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A man who said he works for the Department of Defense is facing charges for impersonating a law enforcement officer in Osceola County.
What we know: https://www.wesh.com/article/man-charged-impersonating-officer/70652393
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The top design in the Oviedo centennial mural competition raised concerns due to the presence of AI artifacts.
More info: https://www.wesh.com/article/oviedo-leaders-address-ai-concerns-centennial-mural-competition/70647422
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What we know: https://www.wesh.com/article/6-people-taken-hospital-injured-seaworld-orlando/70647487
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The newborn was found in a shallow grave in the backyard of the home.
>> Full story : https://www.wesh.com/article/woman-let-baby-die-buried-florida-backyard-deputies-say/70644771
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"This is almost an emergency deal," a longtime fisherman said. "People don't realize how critical it is."
>> Full story : https://www.wesh.com/article/thrace-save-dying-lake-central-florida-alum-treatments-lake-yale/70611565
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Jennifer Kendrick, the mother of 3-year-old Paisley Brown, is now facing charges in the child's death. Her boyfriend, Jeroen Coombs, was also arrested nearly two weeks ago.
More details: https://www.wesh.com/article/mother-3-year-old-beaten-death-marion-county-arrested/70613126
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"Jonathan was caught up in this science fiction-like world ... " the family's attorney said.
>> Full story: http://www.wesh.com/article/googles-gemini-florida-man-mass-casualty-suicide/70609294
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A Marion County woman lost nearly $27,000 to an imposter website after trying to buy an RV.
Full story: https://www.wesh.com/article/fake-website-real-loss-woman-out-27k/70593412
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The United States Army Reserve issued a news release confirming Capt. Cody Khork, a Central Florida resident, was one of the six troops killed in the conflict with Iran.
More info: https://www.wesh.com/article/central-florida-man-identified-as-troop-killed-iran-war/70596973
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Billy Leon Kearse, 53, received a three-drug injection at Florida State Prison after he was convicted of shooting a police officer with his own service weapon.
More details: http://www.wesh.com/article/florida-execution-billy-leon-kearse-deadly-police-shooting/70592831
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"All because someone thought it would be hilarious to call 911 and make up a story that is every parent and student’s nightmare."
>> Full story: https://www.wesh.com/article/florida-14-year-old-arrested-active-shooter-hoax-university-high-orlando/70593911
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Volusia sheriff holds up the body camera, he says helped deflect a bullet fired at one of his deputies. It bounced and went through his shoulder instead.
More info: http://www.wesh.com/article/deputy-shot-volusia-county/70579867
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According to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood, the deputy shot is "conscious" and "alert."
More info: http://www.wesh.com/article/deputy-shot-volusia-county/70579867
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“There’s multiple people going into a stall, and then inside the stall, they’re vaping and passing the vape to each other."
>> Full story: https://www.wesh.com/article/florida-melbourne-vaping-closeing-bathrooms-metal-detector-wands/70578760
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Jean Gabriel Borja Gil De La Madr, 37, was charged with second-degree murder with a firearm after fleeing the scene.
Full story: https://www.wesh.com/article/suspect-deadly-shooting-outside-savoy-granted-bond/70578706
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Officers X-rayed the shipment, which detected sword-like objects.
>> Full story: http://www.wesh.com/article/3-dozen-swords-50-arrowheads-4000-years-old-seized-florida/70573228
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What they had to say about the attack and death of Ali Khamenei: http://www.wesh.com/article/florida-leaders-react-us-israel-attack-iran/70551465
The "drone as a first responder" program will make Orlando the second agency in Central Florida to adopt this technology.
More on the story: https://www.wesh.com/article/7m-approved-fund-first-responder-drones-orange-county/70556291
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In their post, police wrote, "This is not Capri Sun, this is not apple juice, this is a whole 'parent had a long night starter pack.' "
https://www.wesh.com/article/cocktail-found-school-lunch-parents-police/70544027
For many, it evokes memories of a TV series past. Visitor Karen Rookus said, "I was thinking Gilligan's Island."
WESH 2's Michelle Meredith has more on the story: http://www.wesh.com/article/sailboat-stranded-flagler-beach-draws-attention-42k-bill/70542021
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For many, it evokes memories of a TV series past. Visitor Karen Rookus said, "I was thinking Gilligan's Island."
WESH 2's Michelle Meredith has more on the story: https://www.wesh.com/article/sailboat-stranded-flagler-beach-draws-attention-42k-bill/70542021
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Oviedo police found several shell casings near the scene.
More on the story: https://www.wesh.com/article/alarming-video-teen-firing-gun-several-times-oviedo-home/70540742
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"Can the mayor or commissioners please tell us why downtown still stinks?" and another stated, "It smells like farts."
Full story: https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-residents-frustrated-fart-smell-wastewater-treatment-plant/70523404
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One Orlando resident described the parked cars as "an eyesore" and "annoying."
https://www.wesh.com/article/orlando-residents-frustrated-driverless-cars-taking-parking-spots/70524282
A Waymo spokesperson explained that the cars use public spaces to avoid unnecessary congestion on the roads.
http://www.wesh.com/article/orlando-residents-frustrated-driverless-cars-taking-parking-spots/70524282
WESH 2's Gail Paschall Brown has more on the malodorous situation in Sanford: https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-residents-frustrated-fart-smell-wastewater-treatment-plant/70523404
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The State Attorney's Office for Seminole County released a statement announcing the stepfather seen in the video, a former Florida Corrections Officer, will not face charges.
Full story: http://www.wesh.com/article/step-father-in-video-abusing-young-girl-not-be-charged/70515917
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Bodycam footage shows a man being detained for trespassing at a home just hours before he allegedly slashed a teen's throat.
>> Full story: https://www.wesh.com/article/bodycam-man-detained-trespassing-slashing-daytona-beach/70513024
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A simple act of kindness at DeBary Elementary School is now touching hearts around the country.
More on the surprise that went viral: https://www.wesh.com/article/act-of-kindness-florida-elementary-school-reaches-millions-online/70502259
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A speedboat registered in Florida entered Cuban waters, leading to a deadly confrontation with Cuban Border Guard Troops, resulting in four deaths and six injuries.
More on the story: https://www.wesh.com/article/cuban-government-reports-deadly-confrontation-florida-registered-speedboat/70501906
