Man who died on Universal Orlando roller coaster had a spinal condition, report says
Read full article: Man who died on Universal Orlando roller coaster had a spinal condition, report saysEmergency workers who responded to an unresponsive man on a roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort's newest park initially thought he had lacerations but found him not breathing.
Southern California judge who killed his wife sentenced to 35 years to life for murder
Read full article: Southern California judge who killed his wife sentenced to 35 years to life for murderA Southern California judge convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting his wife after the couple had been arguing was sentenced Wednesday to 35 years to life in prison.
20+ years ago a man ambushed and raped 3 Jacksonville women. JSO says they just caught him in Central Florida
Read full article: 20+ years ago a man ambushed and raped 3 Jacksonville women. JSO says they just caught him in Central FloridaA recent Orange County arrest linked a man accused of being a serial rapist to several incidents in Jacksonville over 20 years ago, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office.
2.3 million people have concealed-weapons licenses in Florida. Hereโs how many are held by Duval residents
Read full article: 2.3 million people have concealed-weapons licenses in Florida. Hereโs how many are held by Duval residentsHere were the counties with the most license holders as of June 30
โI was shocked:โ Man says he hit a bear while driving his Porsche 911 on I-4 in Orlando
Read full article: โI was shocked:โ Man says he hit a bear while driving his Porsche 911 on I-4 in OrlandoAย video of a black bear was spotted in the express lanes on I-4 in Orlandoย after a woman captured it on her dashcam during her drive, according to our sister station WKMG.
EPIC UNIVERSE: Universalโs newest theme park officially opens in Orlando. Everything to know
Read full article: EPIC UNIVERSE: Universalโs newest theme park officially opens in Orlando. Everything to knowEpic Universe, Universal Orlandoโs newest theme park, will officially open Thursday to the public, after weeks of technical previews among passholders and other guests.
Orlando investing millions in bid to bring Jaguars to Central Florida during EverBank Stadium renovations
Read full article: Orlando investing millions in bid to bring Jaguars to Central Florida during EverBank Stadium renovationsOrange County commissioners on Tuesday voted 6-1 to approve investing millions of dollars to attract WWE, UFC and the Jacksonville Jaguars to Central Florida.
Orange County approves millions to attract Jacksonville Jaguars, WWE, UFC events
Read full article: Orange County approves millions to attract Jacksonville Jaguars, WWE, UFC eventsOrange County commissioners on Tuesday voted 6-1 to approve investing millions of dollars to attract WWE, UFC and the Jacksonville Jaguars to Central Florida.
Jury convicts a California judge of second-degree murder in his wifeโs shooting death
Read full article: Jury convicts a California judge of second-degree murder in his wifeโs shooting deathJurors have convicted a Southern California judge of second-degree murder for fatally shooting his wife while they argued at home while watching TV.
โWe wanna see bad guys go awayโ: Florida offers to help State Attorney Monique Worrell prosecute cases
Read full article: โWe wanna see bad guys go awayโ: Florida offers to help State Attorney Monique Worrell prosecute casesFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier will hold a news conference Monday in Orlando.
Fire at Disneyโs Epcot prompts evacuations
Read full article: Fire at Disneyโs Epcot prompts evacuationsAccording to News4JAXโs sister station in Orlando, WKMG-6, a fire appeared to break out at Disneyโs Epcot theme park on Saturday after videos online went viral showing smoke billowing over the France Pavilion.
Central Florida woman loses car, $21K in โclone carโ scheme
Read full article: Central Florida woman loses car, $21K in โclone carโ schemeA Central Florida woman lost a car and $21,000 after discovering the vehicle she bought was reported stolen and had a fake Vehicle Identification Number from another car, according to WKMG in Orlando.
The case of a California judge charged with murder in his wife's death has ended in a mistrial
Read full article: The case of a California judge charged with murder in his wife's death has ended in a mistrialThe case of a Southern California judge charged with murder in his wife's fatal shooting has ended in a mistrial.
