Deputies: Florida bride, caterer served marijuana-laced food
LONGWOOD, Fla. — (AP) — A 42-year-old Florida bride and her 31-year-old caterer are accused of serving food laced with marijuana to unsuspecting guests at a wedding reception. The arrest report says several tested positive for THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana. A detective wrote in the report that guests said they had not been warned about the laced food. Another guest told deputies that after feeling stoned, she asked the bride if cannabis was in the food and was told “yes" by the smiling bride, an affidavit said. Samples of food, including chocolate-covered strawberries, pudding ‘shot’ desserts, and lasagna, were collected and later tested positive for THC, according to the report.
wftv.comWATCH, LISTEN: Video, 911 call released after THC-laced food found at Longwood wedding
Deputies have released body camera video from a February wedding in Longwood where multiple guests complained of feeling ill, believing they had ingested marijuana-laced food, ultimately resulting in the arrests of the bride and the caterer.
Bride, caterer arrested after guests at Longwood wedding say food was laced with marijuana
Weeks after Seminole County first responders assisted multiple people who reported feeling weird, sick and “stoned” at a Longwood wedding party in February, deputies on Monday arrested the bride and a caterer for the event.
Seminole County bride, caterer charged after drugs found in wedding food, making guests sick
“We’re all just enjoying and celebrating our friend’s success on the dance floor, having fun catching the bouquet,” Cady said. The sheriff’s office said they approached Glenny and another person and asked them if they put cannabis in the food at the wedding. But a report from the sheriff’s office said food items at the wedding were tested. Now, the bride and the caterer, Joycelyn Bryant, are being charged with tampering, negligence and delivery of marijuana. “Whatever the reason, I think people just want an explanation.”The sheriff’s office linked Glenny and Bryant to the charge after interviews with witnesses, victims and other caterers.
wftv.com‘It was horrible’: Consumer claims body shop was paid for repairs that weren’t completed
WINTER PARK, Fla. — A woman from Longwood contacted Action 9, claiming an auto body repair shop nightmare cost her thousands of dollars and left her without a car for eight months. READ: Moms Demand Action push for gun safety in wake of child shootingsViala blames Executive Automotive in Winter Park. Insurance records show Executive Automotive collected nearly $8,000 but failed to complete the claim. “I was so devastated.”Ulrich went to Executive Automotive in Winter Park. “Eight months later the repairs still haven’t been done?” Ulrich asked a man working in the shop.
wftv.comDeputies identify man killed at Seminole County mosque
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Seminole County deputies on Tuesday released the name of the man who was killed at a Sanford-area mosque last week. Deputies said Mahmood Al Taee, 59, of Longwood, died after he was attacked at the Husseini Islamic Center near Sanford early Friday. Investigators said Ahmed Raslan, 38, scaled a barbed-wire fence, broke a window and killed Al Taee, who worked as a maintenance man at the mosque. Deputies said the attack appeared to be random. READ: Deputies: Maintenance worker’s murder at local mosque appears to be randomStay tuned to Channel 9 Eyewitness News for updates.
wftv.comMan arrested for calling in bomb threat to Longwood Elementary School from Texas
LONGWOOD, Fla. — A suspect has been charged in connection with a bomb threat he called into Longwood Elementary School Thursday from Texas, according to police. Ethan E. Curtis, 27, was arrested by the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office in Seguin, Texas, on charges including a false report concerning planting a bomb related to Longwood Elementary School, police said. Longwood police responded to Longwood Elementary just after noon Thursday in regards to a telephone bomb threat. The school was locked down as police assisted the school resource officer and faculty in a search, police said. Winter Springs Police Department and the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office assisted Longwood police by researching the number that call in the threat, police said.
