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DeLand police investigate death of 21-year-old Stetson University student
Read full article: DeLand police investigate death of 21-year-old Stetson University studentDeLand police on Saturday night began investigating the death of a Stetson University student who had been found unresponsive on campus, according to a statement released Sunday.
Death of man at scene of potential shooting in Winter Garden investigated as homicide, police say
Read full article: Death of man at scene of potential shooting in Winter Garden investigated as homicide, police sayOfficers responding to a shots fired call located a man on the ground in a residential area off of Plant Street, according to a news release.
What are the odds your favorite ‘House of the Dragon’ character will make it out alive?
Read full article: What are the odds your favorite ‘House of the Dragon’ character will make it out alive?As any “Game of Thrones” fan knows, the God of Death is always knocking on the door. It’s just a matter of knowing when to say “not today” to keep you alive.
Body found in car at Red Lobster ID’d as missing Osceola woman
Read full article: Body found in car at Red Lobster ID’d as missing Osceola womanA woman found dead inside a vehicle at a Red Lobster parking lot in Kissimmee was identified Thursday as a 41-year-old previously reported missing earlier this week, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
‘Everybody called him Iron Man:’ Friends mourn man killed in Brevard hit-and-run
Read full article: ‘Everybody called him Iron Man:’ Friends mourn man killed in Brevard hit-and-runMotorcycle enthusiasts across the country mourned the death of 70-year-old John Clouser — whom they call ‘Uncle John,’ — after he was killed in a fatal hit-and-run in Brevard County Wednesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Days before his death, video captured Stephen Sondheim seeing revival of ‘Company’ on Broadway
Read full article: Days before his death, video captured Stephen Sondheim seeing revival of ‘Company’ on BroadwayIt’s still hard to believe for fans of musical theater, but Broadway icon and legend Stephen Sondheim passed away over the weekend at the age of 91.
Motorcyclist racing BMW hits, kills woman riding bike in Orange County, FHP says
Read full article: Motorcyclist racing BMW hits, kills woman riding bike in Orange County, FHP saysA woman riding her bicycle was hit and killed by a man riding his motorcycle at the corner of Colonial Drive and Avalon Parkway, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Hong Kong probes death of man who received COVID-19 vaccine
Read full article: Hong Kong probes death of man who received COVID-19 vaccineFILE - In this Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 file photo, people line up to receive China's Sinovac COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine at a community vaccination center in Hong Kong. Hong Kong authorities on Tuesday, March 2 reported the death of a chronically ill man, two days after he received a COVID-19 vaccine and said that it is too early to conclude whether the vaccine was related to his death. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, file)HONG KONG – Hong Kong authorities on Tuesday reported the death of a chronically ill man, two days after he received a COVID-19 vaccine and said that it is too early to conclude whether the vaccine was related to his death. The man's death happened less than a week after Hong Kong began its vaccination program for priority and at-risk groups in the city. Over 40,000 people in Hong Kong have received the vaccine since Friday, when the vaccination drive began.
Photos: Alex Trebek through the years
Read full article: Photos: Alex Trebek through the yearsAlex Trebek, the iconic host of Jeopardy, lost his battle with cancer and died on Sunday, according to multiple reports. is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Alex Trebek, Vanna White, Pat Sajak and Merv Griffin in 2006. (Photo by Lars Niki/Corbis via Getty Images) (Getty Images.)
Police in Ukraine investigate death of US Embassy employee
Read full article: Police in Ukraine investigate death of US Embassy employeeIn this photo released by Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, investigators work at the scene of an accident in Kyiv, Ukraine. Police in Ukraine are investigating the death of an American woman who worked for the United States Embassy in Kyiv. The woman was found unconscious with a head injury near the railway tracks in a park not far from the embassy on Wednesday, according to a police statement. (Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine via AP)KYIV – Police in Ukraine are investigating the death of an American woman who worked for the United States Embassy in Kyiv. The Embassy confirmed the woman was a U.S. citizen in a statement and said they were “heartbroken" to report her death.
18-year-old fatally shot near Spring Hill park, deputies say
Read full article: 18-year-old fatally shot near Spring Hill park, deputies sayDELAND, Fla. – Volusia County detectives are investigating the death of a man whose body was found early Monday morning in DeLand. Deputies responded to a 911 call around 6 a.m. after someone found the body near Spring Hill Park by Delaware Avenue and Green Street, not far from Edith I. Stark Elementary School. The victim was later determined to be Jamarkis Frazier, 18, of DeLand, according to a sheriff’s office release. Authorities did not offer any other information.
