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Jeremiah Cundiff, 17, who was arrested on second-degree murder charges in Gamaine Patrick Brown’s death, is no longer a suspect. News 6, however, will continue to name Cundiff – at the request of his attorney.

A ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Wednesday at The Leonard and Marjorie Williams Family YMCA in Orlando’s new Packing District.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A new Orange County Tourist Development Tax Citizen Advisory Task Force met for the first time Wednesday. The money is collected when visitors book hotel rooms throughout the county. Though it was mostly an introductory meeting the group could change the way millions of dollars are spent. Watch: Central Florida tourism is near pre-pandemic levels, but hospitality employment is downDecisions made by the advisory board, which is made up of members of government, hospitality, and chamber of commerce, could impact the future of those living in Orange County. Watch: ‘The blob’: 5,000-mile wide, 13M-ton seaweed bulk growing on way to Florida, expert saysIn the past, It has been used for the convention center, tourism promotion, art museums, and professional sports facilities.

A committee designed to review and make recommendations on Orange County's Tourist Development Tax (TDT) met for the first time on Wednesday.

Universal Orlando is making major progress on its future attraction, Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast.

New details released this week in the shooting death of a teenage boy in Pine Hills show he was shot as his friends and brother passed around a gun that they didn’t know was loaded, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

The Apopka International Jazz Festival will host a one-day event later this month featuring world-renowned contemporary jazz and R&B artists while giving back to music youth programs.

The Apopka Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating a missing woman last seen Tuesday morning.

The county said nearly $45,000 is being used to install and buy two license plate readers for high-crime areas like Apopka, Zellwood, Lockhart, Rosemont and Eatonville.

News 6 checked up on a troubled east Orange County off-ramp and discovered some of the safety measures that the county had proposed, including a flashing light, are still not there.

The Girl Scouts of Citrus is celebrating the accomplishments of women with its new Women's History and Cultural Center.

Winter Park commissioners are expected to vote on changes to its special event banner policy on Wednesday.

Sky 6 flew over what remained of the Orlando FreeFall drop tower at ICON Park as the final pieces were removed on Tuesday.

A 15-year-old is being charged as an adult in a shooting that happened in January near an apartment complex on Semoran Boulevard.

Witness gave disjointed testimony, couldn’t ID subject in photo lineup, state attorney says

Orlando’s Municipal Planning Board met on Tuesday and passed a request made by St. James Cathedral School, putting school officials one step closer to limiting sidewalk access.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — After a delay due to cold weather, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park is back open on Tuesday. The water park, which was closed for refurbishing, was supposed to reopen on Sunday, but that date was pushed back due to the cold front. The park is currently open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.At this time, a park reservation is not required to visit a Disney water park. Read: Magic Kingdom adds new doll in wheelchair to it’s a small worldDisney’s other water park, Blizzard Beach, remains closed for refurbishment. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 19 Typhoon Lagoon (Walt Disney World)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.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — People living in Orange County’s Orlo-Vista community can learn about new efforts Tuesday to prevent flooding during a major storm. In response, the county has approved a flood mitigation project that includes reshaping stormwater ponds. Watch: Work begins on $23M Orlo Vista flood mitigation projectPlans include building a new pipeline to move water into Shingle Creek and installing new pumps to lower pond water levels. The construction company plans to talk about the project at 7 p.m. at the Orlo-Vista Chamber of Commerce on South Hastings Street in Orlando. Watch: ‘This is unbelievable’: Deputies rescue Orlo Vista residents trapped by Hurricane Ian’s floodwatersChannel 9 will monitor the meeting and provide updates on Eyewitness News.

Deputies respond to an armed carjacking at a workplace in Pine Hills.

Nashali Alma is partnering with YouFit Gyms to help teach other women how to defend themselves in similar situations.

Last weekend was the busiest ever on record at the Orlando International Airport, largely due to huge Spring Break crowds.

SeaWorld Entertainment and a fireworks company are some of the parties being sued by the family of one of the victims of an explosion at a warehouse in south Orange County last December.

Prepare to raise your glass and turn into a rockstar for the night because P!nk is coming to Orlando.