wftv.comTennessee uses balanced offense to beat Longwood 88-56
NCAA Longwood Tennessee Basketball Tennessee forward John Fulkerson (10) passes over Longwood guard Isaiah Wilkins (1) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) (Michael Conroy)INDIANAPOLIS — (AP) — Santiago Vescovi scored 18 points and Tennessee pounded Longwood 88-56 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, showing exactly why it felt it deserved better than a No. Tennessee spent the rest of the half pulling away, scoring the final 13 points to make it 54-29 at the break. Longwood never made it close in the second half, as Tennessee finished with its highest tourney scoring total in regulation since a 121-86 first-round victory over Long Beach State in 2007. Tennessee: The Volunteers have reached the second weekend of tourney play in five of their last nine tourney appearances.
wftv.comWoman killed crossing busy Seminole County road, police say
LONGWOOD, Fla. — A woman died after a vehicle struck her along State Road 434 Thursday night, Longwood police said. Officers responded to the crash near Harbour Isle Way shortly before 8:30 p.m.READ: Watch your speed: Troopers ready to catch speeders, hand out tickets when I-4 Express opensInvestigators determined that the woman was trying to walk across SR 434 when a motorist traveling westbound hit her. Longwood police said first responders worked to save the pedestrian, but she died at the crash site. The driver involved in the crash stayed on scene and is cooperating with the investigation, according to police. READ: Russia attacks Ukraine: Gunfire reported near Kyiv government quarter (live updates)Officers shut down a stretch of SR 434 for over two hours, but reopened the road around 10:45 p.m.Investigators did not release the names of those involved in Thursday’s crash.
wftv.comWATCH: Three-legged bear, nicknamed ‘Tripod,’ caught stealing snacks from trash can in Longwood
LONGWOOD, Fla. — Residents in Longwood have a familiar neighbor who has been spotted hanging around. READ: Forbes releases billionaires listA three-legged bear, nicknamed “Tripod,” was seen this week taking some snacks from trash cans. Someone who lives in the neighborhood shared video with Channel 9 showing the bear dragging around a trash bag on the side of the road. READ: New low-cost airline offering flights from Orlando to Europe starting at $129Tripod was last spotted in Longwood in 2019. Three-legged bear, nicknamed ‘Tripod,’ caught stealing snacks from trash can in LongwoodIf you see the bear wandering in the community, be safe and keep your distance.
wftv.comVolusia County middle school teacher arrested, accused of kissing student, 15
Carlos Aguirre Rendon Carlos Aguirre Rendon, 29, of Longwood, is facing two felony charges of lewd or lascivious conduct and witness tampering. (Volusia County Sheriff's Office)VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A Deltona Middle School math teacher was arrested on Wednesday after he was accused of kissing a 15-year-old student on the lips. Carlos Aguirre Rendon, 29, of Longwood, is facing two felony charges of lewd or lascivious conduct and witness tampering. Deputies said they began investigating Rendon on Jan. 11 after a girl reported that he had kissed her on the lips in his classroom. The girl’s parents told deputies they were previously concerned about Rendon after her mother had seen Rendon with his arm around her daughter at a Deltona park.
wftv.comSeminole Faith based organizations play vital role in COVID testing
LONGWOOD, Fla. — As the demand for COVID-19 testing continues to climb, health officials in Seminole County have begun turning to faith-based organizations to assist in administering tests to residents. At the Northland Church in Longwood, workers handed out boxes filled with dozens of at-home test kits. Seminole County emergency manager Alan Harris said faith-based organizations have played a vital role during the pandemic. “These organizations have partnered with us to do test sites, to do vaccines; and today, we’re giving out home test kits to these organizations to distribute to their congregations,” Harris said. “With everyone returning to campus this weekend, it’s just another avenue for them to be able to test to be safe,” Gold said.
wftv.comLongwood police piecing together fatal shooting of 19-year-old outside recording studio
LONGWOOD, Fla. — Longwood police are searching for the person who gunned down a 19-year-old man in the parking lot of a recording studio Sunday night. Longwood police were called to the parking lot next to Syce Studios around 9 p.m. last night after police said a caller reported hearing what sounded like gunshots. Laguerre’s brother said James Laguerre was at Syce Studios recording last night. READ: Orange County Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal shooting at Orlando Motel 6Kandy Ansley has owned nearby Contemporary Hairstyling since 1982. She said she was shocked after hearing the news that a shooting happened in the parking lot.
wftv.comCDC panel unanimously recommends Pfizer Covid vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11 in critical step toward clearance
If she signs off, which is expected as early as late Tuesday, vaccinations for young kids could begin immediately. At least 2,316 kids ages 5 to 11 have suffered from multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C, a rare but serious Covid-related complication, according to data shared by the CDC at the meeting. In addition, there have been at least 1.9 million Covid cases in the age group, 8,300 hospitalizations and at least 94 deaths, CDC adviser Dr. Matthew Daley told the committee. Fully vaccinating 1 million kids ages 5 to 11 would prevent 58,000 Covid infections, 241 hospitalizations, 77 ICU stays and one death, according to a modeled scenario published by the Food and Drug Administration last week. The condition is not expected to be as prevalent in kids ages 5 to 11 as it is in teens, Dr. Matthew Oster, a pediatric cardiologist with the CDC, told the committee Tuesday.
cnbc.comNew brewery plans to debut in Seminole County
ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. A new brewery wants to debut in Seminole County. The brewery would feature a two-barrel brewing system, which would produce four to eight barrels a week. Brewery ownership in its application wrote they wanted to open there because there is not another brewery within five miles of the space. Click here to read Ryan Lynch’s story on the Orlando Business Journal’s website.
wftv.comSuspect in Miya Marcano case previously accused of throwing weight through woman’s window
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — In March, the primary suspect in Miya Marcano’s disappearance was accused of throwing something through a woman’s window after she turned him down for a date.
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Orange County deputies scour Longwood apartment complex in search for Miya Marcano
Monday afternoon, Orange County Sheriff’s Deputies returned to Sabal Club to scour the wooded area around the apartment complex — that includes a walking trail in a right-of-way that runs the length of the property — as part of the search for Miya Marcano
Seminole County firefighters use boat to find man lost overnight in thick vegetation
Seminole County firefighters use boat to find man lost overnight in thick vegetationLONGWOOD, Fla. — A Seminole County man was rescued overnight after becoming lost in the Sabal Point area of Longwood. Firefighters said dispatchers were notified about the lost man around 3:45 a.m.WATCH: ‘Devious licks’: What you need to know about TikTok challenge leading to damage at schoolsOfficials said the man had entered the area around 2 p.m. Saturday and had not been seen since. The Seminole County Fire Department searched the area before determining it was best to use a boat to check the backcountry and trails due to high water levels and thick vegetation. Officials said the man did not need any medical attention. READ: Seminole County firefighters honor 13 American soldiers killed in Kabul airport attackThe Seminole County Sheriff’s Office also assisted with the search.
wftv.com‘What in the world?’: A warning about an online property listing scam
A local woman was shocked to see her home listed for sale online and she worries some consumers might fall victim to the scam. It’s listed on Zillow,’” Lucas said. Action 9 went online and asked for more information about Lucas’ listing. According to Lucas, she reported the issue with her home to Zillow daily, but the listing wasn’t taken down. The company also recommends homeowners claim their property on Zillow, giving them more control.
wftv.comRemembering 9/11: See list of Central Florida events marking the 20th anniversary
Here is a list of local events to mark the 20th anniversary. ApopkaThe city of Apopka and the Apopka fire and police departments will be hosting a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at the Apopka Amphitheater. The event will honor American civilians and our fallen firefighters and law enforcement officers. READ: National security experts reflect on impact from 9/11 terror attacks as 20-year mark approachesWinter GardenThe city of Winter Garden will host a 9/11 tribute on Saturday. The event will be held at Winter Garden City Hall from Sept. 8 to Sept. 11.
wftv.comCouple shares journey from getting first COVID-19 shot to booster shot and why they got vaccinated
CASSELBERRY, Fla. — So far, Seminole County has distributed 1,400 COVID-19 booster shots at four clinics since they began last week. One Longwood couple said they received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine back in December last year and just received their booster shot. Ken Davis said his wife Joy got her booster shot at a Publix in Longwood on Friday. After receiving her COVID-19 vaccine, Joy Davis said, “This has been the best thing that has happened to us in 2020. The next booster shot clinic for Seminole County will be held Saturday at the Casselberry Recreation Center.
wftv.comCentral Florida couple shares experience after receiving COVID-19 booster shots
CASSELBERRY, Fla. — So far, Seminole County has distributed 1,400 COVID-19 booster shots at four clinics since they began last week. One Longwood couple said they received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine back in December last year and just received their booster shot. Ken Davis said his wife Joy got her booster shot at a Publix in Longwood on Friday. After receiving her COVID-19 vaccine, Joy Davis said, “This has been the best thing that has happened to us in 2020. The next booster shot clinic for Seminole County will be held Saturday at the Casselberry Recreation Center.
wftv.comDeputies: Longwood man’s body left in Banana River to try to conceal homicide
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Brevard County deputies said the body that was found in the Banana River earlier this week had been dumped in the river in an attempt to conceal a homicide. Deputies said Trevor Morrison, 62, of Longwood, was killed in Longwood before his body was dumped in the river. READ: Body found in Banana River in Brevard CountyInvestigators said a boater found the man’s body Tuesday evening east of Morningside Drive in Merritt Island. The Brevard County Medical Examiner’s Office concluded Morrison’s death was a homicide. READ: Stimulus update: IRS sends out next batch of stimulus checks“The investigation has revealed that the decedent was killed in Longwood, Florida and transported to Brevard County in an attempt to conceal the crime,” deputies said in a statement.
wftv.comWATCH: Longwood police officers rescue man trapped in pond under lawn mower
LONGWOOD, Fla. — Three Longwood police officers rescued a 75-year-old man who nearly drowned Thursday after accidentally driving his lawn mower into a pond. Longwood police and fire crews were called to the 900 block of 1st Place just before 11:30 a.m. for a possible drowning. READ: Deputies: Retail-theft ring run out of liquor store spanned 5 countiesThree responding officers arrived to find the man in the pond pinned underneath the riding mower. Body-worn camera video released by the Longwood Police Department shows officers immediately jump into the pond and work to lift the mower off the man before pulling him from the water. The man they rescued only required treatment on the scene by Longwood Fire Rescue.
wftv.comAt Thai Halal Grill, Supaluk and Jimmy Khan cook up rustic Isaan dishes inside an Indian supermarket
But Thai Halal Grill inside Apna Bazaar is straight-up Thai, and proudly so, thanks to chef-owner and Isaan native Supaluk Khan. She runs the eatery with her husband, Aga "Jimmy" Khan, a Trinidadian who makes his contribution through incendiary spicing. His homemade pepper sauces, from scotch bonnet to green chili and apple, accompany Supaluk's dishes. Jimmy even packed up the other two tangerines for us and, not surprisingly, threw in a container of his scotch bonnet pepper sauce as well. Some of the pepper sauce got onto the pages and, in a fit of instinct, I scooped it up with my finger — hot off the press.
orlandoweekly.comAdult children are returning home in record numbers. Here’s how they can get back on their feet
Young adult children are living at home with their parents in record numbers. How it's changing their money mindset Parents are also helping their adult children with expenses, whether or not the kids are living at home, a September survey from Country Financial found. Kids take on responsibilityGetty Images | Bambu ProductionsIf the adult children have an income, they should contribute to the household expenses. Craft a budgetBoth parents and children need to come up with a budget or re-evaluate the current one in place. When parents help support their kids, they need to account for the increased expenses.
