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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 ...
9 Investigates: Church property tax loophole
WFTV uncovered local church leaders living in mansions and behind gates and not paying a dime in property taxes. It costs Orange County hundreds of thousands of dollars each year, and a state loophole is allowing more than 80 local properties to get away with it. A five-bed, five-bath, 7,000-square-foot ...
9 Investigates: Missing children who aren't really missing
The leading national database lists nearly 300 children as missing or exploited around Florida. But WFTV discovered they're often hiding in plain sight, even as investigators and citizens search for them. Since August, most people had seen 17-year-old Beth Knickerbocker's face only on missing posters, listing her as an endangered ...
9 Investigates: Unattended trains on our rails
Millions of people live along the nearly 3,000 miles of train track in Florida. In fact, there are almost 200 miles in Orange County alone. Investigative reporter George Spencer found out just how close people can get to fully loaded trains and even hazardous cargo without anyone noticing. Steps from ...
9 Investigates: Electric smart meter dangers
Power companies say smart meters being installed in Florida right now are the way of the future. They transmit your home's energy use in real time and let you check your usage online. But critics say they're dangerous. Building biologist Diana Schultz tests homes for potentially harmful radiation, and she ...
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