A Florida woman, 72, went missing under โsuspicious circumstances.โ An ex-deputy is now accused of stealing her car
Read full article: A Florida woman, 72, went missing under โsuspicious circumstances.โ An ex-deputy is now accused of stealing her carAย former Florida corrections deputyย arrested in connection with the disappearance of 72-year-oldย Jessie Kirkย is under a restraining order for allegedly stalking the missing womanโs niece last year, News4JAXโs sister station WKMG reported.
โWoodline Rapistโ takes plea deal, gets 15 years in Orlando sex assaults from 2002
Read full article: โWoodline Rapistโ takes plea deal, gets 15 years in Orlando sex assaults from 2002A man linked to two cold case sexual assaults from 2002 through DNA evidence has accepted a plea deal, bringing long-awaited justice for his victims.
State Sen. Geraldine Thompson, Orlando teacher who stood up for Black history in Florida, dies
Read full article: State Sen. Geraldine Thompson, Orlando teacher who stood up for Black history in Florida, diesGeraldine Thompson, who represented Orange County in the Florida House and Senate for almost 20 years, died Thursday, according to several lawmakers who worked with Thompson throughout her career.
FAA investigating after drones collide, fall into crowd during downtown Orlando holiday show
Read full article: FAA investigating after drones collide, fall into crowd during downtown Orlando holiday showThe Federal Aviation Administration is investigating afterย drones collided and fell into a crowd during a holiday showย Saturday evening in downtown Orlando, according to the agency.
Jury rules manufacturer should pay $310 million to family of teen who fell to his death from Orlando FreeFall
Read full article: Jury rules manufacturer should pay $310 million to family of teen who fell to his death from Orlando FreeFallOn Thursday, an Orange County jury ruled the family of Tyre Sampson will be given $310 million, $155 million each to the father and mother, according to our sister station WKMG in Orlando.
From Bach to Beyonce, why a church orchestra aims to lift up young musicians of color
Read full article: From Bach to Beyonce, why a church orchestra aims to lift up young musicians of colorThe Black pastor of a multiethnic congregation in Anaheim, California, has started a string orchestra for young musicians of color.
Florida bail bondsman arrested, accused of offering female inmates bond in exchange for sex
Read full article: Florida bail bondsman arrested, accused of offering female inmates bond in exchange for sexA Florida bail bondsman has been charged with human trafficking and racketeering after allegedly offering female inmates bond in exchange for sex.
Voters to decide whether to allow noncitizens to vote in California city's elections
Read full article: Voters to decide whether to allow noncitizens to vote in California city's electionsVoters in a Southern California city are going to decide this November whether residents who aren't U.S. citizens can vote in local elections.
Clay County opens early voting locations, joining dozens of counties across Florida
Read full article: Clay County opens early voting locations, joining dozens of counties across FloridaClay County voters will have the chance to begin casting their ballots early in-person starting Tuesday, as the county opens its early voting sites, joining dozens across the state, including Duval and St. Johns counties.
US House control teeters on the unlikely battleground of heavily Democratic California
Read full article: US House control teeters on the unlikely battleground of heavily Democratic CaliforniaCalifornia's reputation as a politically liberal state is being tested in a string of U.S. House districts that are expected to play into control of the chamber.
Orange County judge can stand trial for murder in wife's shooting death, judge says
Read full article: Orange County judge can stand trial for murder in wife's shooting death, judge saysA judge has ruled there is sufficient evidence for a Southern California judge to stand trial on a murder charge in the shooting death of his wife.
St. Johns County 1 step closer to becoming new home of Floridaโs Black History Museum
Read full article: St. Johns County 1 step closer to becoming new home of Floridaโs Black History MuseumThe Florida Museum of Black History Task Force recommended St. Augustine to be the new home of Floridaโs Black History Museum after hours of discussion on Tuesday.
St. Johns County chosen as recommended location for Floridaโs Black History Museum
Read full article: St. Johns County chosen as recommended location for Floridaโs Black History MuseumA state task force in charge of selecting where Floridaโs Black History Museum will be located voted Tuesday to move forward with St. Johns County as the recommended location.
St. Johns County named finalist for first Florida Museum of Black History
Read full article: St. Johns County named finalist for first Florida Museum of Black HistorySt. Johns County was selected as one of the four finalists to be the home of the first Florida Museum of Black History, according to a release.
