MIYA MARCANO

ORLANDO, Fla. — People are remembering 19-year-old Valencia College student Miya Marcano one year after her murder. Orange County deputies said she was killed by a maintenance worker at the Arden Villas apartment complex. Investigators say Marcano knew her killer, Armando Caballero, who was a maintenance worker at her apartment and had had access to her room. READ: Investigative report gives insight into timeline of Miya Marcano’s deathLeonardo Sa said he met Marcano a few times when she worked at the front desk of the complex. READ: Miya Marcano’s mother: ‘The Orange County Sheriff’s Office failed Miya’VIDEO: Miya Marcano’s mother: ‘The Orange County Sheriff’s Office failed Miya’ Miya Marcano’s mother: ‘The Orange County Sheriff’s Office failed Miya’Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

The Miya Marcano Foundation hosted “A Day of Remembrance” for the 19-year-old Friday night at the Arden Villas apartments in Orange County to mark one year after her death.

Her murder sparked mandatory changes for apartment buildings across Florida. News 6 investigator Merris Badcock found that even though Miya’s Law went into effect earlier this month, many of the protections for renters may not be enforceable until next year.

Orange County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program will stop accepting applicants Friday.

VIDEO: Miya Marcano’s mother: ‘The Orange County Sheriff’s Office failed Miya’ Miya Marcano’s mother: ‘The Orange County Sheriff’s Office failed Miya’ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — “The Orange County Sheriff’s Office failed Miya.”Those are the words of the mother of murdered college student Miya Marcano. Channel 9 spoke to her after the sheriff’s office suspended a deputy for how he handled the 19-year-old’s disappearance. READ: Orange County deputy suspended over Miya Marcano investigation9 Investigates was the first to report the first deputy who responded to her disappearance. Read: Investigative report gives insight into timeline of Miya Marcano’s deathHowever, he still did not call for backup or for detectives to investigate and instead decided not to file a police report and have someone follow up later. Read: ‘Miya’s Law’: Bill aimed at enhancing renter protections signed into lawVIDEO: Orange County deputy suspended over Miya Marcano investigation VIDEO: Orange County deputy suspended over Miya Marcano investigation (Shannon Butler, WFTV.com/WFTV)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

The owner of the apartment complex at the center of 19-year-old Miya Marcano’s death is responding to the family’s concerns about safety months after the tragedy unfolded.

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Two deputies who worked in the investigation of 19-year-old Miya Marcano’s disappearance before her death last year were found to have violated department policies, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

VIDEO: Orange County deputy suspended over Miya Marcano investigation VIDEO: Orange County deputy suspended over Miya Marcano investigation (Shannon Butler, WFTV.com/WFTV)ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — An Orange County sheriff’s deputy has been suspended for 150 hours after the sheriff’s office said he failed to act urgently in the case of a missing woman. The search for the 19-year-old Orange County woman began Sept. 24 just after 9 p.m. when Miya’s mother called the Orange County Sheriff’s Office asking to have a deputy check on Miya’s well-being. Read: Miya Marcano case: A timeline of her disappearanceHe came out a second time and the family asked him to take fingerprints, but he didn’t. A week later, the body of Miya Marcano was found near the Tymber Skan by the Lake condos. Paulino has been with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office since August 2020.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — On Monday, a bill named after Miya Marcano was signed into law. “Today’s one of our better days — like one of the brighter days throughout this darkness that we’ve been through,” said Yma Scarbriel, Marcano’s mother. READ: ‘A complete and utter nightmare’: Miya Marcano’s family speaks out on losing loved oneThe bill tightens apartment security measures through expanded employee background screenings. Read: Newly released documents shed light on Miya Marcano disappearanceStewart worked with Marcano’s family to co-sponsor the bill. Marcano’s family said this isn’t just a win for them, but for the millions of renters in Florida.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The bill, aimed at enhancing renter protections, is named for former Valencia College student Miya Marcano, who was found murdered in Orlando in October. Investigators said Armando Caballero, a maintenance worker at Arden Villas Apartments, where Marcano lived, kidnapped and killed her after gaining access to her apartment using his master key. The law, which was sponsored by Sen. Linda Stewart, requires apartment landlords to perform background checks on new employees. It also “reinforces requirements regarding access to individual units” and increases the required notice to 24 hours. Read: Rally underway in Orlando as Florida’s 15-week abortion ban ruling looms“Today is the day we have all been waiting for,” Stewart said.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law aimed at increasing physical safety for renters that was named after a 19-year-old woman believed to have been killed by a maintenance worker at her apartment complex.

