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A beach hazard statement in effect for Coastal Volusia Region

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A beach hazard statement in effect for Coastal Volusia Region

Investigators

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More than half of Volusia County’s seawall rebuilding permit applications not approved

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Florida Agriculture Commissioner sees farmland, food as national security issue

Insider extra: Orange-Osceola prosecutor pursues new fingerprint analysis in Tommy Zeigler case

State Attorney Worrell seeks new fingerprint exams in Tommy Zeigler case

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell is seeking to examine decades-old fingerprint evidence in the case of Tommy Zeigler, a Winter Garden man who’s been on Florida’s Death Row since a judge sentenced him for the 1975 quadruple murder of his wife, in-laws, and a customer inside his family’s furniture store.

Volusia woman distressed after contractor takes more than $100,000 without finishing home repairs

A 75-year-old woman named Correan Reddin is now living with her grandchildren after her Volusia County home was left destroyed.

Volusia man sentenced to 2 years in prison for property fraud after News 6 investigation

Javon Walden was sentenced to two years in state prison after he used fake deeds to fraudulently obtain homes, prosecutors say.

Florida agriculture commissioner credits News 6 in developing gas manipulator bill

Florida’s new agriculture commissioner, Wilton Simpson, told News 6 he is confident legislation that will carry penalties for the use of so-called “gas pump manipulation devices,” will pass with full support by state lawmakers and Governor Ron DeSantis.

Romance schemes leave victims heartbroken & broke

According to the Federal Trade Commission, 70,000 people reported losing a record $1.3 billion to romance scams in 2022. Now new resources are available for victims.

Secret Service calls gas pump manipulator legislation a ‘game changer’

Committees in the Florida House and Senate have been assigned to review identical bills that include proposed felony charges for anyone who “tampers with, manipulates, removes, replaces, or interrupts any mechanical or electronic component located within a retail fuel dispenser.”

SCHEMES AND RIPOFFS


Apopka custodian used as ‘Money Mule’ to transfer $3.1M to Nigerian police barracks

The U.S. Secret Service has uncovered a multi-million dollar scheme that used a young Apopka janitor as a “money mule” to transfer cash, money orders and unemployment benefits to a Nigerian police barracks over the last six years.

‘SCAM ALERT:’ Altamonte Springs police warn of callers pretending to be officers

Altamonte Springs police are warning residents about what their department is calling a scam that involves a caller pretending to be one of their officers, according to a news release.

Trust Index: I keep getting political text messages -- are they legit?

As the Nov. 3 general election approaches, many Central Floridians have been receiving text messages on their mobile devices soliciting donations for political candidates, offering assistance with mail-in ballots or inquiring about voter registration status.

DO NOT CLICK: Scammers using ’package pending’ text to get your personal info, deputies say

Authorities are warning of a new scheme going around in the form of a text message that claims cellphone users need to claim a package before it can be delivered to them.

NEWS HEADLINES


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Trump indictment ends decades of perceived invincibility

MORE NEWS 6 INVESTIGATIONS


News 6 Investigator Mike DeForest continues pushing for public records as DeSantis delays

Miami Herald recognizes DeForest in public records recap

Representative wants Florida State Guard to help other states

A Florida state representative has filed an amendment that would allow the Florida State Guard to assist other states.

Crypto coaching romance scheme costs Florida woman $20,000

A Central Florida woman lost $20,000 in a crypto investment scheme that made it appear as though she had earned more than $389,000 dollars in Bitcoin Day trading.

News 6 investigation leads to proposed statewide ban of gas pump manipulators

The Committee on Commerce and Tourism Monday unanimously approved Florida Senate Bill 1150, which calls for felony charges for anyone who “tampers with, manipulates, removes, replaces, or interrupts any mechanical or electronic component located within a retail fuel dispenser.”

Man to plead guilty in Florida postal carrier robberies

A Central Florida man accused of robbing three U.S. Postal Service letter carriers in October 2022 has entered into a plea agreement with federal prosecutors, court records show.

