LeeAnn Huntoon

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Web Editor at Hearst Television

Web Editor at Very Local

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Marion County man arrested for soliciting a child online, deputies say

1 week ago | wesh.com | LeeAnn Huntoon

A 24-year-old Marion County man was arrested on Friday for allegedly soliciting a child online, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said. According to the MCSO, on March 12, 2025, Gavin Kirby began private messaging with an undercover detective who had posted on social media about being new to the area. Kirby was informed he was communicating with a 13-year-old girl, obtained her phone number, and made multiple calls.
2 injured, suspect dead after shooting inside Port Orange Walgreens

1 week ago | wesh.com | LeeAnn Huntoon

THIS IS BREAKING NEWS. AND LET’S LISTEN IN TO PORT ORANGE POLICE. GUNSHOT WOUNDS INSIDE THE STORE. AND THEY WERE TRANSPORTED IMMEDIATELY TO AREA HOSPITALS FOR TREATMENT. THE INVESTIGATION IS ACTIVE AT THIS TIME. IT’S ONGOING. WE’LL BE GIVING UPDATES WHEN POSSIBLE. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILIES OF EVERYBODY INVOLVED TONIGHT. AS YOU UNDERSTAND, WE’RE OUT THERE TRYING TO NOTIFY THE FAMILIES RIGHT NOW. SO AS SOON AS WE CAN GET MORE INFORMATION, WE’LL UPDATE YOU AS SOON AS WE CAN.
Police respond to shooting near Port Orange drugstore

1 week ago | wesh.com | LeeAnn Huntoon

BREAKING NEWS. AND WE DO BEGIN WITH BREAKING NEWS OUT OF PORT ORANGE, WHERE THERE’S A SHOOTING INVESTIGATION HAPPENING AT A WALGREENS. THIS AT THE CORNER OF SOUTH WILLIAMSON BOULEVARD AND TAYLOR ROAD. WESH 2’S SPENCER TRACY IS AT THAT SCENE. SHE JOINS US LIVE. SPENCER, WHAT’S THE LATEST? SO HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR. WE KNOW THAT THIS IS A SHOOTING INVESTIGATION. WE’RE NOT SURE EXACTLY HOW MANY VICTIMS OR SUSPECTS HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN THE SHOOTING. BUT HERE’S WHAT WE’RE SEEING.
Missing teen girls found in Daytona Beach, 2 men arrested

1 week ago | wesh.com | LeeAnn Huntoon

Ericson Ullo-Flores, 18, and Edwin Cardenas, 22, are in custody at the Volusia County Jail on kidnapping charges, the Daytona Beach Police Department said. Per the police report, a 14-year-old and a 15-year-old girl were reported missing in North Carolina on Saturday. Parents say the teens left a note Saturday night indicating they were leaving with some "guys they met."Neither girl had her phone with her, but they were later located in Daytona Beach, DBPD said.
Former sheriff's deputy accused of stealing thousands from Florida bank

1 week ago | kesq.com | LeeAnn Huntoon

By LeeAnn HuntoonClick here for updates on this story MARION COUNTY, Florida ( WESH) - Ocala Police arrested a woman for robbing a bank in Ocala on Saturday. OPD responded to a call at TD Bank on SE 17th St., where the suspect allegedly fled the scene with over $5,000 before officers arrived. A witness told police that the suspect had handed a note to the bank teller stating this was a robbery and that she was armed with a gun.
3 Osceola High School students survive tragic incident, principle says

1 week ago | wesh.com | LeeAnn Huntoon

The principal of Osceola High School has confirmed an incident involving three students.In a brief announcement on Facebook, the principal stated that all three students survived and that counselors will be available on campus Monday to provide support.The OHS principal did not provide details regarding the nature of the incident at this time.>> This is a developing news story and will be updated as more information is released.
Mother's Day gift ideas and activities in Central Florida

1 week ago | wesh.com | LeeAnn Huntoon

Mother's Day is May 11. If you still haven't found the perfect gift for your mom, the woman who gave you everything, including life, you're running out of time. Avoid the low-effort, last-minute flowers and a "World's Best Mom" coffee mug or T-shirt from Amazon. How about something more suited to your mom's interests? Mother's Day brunch in OrlandoMother's Day Brunch at Unreserved Food BazaarThe brunch buffet includes chefs' signature dishes, inspired by their mothers' cherished recipes.
Woman arrested after alleged TD Bank robbery in Ocala

1 week ago | wesh.com | LeeAnn Huntoon

Ocala Police arrested a woman for robbing a bank in Ocala on Saturday. OPD responded to a call at TD Bank on SE 17th St., where the suspect allegedly fled the scene with over $5,000 before officers arrived. A witness told police that the suspect had handed a note to the bank teller stating this was a robbery and that she was armed with a gun. Within 11 minutes, officers were able to locate Christina Gates Thaggard, 40, driving westbound on SW College Road, near the College of Central Florida.
Severe thunderstorms and gusty winds possible Sunday afternoon

1 week ago | wesh.com | LeeAnn Huntoon

Some Central Florida cities haven't seen rain in over a month. Scattered showers on Sunday afternoon are expected to end the dry spell. Strong thunderstorms and gusty winds are possible. The First Warning Weather Team calls for Impact Weather starting around 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon. Storms are expected to impact areas East of I-4 heading to the Atlantic Coast. The strongest impacts will include 60 mph winds, hail, flooding, and a chance for isolated tornadoes.
Roblox's CSO discusses lesser-known safety features of the online game

2 weeks ago | wesh.com | LeeAnn Huntoon

WESH TWO NEWS. ALL RIGHT TONY, THANK YOU. STAYING IN VOLUSIA, THIS CELL TOWER CAUGHT FIRE THIS AFTERNOON. AND THIS FIRE IS THREATENING SOME BUILDINGS IN THE AREA. THIS IS IN DAYTONA BEACH ON WEST INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY. AND ANOTHER FIRE, THIS ONE UP IN MARION COUNTY. THIS IS EAST OF OCALA. THE FIRE IS SMALL AND NOT THREATENING ANY STRUCTURES. THE LARGEST FIRE IS BURNING NEAR THE HOLOPAW AREA. THAT’S IN OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA. FOREST SERVICE SAYS THAT THE FIRE HAS BURNED ABOUT 70 ACRES.