-year-old girl was stabbed to death near a skating rink in Orlando after “teen night” Friday. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/bright-spirit-community-remembers-16-year-old-girl-stabbed-death-near-orlando-skating-rink/GR42USVHGRB3PENDJTXOYNKFBE/
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- Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill accused of exploiting 96-year-old woman
- Runtime
- 2:54
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In a little more than three explosive pages, an FDLE agent made multiple accusations against Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill, accusing her of purchasing homes using fraudulent documents and spending a 96-year-old’s money without her consent. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/read-document-fldes-accusations-against-orlando-commissioner-regina-hill/PFP5YDLE3VERXL4FWVRUJ26LBQ/
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- Orlando scores 41 out of 100 for walkability, city says improvements are coming
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- An annual report for the City of Orlando found taking a walk isn’t always easy for everyone in the city beautiful. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/orlando-scores-41-out-100-walkability-city-says-improvements-are-coming/J2K5CNIYDBH33LOVXABUDWR73I/
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- Holly Hill police chief resigns amid allegations of inappropriate incidents, City Manager memo says
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Holly Hill Police Chief Jeffrey Miller has resigned from his position, Mayor Chris Via told Eyewitness News on Thursday. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/holly-hill-police-chief-resigns-mayor-says/SWTOFZBLUFFTPHUPO5E3XPATWM/
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- Video shows arrest of violent kidnapping suspect in Marion County, deputies say
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- 5:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Marion County Sheriff’s office released a video showing the arrest of a kidnapping suspect. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/video-shows-arrest-violent-kidnapping-suspect-marion-county-deputies-say/JFQRAGLWTFFVDIQSCB2S3A6XMY/
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- A local Central Florida zoo welcomes a new baby animal
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens has announced the arrival of a new baby blue duiker. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/local-central-florida-zoo-welcomes-new-baby-animal/XHL6XQSHVNATZBM7NSXNGKI34Q/
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- Video shows boy, 16, pull gun on spring break crowd on New Smyrna Beach, deputies say
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Deputies in Volusia County said a 16-year-old pulled a gun on people at New Smyrna Beach. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/teen-pull-gun-spring-break-crowd-after-fight-new-smyrna-beach-deputies-say/7BL3FXGVNBDVLJFYYSDAWNAW4Q/
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- Madeline Soto case: Trial date set for Stephan Sterns
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A trial date was set Thursday for Stephan Sterns, the prime suspect in the disappearance of 13-year-old Madeline Soto. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/madeline-soto-case-trial-date-set-stephan-sterns/TQ3WALUNOJFR3N2FMWX2MKFQ2Y/
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- Madeline Soto case: Orange County Public Schools changes absence notification policies
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In light of the Madeline Soto case, Orange County Public Schools moved to change the district attendance policy on Tuesday after much concern from parents over the current attendance policy. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/orange-county-public-schools-changes-absence-notification-policies-light-madeline-soto-case/MKXFA7MI55EKZB4FR3DOFJF4MI/
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- Madeline Soto case: Stephan Sterns faces 60 new charges
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- 3:51
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday morning that it has filed sixty new charges against Stephan Sterns. Sterns is considered the prime suspect in the disappearance of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, whose body was discovered March 1 in a wooded area in rural Osceola County. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/madeline-soto-case-60-charges-filed-against-stephan-sterns/MAE4FW7SM5GLTPEEHOILRZWJGY/
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- Timber Creek High School: Lockdown lifted after report of suspicious person
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A lockdown was lifted Tuesday afternoon at Timber Creek High School after deputies received a report of a suspicious person in the area, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said. Read full story: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/timber-creek-high-school-placed-lockdown-after-report-suspicious-person-area/4T5VA7TEPREBDAWHO7JH4O7VU4/
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- Madeline Soto: A timeline of her disappearance & death
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- 3:24
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The story of Madeline Soto has affected people across the country and left many in Central Florida mourning the tragic loss. Channel 9 has laid out a timeline of the events as they unfolded. Read the full timeline: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/madeline-soto-timeline-her-disappearance-death/A6SFV55ENJD2LC52YNWAOOKLXI/
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- Deltona neighborhood floods after hit-and-run driver strikes hydrant
