Alex Orenczuk

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PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — A Port Charlotte teen is racing toward his dream of driving NASCAR, and he's already making a name for himself on the track at just 16-years-old. Greyson Greaves is in his first year of racing in the Pro Truck Division of the NASCAR Weekly Series, but he's already racking up points and competing against veteran drivers. He's also in contention for Rookie of the Year.

1 week ago | fox4now.com | Alex Orenczuk

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers are celebrating their second consecutive Stanley Cup championship after defeating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6. Sam Reinhart led the Panthers with four goals in the decisive game, helping Florida secure back-to-back titles. Watch Fox 4's Alex Orenczuk report on the Panthers Stanley Cup win: "It's euphoric": Hear from the Florida Panthers after second Stanley Cup win "Everyone out here is the guy.

1 week ago | fox4now.com | Alex Orenczuk

ENGLEWOOD, Fla. — County commissioners will review a plan on Tuesday that could reopen half of Englewood Beach's parking lot by next week, providing relief to beachgoers and local businesses affected by the closure since last year's hurricanes. The parking lot has been fenced off and closed for repairs since October, and because it was used for a sand sifting operation, making beach access difficult for visitors and residents.

2 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Alex Orenczuk

BOCA GRANDE, Fla. — The family of 9-year-old Leah Lendel says she's making remarkable progress in her recovery after nearly losing her hand in a shark attack in Boca Grande on Wednesday. Leah was able to move all of her fingers on Friday morning, something her family called a miracle.

2 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Alex Orenczuk

BOCA GRANDE, Fla. — A 9-year-old girl who survived a shark attack while snorkeling in Boca Grande is now recovering after surgery. Leah Lendel's family says surgeons were able to repair her hand, restore blood flow and even get some finger movement back using pins and arteries from her leg. The attack happened Wednesday while Leah was snorkeling in shallow water, nearly tearing her hand off.