Local Stories for February 2012
Stories for Wednesday, February 29
Exclusive: House could vote to kick Orange County Mayor Jacobs off Expressway board
The Florida House of Representatives could vote as soon as Thursday on a bill that would remove Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs from the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority Board. Jacobs exclusively told WFTV reporter Kathi Belich that she was blindsided by what she described as a politically motivated amendment. "Honestly, ...
Exclusive: House vote to kick Mayor Jacobs off board
Florida House Representatives could vote as soon as Thursday on a bill that would kick Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs off of the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Board. Jacobs exclusively told WFTV reporter Kathi Belich that she was blindsided by what she described as a politically motivated decision.. "I'm appalled," said ...
Source: 3 dead in Melbourne plane crash
A plane crashed in a wooded area on Melbourne International Airport property, according to authorities. Sources told WFTV that the pilot and two other people who were on board died in the crash. The names of the three people have not been released.
Man convicted of hitting, killing teen while street racing
An Orange County man is facing a minimum of nine years in prison after he was convicted of hitting and killing a teenager while he was street racing. The family of 15-year-old Luis Rivera Ortega broke down in tears when jurors found 25-year-old Robert Roedell guilty of vehicular homicide Wednesday. ...
New school grading system could produce more 'F' schools
The head of Orange County schools is speaking out about a new, statewide school-grading formula that could produce more F-rated schools. The state has now set up a task force to deal with this new system. Six-year-old Regan has a learning disability. Up until now, schools were graded based on ...
Women find big snake in trunk of rental car
Two women in Brevard County unloading groceries from their car were surprised to find a snake, which looked like it was a boa constrictor, in the trunk. The women said they had just returned to the Shorewood Condominiums when they found the snake in the trunk. Slideshow: Images ...
Lake Co. fire stations battle mold issues
Two relatively new fire stations in Lake County have serious mold problems. It's so bad that firefighters will have to operate out of trailers while the mold is cleaned up. Some say the buildings are too new to have a problem like this, but for up to 50 days, firefighters ...
Trial begins for man accused of beating teen in video-recorded fight
Attorneys made their opening statements Wednesday in the trial of a father accused of beating up a 16- year-old boy. Video of the fight was recorded and later posted on the Internet, and the jurors got to see that video of the fight Wednesday. One juror actually winced and jerked ...
Woman arrested in 'Senator' tree burning bonds out
The woman accused of burning down a historic tree in Seminole County has bonded out of jail. WFTV was the only media outlet at the scene when investigators arrested Sara Barnes. They say she burned down the Senator cypress in Longwood in January. Her arrest stemmed from a Crimeline tip, ...
Ormond Beach PD evidence tech accused of stashing money
Sloppy evidence and stolen cash have turned the Ormond Beach Police Department upside down. It's so bad that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is now investigating, and the department has lost its accreditation. The OBPD has been digging deep in its evidence locker. What it found: a laundry list ...
DCF Homeless to Home program helps woman out of hotel, into apartment
For months, WFTV has reported on the growing homeless population in Central Florida and the efforts to get people off the streets. Now, a new campaign to help homeless families has a success story. When WFTV first met Jennifer Marrero earlier this month, it was difficult for her to smile. ...
Dyer gives State of the City Address at UCF College of Medicine
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer gave his State of the City Address on Wednesday. Dyer delivered the speech at the University Of Central Florida's College of Medicine at Lake Nona and he said the state of the city is strong. Dyer talked about the city's emerging bio-tech industry. Dyer is the ...
Picturing Parkinson’s: Game-Changer?
BACKGROUND: Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the brain that leads to shaking (tremors) and difficulty with walking, movement, and coordination. Ten million people worldwide; one million of those being Americans, contract Parkinson Disease. The disease affects both men and women; however men are at a much higher risk. Parkinson’s ...
Officials: Man found dead in swimming pool
A man was found dead in a swimming pool on Wednesday, and WFTV reporter Mary Nguyen was at the scene when homicide investigators arrived. George Alphonse was reported missing Sunday night by his mother after he stormed out of their house on Winfield Street, according to officials. Investigators said ...
WFTV gets first look at Fun Spot park expansion
WFTV got a first look at plans for a huge expansion at a popular International Drive attraction. The Fun Spot just got approval to expand by 10 acres, putting it closer to I-4. The expansion will cost an estimated $20 million. It will include two new roller coasters, a sky ...
Deputy's son released on bond following child porn charges
The teenage son of a Seminole County sheriff's deputy is out of jail on bond after being arrested on child pornography charges. Trevor Lang turned himself into deputies Monday, after his father, Deputy Dana Lang, found child porn on his son's cellphone and then turned it over to investigators. On ...
Golfers face charges after allegedly hitting teen following prank
Two Florida golfers are facing criminal charges following a prank that turned serious. On Saturday, four teenage boys videotaped a prank where they used a loud blow horn to disturb nearby golfers. In the video, the two golfers head toward some trees where one of the teens was hiding. That's ...
Report: Students involved in bus beating expelled
Reports out of Marion County say the students involved in the beating of a classmate on a school bus have been kicked out of school. The alleged attack happened last month. According to Ocala.com, the school board voted Tuesday night to expel all seven Liberty Middle School students. ...
Stories for Tuesday, February 28
Slew of domestic violence murder cases set to go to trial
A murder trial started Tuesday for a man accused of fatally shooting his estranged wife and her new boyfriend. It's one of at least seven domestic violence murder cases set to start in Orange County over the next few weeks. Eligio Isalgue stared emotionless, listening to a translator as the ...
Deputy turns son in on child porn charges
The son of a Seminole County sheriff's deputy is facing felony charges for possession of child porn. Investigators said the deputy's son was keeping the porn on a cellphone. The deputy took his son's cellphone away to punish him for something and found a locked file with a suspicious name: ...
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