Florida death toll from COVID-19 passes 12K milestone
Read full article: Florida death toll from COVID-19 passes 12K milestoneTALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida has now surpassed 12,000 deaths linked to the coronavirus, according to data released by state health officials on Sunday. With more than 2,500 new cases reported Sunday, Florida has recorded more than 646,000 cases of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic six months ago. RELATED: 2,564 COVID-19 cases reported as Floridians prepare to celebrate Labor DayThe new deaths pushed the state's death toll to 12,001, with the average number of deaths over the past week at about 105 per day. The Florida Health Department said it had received more than 56,000 test results on Saturday, with about 5% of those results positive for the virus. It was 25th consecutive day the positivity rate fell below 10%, health officials said.
Officers suspended in suffocation death; protesters unswayed
Read full article: Officers suspended in suffocation death; protesters unswayedRochester Mayor Lovely Warren announced the suspensions at a news conference Thursday amid outrage that city officials had previously kept quiet about Prude's death. Journalists were among those hit by pellets during the confrontation, which came on the second day of peaceful demonstrations over Prude's death. The mayor said she only became aware that Prude's death involved the use of force on Aug. 4. Warren said the seven officers would still be paid because of contract rules and that she was taking the action against the advice of attorneys. Prude's death happened just as the coronavirus was raging out of control in New York and received no public attention at the time.
Death investigation underway after Seminole County inmate found dead in cell
Read full article: Death investigation underway after Seminole County inmate found dead in cellSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death at the John E. Polk Correctional Facility. According to authorities, Stephen Steen, 28, an inmate at the facility was found dead in his cell. Officials said shortly before 10 a.m. Friday, jail staff were performing routine checks of inmates and found Steen unresponsive. “JEPCF staff immediately began CPR and utilized an AED in an attempt to revive Steen,” authorities said. Health officials arrived and began performing CPR, but all attempts to revive the unconscious inmate were unsuccessful.
Woman found dead inside Orlando home, investigators say
Read full article: Woman found dead inside Orlando home, investigators sayORLANDO, Fla. Orlando police are investigating after a woman was found dead inside a home. According to police, the woman was found inside a located in the 300 Block of Jasmine Avenue. When officers arrived at the home, they found the woman dead inside. Investigators did not release any other information. Stay with News 6 for updates.
Death investigation underway after Polk County inmate found dead in cell
Read full article: Death investigation underway after Polk County inmate found dead in cellSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. The Seminole County Sheriffs Office is investigating a death at the John E. Polk Correctional Facility. According to authorities, Stephen Steen, 28, an inmate at the facility was found dead in his cell. Officials said shortly before 10 a.m. Friday, jail staff were performing routine checks of inmates and found Steen unresponsive. JEPCF staff immediately began CPR and utilized an AED in an attempt to revive Steen, authorities said. Health officials arrived and began performing CPR, but all attempts to revive the unconscious inmate were unsuccessful.
Central Florida counties see jump in COVID-19 related deaths
Read full article: Central Florida counties see jump in COVID-19 related deathsOn Saturday, some Central Florida counties reported some of their highest single-day death increases since the pandemic began. Marion County set a new record for most new deaths in a day at eight. Orange County also set a new record for deaths reported on a single day. Orange County reported 14 deaths Saturday. This week the state hit a record with 133 deaths reported on Tuesday and broke the record with 156 deaths reported Thursday.
Deltona man dies after falling off motorized skateboard, officials say
Read full article: Deltona man dies after falling off motorized skateboard, officials sayDELTONA, Fla. A Deltona man is dead after officials said he fell off a motorized skateboard. According to officials, Joshua Lloyd, 40, was riding the skateboard Sunday evening in the area of Rookery Avenue and Phonetia Drive. The accident occurred when Lloyd lost control of the skateboard and fell on the pavement, severely injuring his head, authorities said. According to a news release, Lloyd was flown by the Volusia County Sheriffs Office helicopter to a hospital for treatment. On Monday, he succumbed to his injuries, authorities said in a news release.
