Daralene Jones

1 month ago | wftv.com | Sabrina Maggiore |Daralene Jones

ORLANDO, Fla. — A brazen thief got away with nearly $ 800,000 worth of luxury jewelry from the Tiffany’s store at the Mall at Millenia. Orlando Police say the suspect, Jaythan Gilder pretended to be a representative for an Orlando Magic player,  and he was ushered to a private viewing area. That’s when police say he grabbed the jewels and took off in a car outside of the mall. Police say he made it all the way to Washington County, where state troopers pulled him over for a traffic violation.

1 month ago | wftv.com | Daralene Jones

Orlando, Fla. — There is a unique pride and confidence that resonates throughout the campus of the historic Jones High School, a school that is marking 130 years. When students walk onto the campus, there is an expectation of excellence, and there are daily reminders of what it means to be a Tiger. All of that pride derives from the segregation its early founders, students and staff persevered through, determined to create a space for Black children filled with hope, love and courage.

2 months ago | wftv.com | Daralene Jones

ORLANDO, Fla. — Professional golfer Maurice Allen is a World Long Drive competitor with a very long list of accolades. His golf career has taken him all over the world and a long way from the community where he grew up but hasn’t forgotten. “Being a kid from Pine Hills, I really, really hate the fact that majority of the time we’re in the news is something bad. And there’s so many amazing things that happen here. There’s so much amazing potential here,” said AllenWith the help of VyStar Credit Union.

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Daralene Jones

Driving while high is leading to serious crashes on our local roads, and in some cases death. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWSLaw enforcement experts believe the numbers are severely under-reported because of the lack of technology and enforcement tools. Families who have lost loved ones to drug-impaired drivers believe it’s time for Florida to consider sweeping changes.

2 months ago | wftv.com | Daralene Jones

ORLANDO, Fla. — Driving while high is leading to serious crashes on our local roads, and in some cases death. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWSLaw enforcement experts believe the numbers are severely under-reported because of the lack of technology and enforcement tools. Families who have lost loved ones to drug-impaired drivers believe it’s time for Florida to consider sweeping changes.