As ‘Sunshine Week’ begins, Florida’s attorney general silent about DeSantis public record delays

Attorney General Ashley Moody has vowed to “safeguard Florida’s pioneering Government-in-the-Sunshine laws.”

DeSantis seeks $98 million to fund Florida’s own military

As lawmakers in Tallahassee consider Gov. Ron DeSantis’ budget proposal this session, they will be also be deciding whether to approve a steep funding increase establishing Florida’s own branch of the military.

Iowa man loses car rental, deposit due to late arrival at Orlando airport

An Iowa snowstorm not only delayed a flight to Orlando by several hours, but cost 54-year-old Roderick Davis his rental car reservation and a $249 advanced fee to hold the vehicle.

Property fraud victims battle each other over rights to home

More than two years after prosecutors say a convicted felon used a fake deed in a scheme to sell a dead man’s home, victims of the property fraud are still trying to clean up the mess left behind.

Orlando Music Festival ticket holders seek attorney general’s help after event cancellation

Eight months after the producer of the Orlando Music Festival was arrested on fraud charges and the event was cancelled, ticket holders are still waiting to get their money back.

Viera public defender’s office secretary reclaims $5K lotto prize lost to overpayment issue

The secretary for the misdemeanor division of the public defender’s office in Viera lost a hefty $5,000 lottery prize to pay part of an unemployment overpayment issued by the Department of Economic Opportunity.

Associate of ex-tax collector Joel Greenberg sentenced to 9 years in prison

An associate of former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg was sentenced to nine years in federal prison Monday after pleading guilty to multiple fraud charges.

GETTING RESULTS


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Insider extra: 101-year-old works as cashier at neighborhood store in Oviedo

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What can you do at 101 years old? Run a community store, take an exercise class

Insider extra: Solution for people experiencing mental health issues in Volusia, Flagler counties

Insider extra: Retiree helps at food pantries, homeless camps around Volusia County

Florida lawmakers don’t have authority to broaden scope of state prosecutor, attorney claims

Last week, a judge dismissed criminal charges against an Orange County man for illegally voting in the 2020 election.

Feeling anxious about climate change? You are not alone

As Central Florida smashes records with temperatures in the 90s in February, some people are experiencing increasing anxiety about climate change.

Millions in new federal money could help save Florida’s ailing coral

After four years of trying, lawmakers hope new federal money will be used to fuel efforts to save Florida’s coral reef, which some fear is on the brink of extinction.

Volusia man sues Daytona Beach police after traffic stop ends with injuries, arrest

A Volusia County man has filed a lawsuit against the Daytona Beach Police Department.

Social media platforms giving voice to victims of online romance schemes

A man whose face was the center of a catfishing scheme and his girlfriend took the helm of a new social media lifeline for victims of romance imposters around the world.

Case dropped against Orange County man arrested, accused of voter fraud by the state

A judge dismissed the case against an Orange County man who was part of the first high-profile investigation by Florida’s Office of Election Crimes and Security.

DeSantis asks for millions of dollars more to fight lawsuits

Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., is asking Florida state legislators to approve millions of dollars to help his office and other state agencies fight lawsuits stemming from new laws and executive orders.

End of Disney’s ‘corporate kingdom?’ 2 Disney-controlled governments remain in power

As Gov. Ron DeSantis is poised to reinstate and modify the special district that provides some government services to the Walt Disney World resort, two separate Disney-controlled municipalities continue to operate using governmental powers the state granted them more than five decades ago.

Benjamin Holmes found guilty in 2001 murder of UCF student

A jury convicted Benjamin Holmes of first-degree murder in the shooting of UCF student Christine Franke in 2001.

Orange County man accused of voter fraud latest to ask for case dismissal

An Orange County man who was one of 20 arrested in a high-profile voter fraud sweep by Gov. DeSantis last year is calling for his case to be dismissed.