cnbc.comDemocrat Patricia Sigman joins crowded Senate race
Patricia Sigman of Longwood, a labor and employment attorney, will run as a Democrat for the Florida Senate District 9 seat being vacated by David Simmons. A Seminole County labor and employment attorney has joined a field of five others seeking to replace Senate President Pro Tempore David Simmons. [READ ALSO: Florida lawmakers PACs amass hundreds of millions of dollars][READ ALSO: Will Volusia, Flagler be wielding more political clout?] Patricia Sigman of Longwood announced Monday on Facebook that she is running as a Democrat in Senate District 9, which covers mostly Seminole County but includes the southwest corner of Volusia County. She joins four other Democrats Rick Ashby, Alexis Carter, H. Alexander Duncan and Guerdy Remy and Republican Jason Brodeur in the race to replace Simmons, R-Altamonte Springs.
news-journalonline.comLyman High student used speaker to blast gunfire audio in hallway, police say
Two days after shooting threats were found in multiple bathrooms at Lyman High School, a student is accused of using a speaker to play audio of gunfire in the hallway, according to Longwood police. Copyright 2019 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.
Packages of dry dates distributed in Florida recalled
Shivam Distributors of Longwood, Florida, is recalling packages of Parivar brand dry dates because they contain high sulfite content, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Wednesday. (CNN) - Shivam Distributors of Longwood, Florida, is recalling packages of Parivar brand dry dates because they contain high sulfite content, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Wednesday. The recalled packages have the UPC number 879111001844 or 879111001226. In June, the 14-ounce packages of dry dates from the same company were recalled after random testing by Florida Department of Agriculture revealed high sulfite content. That recalled product had been distributed in parts of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina.
Seminole deputies find once-missing 11-year-old boy
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - An 11-year-old boy who had been reported missing is now accounted for and in good health, the Seminole County Sheriff's Office said late Friday. Earlier in the day, Dyvian Lamar Hall was spotted in Apopka and Longwood. No further details are known, but deputies thanked people for all their help and tips on the child's whereabouts. Copyright 2019 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.
From buying ice cream to promoting good causes, Orlando-area first responders do it all
Central Florida's first responders do much more than their job description requires of them. That's why we like to take a few minutes each week to highlight the good work they're doing in and for their communities. An Orlando Police Department officer decided to treat a local family to an impromptu ice cream celebration to help them beat the heat. Today, we salute Officer Cosme who treated a family to some ice cream. pic.twitter.com/Ac4PPaZlt5 Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) September 22, 2019Next we head over to Longwood, where their police department received an unexpected visit.
Former Seminole County judicial candidate accused of having sex with teen
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - A man previously in the running for a Seminole County judicial seat is accused of having sex with a teenage girl, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office. Officials with The Florida Bar told News 6 Tuesday that Jones was in good standing, as he has no discipline history. When The Florida Bar learns of the arrest of a member, the Bar opens a file to follow the progression of the criminal case." Records from the Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Office show Jones was running for Group 6 county judge and had raised more than $170,000. According to a letter sent to the Seminole County Supervisor of Elections, Jones submitted a written notification of his withdraw from the race on Aug. 26.
I-4 floods again in construction zone, drain blocked again
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - Sunday night, all lanes were blocked on Interstate 4 westbound in the Longwood area due to flooding for the second time in a little more than a week. FDOT said drain inlets were again blocked by trash and debris, the same reason the same area flooded on Aug.1. Monday afternoon, FDOT spokesperson Jessica Ottaviano said the contractor responsible for the $2.3 billion I-4 Ultimate project will work to prevent future flooding in the Longwood area. Sunday night's flooding was at least the sixth time I-4 construction zones have been underwater in the past few months. "The contractor is aware of the department's position, that the roadway should remain passable and flooding should not occur," Ottaviano said.