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A vehicle crash caused street flooding Wednesday morning inside a Deltona neighborhood. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/deltona-neighborhood-floods-after-hit-and-run-driver-strikes-hydrant/W6BWGWS5IBGH7CNDOW5YYL53XI/
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- Feds arrest neighborhood "Santa" on child pornography charges, son kills himself before arrest
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A death investigation and a child pornography arrest has led to disgust by neighbors across a St. Cloud neighborhood. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/feds-arrest-neighborhood-santa-child-pornography-charges-son-kills-himself-before-arrest/GSI2AZ55GNAWLCEFFN332G7LCQ/
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- 2024 HGTV Dream Home winner will have to wait another month before house could be approved by city
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The winner of the 2024 HGTV Dream Home on Anastasia Island will now have to wait another month to find out if their prize is approved. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/2024-hgtv-dream-home-winner-will-have-wait-another-month-before-house-could-be-approved-by-city/TLJZ432NWZFQPDON7L655PNJPU/
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- State Department urging extra caution for travelers ahead of international spring break trips
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The U.S. State Department has issued new and updated ones for popular spring break destinations in recent weeks. Mexico and the Bahamas have warnings to “use extra caution.” Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/state-department-urging-extra-caution-travelers-ahead-international-spring-break-trips/3NQFQR5T4NHGPPRVZDOYMGFBHY/
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- Recent shooting upsets residents at local apartments
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Deputies responded to the area of the Knights Inn motel along US-192 Thursday morning. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/deputies-gather-investigation-near-kissimmee-area-motel/RJLF6A4YU5FHVLH7ASG7ZQCEMY/
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- Brevard County wildlife hospital takes in 20 pelicans with broken wings
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Wildlife officials are investigating after a rash of brown pelican deaths in Brevard County. The Florida Wildlife Hospital in Palm Shores tells us, it’s seen 20 brown pelicans with broken wings in the past couple of weeks. Most of them had to be euthanized. Read full story: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/unusual-situation-brevard-county-wildlife-hospital-takes-20-pelicans-with-broken-wings/NEAW22HOQZGZFPM5GKKE6527DE/
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- Orlando’s huge expansion plan raises flags within Orange County
- Runtime
- 2:52
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Orlando’s plan to add thousands of acres in eastern Orange County to its city limits is raising eyebrows within Orange County’s leadership, with some speculating that the city is positioning itself for a bigger land grab in the future. Read full story: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/orlandos-huge-expansion-plan-raises-flags-within-orange-county/S7B7V3M4N5FP3L7SQBD62ELSFM/
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- Church holds memorial service in honor of Madeline Soto
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A community in mourning came together Wednesday to remember the life of 13-year-old Madeline Soto. Read full story here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/church-holds-memorial-service-honor-madeline-soto/UP2WFMR5GVFNLGGRS3JLAMZAYQ/
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- Central Florida man charged with murder after child dies from abuse 10 years later
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A Central Florida man who was sent to prison for child abuse in 2012 was arrested again Wednesday after the child died more than 10 years later. Read full story here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/central-florida-man-charged-with-murder-after-child-dies-abuse-10-years-later/ERATD3STFVFHNNNG6GMOAUZPHU/
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- Central Florida postal worker's unsolved murder leaves widow without access to benefits
- Runtime
- 2:55
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A Central Florida woman says her husband’s murder has led to a cascade of problems, with her now unable to access his pension benefits. Read full story here: https://www.wftv.com/rss-snd/9-investigates-local-postal-workers-unsolved-murder-leaves-widow-without-access-benefits/S7YEDZLOTJCDHMOGA4XVQMXARM/
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- Leaked financial documents show onePULSE Foundation fundraising shortfalls
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- 3:12
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Leaked financial documents show a year before onePULSE Foundation announced it would dissolve, onePULSE was missing fundraising goals by tens of thousands of dollars. Read full story here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/9-investigates-leaked-financial-documents-show-onepulse-fundraising-shortfalls/OZL5L7WG3NGRHGBH5V2Q7MFZUI/
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- Missing Cocoa woman found locked in shipping container
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Police in Cocoa say they’re still trying to figure out how a woman who was reported missing Wednesday ended up locked in a shipping container less than a mile from her home. Read full story here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/missing-cocoa-woman-found-locked-shipping-container/GOSQQOUWCZDE3E7X2FE3G6ZXJM/
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- Deputies: Virginia truck driver shoots at another truck driver in fit of road rage on I-75