In a release, DOJ officials said that 46-year-old James Mirabal pleaded guilty on Dec. 27, 2022 to a “cocaine conspiracy” in which he and several others tried to distribute kilograms of cocaine.

Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken restaurant has announced a time frame and location for when the franchise will be making its way to Orlando.

Get ready to go back in time for the night of a lifetime because Depeche Mode is going to play music for the masses in Orlando.

Energetic, small and full of playfulness. What’s not to love about puppies?

A pediatric care facility for special needs children with locations across Central Florida has temporarily suspended operations following the hospitalization of two immediate family members, a spokesperson said in a statement on Monday.

Critics say the preemption bill only benefits landlords, not Florida renters

Orange County Public Schools issued a message on safety to families concerning the start of daylight saving time.

Grab your oversized shoes, pile into your little car and be ready to be on “clown nine” for this event coming to Central Florida.

The Orange County Sheriff's Office handed out gift cards in exchange for guns.

A competency hearing has been set for a woman facing charges in the shooting death of an Orange County mother back in January.

Orlando leaders passed two new measures related to downtown security changes, a move which many say would make the area safer, but at a cost to small businesses.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office announces a KICK 4 GUNS event happening Monday. The event will be held at the Pine Hills Community Church, located at 1305 N. Pine Hills Road. According to a sheriff’s office tweet, turn in a gun and get a $50 gift car. Read: Cool Monday morning temps expected for first day of springNo questions are asked, and No ID is required, the sheriff’s office said. KICKS 4 GUNS is happening tomorrow, Monday, March 20, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Pine Hills Community Church at 1305 N. Pine Hills Road, Orlando, FL 32808.

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — Lake County joins other Central Florida counties in helping drivers get back on the road and save money this week. The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller said they would host Operation Green Light this Monday through Friday. Read: Orange County hosts Operation Green Light this weekDrivers who also have overdue collections can pay them during this period. Individuals who want to coordinate a fee payment agreement can go to the Lake County Courthouse. Read: Know before you go: Check which roads are closed in OrlandoLast year’s Operation Green Light collected $52,842 in overdue payments.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County will help residents return to the road this week. From Monday through Friday, the county’s Clerk of Courts will host the driver’s license reinstatement initiative called Operation Green Light. Read: Speed bumps mysteriously appear in Orange County neighborhoodDrivers can also save money during the initiative, as the courts will waive the collection agency fees. Individuals with suspended licenses eligible for a payment plan must make a down payment and pay other reinstatement fees. Read: Know before you go: Check which roads are closed in OrlandoOperation Green Light will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at the Orange County Courthouse Traffic Division Suite 140.

Leaders at Orlando International Airport said the spring break travel period helped them to break a record number of departing passengers.