โ49 angels deserve a permanent memorial:โ City of Orlando to buy Pulse Nightclub property
Read full article: โ49 angels deserve a permanent memorial:โ City of Orlando to buy Pulse Nightclub propertyThe Pulse Nightclub property, the site of one of the countryโs worst mass shootings, will be sold to the city of Orlando, News 6 has confirmed.
Full video: Bodycam shows Mario Fernandezโs arrest for accusations of orchestrating Jared Brideganโs murder
Read full article: Full video: Bodycam shows Mario Fernandezโs arrest for accusations of orchestrating Jared Brideganโs murderDuring the video, Mario Fernandez can be seen sitting handcuffed in the back of a pickup truck, talking with investigators. He was then placed into the back of a patrol car.
California judge who's charged with murder texted court staff that he shot his wife, prosecutors say
Read full article: California judge who's charged with murder texted court staff that he shot his wife, prosecutors sayProsecutors say a Southern California judge accused of killing his wife had texted his court clerk and bailiff afterward to say he had shot her.
Video: Florida 16-year-old pulled over for going 132 mph on I-4, deputy says
Read full article: Video: Florida 16-year-old pulled over for going 132 mph on I-4, deputy saysThe Orange County Sheriffโs Office is reminding Floridians about the dangers of the road after clocking a 16-year-old driving 132 mph along the Interstate 4 Express lanes.
JFRD has new protocols after electric car fires present new dangers
Read full article: JFRD has new protocols after electric car fires present new dangersNew protocols are in place for Jacksonville firefighters facing another challenge on the roads and in homes. Electric car fires are presenting new dangers for first responders
New York City sues 30 counties over 'xenophobic' orders banning migrant relocations
Read full article: New York City sues 30 counties over 'xenophobic' orders banning migrant relocationsNew York City has filed suit against dozens of counties over their refusal to take in new migrants, the latest escalation in an ongoing battle between the city and local leaders across the state.
DeSantis takes aim at prosecutor after TV crew attack
Read full article: DeSantis takes aim at prosecutor after TV crew attackFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantisโ office has asked for records from a state attorney regarding a suspect in the fatal shootings last week of a TV reporter, a 9-year-old girl and a woman.
Suspect in Florida TV crew attack faces more murder charges
Read full article: Suspect in Florida TV crew attack faces more murder chargesA 19-year-old Florida man is now facing three first-degree-murder charges related to a shooting that killed a television news reporter, a 9-year-old girl and a 38-year-old woman.
Man accused in Central Florida shootings pleads not guilty to womanโs murder
Read full article: Man accused in Central Florida shootings pleads not guilty to womanโs murderThe man accused of shooting five people, killing three Wednesday in the Pine Hills area of Orange County, has pleaded not guilty in the killing of a 38-year-old woman, according to a report from WKMG Click Orlando.
โA gut punchโ: Father of TV reporter killed in Virginia reacts to Orlando shooting spree
Read full article: โA gut punchโ: Father of TV reporter killed in Virginia reacts to Orlando shooting spreeAs the country mourns the deaths of three people killed in a shooting spree near Orlando, including a TV news reporter, the father of another reporter killed on the job years back calls the violence โa gut punch.โ
โTalented, electricโ 24-year-old journalist โhad a future,โ media colleagues say after deadly attack that also killed 9-year-old
Read full article: โTalented, electricโ 24-year-old journalist โhad a future,โ media colleagues say after deadly attack that also killed 9-year-oldJournalist Dylan Lyons was one of five people shot Wednesday in the attack that also killed a 9-year-old girl and left her mother and a photojournalist critically injured.
9-year-old girl, TV reporter fatally shot in Central Florida neighborhood, sheriff says
Read full article: 9-year-old girl, TV reporter fatally shot in Central Florida neighborhood, sheriff saysThree people are dead after shootings Wednesday, including a 9-year-old girl, and a television journalist who was in a Central Florida neighborhood reporting on a homicide that had occurred earlier in the day, according to Orange County Sheriff John Mina.
How women are changing the face of law enforcement
Read full article: How women are changing the face of law enforcementU.S. Census numbers show women make up 51% of the countryโs population, but they make up only 12-14% of law enforcement, according to the latest data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics.
