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Scenes from the past 48 hours in Boston

Here is a gallery of photos looking back at the past 48 hours in the search for the Boston Marathon bombers.

New audio recordings reveal Zimmerman's contempt for Sanford police

Audio recordings released Wednesday show George Zimmerman criticized the Sanford Police Department long before his confrontation with Trayvon Martin. The audio recordings, made during Sanford City Commission meetings, reveal Zimmerman’s negative opinions of Sanford police. Zimmerman, who faces a second-degree murder charge after he shot Martin at a Sanford apartment complex in ...

Canadian actress to play Casey Anthony in made-for-TV movie

Canadian actress Holly Deveaux will play Casey Anthony in the upcoming Lifetime movie that will also star Rob Lowe as former prosecutor Jeff Ashton. The Lifetime Network is doing a film based on the book “Imperfect Justice,” written by Asthon. The film will highlight the legal strategies prosecutors used and ...

9 Investigates: Environmental group's investments not always environmentally friendly

9 investigates has learned that some of the investments made by a major state environmental protection group may have not have been very good for the environment. Florida has a specialty license plate that helps support the Wildlife Foundation of Florida. But, WFTV investigative reporter George Spencer found out where ...

Casey Anthony subpoenaed for defamation trial

WFTV has learned that Casey Anthony has been subpoenaed to appear in court in connection with her defamation trial in January. Cheney Mason, one of the lawyers who defended Anthony against murder charges, accepted the subpoena for her to show up at the civil trial. Last week, a judge ruled ...

9 Investigates: Political candidate's multimillion dollar foreclosure

WFTV has found out about a multimillion dollar foreclosure on the property of a state representative candidate. Matt Falconer has made a name for himself by pitching big cost-cutting for government, but investigative reporter George Spencer found that just last year, one of Falconer's own business ventures fell through. Nowadays, ...

9 Investigates: Firing bad teachers

Why is it so difficult to fire bad teachers? WFTV found at least one superintendent and teacher who said the termination process needs to be updated. Cydney Abrahms' tirade against an autistic student at Winter Springs High School was recorded on video, but it didn't get her fired. Michelle McGhee, ...

9 Investigates: Water meter switch hikes utility bills

It's a utility concern that could be hiking your bill, and you wouldn't even know it. Many homes have indoor and outdoor water meters, which should make your bill more accurate, but one local woman's meters were mixed up, and she has overpaid for years. Ginger Lelansky has spent a ...

9 Investigates: Huge campaign donations in Florida's casino debate

State lawmakers recently killed plans for massive gaming resorts, but even opponents believe the plan will be revived as soon as next year. WFTV investigative reporter George Spencer uncovered new campaign finance documents that show just how much cash a major casino operator donated to the very lawmakers who will ...

Orlando City Commissioner Sam Ings

Woman claims Commissioner Sam Ings fathered her toddler

Orlando City Commissioner Sam Ings is newly married and campaigning to keep his seat, but one woman says he fathered her child, and she needs his help caring for the boy. Solethea Sparks quietly filed a paternity claim for child support last year, and WFTV's George Spencer learned even a ...

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