Dacia Johnson

Orlando

Digital Content Manager at WESH-TV (Orlando, FL)

Digital content manager @WESH // Prev: @12news @9news @tcpalm @DenverPost // Citizen of @choctawnationOK // A 200-pound pig runs my life.

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Orlando Magic introduce whole new look, new jerseys, logo

4 days ago | wesh.com | Dacia Johnson

The Orlando Magic on Tuesday introduced a whole new look calling it a new generation of Magic basketball.That means new jerseys and all new branding.
Winter Park store sued over goth Buc-ee's look-alike T-shirt design

1 week ago | wesh.com | Dacia Johnson

A shop in Winter Park is being sued over its T-shirts that appear to mimic the mascot for the popular convenience store chain, Buc-ee’s. Prometheus Esoterica Inc., on Howell Branch Road, is described as a “gothic boutique” selling “macabre merchandise and apparel.” The shop also participates in local events such as the Magik and Mythk Festival and the Orlando Oddities and Curiosities Market.
Man shot in 'domestic incident' in Orange County

1 week ago | wesh.com | Dacia Johnson

BREAKING NEWS, AND THAT BREAKING NEWS IS OUT OF ORANGE COUNTY THIS NOON, WHERE DEPUTIES ARE INVESTIGATING INSIDE A NEIGHBORHOOD. RIGHT NOW, THERE IS A LARGE LAW ENFORCEMENT PRESENCE ALONG BETTY SUE TERRACE. THIS IS A SMALL STREET. IT’S NOT FAR FROM PINE HILLS ROAD, JUST SOUTH OF SILVER STAR ROAD, AND THAT IS WHERE WE FIND OUR WESH TWO SENAIT GEBREGIORGIS TONIGHT. IT LOOKS LIKE THEY HAVE BLOCKED OFF A ROAD. THERE. YEAH.
Falling tree kills man in Ocala as he, coworker were trying to run away

1 week ago | wesh.com | Dacia Johnson

A man was killed Thursday in Ocala after a large oak tree fell on him, police said. It happened just before 3 p.m. as strong storms moved through the area, according to Ocala Fire Rescue.The man, 37-year-old Hunter Parks, died from his injuries, Ocala police said. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.Parks and his coworker were near the tree before it fell. Police said the two heard the tree begin to crack and both started to run from the tree.
Disney inspired mansion up for auction | See inside

1 week ago | wesh.com | Dacia Johnson

People on this east end of Hiram, you know, we saw it being built and it's it's such *** big, beautiful home and it's on such *** big piece of land. Cathy Shorter has watched her neighbors build the mansion starting in 2019, but that seemed to stop about two years ago. It was *** big deal that in our little teeny hira that there's *** $35 million.
SpaceX plans Falcon 9 launch of GPS III-7 mission on Friday afternoon

1 week ago | wesh.com | Dacia Johnson

SpaceX plans to launch a Falcon 9 on Friday afternoon for its GPS III-7 mission to medium-Earth orbit.The launch will happen at Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Brevard County. The 15-minute window opens at 1:23 p.m. ET. If needed, a backup opportunity is available on Saturday, May 31.>> WESH 2 will stream the launch in the player above.
Arrest made in hit-and-run crash that left woman dead, husband injured in Volusia County

1 week ago | wesh.com | Dacia Johnson

An arrest has been made in the fatal hit-and-run crash in January involving two pedestrians near 4 North Causeway. >> Video above is previous coverageThe New Smyrna Beach Police Department on Friday said Mark J. Ruth of New Smyrna Beach was traveling westbound on North Causeway when he veered off the roadway and onto the sidewalk, striking both pedestrians as they walked westbound along the sidewalk.An adult female pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
Tropical Storm Alvin churns off Mexico's Pacific coast

1 week ago | wesh.com | Dacia Johnson

Tropical Storm Alvin continues to churn in the eastern Pacific and is moving toward the western coast of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center. At 3 a.m. Central Time on Friday, Alvin was located 445 miles south-southeast of the tip of Baja, California, and moving toward the northwest near 10 mph. A northwest to north-northwest motion should continue for the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph with higher gusts.
Hail, damaging winds possible Friday afternoon in Central Florida

1 week ago | wesh.com | Dacia Johnson

We are officially three weeks away from the start of summer here in Central Florida, but our summertime weather pattern has been consistent all week. Early model runs are hinting at a quicker start to afternoon showers and storms becoming stronger and more widespread at 1 p.m. as the west coast sea breeze begins to move in. At this time, with temps already surging into the upper 80s and lower 90s, there will be enough instability present to increase storm intensity.
Man arrested after Volusia teen grazed by stray bullet while in car with family

1 week ago | wesh.com | Dacia Johnson

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that injured a 16-year-old passerby in DeLand. Travis Fowler is charged with attempted murder, 2 counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, shooting into an occupied vehicle, and providing false information to law enforcement, the Volusia Sheriff's Office said. Detectives tracked him down using video surveillance footage, a gas station transaction, and other evidence. The shooting happened on N.