Local Stories for July 2012
Stories for Tuesday, July 31
Police investigate suspected mobile meth lab in U-Haul
A shopping plaza in DeLand became the scene of a potentially explosive situation Tuesday night. Police said they discovered a suspected mobile meth lab inside of a U-Haul truck parked at the Victoria Square shopping plaza along 17-92, near Taylor Road. The truck was parked next to a bus the ...
Former teacher accused of having sex with student, jailed on $4.4M bond
A 56-year-old former drama teacher was arrested after Brevard County deputies said he had a sexual relationship with a student while still employed. The Brevard County Sheriff's Office arrested Dennis Turner after the victim said she had a three-year sexual relationship with Turner beginning when she was 15. Deputies said Turner ...
Attorney to file motion asking judge to allow George Zimmerman to travel
The attorney for George Zimmerman, who is accused of killing 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, plans to file a motion to ask a judge to allow Zimmerman to be able to travel anywhere in the United States for his own safety. When Zimmerman bonded out of jail earlier this month, a Seminole ...
Woman's body found near wooded area in Casselberry
A woman's body was found near a wooded area on State Road 436 and Lake Howell Road at about 5 p.m. Tuesday, according to Casselberry police. Officers said someone driving by discovered the body and called 911. Casselberry police said the death was ruled suspicious, but have not said how ...
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer's son cited for careless driving following crash
A police report shows Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer's 17-year-old son has been cited for careless driving. Drew Dyer was driving a black Infiniti when he blew through a stop sign and crashed into a house in College Park early Sunday morning, and then left the scene, according to officials. The ...
Disabled man says complex won't move him to first-floor apartment
A disabled St. Cloud man is losing the use of his legs, and he said his apartment complex refused to move him to a first-floor unit. Michael Walendzuk said he injured his spine when he fell off of a roof at a construction job. Walendzuk said he's now losing the ...
Patients upset over doctor's sudden leave of absence
Patients are trying to find out why a doctor's office in Orange County suddenly closed its doors. Patients said they can't get their medical records, or even their prescriptions filled. Dr. Ronald Mallonee was not in at the Waterford Park office building in Suite 219. And long-time patient Linda Bilyeu ...
9 Investigates: Casino gaming in Florida could be gaining new traction
Eyewitness news investigated evidence that casino gaming in Florida could be gaining new traction. Early this year, legislators tabled the plan for megacasinos in the state. But now, investigative reporter George Spencer has found financial disclosures that prove the Malaysian company behind the proposal is still spending big with some ...
Two Habitat for Humanity homes burglarized
One of Habitat for Humanity's first town home complexes was supposed to provide homes for some Orange County residents who might otherwise never have owned a house. But WFTV learned thieves have turned the Stag Horn Villas upside down, burglarizing two homes and stealing a car in just 10 days. ...
Drivers complain of contaminated fuel at Cocoa gas station
Several cars that won't start in Cocoa have one thing in common: they filled up at the same gas station. Water contaminated the fuel at the Cumberland Farms gas station on Dixon Boulevard, according to officials. The pumps have been shut down, the gas station is working with those people ...
Mobile eye clinic provides free treatment to Bithlo residents
A mobile eye clinic that's visited some of the neediest communities in the country made a stop in Orange County on Tuesday. For dozens of children and adults in Bithlo it was a chance to visit an eye doctor without worrying about what treatment might cost. Ayden Thigpen, 5, was ...
Charter school closing doors after earning F grade two consecutive years
One of Orange County's oldest charter schools is closing its doors. It comes after Rio Grande Charter earned an F grade two years in a row. The school was a last resort for struggling students. Nyieda McMichael chose to send her kids to Rio Grande Charter, which has operated for ...
FBI paid informant $40K to infiltrate suspected hate group
Channel 9's Nancy Alvarez learned the FBI paid an informant $40,000 to infiltrate an accused Osceola County hate group, but an attorney for two suspects is denying their involvement in any illegal activities. Agents arrested members of the American Front in May after the members were accused of training for ...
Woman pulled from tour bus after threatening to blow it up, troopers say
A woman on a tour bus was arrested in Lake County after state troopers said she threatened to blow the bus up. State troopers arrested Michelle Gay after the bus pulled alongside a trooper on the Florida Turnpike. The driver told the trooper Gay was making racial comments and threatening ...
Fla. man arrested after disturbance at Batman film
A South Florida man faces disorderly conduct charges after a disturbance at a theater showing the Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises." Miami Beach police say more than 100 moviegoers fled early Tuesday after David Escamillo allegedly yelled "This is it!" during the film. Witnesses said they saw ...
Police uncover possible Volusia Co. meth lab
Police are investigating a possible methamphetamine lab in Volusia County near LPGA Boulevard. Specialized units from the Daytona Beach Police and Fire departments were called to the scene along Catriona Drive to safely deal with the materials and investigate any criminal activities. Nearby roads were closed while crews removed evidence. ...
Orange County could get economy boost after landing big conventions
Orange County announced on Tuesday that it had landed several big conventions, which could mean a big economic boost for the county. County officials said they have landed four special conventions. According to county leaders, in the last year, it has brought in 1.3 million convention goers, which has had ...
Mom arrested after child found wandering near East Colonial Drive
A 2-year-old’s mother was arrested after the boy was found wandering along East Colonial Drive in Orlando on Tuesday. Investigators said the tot was wearing only a diaper when he was found about 9 a.m. playing on a swing set alone. A command post was set up as authorities went ...
Suspect says he wasn't robbing bank, just 'getting some cheeseburgers'
A man arrested on charges of robbing an Orlando bank told WFTV he was just "getting some cheeseburgers." However, according to police, that man and an accomplice went into the Chase bank on South Orange Avenue to steal money. Police said the two were quick, but authorities moved in and ...
$5K reward offered following Daytona Beach parking garage robbery
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information on two robbers who tried to hold up a parking garage clerk in one of Daytona Beach's largest shopping areas. Surveillance cameras recorded the two men early Tuesday morning at the Ocean Walk parking garage near A1A. One man had a knife ...
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