The mayor of a South Florida city presented a special proclamation to the parents of Miya Marcano, who was murdered by a maintenance worker at her Orlando apartment complex.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Six months after the murder of Miya Marcano, her family has launched a new way to honor her and make tenants feel safer. It’s a new program to audit the safety measures at apartments. READ: ‘A complete and utter nightmare’: Miya Marcano’s family speaks out on losing loved oneThe program will look into measures like camera systems, lighting, deadbolts and a master key log system at apartments. “We’ve talked to several apartment complexes, and their cost is nominal compared to the lives they are supposed to protect each day,” said Jodi Lewis with the Miya Marcano Foundation. READ: Investigative report gives insight into timeline of Miya Marcano’s deathOnce complexes sign up, you’ll be able to find a list of those participating on the Miya Marcano Foundation website, and search each complex’s ratings by ZIP code.

The investigative report, which is longer than 100 pages, tells the story of Armando Caballero leaving the complex after the ambush, doubling back and circling around on a golf cart. At one point, he even used Marcano’s key fob to pretend like she was trying to get into the apartment. READ: ‘A complete and utter nightmare’: Miya Marcano’s family speaks out on losing loved oneInvestigators said they found broken jewelry on the floor, and bloodstains on a bedroom pillow and living room pillow. Investigators concluded that by 5:50 p.m., Caballero had killed her and taken her body out through her bedroom window. READ: “Miya’s Law” passes Florida House, awaits Governor’s signatureThe same duct tape found in Caballero’s car was what was used to bind Marcano’s body, investigators said.

The final report of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office investigation into the disappearance of Miya Marcano in September 2021 was released Tuesday.

Renters in Florida are one step closer to new protections after the Senate unanimously passed Miya's Law on Friday.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A Kissimmee maintenance worker is in jail and an elderly woman is left traumatized after investigators said he raped her in her own apartment. Investigators said LaFuente is a maintenance man at Simpson Ridge and told the elderly woman he liked her in the past. The case is reminiscent of Miya Marcano, the former Valencia College student who investigators said was murdered by a maintenance man. Her story is the reason for Miya’s Law, a bill that could have potentially stopped LaFuente from being hired. READ: ‘A complete and utter nightmare’: Miya Marcano’s family speaks out on losing loved one“Anybody who is employing someone, it’s their responsibility to do thorough background checks.”The Senate approved Miya’s Law last week.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Miya’s Law, which would improve tenant safety in apartment buildings through required background screenings for employees, unanimously passed the Senate floor Wednesday. The bill, formally known as Senate Bill 898, is sponsored by Sen. Linda Stewart (D - Orlando). “Today marks an important milestone for Miya’s Law and bringing us one step closer to establishing vital protections for renters and honoring Miya. READ: Miya’s Law moves to House and Senate after passing final committee hearingUnder the law, apartments will also maintain a key log to ensure that access is only given to authorized individuals at authorized times. READ: Miya Marcano case: A timeline of her disappearanceMiya’s Law refers to Miya Marcano, a former Valencia College student who was found murdered in Orlando last October.