An injured Orange County master deputy was able to walk his daughter down the aisle at her wedding on Saturday, according to a social media post by the law enforcement agency.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Flood mitigation project set to begin in Orange County neighborhood devastated by Hurricane IanOrange County is set to begin a flood mitigation project in the Orlo Vista community. The Orlo Vista area experienced significant flooding last year after Hurricane Ian brought historic levels of rain. Orlo Vista residents are invited to an informational meeting on March 21 to learn more about the work being completed. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Orlo Vista Chamber of Commerce located at 38 South Hastings Street. VIDEO: Work begins on $23M Orlo Vista flood mitigation project Work begins on $23M Orlo Vista flood mitigation projectClick 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.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A new class of first responders has joined the Orange County Fire Rescue Department on what is known as the luckiest day of the year. Read: ‘If they knew what we saw’: What’s being done to reduce number of suicides among firefightersThe group, Recruit Class 100, took their Oaths of Office after completing a ten-week orientation course. Congratulations to Orange County Fire Rescue Recruit Class 100 and all of our recent promotions, who celebrated their accomplishments today at @FullSail! pic.twitter.com/jS7MR84ubM — OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) March 17, 2023Orange County Administrator Byron Brooks and Orange County Fire Chief James Fitzgerald spoke at the beginning of the ceremony. Read: Central Florida firefighters use specialized equipment to rescue victim trapped under golf cartThe ceremony also celebrated promoted personnel, including dispatchers and fire inspectors.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a missing child alert for two young children out of Orange County. According to a news release from Orlando police, officers responded to the Parramore area of Orlando in reference to a missing child call on Friday. The FDLE alert has been issued for Legend Forbes, a biracial male, 2 months old, 2 feet tall, 15 pounds, light brown hair and brown eyes and Nasim Forbes, a black male, 4 years old, 4 feet tall, 35 pounds, brown hair and brown eyes. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these children, call the Orlando Police Department at 321-235-5300 or dial 911. FDLE Missing Child Alert: 4-year-old, 2-month-old never returned to foster mom, police sayClick 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.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a missing child alert for two young children out of Orange County. According to a news release from Orlando police, officers responded to the Parramore area of Orlando in reference to a missing child call on Friday. The FDLE alert has been issued for Legend Forbes, a biracial male, 2 months old, 2 feet tall, 15 pounds, light brown hair and brown eyes and Nasim Forbes, a black male, 4 years old, 4 feet tall, 35 pounds, brown hair and brown eyes. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these children, call the Orlando Police Department at 321-235-5300 or dial 911. FDLE Missing Child Alert: 4-year-old, 2-month-old never returned to foster mom, police sayClick 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.

A Florida Missing Child Alert was cancelled Saturday afternoon for 2-month-old Legend Forbes and 4-year-old Nasim Forbes, who are both are safe, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

The St. Johns County father of four had just left the home of his ex-wife in Jacksonville Beach and stopped to move a tire out of the road, according to investigators. A tire they say was placed there intentionally.

Police in Orlando are investigating a shooting that killed a man Friday afternoon.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Leaders of Orlando’s Haitian-American community are applauding efforts local agencies have made in reaching their corners of the county, but say more steps are needed to make sure important information reaches them in a timely manner. Orange County Sheriff’s deputies made a concerted effort to push out such information in recent months, following a string of attacks on Haitian Creole-speaking women at bus stops. Deputies caught the suspect, Nelson Odige, Thursday, and said he asked the women which languages they spoke before he assaulted them. Representation and engagement are the main goals of the area’s Haitian-American community leaders, who say they’re often the last to know about information in Central Florida. She gave the example of organizations knowing to turn to church leaders when they needed a message shared, since religion continues to be a foundation of the community.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The mother of a woman that Orange County deputies say was killed in a domestic violence homicide is speaking out. Read: Deputies: Woman, 29, shot and killed by her boyfriend in Orange CountyIn the few months they had been dating, records show he was charged with domestic violence twice. Read: 2 Central Florida counties report increase in domestic violence calls this yearBrown said her family has no idea what happened just before Polson was killed. In a statement, the office said:“The loss of yet another young woman to an act of domestic violence is a heartbreaking tragedy. VIDEO: Orange County approves $1M to help domestic violence survivors and their families Orange County approves $1M to help domestic violence survivors and their familiesClick 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 city of Orlando is considering a transformative new plan for Lake Eola Park that would make changes to every part of the historic downtown lake.

The 64th annual Winter Park Art Festival has returned for another year.

Crews will begin working on reducing the severity of floods in Orlo Vista this week, according to Orange County officials.

Dozens of people were forced to evacuate when an oceanside hill collapsed and endangered several buildings. Residents may be evacuated indefinitely amid heavy rain warnings.

A man will be sentenced Friday in the fatal January 2022 shooting of his girlfriend at an Orange County apartment complex, court records show.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies in Orange County are investigating after a teenager was shot and killed inside of a home early Friday. Deputies said they responded to a home on White Heron Drive around 12:05 a.m. after reports of a shooting. Officials said a 17-year-old was found shot inside of a home. Investigators said it appears that this was an accidental shooting and all parties remained on scene. Watch: Attorney: Foster system to blame for Brevard County toddler’s murderThe investigation is ongoing and no other details were released by law enforcement.

A 17-year-old was shot to death in Orange County, deputies say.