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A 43-year-old Virginia truck driver was arrested Wednesday after he shot at another truck driver in a fit of road rage on Interstate 75 near Ocala, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said. Read full story here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/deputies-virginia-truck-driver-shoots-another-truck-driver-fit-road-rage-i-75/LFVIGRUUJND5LMEJOWV3ROMSII/
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- 2 memorials continue to grow in honor of Madeline Soto
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Two memorials are set up in memory of 13-year-old Madeline Soto - one at the site where her body was discovered last Friday, and another is outside the front of her school in Hunter’s Creek. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/2-memorials-continue-grow-honor-madeline-soto/DRQ2XWX75RAY5KLMRUJDQVAGF4/
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- Merritt Island man caught with boat full of undocumented migrants off Brevard County coast
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A Merritt Island man was arrested Saturday, accused of attempting to smuggle dozens of undocumented migrants into the United States through Brevard County. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/report-merritt-island-man-caught-with-boat-full-undocumented-migrants-off-brevard-county-coast/BR7C4743HRBDLMTDNL7EQINTAU/
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- Madeline Soto case: Orange County superintendent will consider change in absence notification system
- Runtime
- 2:49
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Orange County Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez says Orange County staff are looking into how the school district can change their absence notification system in light of the death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/superintendent-will-consider-change-absence-notification-system-after-madeline-soto-case/36E534M34RF7NLYANR36RI5X2Y/
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- Solar panel company no longer doing business in Florida after abandoning hundreds of contract
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Many people use solar panels to go green, but it could end up sending some people in the red as Attorney General Ashley Moody said the industry has become Florida’s next target for scam artists. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/solar-panel-company-no-longer-doing-business-florida-after-abandoning-hundreds-contract/PL54N5YFNNGELGE7L3275XAD4E/
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- Madeline Soto: Story Jennifer Soto gave law enforcement doesn’t line up with what investigators know
- Runtime
- 4:52
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Channel 9 learned Tuesday that the story Jennifer Soto -- the mother of 13-year-old Madeline Soto -- gave to law enforcement does not line up with what investigators know. Read story here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/madeline-soto-story-jennifer-soto-gave-law-enforcement-doesnt-line-up-with-what-investigators-know/5U2XEXKSRJAILI3PUHTGIQFIPM/
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- Merritt Island man caught with boat full of undocumented migrants off Brevard County coast: report
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A Merritt Island man was arrested Saturday, accused of attempting to smuggle dozens of undocumented migrants into the United States through Brevard County. Read full story: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/report-merritt-island-man-caught-with-boat-full-undocumented-migrants-off-brevard-county-coast/BR7C4743HRBDLMTDNL7EQINTAU/
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- Madeline Soto: Belvin Perry explains next steps in case as evidence builds against prime suspect
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- It’s been several days since Stephan Sterns was transferred to Osceola County Jail over the weekend. Sterns is in jail for charges stemming from child sexual battery. Read full story: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/former-chief-judge-explains-next-step-madeline-soto-case-evidence-builds-against-prime-suspect/JYLPWQD5PBEN3JB2A5RJCWQKJU/
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- Osceola County Sheriff Lopez apologizes after social media post shows possible body of Madeline Soto
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Osceola County Sheriff is responding to outrage after he shared a picture of what is believed to be 13-year-old Madeline Soto’s lifeless body on social media.
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- Madeline Soto: Missing Kissimmee girl's body found in rural Osceola County
- Runtime
- 9:05
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said Friday evening that Madeline Soto’s body has been found. Investigators said Osceola County deputies found the missing 13-year-old girl’s body at about 4:30 p.m. in a wooded area along Hickory Tree Road. Read live updates: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/madeline-soto-search-missing-girl-enters-5th-day-orange-county/K2UTY6B3FBH3DIC2LQW23TMN4Q/
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- Jennifer Soto, Stephan Sterns speak to Channel 9 about Madeline Soto's disappearance
- Runtime
- 15:58
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Jennifer Soto and Stephan Sterns spoke to Channel 9 on Tuesday about Madeline Soto's disappearance. Read about the case here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/madeline-soto-search-missing-girl-enters-5th-day-orange-county/K2UTY6B3FBH3DIC2LQW23TMN4Q/
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- Using ‘magic mushrooms’ as a mental health treatment; 9 Investigates the risks of this new trend
- Runtime
- 3:28
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Microdosing going mainstream? New data shows police seizures of magic mushrooms have tripled over the last five years, as more young adults are admitting to taking the psychedelics and more cities are decriminalizing their use.