Miya Marcano’s family announces funeral arrangements and memorial foundation in her honorORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A bill that would improve tenant safety in apartment buildings is one step closer after passing a final committee hearing in Tallahassee Monday. Senate Bill 998 and House Bill 588, known collectively as “Miya’s Law,” passed the state Senate Appropriations and the state House Commerce committees. Miya’s Law refers to Miya Marcano, a former Valencia College student who was found murdered in Orlando last October. Detectives said Caballero used his master key to wait for Miya in her apartment before abducting her. The bill now moves to the House and Senate floors where it will receive its final votes.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A new version of Miya’s Law will be presented in Tallahassee on Thursday morning. Sheriff’s deputies found the body of Miya Marcano behind Tymberskan apartments last October. READ: Supporters fear changes diluting safety measures proposed in Miya’s LawIn the beginning, the law included mandatory national background checks for apartments’ staff and a key log for workers entering and leaving a home. The new version of the bill will only include a 24-hour key access policy with consent of the renter in emergencies or if that person isn’t there for a lengthy period of time. READ: Florida lawmakers, Miya Marcano’s family rally in favor of increasing renter safetyAs far as Marcano’s mother is concerned, the new bill isn’t enough.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The people fighting for state-wide change following the murder of Valencia College student Miya Marcano are confused over proposed changes to a bill proposed in her name. A new version of Miya’s Law, which is pushing for greater tenant safety for renters, will be presented to a Florida House comittee on Wednesday morning. The new version is taking away key logs and mandatory background checks for employees that Miya’s family and supporters believe could’ve saved her life. READ: Miya’s Law unanimously passes first committee hearingRep. Robin Bartleman said the changes are part of the legislative process, and she doesn’t think people should lose hope just yet. Miya’s mom, Yma Scarbriel, believes there’s not a single part of Miya’s Law that can be taken out without putting renters at risk.

A law named and filed in the honor of a murdered Central Florida student has cleared its first hurdle in the State Senate.

Miya’s Law had its first committee hearing on Tuesday, and it passed unanimously. READ: Florida lawmakers, Miya Marcano’s family rally in favor of increasing renter safetyStewart said she’s hopeful that soon, what happened to Miya is something no other renter experiences. “We don’t have justice for my daughter,” Miya’s mother Yma Scarbriel said. “I’ll never get justice for my daughter.”READ: Miya’s Law: Florida lawmakers propose legislation to impose stricter rules on apartment managersScarbriel said Miya’s Law, Senate Bill 989, has brought a new sense of purpose to fight for renter safety. Stewart said while Tuesday’s hearing is just the start for it to become a law, it’s one that will continue to get bipartisan support.

The family attorney for a murdered college student is responding to the recently released report from the medical examiner.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Miya Marcano’s death has been ruled “homicide by undetermined means,” according to the autopsy report. Marcano’s remains were “nearly completely skeletonized,” according to the autopsy report. The manner in which Marcano was found indicates “some type of assault,” the autopsy report reads. The cause of death is homicide by undetermined means due to the “lack of any identifiable soft tissues injuries due to advanced decomposition,” the autopsy report reads. Marcano’s body was found eight days after she was reported missing in a wooded area near the Tymber Skan Apartments.

Miya Marcano’s loved ones searched for her for about eight days in Orlando.

Calling the measure “Miya’s Law,” state legislators are seeking to require apartment landlords to conduct background checks on employees. Bills filed in the House and...

Miya Marcano’s family announces funeral arrangements and memorial foundation in her honorTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida lawmakers will host a news conference on Wednesday to discuss Miya’s Law, a bill filed in honor of slain Orange County woman Miya Marcano. Bill sponsors Sen. Linda Stewart and Rep. Robin Bartleman will be joined by other lawmakers and Marcano’s family for the news conference at 11 a.m.Investigators say Marcano, 19, was abducted from her UCF-area apartment by one of the complex’s maintenance workers and murdered. The bill is aimed at increasing protections for Florida tenants. READ: Miya’s Law: Florida lawmakers propose legislation to impose stricter rules on apartment managersThe law would require landlords to conduct national background screenings, including a criminal history record and sexual offender registries, on all employees, and gives landlords the ability to disqualify applicants who have a history of violent criminal offenses. READ: Miya’s Law: Family fights for legislation for tougher restrictions on apartment complex employeesStay tuned to Channel 9 Eyewitness News for updates from the news conference.

