James Tutten

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Osceola County honors ‘Borinqueneers’ war heroes before Florida Puerto Rican ParadeThe annual Florida Puerto Rican Parade and Festival will take over the streets of downtown Orlando on Saturday. Channel 9 is the official broadcast partner of the event. Earlier this month, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office honored a group of unsung heroes who served our nation with incredible bravery in the Korean War.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Kassandra Crimi |James Tutten

A weak front is moving through the area on Wednesday morning, and it will lower our temperatures slightly. Unfortunately, the advancing front will not deliver any substantial rain to Central Florida. Our skies will remain dry for the remainder of the week and into the weekend. The absence of rain will only worsen our ongoing drought conditions. It’s important for those in Central Florida to stay informed about local bun bans, as fires can ignite and spread rapidly in these situations.

1 week ago | wftv.com | James Tutten

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A woman from Polk County is accused of deliberately running over another woman with her car. Deputies said 41-year-old Christdon Reese, who was already on probation, was arrested after driving into a woman she saw walking with her estranged husband. Reese saw the couple walking to a Circle K store on U.S. Hwy 92 East in Auburndale. After striking the woman, Reese fled the scene before being arrested later, police said.

1 week ago | wftv.com | James Tutten

OVIEDO, Fla. — The Oviedo Police Department announced one of its officers died in a car crash. Oviedo Police Officer Jimmy Serrano-Torres III died after a single-vehicle crash Friday evening. Officials said Serrano was off-duty and died at the crash scene in the Lake Nona area. Orlando police are conducting the accident investigation. “Our department is heartbroken and devastated by the loss of Officer Serrano,” said Police Chief Dale Coleman.

1 week ago | wftv.com | James Tutten

ORLANDO, Fla. — On Monday, leaders in Orlando launched construction on a new affordable housing project. The Enclave at Canopy Park is set to introduce 104 energy-efficient residential units located on South Rio Grande Avenue. This initiative is intended for families earning between 30% and 80% of the area’s median income. The complex will launch with backing from Orange County, state officials, and various financial partners. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps.