Orange County family pleads for answers after woman stabbed to death at home
Read full article: Orange County family pleads for answers after woman stabbed to death at homeAn Orange County family is searching for answers after 45-year-old DeGwendolyn “Gwen” Floyd was stabbed to death at a Pine Hills home on Nov. 28, just one day after Thanksgiving.
Driver dies after possible medical episode, crashing into tree in Pine Hills, FHP says
Read full article: Driver dies after possible medical episode, crashing into tree in Pine Hills, FHP saysA driver died after suffering a possible medical episode and crashing into a tree in Pine Hills, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘You’re forced to play chicken with traffic:’ Safety upgrades coming to Orange County intersection
Read full article: ‘You’re forced to play chicken with traffic:’ Safety upgrades coming to Orange County intersectionOrange County is adding safety upgrades to a busy intersection after a string of crashes.
Flyers Wings & Grill in Pine Hills cited before roof collapsed on woman and her 2-year-old
Read full article: Flyers Wings & Grill in Pine Hills cited before roof collapsed on woman and her 2-year-oldWe’re now hearing the emergency call to Orange County Fire Rescue after part of Flyer’s Wings and Grill in Pine Hills collapsed on Dajah Stover and her 2-year-old daughter earlier this month.
Orange County approves controversial new district map
Read full article: Orange County approves controversial new district mapOrange County commissioners approved a controversial new district map Tuesday that will create two new districts and separate the historically Black communities of Pine Hills and Eatonville from the more affluent city of Winter Park.
Orange County Commission adopts new map after months of long redistricting process
Read full article: Orange County Commission adopts new map after months of long redistricting processOrange County commissioners voted Tuesday to adopt a final map for the county, nearly a year after the passage of a measure to expand the number of commission districts.
Illegal dumping problems persist in Pine Hills even with new security cameras
Read full article: Illegal dumping problems persist in Pine Hills even with new security camerasIt seemed like David Sleiman’s nightmare was over when Orange County crews installed surveillance cameras and cleaned up dozens of pieces of trash illegally dumped on his property off Concord Avenue earlier this year.
Flyers Wings and Grill suffers ceiling collapse, leaving mother and daughter hurt
Read full article: Flyers Wings and Grill suffers ceiling collapse, leaving mother and daughter hurtTorrance Stover said Flyers Wings and Grill in Pine Hills remaining open is “neglecting” what happened to his daughter, who was hospitalized after part of the restaurant’s ceiling came crashing down on her and her young daughter on Monday.
Woman injured when Pine Hills restaurant ceiling collapses onto her, 2-year-old daughter
Read full article: Woman injured when Pine Hills restaurant ceiling collapses onto her, 2-year-old daughterA woman suffered head, neck and back injuries when a ceiling collapsed onto her while she was inside an Orange County restaurant.
Crews demonstrate how they clear out storm drains across Orange County
Read full article: Crews demonstrate how they clear out storm drains across Orange CountyDo you see a lot of flooding in your neighborhood whenever it rains? Orange County officials say one of the main reasons is trash, yard waste, and other debris clogging storm drains.
‘It’s a good thing:’ New $15M Pine Hills LYNX transfer center opens
Read full article: ‘It’s a good thing:’ New $15M Pine Hills LYNX transfer center opensRashad Bradley has been riding the bus in Pine Hills since 1994. Now, for the first time, he can catch a bus at the brand-new LYNX Transfer Station in Pine Hills.
17-year-old taken to hospital with ‘obvious signs of trauma’ in Orange County, deputies say
Read full article: 17-year-old taken to hospital with ‘obvious signs of trauma’ in Orange County, deputies sayA 17-year-old boy with “obvious signs of trauma” told Orange County deputies he was attacked early Saturday behind a gas station in Pine Hills, according to sheriff’s officials.
United Against Poverty brings mobile market to Parramore
Read full article: United Against Poverty brings mobile market to ParramoreLiving in a food desert means daily challenges like walking long distances just to get fresh produce and groceries. That’s what Brittany Glover deals with constantly in Parramore.
Random bullet hits Orange County man’s truck while driving along Colonial Drive
Read full article: Random bullet hits Orange County man’s truck while driving along Colonial DriveAn Orange County man reached out to News 6 after he says his car was hit by a bullet while driving home. The incident happened in the area of Kirkman Road and West Colonial Drive at around 2 a.m. Sunday.
Construction project aims to improve pedestrian safety along Silver Star Road
Read full article: Construction project aims to improve pedestrian safety along Silver Star RoadForty-five people have been hit by a car along a stretch of Silver Star Road between Good Homes Road and Mercy Drive over the past five years.
Man shot in apparent ‘domestic related’ case, Orange County deputies say
Read full article: Man shot in apparent ‘domestic related’ case, Orange County deputies sayA man in his 50s was shot in Orange County in what deputies described as a "domestic related" situation, according to the sheriff's office.
Pine Hills residents voice safety concerns at bus stops after assault case sentencing
Read full article: Pine Hills residents voice safety concerns at bus stops after assault case sentencingSeveral bus riders are voicing their concerns about bus stop improvements and safety. This comes a week after 32-year-old Nelson Odige was sentenced to life in prison for raping a woman at a bus stop in Pine Hills in 2023.
‘Nuisance to the county:’ Demolition begins at abandoned Pine Hills church
Read full article: ‘Nuisance to the county:’ Demolition begins at abandoned Pine Hills churchOnly our News 6 cameras were there as work began Tuesday to demolish an abandoned church building in Pine Hills that has been a problem spot for years.
Evans High School students get results with community cleanup, more during day of service
Read full article: Evans High School students get results with community cleanup, more during day of serviceA group of Evans High School students participated in a day of service for their school by writing letters of appreciation, joining a community cleanup and more.
News 6 helps clear illegal dumping site in Pine Hills after viewer complaint. Here’s what happened
Read full article: News 6 helps clear illegal dumping site in Pine Hills after viewer complaint. Here’s what happenedWhat started as a neighborhood eyesore is now a clean corner, thanks to a tip from a News 6 viewer and quick action from Orange County leaders.
Jury finds Nelson Odige guilty of raping women at Pine Hills bus stops
Read full article: Jury finds Nelson Odige guilty of raping women at Pine Hills bus stopsProsecutors say Nelson Odige targeted victims while they waited at bus stops along or near Hiawassee Road. On Thursday, Odige told the court that he was helping the women by offering them rides.
Could Pine Hills become its own city? That's what local leaders are asking
Read full article: Could Pine Hills become its own city? That's what local leaders are askingA growing movement is pushing for Pine Hills to break away from Orange County and become its own municipality, following in the footsteps of cities like Belle Isle and Winter Park.
Pine Hills community holds discussion on crime 2 years after fatal shootings
Read full article: Pine Hills community holds discussion on crime 2 years after fatal shootingsTwo years after the tragic shooting deaths of 9-year-old T’Yonna Major and journalist Dylan Lyons, the Pine Hills community gathered Wednesday evening to discuss ways to combat rising crime in West Orange County.
Attorneys discuss lawsuit against Orange County Sheriff’s office over ‘preventable deaths’ in Pine Hills
Read full article: Attorneys discuss lawsuit against Orange County Sheriff’s office over ‘preventable deaths’ in Pine HillsThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office is facing a lawsuit nearly two years after a brutal killing spree left a 9-year-old girl, an Orlando TV reporter and another woman dead.
Orange County Sheriff’s Office faces lawsuit after killing spree that left 3 dead
Read full article: Orange County Sheriff’s Office faces lawsuit after killing spree that left 3 deadThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office is facing a lawsuit nearly two years after a brutal killing spree left a 9-year-old girl, an Orlando TV reporter and another woman dead.
What new tariffs between China and the US mean for Central Florida consumers
Read full article: What new tariffs between China and the US mean for Central Florida consumersIn the heart of Central Florida, a vibrant Chinese American community thrives, centered around the bustling area unofficially known as Chinatown.