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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Florida lawmakers have now officially proposed legislation to create Miya’s Law after the murder of Miya Marcano at her Orlando apartment complex. READ: Family demands justice after tragic loss of Miya Marcano in Orange County“It has to go beyond just student housing. I want all apartment dwellers to feel safe when they rent an apartment,” Stewart said. SEE: Orange County Sheriff’s Office releases detailed timeline in Miya Marcano caseCompliance would be included in the yearly state inspections. Stewart said she already has the support of numerous agencies including the Association of Apartment Managers and law enforcement.

Following the death of Miya Mercano, the family and lawmakers said a new piece of legislation has been agreed on, with the goal to protect the physical safety of Florida's tenants.

Now they say they will do anything in their power to make sure another family doesn’t experience what they did. “We will never be the same never ever be the same.”Investigators say Miya was abducted from her apartment and murdered. The family has been working with their lawyer to make sure legislation is introduced. READ: Miya Marcano family attorney responds to Orange County Sheriff’s Office’s report“She always said she was going to be famous,” her father said. They have also started the Miya Marcano Foundation to assist other families of missing persons.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office released new details in 19-year-old Miya Marcano’s death investigation Monday.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — From Central Florida to South Florida, communities have embraced Miya Marcano’s family. READ: Family demands justice after tragic loss of Miya Marcano in Orange CountyScabriel and Miya’s dad, Marlon Marcano have been without their baby girl for more than a month. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said a maintenance worker at Arden Villas Armando Caballero was their person of interest. READ: Miya Marcano family attorney responds to Orange County Sheriff’s Office’s report“He hurt my baby I said if he didn’t there was no reason for him to kill himself,” Scabriel said. The family has started the Miya Marcano Foundation to help other families of missing persons.

The Miya Marcano Foundation is hosting its first fundraising event where they will release 1,900 butterflies in the 19-year-old’s honor next week.

The family of Miya Marcano is suing Arden Villas Apartments, their management company and the estate of Armando Caballero for the wrongful death of the 19-year-old.

The 19-year-old's body was found five days after her suspected killer, Armando Caballero, was found dead of an apparent suicide.

The attorney for Miya Marcano’s family, Daryl Washington, said a heavily-redacted incident report released on Friday actually raises more questions about Marcano’s death.

GROVELAND, Fla. — Police in Groveland responded to an ultralight plane that crash-landed Saturday morning at around 10:40 a.m.WATCH: Newly released documents shed light on Miya Marcano disappearanceThe crash occurred near Garden Way Road, not far from the Florida Flying Gators Ultralight Airport on Homestead Drive, according to a report. WATCH: Lucy in the sky! Lucy blasts off on a 12 year mission across the universePolice did not give a cause for the crash. Channel 9 will continue to monitor this plane crash and give updates on Eyewitness News. READ: Florida man accused of standing in girl’s room after break-inClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

A celebration of life and funeral was held in South Florida this week for Miya Marcano.

Family and friends will gather in South Florida for a funeral for Miya Marcano. READ: Miya Marcano’s family ‘disappointed’ by initial deputy response to her disappearance, lawyer saysDetectives said her co-worker, Armando Caballero, killed her. Marcano’s funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Cooper City church. READ: Orange County Sheriff’s Office releases detailed timeline in Miya Marcano caseIn lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made to the Miya Marcano foundation. READ: Miya Marcano’s family, life-long friends gather in South Florida to celebrate her lifeChannel 9 will livestream the funeral.

Arden Villas Apartments in Orange County responded to a list of demands from residents following the death of Miya Marcano, the missing woman who lived at the complex and was later found dead.