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- Cellphone video shows large fight between students at McDonald’s parking lot in Pine Hills
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Cellphone video sent to Channel 9 shows a large fight taking place at a McDonald’s in Pine Hills. In it, you see dozens of teens wearing backpacks gathered in the parking lot as fists fly and people are thrown to the ground. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/video-large-fight-between-students-mcdonalds-parking-lot/XAARMHHR3NH4NKM72EYNFCBROU/
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- Local counties monitoring bill that could force them to spend millions on homeless camps
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A plan some advocates say will only make homelessness worse looks likely to pass in the state legislature and it is set to have a major impact on how local counties approach homelessness. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/cfl-counties-closely-monitoring-bill-that-could-force-them-spend-millions-homeless-camps/7MF5KLXHHVCDBD5QU5FJCA7Z7I/
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- A massive aquarium in Daytona Beach has finally opened to the public
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- It’s a new place to play and learn and its little more than a mile away from the “world’s most famous beach.” The Daytona Aquarium and Rainforest Adventure opened Wednesday at International Speedway Boulevard and Nova Road. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/massive-aquarium-daytona-beach-has-finally-opened-public/LANWITGYMBDUFIZJ2XEYDJXXBA/
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- License plate readers: How much personal data does your license plate reveal?
- Runtime
- 3:19
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- Rebuilding Together Central Florida in need of home repair applicants
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Homes across Central Florida experienced damage from Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. Some homes are deteriorating from everyday wear and tear. For many, home repairs are difficult to pay for. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/rebuilding-together-central-florida-need-home-repair-applicants/JV4SE6Z7WBDWXHLOC4ENHUA4C4/
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- Family of dementia patient who lost thousands speaks after suspect tried to take thousands more
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A family said they learned about the exploitation of their mother 6-hours after she was taken from a Cooper City Nursing Home and have been trying to fight for her freedom since. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/marion-county-woman-has-been-accused-fraud-that-exploited-an-elderly-out-thousands-home/LEPMB5LM35FRRMBYKN463WYMGA/
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- Man sentenced for 2022 stabbing death of his wife in their Altamonte Springs home
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- An Altamonte Springs man is headed to prison for killing his wife. Xichen Yang, 23, had been charged with first-degree premeditated murder and tampering with evidence for the 2022 murder of his wife, Nhu Quynh Pham. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/orange-osceola-battle-over-future-split-oak-forest-court/DLSHEFXBFFHXBDWNJP7M5AFP4U/
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- Orange, Osceola counties battle over future of Split Oak Forest in court
- Runtime
- 2:58
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A judge will soon decide whether Orange County voters were “misled” with a referendum on a 2020 ballot. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/orange-osceola-battle-over-future-split-oak-forest-court/DLSHEFXBFFHXBDWNJP7M5AFP4U/
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- Deputies: 19 arrested in marijuana pop-up shop sting in Seminole County
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Nineteen people were arrested Saturday evening during a bust of a marijuana pop-up shop near Casselberry, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office said. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/deputies-19-arrested-marijuana-pop-up-shop-sting-seminole-county/PTBYA7FOVFAYVKLUMUEZ5JM5RM/
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- Daughter claims elderly mom taken for $600,000 in romance scam
- Runtime
- 3:04
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A Central Florida woman is dealing with a heart wrenching situation involving a romance scam. The scam cost her elderly mother hundreds of thousands of dollars. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/action9/daughter-claims-elderly-mom-taken-600000-romance-scam/ZRYDZYW24VFSVBUORIPUSR4HJM/
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- The Canopy: Park to be built under I-4 in downtown Orlando
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The city of Orlando on Wednesday morning unveiled plans for a new $30 million 10-acre park, which will be built beneath Interstate 4 in downtown. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/canopy-10-acre-park-be-built-beneath-i-4-downtown-orlando/YJ5C2AVA6BBYXONSBCHEOV4CCY/
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- Orange County set to become first Florida county using covid cash to clear medical debt
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Orange County is on track to become the first county in the state to clear medical debt with leftover COVID-19 cash. Read more here: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/orange-county-set-become-first-florida-county-using-covid-19-cash-clear-medical-debt/IEA4BAJOPFANHF2EMI57GGV6CY/
