Jeff Allen

2 months ago | mynews13.com | Jeff Allen

ORLANDO, Fla. — In recognition of Women’s History Month in March, Spectrum News 13 talked with Linda Chapin, who led Central Florida in many capacities for several years, including two terms as Orange County mayor.

Mar 3, 2025 | mynews13.com | Jeff Allen

ORLANDO, Fla. — As a new legislative session begins, some lawmakers have filed bills involving property insurance. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have called for insurance reform as homeowners dealing with hurricane damage report long waits and problems with storm-damage claims, as well as high insurance premiums.

Feb 12, 2025 | mynews13.com | Jeff Allen

ORLANDO, Fla. — Despite getting more than a majority of Florida voters’ support in the November 2024 election, Amendments Three and Four, the legalization of recreational marijuana and the limiting of government interference on abortion, both failed. Ballot amendments in Florida require 60 percent of voters to approve them. And now, Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to enact more requirements for citizen-led constitutional amendments to get on the ballot.

Feb 11, 2025 | mynews13.com | Jeff Allen

ORLANDO, Fla. — The commercial plane crash involving a military helicopter in Washington, D.C. in January put a spotlight on commercial air travel safety across the country. Central Florida leaders are renewing their calls for facility upgrades at Orlando International Airport, measures they say are needed to ensure passenger safety.

Feb 9, 2025 | wdtimes.com | Jeff Allen

Celebrate the end of winter and spring to life at the Watertown Jig Jog Walk/Run! On Saturday, March 15 at 10 a.m., over 400 walkers and runners will experience a beautiful 5K course winding through historic Watertown neighborhoods that includes the Octagon House. The walk/run begins and ends by the Watertown Public Library/Bentzin Family Town Square on S. Water Street. We are encouraging people to get a group together and walk. In the past, we’ve had more walkers than runners.