‘Deserve to be protected:’ Lawsuit filed against Charter Communications over Dylan Lyons' death
Read full article: ‘Deserve to be protected:’ Lawsuit filed against Charter Communications over Dylan Lyons' deathAttorney Mark NeJame held a press conference on Wednesday announcing a lawsuit against Charter communications as negligent for sending 24-year-old news reporter Dylan Lyons to the scene where someone had been shot and killed dead earlier that day.
1 wounded by deputies during investigation into 2 Orange County drive-by shootings
Read full article: 1 wounded by deputies during investigation into 2 Orange County drive-by shootingsThere is a heavy law enforcement presence in a Pine Hills neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Man shot, killed by Orlando police officers responding to domestic disturbance
Read full article: Man shot, killed by Orlando police officers responding to domestic disturbanceA man was shot and killed when Orlando police opened fire after he tried to run away from officers and grab a gun he dropped, according to the department.
Pine Hills nonprofit helps feed formerly incarcerated for Thanksgiving
Read full article: Pine Hills nonprofit helps feed formerly incarcerated for ThanksgivingTwo Fold H.E.L.P. Ministries is providing a Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings to over a dozen people in their re-entry program, aimed at rehabilitating those formerly incarcerated or struggling through hard times.
Orange County Multicultural Center becomes beacon of hope for Pine Hills community
Read full article: Orange County Multicultural Center becomes beacon of hope for Pine Hills communityThere’s a hidden gem in Pine Hills, one that’s not only changing the landscape but the heartbeat of the community it serves.
Dozens of pedestrians killed in Pine Hills. What Orange County is doing to save lives
Read full article: Dozens of pedestrians killed in Pine Hills. What Orange County is doing to save livesA News 6 investigation found since 2015 at least 32 pedestrians have been killed in Pine Hills and another 88 people have incapacitating injuries. What the county is doing about it.
Daughter of 9/11 survivor a mental health advocate through Pine Hills Boys and Girls Club
Read full article: Daughter of 9/11 survivor a mental health advocate through Pine Hills Boys and Girls ClubAt 14 years old, Annabel Joseph is already getting results for her community in the Orange County community of Pine Hills.
From ballet to robotics, Boys and Girls Club in Pine Hills offers unique opportunities
Read full article: From ballet to robotics, Boys and Girls Club in Pine Hills offers unique opportunitiesThe Walt Disney World Boys and Girls Club is located in the heart of Pine Hills. Every day, some 200 kids between the ages of 6 to 18 go to the club for free and safe after-school activities.
Q&A: Lisa Bell shares how Boys & Girls Club impacted her life
Read full article: Q&A: Lisa Bell shares how Boys & Girls Club impacted her lifeLisa Bell has been a member of the Boys & Girls Club since she was six years old. As News 6 gets ready for its live newscast at the Walt Disney World Boys & Girls Club in Pine Hills, Bell reflects on this full circle moment.
Improvement district aims to boost commerce in Pine Hills neighborhood
Read full article: Improvement district aims to boost commerce in Pine Hills neighborhoodVisitors entering the Pine Hills community at the intersection of Silver Star and Pine Hills Roads have recently been welcomed by new lighted pillars and directional signs highlighting landmarks like Evans High School.
‘It’s changed a lot:’ How a Pine Hills affordable housing complex helped part of the community
Read full article: ‘It’s changed a lot:’ How a Pine Hills affordable housing complex helped part of the communityAlong Silver Star Road in the heart of Pine Hills is where you'll find Hawthorne Park — a 120-unit affordable housing development exclusively for seniors.
Pine Hills teen goes to DC to fight food insecurity, raise awareness about mental health
Read full article: Pine Hills teen goes to DC to fight food insecurity, raise awareness about mental healthMost afternoons, when most teens get out of school, they could be doing a lot of different things, but 14-year-old Clermond "Kevin" Pompilus goes to the Walt Disney World Boys and Girls Club in Pine Hills. That's where he uses his passion for the arts and robotics to get results in the community.