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The attorney representing the family of Miya Marcano said that he disagrees with the timeline released by the Orange County Sheriff's Office related to her death.

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ORLANDO, Fla. — The body of Miya Marcano, found last weekend after an eight-day search across Central Florida, was bound with black duck tape across her mouth and tape also tying her hands and feet together, Orange County Sheriff John Mina said at a Wednesday evening news conference. Mina said officials think 27-year-old Armando Caballero, a maintenance employee at the Arden Villas complex ...

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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday released a detailed timeline of the Miya Marcano case, breaking it down to the minute when certain events happened. READ: Residents at Miya Marcano’s apartment say management has made security changes since her death7:01 p.m. — Caballero places fake maintenance call. 9:23 p.m. — Marcano’s mother calls the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to report that she couldn’t reach her. Sept. 251:36 a.m. — Marcano is entered as a missing person by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. 5:44 p.m. — Detectives secure Caballero’s apartment as they write a search warrant to submit to a judge.

Orange County Sheriff John Mina provided a timeline on Wednesday of the investigation into Miya Marcano's disappearance.

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On Wednesday, 30 Central Florida students were honored during a scholarships awards ceremony hosted by the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund of Metro.

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A U-Haul driver was arrested after officers responded to a drive-by shooting near a Palm Bay home Tuesday afternoon, according to a report from the Palm Bay Police Department.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Residents at the Arden Villas Apartments said they can’t help but be scared after what happened to Miya Marcano, but they said management at the apartment complex has made changes since her death. Investigators said Armando Caballero killed Miya Marcano. It could’ve be my roommate.”READ: Family releases video of encounter with suspect in Miya Marcano case hours after her disappearancePreiss Management runs the Arden Villas complex. According to Nonnenberg, management has made security upgrades since Marcano’s death. Channel 9 found out Orion on Orpington, an apartment complex two miles away, is also managed by Preiss.

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People living at the Arden Villas Apartments are set to protest following the death of Miya Marcano.

The family of Miya Marcano released video on Wednesday showing them interacting with the man who investigators believe is responsible for the 19-year-old's death.

The attorney representing Miya Marcano's family has released new information about the 19-year-old's death.

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Police are still waiting on the medical examiner's office to issue a preliminary cause of death.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A protest is planned on Wednesday evening outside the apartment complex that Miya Marcano lived in. Residents at Arden Villas are demanding answers and action in the wake of Marcano’s death. Marcano’s body was found Saturday at the Tymber Skan on the Lake Condominiums. Investigators believe that a maintenance worker, Armando Caballero, used a master key fob at the Arden Villas on Sept. 24 to break into her apartment and abduct her. READ: Medical Examiner’s Office identifies body found in wooded area as Miya MarcanoCaballero was found dead on Sept. 27 at a different apartment complex in Seminole County in an apparent suicide.

Police are still waiting on the medical examiner's office to issue a preliminary cause of death.

Police are still waiting on the medical examiner's office to issue a preliminary cause of death.

Days after a body was found in the woods near an Orange County apartment complex, the medical examiner has positively identified the remains as 19-year-old Miya Marcano who went missing more than a week ago.

Days after getting the news they did not want to hear, the family of a college student believed to be dead is now pushing for more safeguards at her apartment complex where she lived and worked.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A man died after he was hit by a car while walking across an Orange County road, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Troopers said a car was traveling eastbound on Peabody Street when the front of the car struck a 75-year-old man. The man died at a local hospital. READ: 1 dead, 2 injured after roommates stab each other during fight, deputies sayThe crash remains under investigation. No other details were available.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — There is a large police presence in Daytona Beach early Monday. Just after 1 a.m., Daytona Beach police asked people to avoid the area of Piccadilly Drive and Jimmy Ann Drive. Police said they are working an active scene in the area. Please avoid the area of Piccadilly Drive and Jimmy Ann Drive at this time. We are currently working an active scene in this area.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A man died and two others were injured after three roommates were stabbed during a fight with each other, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said. Just before 9:30 p.m. Sunday, deputies said three roommates in their 50s got into a fight at a home at 6438 Hill Road. During the fight, all three men were stabbed, deputies said. READ: Body of missing woman Miya Marcano found, sheriff saysOne man died and two others had non-life-threatening injuries. READ: Former NASCAR driver, son of Zaxby’s co-founder, fatally shot in GeorgiaClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

