Orlando firefighters battling house fire
ORLANDO, Fla. — Firefighters are battling a big house fire in Orlando. The fire started around 5:15 p.m. in the 1400 block of Arthur Street. Video taken by neighbors from the scene shows massive flames shooting out of the home not far from Lake Fairview. Channel 9′s Nick Papantonis is on scene working to gather more details. READ: Jay Leno released from hospital after car fireCheck back later for updates.
wftv.comSecond rower dies after lightning strike, Orlando rowing club says
ORLANDO, Fla. — A second child has passed away after a weather-related incident last Thursday, North Orlando Rowing said in a Facebook post on Saturday. Read: Orlando rowing community holds vigil for those impacted by lightning strikeVideo: Orlando rowing community holds vigil for those impacted by lightning strike (WFTV)Firefighters said five people from a rowing club were on a boat when lightning struck. Read: Divers search for missing child after lightning strike near Orlando rowing clubFirefighters said five middle schoolers were on the boat — four rowers and a coxswain, responsible for steering. The Orlando rowing community said they will continue to support the families affected by the tragedy. Read: 1 child injured, another missing after lightning strike near rowing practice on Lake FairviewUSRowing and local authorities are still investigating the incident.
wftv.comAnother wet weekend hits Central Florida, TS Fiona bears down on Puerto Rico
Keeping an Eye on the Tropics: Tropical Storm Fiona continues to move through the Caribbean. It is expected to move just south of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Tropical Storm Fiona is expected to strengthen and could be near hurricane strength as it moves near Puerto Rico late tonight and on Sunday. https://t.co/ARO8tTCz2n — National Weather Service (@NWS) September 17, 2022Tropical storm impacts are already being felt in Puerto Rico and will continue through the weekend. Puerto Rico could see up to a foot of rain over the next 48 hours.
wftv.comRain chances go up Wednesday as front draws tropical moisture into Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida will be hot Friday as storm chances continue to be high. Watch: 1 child injured, another missing after lightning strike near rowing practice on Lake FairviewOur area will have a 70% chance of afternoon rain and showers. The increased rain chances are being fueled by a front that is drawing tropical moisture into the state. Eye on the TropicsChannel 9 meteorologists are monitoring Tropical Storm Fiona, which will be moving into the Caribbean on Friday night. Tropical Storm Fiona Friday morning forecastFiona is projected to curl to the north near the Southern Bahamas early next week.
wftv.comOrlando Police investigating fatal shooting in Lake Fairview
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. The Orlando Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Lake Fairview. Police said officers were called to the 1700 block of Fairview Shoes Drive around 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Authorities said the victim was transported to the Orlando Regional Medical Center. The name of the victim has not been released at this time. This is a developing story we will update this story as more information becomes available.