About two dozen people forced to flee Southern California apartment buildings endangered by a tumbling oceanside hill may be evacuated indefinitely. Three clifftop apartment buildings and one nearby building in coastal Orange County's San Clemente were red-tagged and evacuated Wednesday when the land began to shift and slide away from their backyards down a hillside following torrential rains. The National Weather Service said heavy rain could hit Southern California again early next week.

An inmate who organized a daring, elaborate Southern California jailbreak in 2016 was found guilty Thursday of the escape but acquitted of kidnapping a taxi driver while on the run, authorities said. Jurors in Orange County Superior Court also convicted Hossein Nayeri, 44, of Newport Beach of stealing a van but acquitted him of kidnapping during a carjacking and lesser offenses, the district attorney's office said in a statement. On Jan. 22, 2016, Nayeri and two other men broke out of the Orange County Central Jail Complex in Santa Ana, prompting a weeklong manhunt.

Instead, drivers have been forced to slow to navigate a series of speed bumps that they said appeared overnight. Read: Ikea class action agreement could get you part of $24M settlementSecondly, and more importantly, the speed bumps aren’t supposed to be there. Despite the fact that the neighborhood streets are owned and maintained by the county, the first time county staff heard about them was when a resident emailed them to complain. “The speed bumps are not authorized and not County installed,” Public Works staff member Frank Yokiel wrote in an internal email. However, adding speed bumps to a public road involves more than hiring a contractor.

College basketball fans are ready for some March Madness fun and the crowds are electric in Orlando for the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Investigators said Thursday that they’ve taken down a massive drug smuggling operation in Central Florida. “Drug trafficking organizations have the capacity to be extremely violent. The Orange County sheriff and Orlando police chief both said they believe shutting down this organization has and will save lives. Operation Outta Hand, 2-years of investigation brought down drug trafficking organization operating out of Central Florida and Puerto Rico. MBI Director: The amount of cocaine coming into central Florida has driven down the bulk price of cocaine by about a third.

While students at the University of Central Florida are on spring break, first responders used the campus for active threat training.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County deputies arrested the man they said he sexually assaulted four women at Pine Hills bus stops earlier this year. Deputies said Nelson Odige, 30, is responsible for four sexual attacks on women on or near Hiawassee Road between Jan. 1 and Feb. 25. Read: Deputies warn public to stay vigilant after 3 women attacked at Orange County bus stopsAny other victims are asked to contact the sheriff’s office. Location: Bus stop at Hiawassee Road and River Oaks DriveCharges:Sexual Battery With A Deadly WeaponRobbery With A FirearmKidnapping With A FirearmAggravated Assault With A FirearmCase 3Date: Feb. 2Time: Approximately 6:45 a.m. pic.twitter.com/I5lo2dZmhK — Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) March 16, 2023Deputies warn public to stay vigilant after 3 women attacked at Orange County bus stops Deputies warn public to stay vigilant after 3 women attacked at Orange County bus stops (Chantelle Navarro, 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.

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez said much of the search effort is “behind the scenes” and “all hands on deck,” especially when it’s a child missing.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said it’s arrested a suspect in a series of bus stop attacks in the Pine Hills area of Orange County.

These female chefs are making culinary magic in Orlando.

Gather your blankets and pillows to listen—and maybe nod off—as harpist Timbre Cierpke leads relaxing orchestral performances from April 7-9 and April 14-16 at 6 and 8 p.m.

Emily Swallow, who plays the Armorer in "The Mandalorian," will be appearing alongside several other “Star Wars” giants at MegaCon Orlando later this month.

Orange County Sheriff John Mina and the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation on Thursday announced 35 arrests made during a recent multi-agency drug trafficking case involving Puerto Rico, the U.S. Postal Service and “hundreds of kilos of cocaine.”