72-year-old janitor with diabetes trapped in inmate holding cell at Florida courthouse for nearly 3 days
Read full article: 72-year-old janitor with diabetes trapped in inmate holding cell at Florida courthouse for nearly 3 daysA janitor in Orange County was rescued from an inmate holding cell at the Orange County Courthouse after she was accidentally trapped within for nearly three days, according to the sheriffโs office, News4JAX sister station WKMG-TV ClickOrlando reports.
62 people rescued after The Wheel at ICON Park loses power; video shows sparks coming from ride
Read full article: 62 people rescued after The Wheel at ICON Park loses power; video shows sparks coming from rideThe Wheel at ICON Park lost power on Saturday evening, and the Orange County Fire Rescue on the scene working to rescue riders from the attraction.
Florida pet store must pay for sick, dying puppies, attorney general says
Read full article: Florida pet store must pay for sick, dying puppies, attorney general saysAn Orange County pet store has been ordered to pay $85,000 to consumers after the Florida attorney generalโs office said customers were deceived and sold sick or dying puppies, News4JAX sister station WKMG-TV News 6 reports.
I-TEAM digs into past of convicted rapist who was released from prison early, arrested again
Read full article: I-TEAM digs into past of convicted rapist who was released from prison early, arrested againA man convicted of raping and stabbing a woman in Duval County more than three decades ago is now accused of sexual assault, again.
โBrutal rapistโ tied to Duval County case captured in Orange County after woman found mutilated, deputies say
Read full article: โBrutal rapistโ tied to Duval County case captured in Orange County after woman found mutilated, deputies sayA registered sexual predator considered a โbrutal rapistโ after a woman was found mutilated has been arrested, according to the Orange County Sheriffโs Office.
1 dead, 2 missing amid heavy rain in California
Read full article: 1 dead, 2 missing amid heavy rain in CaliforniaOne person died and two others were missing in a raging stream channel as a powerful storm pounded California with rain and snow on Tuesday, raising fears of flash flooding and concerns that the weather could keep people from Election Day voting.
Ruptured oil pipeline off California approved for repairs
Read full article: Ruptured oil pipeline off California approved for repairsA federal agency has given a Texas oil company approval to repair a pipeline that ruptured a year ago and spilled tens of thousands of gallons of crude off the Southern California coast.
Landlords try to stop rent control initiative in Florida
Read full article: Landlords try to stop rent control initiative in FloridaBallots havenโt even been printed yet, but already a group of landlords, apartment managers and real estate agents in Florida are trying to stop voters from deciding on a measure that would implement rent control for a year in the theme park hub that has been one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the U.S. The Florida Apartment Association and the Florida Association of Realtors last week sued Orange County, Florida in an attempt to halt a ballot initiative aimed at limiting how much...
Polio fears rise in New York amid possible community spread
Read full article: Polio fears rise in New York amid possible community spreadNew York state health officials have issued a more urgent call for unvaccinated children and adults to get inoculated against polio, citing new evidence of possible โcommunity spreadโ of the virus.
Teen who fatally fell from Orlando drop tower nearly 100 pounds over limit: autopsy report
Read full article: Teen who fatally fell from Orlando drop tower nearly 100 pounds over limit: autopsy reportA 14-year-old boy who fell to his death from an Orlando thrill ride in March was nearly 100 pounds over the weight limit of the attraction, according to an autopsy report released by the Orlando medical examinerโs office Monday.
The father of a man killed in an Orange Park shooting says he does not believe this is a case of self-defense
Read full article: The father of a man killed in an Orange Park shooting says he does not believe this is a case of self-defenseThe father of a man shot and killed at a gas station on Saturday, tells News4JAX, his son has never been in trouble.
Theme parks planning affordable housing in Orlando area
Read full article: Theme parks planning affordable housing in Orlando areaTwo Florida theme parks have announced plans to build affordable housing in the Orlando area, where it has become increasingly difficult for lower wage workers to find places to live.
Attorneys for family of teen who died in fall visit site of Orlando thrill ride
Read full article: Attorneys for family of teen who died in fall visit site of Orlando thrill rideAttorneys representing the family of a 14-year-old boy who fell to his death from the Orlando FreeFall attraction visited the ride Tuesday morning.
