JEFF HOFFMAN

News 6 responds after Lake County Sheriff Peyton Grinnell paints "the media" with a broad brush after several media outlets covered a shootout in Mount Dora this week.

Lane Thomas had a three-homer game for the first time in his career, and Nelson Cruz and Juan Soto also went deep, leading the Washington Nationals to an 8-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds.

Reds Braves Baseball Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Friday, April 8, 2022, in Atlanta. Asked to hold a 7-3 lead, new Braves closer Kenley Jansen gave up three ninth-inning runs in his Atlanta debut. With two outs, Kyle Farmer hit an RBI single and Jake Fraley had a two-run single before Jansen retired Jonathan India on a flyball. Sanmartin allowed five runs on four hits, including a run-scoring double by Adam Duvall in Atlanta's big third inning. Jeff Hoffman, who replaced Sanmartin, allowed d'Arnaud's two-run single and a run-scoring single by Orlando Arcia.

Charlie Morton allowed only two hits while pitching into the sixth inning while returning from a broken leg, Travis d’Arnaud drove in three runs and the Atlanta Braves held off the Cincinnati Reds 7-6.

White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has been suspended for three games and fined for making contact with umpire Tim Timmons during Monday’s 8-7 win at Detroit.

Michael Hermosillo homered for the first time since 2018 and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-1.

After a year without Fireworks at the Fountain, the city of Orlando is bringing back the annual July 4th show.

White Sox Reds Baseball Chicago White Sox Dylan Cease hits for a single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in Cincinnati. It was a historic night with the bat for Cease, who doubled and singled twice before getting pulled for a pinch-hitter. After the first pitch was delayed more than an hour by rain, the White Sox roughed up Jeff Hoffman (2-2) for three runs in the first. Abreu had a pair of hits and three RBIs as the White Sox for the eighth time in 11 games. NO PANICDespite losing Jimenez and Robert to injury, the White Sox are remaining positive, and on Tuesday night it showed.

White Sox Reds Baseball Chicago White Sox Dylan Cease hits for a single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in Cincinnati. He is the first White Sox pitcher with three hits in a game since Tom Bradley on May 14, 1972, against Baltimore, a year before the designated hitter came into play. After the first pitch was delayed more than an hour by rain, the White Sox roughed up Jeff Hoffman (2-2) for three runs in the first. Abreu had a pair of hits and three RBIs as the White Sox for the eighth time in 11 games. Gray is 4-0 with a 3.55 ERA in four career starts against the White Sox.

Dylan Cease pitched one-hit ball for six innings, struck out 11 and amazingly got three hits in his first pro plate appearances as the Chicago White Sox routed the Cincinnati Reds 9-0.

The Daytona Tortugas, in conjunction with the Cincinnati Reds, have announced their initial roster for the upcoming 2021 campaign.

David Peralta hit a three-run triple in a six-run 10th inning to finish with five hits and a career-best seven RBIs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks overcame six Cincinnati home runs to beat the Reds 14-11.

Nick Castellanos stood over, flexed and jawed at St. Louis pitcher Jake Woodford after scoring, stetting off a series of scuffles that included relievers shoving in the outfield as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Cardinals 9-6.

He was 2-1 with a 6.35 ERA in three spring starts, including allowing six earned runs against Cincinnati on Friday. Alec Bohm had two hits, including his fourth double. AdFreddie Freeman had two hits, including a double and his first homer — a two-run shot in the sixth. Victor Robles had three hits, including his sixth double, with an RBI, and Kyle Schwarber doubled and walked three times. Adalberto Mondesi singled and homered and Jorge Soler had two hits, including a double.

The Padres said Tatis had discomfort in his non-throwing left shoulder and would be re-evaluated on Wednesday. Corbin Burnes turned in 4 2/3 innings, striking out six while allowing two runs on three hits. Jon Lester allowed one run and three hits in 3 2/3 innings in his second start of the spring for Washington. He gave up five hits, hit two batters and struck out three. PADRES 5, REDS 4MacKenzie Gore worked 3 2/3 innings in his third start for San Diego, allowing two runs on three hits.

This week on “Florida’s Fourth Estate,” News 6 anchors Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden talk to the WKMG-TV General Manager Jeff Hoffman about what it’s like running a news station during a pandemic with hurricane season looming. What's it like running a TV station during a pandemic? What's it like running a TV station during a pandemic? In This Week's Florida's Fourth Estate Ginger and Matt interview Jeff Hoffman about managing a local TV station during crisis. Big influencers like Attorney John Morgan, renowned Florida journalists and the scientists protecting Florida’s ecosystem can often be found as guests.

Volusia County District 4 Councilwoman Heather Post sougjt extension of injunction against Deltona man because he had asked about body armor at council meeting. DELAND A judge denied Volusia County District 4 Councilwoman Heather Posts request to extend an injunction for protection against a Deltona man she accused of stalking her. Under the terms of the injunction, Mortimer could still attend council meetings but could not address or approach Post. Thats when he asked Volusia County Sheriffs Office Deputy Jeff Hoffman, who was providing security, about wearing body armor. In declining to extend the injunction, Foxman said simply asking about body armor was not enough.