COCOA BEACH, Fla. — A well-being check ends in an arrest in Cocoa Beach on Saturday. Cocoa Beach police responded to the 300 block of North Fourth Street following the request for a well-being check on a female who lives at the residence. Read: Body of missing woman Miya Marcano found, sheriff saysThe Brevard County Sheriff’s Office responded to the location to assist. Read: Residents at Arden Villas demand change after missing woman found deadThis was an isolated incident with no threat to the community. Anyone who may have information pertinent to this case is asked to contact the Cocoa Beach Police Department at 321-868-3251.

Seminole County firefighters rescue person injured after falling off horse near Lake Jesup First responders in Seminole County rescued a rider who was injured after falling off a horse on Sunday. SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — First responders in Seminole County rescued a rider who was injured after falling off a horse on Sunday. Photos: Seminole County firefighters rescue person injured after falling off horse near Lake JesupExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 5 Seminole County firefighters rescue person injured after falling off horse near Lake Jesup First responders in Seminole County rescued a rider who was injured after falling off a horse on Sunday. Crews found the injured rider about half a mile in from the trailhead. Residents in the area also helped first responders access the injured rider by using their property.

Florida man charged in Capitol riot accused of boat crash while drinkingPINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — A Florida man on federal supervised release has been arrested for crashing a boat while drinking, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Paul Rae, 38, is charged with boating under the influence following the crash Saturday night. WATCH: Body of missing woman Miya Marcano found, sheriff saysDeputies said the boat crash happened at around 10 p.m. at a small island in the intercostal waterway near 182nd Avenue East. Multiple witnesses said the crash happened after the boat was traveling northbound at high speed, deputies said. Officials said the boat ran aground on the small island and was found 75 feet from the water line.

A Spirit Airlines flight heading to South Florida had to be evacuated Saturday in New Jersey.

The attorney of Miya Marcano’s family released a statement saying the woman’s death was preventable and they “intend to hold those responsible” after the missing 19-year-old’s body was found Saturday.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who was last seen Friday evening.

Deputies said complex maintenance worker Armando Caballero used his master key to open Marcano’s apartment door when she wasn’t home. Read: Body of missing woman Miya Marcano found, sheriff saysPeople living there say not much has changed despite the recent discovery. Many of the residents living there said Miya’s death falls on the apartment complex. Posters stating “Arden Villas is responsible” now hang in front of multiple balconies in the complex. Channel 9 reached out to the apartment complex to ask for a comment regarding the open gate on Sunday.

Hours after it was announced a body believed to be Miya Marcano was found, friends and family gathered at her apartment complex to pray once more.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Saturday is expected to be another nice day across Central Florida. We have already seen some morning showers and downpours in Volusia and Flagler counties. READ: Sam and Victor weaken as a new watch area forms near the BahamasHowever, through the afternoon things will remain mostly dry. READ: Body of missing woman Miya Marcano found, sheriff saysTemperatures will climb into the mid to upper 80s on Saturday with a 10% chance for rain. READ: Florida nurse fired after mocking baby born with birth defect on social mediaChief meteorologist Tom TerryClick here to download the WFTV weather app for live updates to your phone, and click here to stream weather coverage on the WFTV now app.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Taking a look at the tropics, we have seen some weakening of both storms in the Atlantic. Hurricane Sam is no longer a major hurricane and has been downgraded to a Category 2 hurricane. READ: Body of missing woman Miya Marcano found, sheriff saysBoth of these storms will stay away from Central Florida. There is a new watch area near the Bahamas. READ: Florida nurse fired after mocking baby born with birth defect on social mediaOver the next few days, there is a 20% chance of development.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Friends and family, along with the Central Florida community, are mourning the loss of Miya Marcano after getting the news on Saturday that a body believed to be her was recovered. After nights of praying for her safe return, the community held a vigil Saturday evening to say their goodbyes and support her family. WATCH: Body of missing woman Miya Marcano found, sheriff saysLong before the vigil began at 7:30 p.m., family, friends and strangers gathered at the site in the apartment complex where she was last seen. WATCH: Suspect in Miya Marcano case previously accused of throwing weight through woman’s windowHer body was found 18 miles from where she lived and worked, at the Arden Villas apartment complex. WATCH: TIMELINE: More than 100 people gather for vigil on seventh day of Miya Marcano disappearanceHer family said they are grateful the community has come together for Marcano.

