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New details emerge in Sumter County elementary school child abuse investigation

New details emerge in Sumter County elementary school child abuse investigation

More parents are speaking up after a teacher faces child abuse charges in Sumter County. WFTV is learning that the teacher at the center of a child abuse investigation involving special needs students at Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School did not meet Florida licensing requirements.

April 29, 2025 at 10:58 pm EDT

Dry midweek with rain chances returning for the weekend

Dry midweek with rain chances returning for the weekend

April 29, 2025 at 10:40 pm EDT

“Toxic Receipts”: 50 major retailers threatened with legal action for chemical found on receipts

“Toxic Receipts”: 50 major retailers threatened with legal action for chemical found on receipts

April 29, 2025 at 7:44 pm EDT

Still no answers for couple 9 months after boat motor stolen from Orlando Bass Pro repair shop

Still no answers for couple 9 months after boat motor stolen from Orlando Bass Pro repair shop

April 29, 2025 at 6:46 pm EDT

Co-Founder of the Orlando Dreamers announces advancement towards MLB in Central Florida

Co-Founder of the Orlando Dreamers announces advancement towards MLB in Central Florida

April 29, 2025 at 6:23 pm EDT

Marion County boy, 14, pleads guilty to murder

Marion County boy, 14, pleads guilty to murder

April 29, 2025 at 5:52 pm EDT

Students at Dover Shores Elementary in East Orlando receive an astonishing surprise

Students at Dover Shores Elementary in East Orlando receive an astonishing surprise

April 29, 2025 at 5:15 pm EDT

Florida House approves bill allowing flexibility in high school start times

Florida House approves bill allowing flexibility in high school start times

April 29, 2025 at 4:29 pm EDT

Lawmakers look to ease presidential library

Lawmakers look to ease presidential library

April 29, 2025 at 4:16 pm EDT

2nd arrest made in deadly Orlando robbery from March

2nd arrest made in deadly Orlando robbery from March

April 29, 2025 at 4:10 pm EDT

Swatting incident prompts shelter in place at Brevard County school

310,000 Central Floridians poised to get medical debt wiped out

SunRail shut down due to fatal train crash near Orange Ave in Orlando

Blue-green algae alert issued for Lake George and Lorraine by Volusia County Department of Health

Orlando Health opens emergency room in Waterford Lakes

Parent demands action after daughter’s classmate fatally struck by car outside Orange County school

Trial for suspended Orlando commissioner delayed, casting doubt over election

Winter Garden breathes life into shuttered downtown theatre

‘Smishing’—new text message phishing scam

‘Birthday Suit Bandit’: Flagler County man accused of trying to break into women’s home while naked

Central Florida man accused of kidnapping after flying to marry 17-year-old Utah girl

Disney and Make-A-Wish celebrate 45 years of service with ‘Week of Wishes’

Mount Dora’s famous ‘Van Gogh House’ receives fresh coat of paint for autism awareness

Longwood man convicted of burning down his condo over dispute with homeowners association

Special needs teacher accused of child abuse in Sumter County

Barefoot Florida man helps capture large alligator on I-95

WATCH: Florida officer jumps into action to stop runaway boat

Partly cloudy and cooler Tuesday in Central Florida

Community mourns death of 16-year-old girl killed in crash near Oak Ridge High School

Worldwide Free Comic Book Day comes to Central Florida

Co-Founder of the Orlando Dreamers announces advancement towards MLB in Central Florida

24 travelers banned after massive fight breaks out at Carnival Cruise Line terminal

I-Drive nightclub mogul adapts to economic uncertainty while expanding restaurant portfolio

Warner Bros. to release ‘A Minecraft Movie Block Party Edition’

UPS to cut 20,000 jobs