JJ Burton

Tampa

Reporter at WFTS-TV (Tampa, FL)

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Bail denied for man accused of killing 19-year-old in Melbourne

2 days ago | wftv.com | JJ Burton

MELBOURNE, Fla. — The man accused of shooting a Melbourne teenager to death over the weekend will stay in jail without bail. Stephan Dieujuste, 24, had his first court appearance in Brevard Co. Monday afternoon. Melbourne police say Dieujuste and 19-year-old Nathaniel Jennings got into an altercation early Sunday. It happened downtown near Vernon Place and New Haven Avenue. Dieujuste said he recognized a man walking with Jennings.
Bail denied for man accused of killing 19-year-old in Melbourne

2 days ago | yahoo.com | JJ Burton

The man accused of shooting a Melbourne teenager to death over the weekend will stay in jail without bail. Stephan Dieujuste, 24, had his first court appearance in Brevard Co. Monday afternoon. Melbourne police say Dieujuste and 19-year-old Nathaniel Jennings got into an altercation early Sunday. It happened downtown near Vernon Place and New Haven Avenue. Dieujuste said he recognized a man walking with Jennings.
Police investigate deadly attack inside Cocoa motel

2 days ago | wftv.com | JJ Burton

COCOA, Fla. — Police in Cocoa are investigating a deadly attack from over the weekend. The incident happened around 11 a.m. Sunday at the Cocoa Lofts motel off Friday Road. Police said a man attacked another man who was staying with him at the motel, and several witnesses stepped in to help the victim during the attack. Bystanders said the man used a knife, tire iron, and hammer to attack the victim.
‘It’s very close to home, too close’ Sheriff’s investigate Sunday morning fatal shooting

3 days ago | yahoo.com | JJ Burton |Angel Green

‘It’s very close to home, too close’ Sheriff’s investigate Sunday morning fatal shootingThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a potentially murderous incident that transpired in the early morning hours of Sunday. The sheriff’s office reported that the 911 call was received shortly after midnight. The callers indicated that an individual had been shot on Silver Star Road, close to Pioneer Road. While details are scarce, sheriffs have confirmed that one individual has died.
The wildfire at Lizzie Lake Preserve continues to burn in Osceola County

4 days ago | wftv.com | JJ Burton

ST. CLOUD, Fla. — Florida Forest Reserves is still battling a wildfire near Lizzie Lake Preserve in Osceola County. They say it’s about 80% contained. Lizzie Lake Preserve in Osceola County Florida Forest Reserves are still battling that wild fire near Lizzie Lake Preserve in Osceola County. (WFTV/Florida Forest Reserves)According to officials, the fire has consumed 575 acres. Billy Green was home cutting the grass when he started seeing smoke. “I never seen anything like this,” he said.
Winter Park students complete six-week swim lessons during National Water Safety Month

5 days ago | wftv.com | JJ Burton

WINTER PARK, Fla. — Cady Way pool provides free swimming lessons for children in Winter Park during National Water Safety Month, offering children an excellent opportunity to learn a vital skill in a safe and supportive environment. Florida loses more children under the age of five to drowning than any other state in the nation. On Friday, sixty kids from Brookshire Elementary School proudly graduated from a six-week program.
Winter Park students complete six-week swim lessons during National Water Safety Month

5 days ago | yahoo.com | JJ Burton

Cady Way pool provides free swimming lessons for children in Winter Park during National Water Safety Month, offering children an excellent opportunity to learn a vital skill in a safe and supportive environment. Florida loses more children under the age of five to drowning than any other state in the nation. On Friday, sixty kids from Brookshire Elementary School proudly graduated from a six-week program.
Daytona Beach cracking down on drivers not stopping at crosswalks

2 weeks ago | wftv.com | JJ Burton

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Improving driver and pedestrian safety was on full display in Daytona Beach Friday morning. Police and Bike Walk Central Florida joined forces for Operation Best Foot Forward. According to Smart Growth America, Florida is one of the most dangerous states for pedestrian and cyclist safety. Volusia County is among the top five counties with the most crashes. “This is why we’re out here addressing this,” said Anna Rutherford with Bike Walk Central Florida.
The Rise of Pickleball in Statesboro

4 weeks ago | thegeorgeanne.com | Vanessa Alcala |JJ Burton

Pickleball is currently one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S. It combines elements of other sports, such as badminton and tennis. The rules are straightforward: two or four players play against each other in a 20×44-foot court split by a small net. These courts are much smaller compared to normal tennis courts, which are 78×27 feet. Just like tennis, the other team or player has to hit their ball into the opposing team’s area of the court.
Fight over gravel road brewing between neighbors near Epps Park

1 month ago | abcactionnews.com | JJ Burton

TAMPA, Fla. — A fight over North River Blvd, near Epps Park, is heating up between neighbors. A developer who also lives in the neighborhood owns the land next to his house. He’s planning to build there. The land faces the Hillsborough River and the dead-end road. He wants to open the road so traffic can come out on Fern St. The project has been approved, but neighbors are not backing down. “We are completely baffled as to why it’s been approved,” said Matt Radeck.

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