Julie Gargotta

Orlando

Reporter and Anchor at Spectrum News 13

AP award-winning Journalist @mynews13. Wife, 🐶🐶👧🏼👶🏼mom. #Food & #travel enthusiast. @TempleUniv Owl. Story ideas? [email protected]

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Articles

Harbor House's work in domestic violence stands as legacy for feminist pioneer

3 weeks ago | mynews13.com | Julie Gargotta

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — What Barbara Moore pushed for in the 1970s was novel: She wanted to tackle domestic violence head-on and providing resources to save lives.
Tracking recovery from Helene and Milton

4 weeks ago | mynews13.com | Saundra Weathers |Melissa Eichman |Jeff Allen |Jeff Butera |Fallon Silcox |Asher Wildman | +2 more

Floridians will not soon forget October 2024, when two powerful hurricanes cut through the state in just two weeks. Then, Hurricane Milton caused widespread damage over the Bay area, Central Florida and beyond. Both storms claimed lives, obliterated buildings, flooded neighborhoods and left millions powerless. But, as we’ve seen in the wake of every storm to hit Florida before them, neighbors and strangers united to persevere.
Tornado survivor tells her story after Milton's historic outbreak

4 weeks ago | mynews13.com | Julie Gargotta

ORLANDO, Fla. — Hours before the Hurricane Milton made landfall on the west coast of Florida, something was brewing to the east: a historic outbreak of tornadoes, the most in a single day in the state of Florida.
ProjectRISE training program readies participants to rejoin workforce

1 month ago | mynews13.com | Julie Gargotta

LONGWOOD, Fla. — They come from different backgrounds and experiences, but all who participate in The Sharing Center’s ProjectRISE program have one thing in common: They want to learn new skills and secure a job.
New high school in Orange County will open doors in more ways than one

2 months ago | mynews13.com | Julie Gargotta

ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s a different approach to education, combining classes with work experience, and it’s the focal point of a new school in Central Florida.
Central Florida woman's service project is product of combined passions

2 months ago | mynews13.com | Julie Gargotta

APOPKA, Fla. — While many people search for their purpose in life, fewer have as clear of a vision as a young woman in Apopka.
Ocala horse farm gives inmates a purpose and opportunity to grow

2 months ago | mynews13.com | Julie Gargotta

OCALA, Fla. — Near the largest female correctional institution in the state of Florida, lies a farm tucked away in Ocala that is changing the lives of both inmates and horses.
Orlando music program for stroke survivors hits all the right notes

Jan 10, 2025 | mynews13.com | Julie Gargotta

ORLANDO, Fla. — In music, the notes make up the melody. But, on one Dr. Phillips Center stage, the melody than emanates from dozens of musicians is the medication. Stroke survivors are taking part in a program dubbed STROKESTRA, which combines patient-led therapy and creativity. Pioneered by the Royal Philharmonic, brought to Orlando, then supported by AdventHealth, the week of workshops culminate with a performance for family and friends at Judson’s Live.
High-flying, cave-diving teen from Polk County looks to the stars

Dec 30, 2024 | mynews13.com | Julie Gargotta

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — It was the trip of a lifetime, diving to the coldest place on Earth as a citizen scientist. But, time spent in Antartica is not John Humphreys ultimate goal: The teenager wants to be an astronaut.
Quadruple amputee teenager takes up new hobby: Rock climbing

Dec 18, 2024 | mynews13.com | Julie Gargotta

ORLANDO, Fla. — If real change comes from challenge, then how many lessons must Grace Braswell have already learned or taught others in her short life?