Gene Saladna

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Assignment Editor at WFTV-TV (Orlando, FL)

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3-year-old critically hurt in hit-and-run crash in Sanford, police say

1 day ago | wftv.com | Gene Saladna

SANFORD, Fla. — A car struck and injured a small child Thursday night in Sanford and police say the person behind the wheel ran away after it happened. Officers responded to the crash around 9:40 p.m. at Persimmon Avenue near West 14th Steet. The Sanford Police Department said someone called 911 to report that the vehicle hit the 3-year-old. Investigators said after the collision, the person or people inside the car ran off, so police are calling it a case of hit-and-run.
Today: Food giveaways planned in Marion & Sumter counties

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Gene Saladna

Gene SaladnaFri, June 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM UTC1 min readResidents in Dunnellon and Bushnell will have a chance to pick up food items at no cost Friday morning. Nonprofit Farm Share will be in those Central Florida cities to distribute free, fresh produce and non-perishable canned goods. In Marion County, Farm Share will hold a giveaway in partnership with Dunnellon Community Services.
Man accused in teen’s shooting death in Melbourne charged with murder

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Gene Saladna

In Brevard County, the State Attorney’s Office has upgraded charges against a man recently arrested in connection to a deadly shooting. It happened May 11 in downtown Melbourne on Vernon Place near East New Haven Avenue. Stephan Dieujuste, 24, now faces a charge of second-degree murder. Melbourne police said he was responsible for shooting death of 19-year-old Nathanial Jennings. Dieujuste was initially charged with manslaughter.
Astronauts in quarantine ahead of Axiom-4 mission to ISS

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Mel Holt |Gene Saladna

The crew members of Axiom-4 are in quarantine ahead of their launch next week to the International Space Station. The astronauts will spend two weeks aboard the ISS conducting 60 experiments during their commercial flight. The international crew will include representatives from the United States, India, Poland, and Hungary. It will be led by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson.
Crash leaves 2 dead, shuts down stretch of West Colonial Drive in Orange County

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Gene Saladna

State troopers say two people have died following a crash along State Road 50 in West Orange County. It happened around 6:30 a.m. Monday at Hiwassee Road. Florida Highway Patrol said the crash involved two vehicles. Investigators said one driver died at the crash site and a passenger in the same vehicle was rushed to a hospital, but also died. FHP is alerting motorists that Colonial Drive (SR-50) is blocked in both directions and drivers should avoid the area if possible.
FHP: Man dead, teen hurt after mini-bikes collide with SUV in Orange County

5 days ago | wftv.com | Gene Saladna

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in Orange County involving two mini-bikes and an SUV. It happened around 6:30 p.m. Sunday on Orange Avenue near Nela Avenue in the Pine Castle area. Troopers said two people were thrown from their bikes after both crashed into the back of an Acura MDX SUV. FHP said the SUV was stopped in traffic on the inside lane of northbound Orange Avenue at the time. A 21-year-old Orlando man died after the impact.
Orlando Red Cross volunteers will help Missouri tornado victims

1 week ago | wftv.com | Gene Saladna

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida Red Cross representatives are springing into action to lend a hand after tornadoes recently caused destruction in areas of the Midwest and South. In mid-May, the deadly twisters claimed more than two dozen lives. On Friday, Red Cross disaster relief teams will head to storm-damaged areas of Missouri to help residents. American Red Cross in Orlando Volunteer John Lanzetti will head from Orlando to Missouri to help recent tornado victims.
Volusia County: DeLeon Springs McInnis Elementary Buddy Bench Michael Millett

1 week ago | wftv.com | Gene Saladna

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A Volusia County school is honoring a young boy who died following a dog attack earlier this year. 8-year-old Michael Millett died in January after two dogs attacked him in his neighborhood north of DeLand. McInnis Elementary School in DeLeon Springs recently unveiled “Michael’s Buddy Bench,” in Millett’s memory. Michael's Buddy Bench McInnis Elementary School unveiled the bench in Michael Millett's honor.
School unveils tribute to boy who died in January dog attack

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Gene Saladna

A Volusia County school is honoring a young boy who died following a dog attack earlier this year. 8-year-old Michael Millett died in January after two dogs attacked him in his neighborhood north of DeLand. McInnis Elementary School in DeLeon Springs recently unveiled “Michael’s Buddy Bench,” in Millett’s memory. McInnis Elementary School unveiled the bench in Michael Millett's honor. Michael’s parents supported a state bill to increase oversight of dangerous dogs. It was on May 21.
City of Orlando makes final push for bids to construct Pulse memorial

1 week ago | wftv.com | Gene Saladna

ORLANDO, Fla. — Thursday is the deadline for design and construction firms to submit bids to build a permanent Pulse memorial. In February, the Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee advanced its design. It will include a reflection space, tribute wall, healing garden, and a reflecting pool. Orlando Pulse Memorial Concept Renderings Orlando Pulse Memorial Concept Renderings Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said that the bids will be ranked and chosen based on multiple factors, including cost.