NHTSA reviews Orlando car rental company for possible violation of Safe Car Rental Act

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into potential violations of the Safe Rental Car Act of 2015 by Nu Car Action Car Rental of Orlando based on findings by News 6.

USDA finds critical, repeated violations at Wild Florida after rhino shooting

Weeks after an escaped rhino was shot and killed by staff members, an inspection has found Wild Florida Drive-Thru Safari Park was critically and repeatedly non-compliant for the federal Animal Welfare Act.

Benjamin Holmes found guilty in 2001 murder of UCF student

Benjamin Holmes, the man on trial for the murder of UCF student Christine Franke, was found guilty of first-degree murder by a jury at the Orange County Courthouse on Tuesday evening.

Ripple effect of veterinarian shortage causing delays in appointments

Pet owners face a potentially big problem as the veterinary field deals with a growing shortage of veterinarians.

Man accused in 2001 murder of UCF student claims his DNA was ‘planted’

A former Orlando police detective testified Thursday during the trial of a man accused in the 2001 murder of a UCF student that he has never encountered a crime scene that was staged to make it appear someone else committed it.

22 years after UCF student’s murder, man linked to crime through DNA goes on trial

Nearly 22 years after Christine Franke was found dead in her Orlando apartment, the man accused of fatally shooting the UCF student is on trial for first degree murder.

Homeowner’s Assistance Fund mortgage mix-up leaves Florida mom on verge of foreclosure

An apparent mortgage account mix-up with the DEO’s Homeowner Assistance Fund nearly forced a single mother and her family out of their Lake Placid, Florida home.

Wild Florida workers shoot, kill white rhino after it escapes its enclosure

Staff members at Wild Florida Drive-Thru Safari Park shot and killed a 2,000-pound white rhinoceros after it escaped its enclosure, according to a report compiled by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Felon accused of using ‘fake’ deeds to take Volusia homes pleads no contest to fraud

Following a News 6 investigation into a property fraud scheme involving bogus deeds, a convicted felon accused of illegally taking ownership of two Volusia County homes pleaded no contest to organized fraud Tuesday.

Man accused of torching Longwood condo for ‘revenge’ on HOA owed $29K in dues dispute, records show

A Seminole County man accused of burning down his condo as “revenge” against his homeowners’ association owed nearly $29,000 in unpaid dues and other costs to the HOA, court records show.

More than 5,000 Florida lotto winners flagged for potential DEO debt within a year

The Florida State Lottery recently said over 5,000 winners “show(ed) potential outstanding state owed debt balance” within the last year.

‘Very aggravating:’ Attorney general reviewing complaints against Volusia hot tub company

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is reviewing complaints against a Volusia County company that sells used hot tubs on Facebook Marketplace and other online classified sites, an agency spokesperson told News 6.

Women changing the face of Central Florida law enforcement

Law enforcement agencies in Central Florida told News 6 they have been working for years to recruit more women, but many said it has been a challenge.

Florida woman says conman used 6th-grade classmate’s name in free money scheme

A shoebox full of gift cards and receipts that represent more than $50,000, is the only evidence of any money associated with the promise of a $500,000 federal grant a Central Florida woman chased from September 2022 to January 2023.

Florida leaders energize efforts to replace leaking septic systems to save marine life

Two state leaders are energizing efforts to clean the waters of the Indian River Lagoon in an attempt to save dying marine life.

FEMA reaches deadline for Hurricane Ian assistance

One million Floridians have already applied for FEMA assistance for Hurricane Ian and are in various stages of being processed.

37 Florida Lottery winners lose money to DEO overpayments

What was supposed to be a happy day at the lottery office turned into a financial gut punch for Florida couple Dolly Kountz and Dave Kreshpane.

Here’s how Brevard County’s new beach cleaning robot could save lives

Florida’s efforts to keep beaches clean and save lives in the ocean are taking a high-tech turn with the introduction of a cleaning robot.

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