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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 ...
Lawyer to accept subpoena for Casey Anthony in defamation trial
WFTV has learned that it will be at the earliest Thursday before Casey Anthony's lawyer can accept a subpoena for her in connection with her defamation trial in January. On Monday, Cheney Mason, one of the lawyers who defended Anthony against murder charges, said he's agreed to accept the subpoena ...
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 ...
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 ...
9 Investigates: Terrifying near misses in Central Florida skies
A database of pilot and air traffic controller complaints maintained by NASA gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse at what really happens in Orlando airspace. WFTV investigative reporter George Spencer studied the complaints and found that they may astonish even the most seasoned traveler. As the jets cue up to land at ...
9 Investigates: Costly duplication in transportation services
Each year, the federal government spends billions of taxpayer dollars to help the disabled and poor get around town, but investigative reporter George Spencer has learned several programs often provide the same services to the same people. WFTV caught up with Arethus Hudson at the Lynx stop he uses almost ...
9 Investigates: Millions of dollars owed to the state
Every year, huge amounts of unpaid debt are referred by Florida leaders to collection agencies. But data show the vast majority of that money is never tracked down, leaving other taxpayers holding the bag. No one answered at the home that A-Plus Janitorial Service's listed as its business address. Records ...
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