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is set to announce arrests in a major drug trafficking organization. Deputies said the suspects trafficked hundreds of kilos of cocaine between Puerto Rico and Central Florida. Watch: 911 calls from moments following Pine Hills shootings releasedOrange County Sheriff John Mina is set to hold a news conference Thursday at 1 p.m.Channel 9 will have a crew at the event and will provide updates on Eyewitness News. Watch: Downtown Orlando prepares for flood of visitors during big event weekendClick 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. ©2023 Cox Media Group

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A person died Wednesday afternoon in an apartment fire near the Oak Ridge neighborhood, Orange County Fire Rescue said. The fire was reported shortly after 4 p.m. at an apartment building on Wakulla Way near South Orange Blossom Trail. Read: ‘A horrendous ride’: Mother of boy, 14, killed on Orlando FreeFall visits attraction for first timeChannel 9 has a crew heading to the scene to gather more information. Fully Involved 200 sqft #ApartmentFire on the 1400 block of Wakulla Way. — OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) March 15, 2023©2023 Cox Media Group

At least one person was killed after an apartment fire in Orange County on Wednesday, officials said.

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez said much of the search effort is “behind the scenes” and “all hands on deck,” especially when it’s a child missing.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Police reports and 911 calls released Wednesday further elaborate on the timeline of events that happened in Pine Hills after Keith Moses is accused of opening fire shooting five people, killing three of them. Channel 9 decided not to air the 911 calls, but instead describe what took place on Feb. 22 from those who witnessed it firsthand. Out of the seven 911 calls released by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, all paint of picture of shock, and horror by witnesses and from one of the victims. Several 911 calls came in from witnesses who described the shooting scene involving Lyons and Walden. As for moses he is still not listed as having an assigned cell in the Orange County Jail.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The mother of the boy who fell from the Orlando FreeFall ride is visiting the site for the first time Wednesday. Her planned visit comes as crews have ascended the tower structure to attach a crane to start taking it down piece by piece. All of this comes nearly 1 year after the death of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson, who fell to his death while on spring break. Sampson’s mother Nekia Dodd intends to visit the site and address the media during a news conference Friday afternoon. Read: Orlando FreeFall ride owner reaches settlement with state after Tyre Sampson’s deathAn investigative report found someone in control of the ride adjusted the seats beyond their recommended limit causing Sampson’s fall.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Police in Kissimmee said a man has been arrested after a deadly shooting in January. Officers said 22-year-old Jaquari Walker was arrested in Orange County on a warrant for armed robbery in Kissimmee. Investigators said while Walker was in custody, he admitted to police to his involvement in the murder of 30-year-old Eric Pinellas on Jan. 11. Original report: Son of Osceola High football coach killed in shootingPinellas was found suffering from gunshot wounds in the area of Cypress Street and Bay Street. Osceola High School football coach Eric Pinellas shared soon after that his son was the victim of gun violence.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Every time deputies race over to Pine Hills late at night, Francesse Pierre said she runs through a list of friends and community members who may have been involved. She also criticized the adults of the community, both parents who did not properly raise their kids to understand right from wrong, but also others around them who she said refuse to adapt. The disconnect, LeMaine explained, was that the teens who needed those programs most weren’t able – or were unwilling – to find them. READ: Deputies: Shooting of girl, boy & man at Waterford Lakes Town Center not a random act“They are opportunities for them,” she said. She said sometimes teenagers need to speak out more, but sometimes their voices get drowned out.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County deputies said Monday that the shooting of three teens in Waterford Lakes Town Center on Saturday was not a random act. Investigators said a 14-year-old girl, a 15-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man were shot just before 8 p.m. on Saturday. Deputies said they were shot at from a vehicle while they were hanging out behind buildings at Waterford Lakes. Read: Deputies: 3 teens shot near Waterford Lakes Town Center in Orange CountyDeputies said there was a verbal fight with people outside of the victims’ group prior to the shooting. Video: Shooting in Waterford Lakes Town Center raises concerns for community (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.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County deputies are investigating after shots were fired during a robbery at an apartment complex. The shooting around 11 p.m. Sunday at The Villages on Millenia Apartments on Millenia Boulevard. No one was hurt in the shooting, deputies said. Watch: Crew-5 successfully splashes down in Gulf of MexicoAnyone with information about the robbery is asked to call Orlando police. 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.

