Updated SHIELD Act hits US House subcommittee, fights identity theft online
Florida Congressman Darren Soto, D-Kissimmee, presented “updated talking points” to the Innovation, Data and Commerce Subcommittee on Capitol Hill Thursday that brings the proposed SHIELD Act closer to a full congressional vote.
Proposed SHIELD Act for identity theft victims hits Congress after News 6 investigation
Florida Congressman Darren Soto, D-Kissmmee, presented legislation to a subcommittee on Capitol Hill Wednesday that would penalize identity imposters and provide “legal remedies " for anyone whose identities are “used online without their consent.”
‘How could my name be linked to drug trafficking?’ Orlando-area woman targeted by DEA Social Security imposters
A retired Orlando-area resident is the first to report a double imposter scheme that combined an email alert from the Social Security Administration and a phone conversation with a DEA agent.
Former FDLE official says DeSantis airplane records ‘should be disclosed’
A former official with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement believes records related to Governor Ron DeSantis’ past airplane trips should be disclosed to the public despite a recent state law prohibiting the release of certain gubernatorial travel and security records.
Central Florida couple falls victim to ‘puppies for sale’ scheme
When Jo and Jerry Hatley‘s dog passed away, they wanted to fill the void with a new puppy. As luck would have it, the couple found two puppies offered on Facebook, yet the ensuing 4-hour drive to pick them up would only end in heartbreak.
Former FDLE official accuses Gov. DeSantis’ staff of delaying public records
A former official with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement claims the state agency has been unable to produce public records in a timely manner because the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis insists on conducting “reviews” of certain records before releasing them.
Florida lithium-ion safety measure championed by News 6 heads to Gov. DeSantis
The Florida Legislature passed a final version of a bill that would allow the state fire marshal to create new rules regarding the storage of lithium-ion batteries, something a News 6 investigation showed is sorely needed in the state.
What’s Florida Highway Patrol doing at the Mexico border? Here’s what we saw
News 6 just returned from the Mexico border, where troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol were seen taking part in Operation Lone Star, an initiative launched by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in 2021 to combat illegal immigration.
Disney denies disability pass to double amputee, then reverses decision. Here’s her story
A double amputee was denied a Disability Access Pass, or DAS, during a live video chat with Disney a few days before her trip to Orlando, only to have a Disney supervisor reverse that decision when she arrived in person.
‘I deeply regret you lost money:’ Florida classic car dealer apologizes as feds investigate possible fraud
An auto dealer who specialized in classic cars and hot rods apologized to his former customers during a bankruptcy creditor meeting last week as federal authorities continued to investigate allegations of possible fraud.
Suspended State Attorney Worrell launches re-election campaign as she awaits Supreme Court ruling
During his State of the State address last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis commended himself for removing prosecutors from office, Andrew Warren in Hillsborough County and Monique Worrell in Orange and Osceola counties. Worrell is still waiting on the Supreme Court's ruling to see if her suspension by the governor will be overturned, all while kicking off a re-election campaign, this week.
Duke Energy equipment failure blew appliances in an Orlando home. Why the company says it’s not liable
An Orlando couple says an equipment failure in their neighborhood sent a surge of electricity into their home and fried many of their appliances. The company that handles claims for Duke Energy admitted Duke had an equipment failure, but the company says Duke is not liable for the losses.
New state attorney withdraws request to test evidence in Tommy Zeigler death penalty case
Nine months after former Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell asked a judge for permission to test fingerprint evidence in a 1975 quadruple murder that landed Tommy Zeigler on Florida’s Death Row, Worrell’s successor as state attorney has withdrawn the request.