Teen who died after fall from drop tower exceeded weight limit for ride, report says
Read full article: Teen who died after fall from drop tower exceeded weight limit for ride, report saysState investigators released nearly 200 pages of records Monday evening, detailing exactly how attendants were supposed to operate Orlando FreeFall.
โDidnโt you check it?โ: Workers heard on viral video discussing teenโs fatal fall in Orlando
Read full article: โDidnโt you check it?โ: Workers heard on viral video discussing teenโs fatal fall in OrlandoWorkers at ICON Park can be heard in a viral video discussing safety measures after a teen fell to his death late Thursday from an Orlando thrill ride.
14-year-old boy who died after falling from Orlando thrill ride identified by Orange County sheriff
Read full article: 14-year-old boy who died after falling from Orlando thrill ride identified by Orange County sheriffA 14-year-old boy died late Thursday in a fall from a thrill ride in the Orlando tourist district, deputies said.
Pipe organ made famous on 'Hour of Power' program returns
Read full article: Pipe organ made famous on 'Hour of Power' program returnsIn its heyday the Hazel Wright pipe organ was heard by millions worldwide through the โHour of Powerโ Christian TV program, broadcast from Southern California's iconic Crystal Cathedral.
โNaziโ protests held over the weekend condemned in Florida
Read full article: โNaziโ protests held over the weekend condemned in FloridaMore than a dozen self-proclaimed Nazis yelled antisemitic slogans outside a Florida shopping plaza and waved a swastika flag from a highway overpass over the weekend.
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Florida chief fired for not forcing firefighter vaccinations
Read full article: Florida chief fired for not forcing firefighter vaccinationsA Florida battalion chief has been fired for refusing to discipline workers who hadnโt gotten a COVID-19 vaccine in violation of a requirement for county employees.
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โBring her home:โ Family of missing 19-year-old last seen in Orlando pleads for help
Read full article: โBring her home:โ Family of missing 19-year-old last seen in Orlando pleads for helpOrange County deputies are asking for help finding a missing 19-year-old woman who was last seen Friday evening, WKMG reported.
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FDA experts among group opposing US booster shot plan
Read full article: FDA experts among group opposing US booster shot planAn international group of scientists is arguing the average person doesn't need a COVID-19 booster yet โ an opinion that highlights the intense scientific divide over the question.
Florida mayors defy DeSantis with mask, vaccine mandates
Read full article: Florida mayors defy DeSantis with mask, vaccine mandatesAs coronavirus cases continue to soar, two Florida mayors are announcing mask and vaccine mandates and defying the governor who is firmly opposed to any pandemic restrictions.
Sheriffโs corporal retires amid investigation of racist post
Read full article: Sheriffโs corporal retires amid investigation of racist postA supervisor in the Orange County Sheriffโs Office retired amid an internal investigation into a Facebook post that shared a video from a page that supports white supremacist beliefs.
โIntellectual freedomโ bill goes to DeSantis
Read full article: โIntellectual freedomโ bill goes to DeSantisFlorida colleges and universities could be required to issue campus-wide surveys gauging โintellectual freedom and viewpoint diversityโ under a measure passed Wednesday by the Senate.
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Gunman in Southern California mass shooting knew his victims
Read full article: Gunman in Southern California mass shooting knew his victimsThe gunman who killed four people and critically wounded a fifth at a Southern California office building knew all the victims personally or through business dealings.
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The Latest: Sinovac: CoronaVac vaccine effective in children
Read full article: The Latest: Sinovac: CoronaVac vaccine effective in children(AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)BEIJING โ Sinovac said on Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine CoronaVac is safe and effective in children ages 3-17. State-owned Sinopharm, who has two COVID-19 vaccines, is also investigating the effectiveness of its vaccines in children. The House vote came just before the state health department reported that more than 1 million COVID-19 vaccine shots have been administered within the state. State officials say about 2.9 million vaccine doses have been given to about 1.1 million people so far in Arizona. ___LISBON, Portugal โ Portugal resumed administering AstraZenecaโs COVID-19 vaccine, a week after temporarily halting its use.

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