It comes nearly a year after 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell to his death from the Orlando Free Fall ride on International Drive. Demands for the Orlando Free Fall ride to be taken down came soon after Sampson’s death. Even after the state found the ride company at fault for the death - the ride company, Slingshot, initially denied wrongdoing. Watch: ‘Tyre Sampson’ bills fix ride safety oversights but keeps records hidden longerBut it’s not a simple process. 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.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A man has died after a crash in Volusia County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. According to a news release, a Chrysler van was traveling westbound on State Road 40 near Palmetto Pines Drive. Read: Orange County deputy arrested for DUI in Brevard County, officials sayTroopers said the driver of Chrysler did not maintain control while turning a curve and collided head-on with the truck. Read: 1 person killed, another in critical condition after shooting near Brevard County parkInvestigators said the 26-year-old driver of the Chrysler was pronounced dead at the scene. Deputies: 3 teens shot near Waterford Lakes Town Center in Orange CountyFHP said the crash remains under investigation.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — MEGACON Orlando, one of North America’s largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming events is set to open its doors at the end of the month. This year’s event, hosted at the Orange County Convention Center, will take place from March 30 to April 2. Read: Orange County DOH encourages healthier eating habits during National Nutrition MonthTake a look at the show schedule and estimated attendance according to event organizers. 20,901 attendees)Friday, March 31, 2023, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (est. 28,847 attendees)Saturday, April 1, 2023, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (est.

Orange County deputies said three teens were shot and injured at Waterford Lakes Town Center on Saturday. According to WKMG Channel 6, Orange County deputies said three teens were shot and injured at Waterford Lakes Town Center on Saturday. The incident occurred after 8 p.m. and the teens were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Further details about the incident have not yet been released, but the investigation is ongoing.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — 9 Investigates dug through months of arrest records finding that many felons who were caught with a gun were simply let go. Records show as many as 70% of these cases are being dropped. Read: State attorney details previous arrests of mass shooting suspect Keith MosesCourt records show the state attorney’s office dropped the charges for allegedly having that gun in December 2021two months later. 9 Investigates asked the state attorney’s office on multiple occasions why that 2021 gun charge was dropped but didn’t get a specific answer. He met with State Attorney Monique Worrell to talk about the problem in January.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — State Attorney Monique Worrell’s office officially filed charges against the man accused of shooting five people, killing three of them, in Pine Hills last month. Keith Moses, 19, is facing 16 charges total stemming from shootings he’s accused of committing on Feb. 22. The charges include second-degree murder for the deaths of News 13 reproter Dylan Lyons, Natacha Augustin and 9-year-old T’Yonna Major as well as first-degree attempted murder for Jesse Walden and Brandi Major. But Worrell said the office still plans to seek a grand jury indictment for first-degree murder charges in the case, but is filing the second-degree charges to make sure Moses remains in custody. Read: State attorney details previous arrests of mass shooting suspect Keith MosesVideo: News 13 photographer Jesse Walden shares account of Pine Hills mass shooting A News 13 photographer who was shot on the job in Orange County is speaking about last month’s tragedy.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. Roughly two weeks after Orlando Business Journal first reported that Rio Pinar Golf & Country Club had been sold, deeds related to the transaction have posted to Orange County public records, revealing a significant uptick in the property’s sales value over the past six years. The championship golf course — which in the past has hosted PGA Tours with star golfers such as Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, Gary Player and Hale Irwin — was designed by architect Mark Mahannah with Lloyd Clifton. Click here to read the full story on the Orlando Business Journal’s website. Video: 2 hurt after small plane crashes onto country club golf course in Volusia County Federal investigators are looking into what caused a plane to crash in Volusia County.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — There’s something sweet coming to Pointe Orlando. JoJo’s ShakeBAR is set to host its grand opening weekend March 18 and 19. Officials say the bar will serve up ‘80s and ‘90s nostalgia, diner fare, hand-crafted cocktails, decadent desserts, and over-the-top “Biggie Shakes.”Reservations are now available on OpenTable for Saturday and Sunday Brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight and Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.Read: Iconic Disney Parks treat heading to grocery storesClick 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. ©2023 Cox Media Group