Troopers look for driver who fled deadly crash involving pedestrian in Brevard CountyCOCOA, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a driver who left the scene of a crash that killed a pedestrian in Brevard County. WATCH: Body of missing woman Miya Marcano found, sheriff saysThe crash happened at around 8 p.m. near Clearlake Road and Melrose Street in Cocoa. Troopers said a St. Petersburg man was crossing Clearlake Road when he was hit by an oncoming car. READ: Deputies: Bank robbery suspects on the run after kidnapping men during carjacking in Orange CountyAnother vehicle then ran over the man but kept driving. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

Bank robbery suspects on the run after kidnapping men during carjacking in Orange CountyORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies in Orange County are looking for two carjacking and kidnapping suspects on Saturday. Deputies said the crime spree started at around 11:10 a.m. after three suspects robbed the Chase Bank on Deauville Drive. After fleeing the bank, the robbers later crashed their car near I-4 and Orange Blossom Trail and then ran to a nearby construction site, deputies said. Deputies said at the construction site two of the three suspects carjacked a late-1990s Ford Ranger with two men inside. Deputies said the carjacking victims were men in their 40s or 50s.

Tree trimmer dies, son hurt after being electrocuted in Melbourne Beach, deputies sayMELBOURNE BEACH, Fla. — Brevard County deputies said a man died after being electrocuted and his teenage son was injured while tree trimming on Friday. Deputies said the man was working for a tree trimming service when he was electrocuted at around 11:40 a.m. on Harland Avenue in Melbourne Beach. WATCH: Body of missing woman Miya Marcano found, sheriff saysThe man accidentally made contact with an electric line while trimming trees behind a residence, officials said. Deputies said the worker’s teenage son was also injured while trying help to his injured father, who was in the bucket of a lift when the accident occurred. READ: Sheriff: Man attacks coworkers with baseball bat, knife leaving 2 dead, 1 critical in Polk CountyThe man was electrocuted was pronounced deceased on the scene and his son was taken to a hospital in stable condition.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A man has been arrested after attacking people inside a Polk County home with a baseball bat and knife, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Polk County Sheriff’s Grady Judd said Shaun Runyon killed two people and left one in critical condition. WATCH: Body of missing woman Miya Marcano found, sheriff saysDeputies said Runyon was doing work with Publix cooperation in Lakeland as part of a Pennsylvania electric company. Watch Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd’s news conference here:After punching his supervisor, Runyon fled the job was working and his whereabouts were unknown, deputies said. WATCH: ‘Evil in the flesh’: Ex-Marine kills 3 adults and infant during rampage in Polk County, sheriff saysDeputies said he went inside the home and beat and stabbed a total of seven people.

A body believed to be missing 19-year-old Miya Marcano was found in a wooded area Saturday morning, according to Orange County Sheriff John Mina.

One person is dead after their vehicle was hit by an Amtrak train in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A police report provided by the Seminole County Sheriff’s office reveals the prime suspect in Miya Marcano’s disappearance for Arden Villas is no stranger to suspicious behavior.