Former Cocoa High School football player killed after dispute in Meritt Island, deputies say
Read full article: Former Cocoa High School football player killed after dispute in Meritt Island, deputies sayCOCOA, Fla. – A former Cocoa High School football player was killed in a shooting on Merritt Island, authorities said. According to investigators, the shooting occurred at the Courtenay Palms Apartments Wednesday evening during an alleged dispute over a gambling debt. Collins was a 2020 graduate at Cocoa High School and was a player on the Tiger football team. A spokesperson said Collins was a student athlete at Merritt Island High before he attended Cocoa High. Our hearts go out to his family, his teammates, fellow classmates and the staff at both Cocoa High and Merritt Island High,” the statement read.
Peaceful protests in downtown Orlando following George Floyd's death take violent turn
Read full article: Peaceful protests in downtown Orlando following George Floyd's death take violent turnDemonstrations following the death of George Floyd took a dangerous turn in downtown Orlando. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000.
Detectives seek tips in suspicious death of Orange City man
Read full article: Detectives seek tips in suspicious death of Orange City manORANGE CITY, Fla. – Detectives are investigating a suspicious death after a body was discovered Thursday night in the Orange City area, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said. According to a news release, deputies responded to the area of Foothill Farms Road around 8:15 p.m., where they discovered the body of 52-year-old Chris Kimmel, of Orange City. The Sheriff’s office said the Major Case Unit is leading the investigation into Kimmel’s death, and anyone with information is asked to call 386-254-1537. Details surrounding Kimmel’s death were not immediately clear. Stay with News 6 for updates.
Orange County deputies investigate death, identify remains
Read full article: Orange County deputies investigate death, identify remainsORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Sheriff’s Deputies are conducting an investigation after human remains were found in Orange County. Deputies responded to Clapp Simms Duda Road Saturday around 1:06 p.m. in reference to possible human remains, a news release said. According to deputies, remains were found near a sleeping bag in the woods and were later identified as Suzanne McDuffie, 42. “Due to the state of decomposition of the body, there has been no determination about whether foul play is suspected at this time,” deputies said. Stay with News 6 for updates.
Sex offender found dead at Daytona Beach motel in suspected homicide, deputies say
Read full article: Sex offender found dead at Daytona Beach motel in suspected homicide, deputies sayDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Deputies are investigating a suspicious death at a Daytona Beach motel, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said Friday they were at the Bird’s Nest Motel along International Speedway Boulevard after the body of 69-year-old Marc Pinder was found. According to officials, Pinder’s body was found by state Probation and Parole Services officers who had come to conduct a probation check. Records show Pinder was a registered sexual offender who was convicted of lewd and lascivious battery on a child between 12 and 15 years old in 2012, along with other charges. The Associated Press reports Pinder was among 16 sexual predators and 16 registered sex offenders living at the Bird’s Nest Motel.
Deputies investigate fatal shooting on 39th St. in Orange County
Read full article: Deputies investigate fatal shooting on 39th St. in Orange CountyORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a death that occurred Saturday morning. Deputies said they went to the area of 39th Street and Nashville Ave. around 2:30 a.m. in reference to a shooting. “At this time, we do not have any information to release on the identity of the suspect(s),” deputies said. Deputies are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person or people involved in the shooting death of Simmons. If have any information you’re asked to call OCSO at 800-423-TIPS.
Man found dead at Daytona Beach motel, police say
Read full article: Man found dead at Daytona Beach motel, police sayDAYTONA BEACH – The Daytona Beach Police Department is investigating a death that took place at the Happy Holiday Motel on Saturday night. Jeffrey Schusky, 34, was found lying unresponsive and lying on the ground with a knife to his body, police said. Schusky initially crawled to the door of the manager’s room at the hotel after 11 p.m. and knocked on the door, police said. Two officers and paramedics arrived later to find Schusky unresponsive, and attempts to revive him were unsuccessful, police said. Schusky’s mother said he was staying at the motel because it was closer to his job.
2nd death investigated in same Orange County home
Read full article: 2nd death investigated in same Orange County homeORANGE COUNTY – The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death that took place on Saturday at 520 West Ella J Gilmore Street. “Best man, best brother, best cousin, best uncle,” Rudolph said. “They here celebrating one death and you get killed during the process,” Rudolph said. “Grow up, grow up, turn yourself in and figure it out,” Rudolph said. “Even if you don’t figure it out, you reap what you sow, period.”