The number of unhoused locals rose in 2022, and when 2023 numbers are tabulated, things could be even worse.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A woman was shot to death Thursday night in Orange County, sheriff’s investigators said. Deputies responded to Greenleaf Drive off of Forest City Road around 10:15 p.m.On arrival, they reported finding a woman in her 20s who had been shot. READ: 2 hospitalized after reported explosion, fire at Central Florida restaurantGreenleaf Drive Shooting A woman was shot to death Thursday night, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said. (WFTV Staff)She was rushed to a hospital where she died, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said. OCSO added that investigators had no information to release about a motive or possible suspects in the case.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A war of words that started after the tragedy that left three dead and two wounded in Pine Hills is continuing. As Orange-Osceola County State Attorney Monique Worrell announced she’s expected to file charges on Friday, she also spoke out against Gov. READ: State attorney details previous arrests of mass shooting suspect Keith MosesRight after the shooting, some officials appeared to be setting up that neglect argument against Worrell. Watch: Central Florida mourns after Orange County mass shooting leaves 3 deadIn the days after the deadly mass shooting. Read: Affidavit: Man offered accused mass shooter a ride moments before first Pine Hills shootingWATCH: Bodycam video shows arrest of suspected gunman in Orange County mass shooting Orange County deputies on Thursday released bodycam video of the arrest of 19-year-old Keith Moses, the suspected gunman in a three Pine Hills shootings.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A construction worker had died after he was hit by a truck driver inside of an active road construction site in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the worker was hit around 12:37 a.m. Thursday at a construction site on southbound State Route 429 near West Road in Ocoee. Another worker driving a construction vehicle was backing up on an exit ramp while attempting to release materials, officials said. The driver of the construction vehicle told troopers that he did not see the other worker walking on the site as he was backing up. Read: FHP: 2 hurt, 1 dead after pickup crashes into car on Narcoossee Road in Osceola CountyThe worker, a 22-year-old Sanford resident, was taken to AdventHealth Apopka, where he died.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. Orange County plans to convert an office building into a new courthouse and clerk of courts complex. Click here to read the full story on the Orlando Business Journal’s website. Video: Governor requests information from state attorney’s office on accused Pine Hills shooter’s record Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office sent a letter to the Orange-Osceola State Attorney’s office Tuesday requesting information about the criminal history of Keith Moses.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A construction worker had died after he was hit by a truck driver inside of an active road construction site in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the worker was hit at a construction site on southbound State Route 429 near West Road in Ocoee. Another worker driving a construction vehicle was backing up on an exit ramp while attempting to release materials, officials said. Watch: Car rental company issued cease and desist by airport after questionable feesTroopers said the victim was walking in the area when he was struck by the driver. The driver of the construction vehicle told troopers that he did not see the other worker walking on the site as he was backing up.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Court records show that the man accused of killing a TV reporter and 9-year-old girl in Pine Hills has pleaded not guilty to charges related to their deaths. Keith Moses, 19, is facing first-degree murder charges related to the deaths of News 13 reporter Dylan Lyons, 24; T’Yonna Major, 9; and Nathacha Augustin, 38. Moses had previously pled not guilty in Augustin’s death, and pleaded not guilty to Lyons’ and T’Yonna’s deaths this week. Moses also pled not guilty this week to attempted murder charges related to the shootings of News 13 photographer Jesse Walden and T’Yonna’s mother Brandi Major. Read: Deputies release minute-by-minute timeline of shootings that killed woman, reporter & girlDeputies say Moses shot five people, killing three of them, in three shootings in Pine Hills on Feb. 22.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orlando police said they are looking for a car that may be connected to a shooting that killed a local mother. Investigators said someone shot Angela Washington at a shopping plaza along North Lane last month. Watch: Orlando police identify woman shot outside shopping plazaPolice do not believe the U.S. Army veteran was the intended target. Officials released a picture Tuesday of a dark-colored Mazda 3 they are calling the suspect’s vehicle. Anyone who recognizes the car is asked to call 911.