‘Changing for the better,’ Pine Hills council aims to help community, change perceptions
Read full article: ‘Changing for the better,’ Pine Hills council aims to help community, change perceptionsThe Pine Hills Community Council, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, has served its namesake community in Orange County for more than 50 years.
🛒Did you know Pine Hills is home to Caribbean, Asian and Latin supermarkets?
Read full article: 🛒Did you know Pine Hills is home to Caribbean, Asian and Latin supermarkets?Pine Hills really showcases diverse community with a number of international grocery stores offering unique food items and cultural cuisine.
WKMG Hits the Road: Exploring dangerous behavior at Pine Hills intersection
Read full article: WKMG Hits the Road: Exploring dangerous behavior at Pine Hills intersectionShela Mount has raised an urgent safety concern about the intersection at Pioneer Road and Silver Star Road, where drivers aren’t adhering to stop signs, creating potential risks for drivers turning onto Pioneer Road.
Butterfly Lifestyle helps feed Pine Hills community as need continues to grow
Read full article: Butterfly Lifestyle helps feed Pine Hills community as need continues to growShereece Mitchell-Sanchez has been working tirelessly since 2021 to help feed people living and working in the Pine Hills community.
New crash sensor detects damage to toll barricades so they can be repaired ASAP
Read full article: New crash sensor detects damage to toll barricades so they can be repaired ASAPIt's the answer to a problem Central Florida's toll road operators have been trying to solve since the highways first opened decades ago: How do they know when and how badly their crash barricades are damaged?
National Night Out in Pine Hills aims to strengthen partnerships between community, law enforcement
Read full article: National Night Out in Pine Hills aims to strengthen partnerships between community, law enforcementThe Orange County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with more than a dozen organizations, hosted National Night Out in Pine Hills on Tuesday.
T’yonna Major foundation donates backpacks to several Orange County schools
Read full article: T’yonna Major foundation donates backpacks to several Orange County schoolsWith the first day of school less than a week away in Orange County, the family of T'yonna Major is stepping in to get results for students.
Jury selection to begin in trial of convicted Orange County rapist accused of attacking, mutilating woman
Read full article: Jury selection to begin in trial of convicted Orange County rapist accused of attacking, mutilating womanJury selection is set in the trial of a convicted rapist in Orange County who is accused of attacking a woman months after being released from prison.
Woman crashes into pond next to Pine Hills fire station; crews honored for saving her life
Read full article: Woman crashes into pond next to Pine Hills fire station; crews honored for saving her lifeA group of Orange County firefighters were honored Friday after a dramatic rescue was caught on camera last month.
2 Orange County Black community leaders may face off in Florida Senate race. Why some say it’s a win-win
Read full article: 2 Orange County Black community leaders may face off in Florida Senate race. Why some say it’s a win-winWith two months to go before the deadline to qualify to run for office, a Florida Senate seat in Orange County is shaping up to be a battle between two heavyweights in the Black community.
Orange County deputy shoots at suspect who jumped out of rideshare vehicle window with a gun, sheriff says
Read full article: Orange County deputy shoots at suspect who jumped out of rideshare vehicle window with a gun, sheriff saysTwo people were arrested Friday after a tip about illegal handguns led sheriff’s deputies to follow a rideshare vehicle in the Pine Hills area, and a deputy to shoot his gun when one of the suspects jumped out a vehicle window.
2 killed in shooting at after-hours club in Pine Hills, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: 2 killed in shooting at after-hours club in Pine Hills, sheriff’s office saysTwo men were killed early Saturday in a shooting at an after-hours club in Pine Hills, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
13-year-old killed, several displaced after ‘explosion,’ house fire in Pine Hills
Read full article: 13-year-old killed, several displaced after ‘explosion,’ house fire in Pine HillsA 13-year-old boy died in an explosion and house fire in Pine Hills that firefighters said displaced seven, including three children.