Matt Leonard

Assignment Editor at WESH-TV (Orlando, FL)

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New date set for Axiom-4 mission launch to International Space Station

4 days ago | wesh.com | Matt Leonard

Editorial Standards ⓘ A new launch date has been set for the Axiom-4 crewed mission to the International Space Station.NASA, Axiom Space and SpaceX are now targeting 2:31 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, for the launch of the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station.
FHP: Bicyclist hit and killed in Orange County overnight

6 days ago | wesh.com | Matt Leonard

Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after a bicyclist was hit and killed on Apopka Vineland Road in Orange County late Friday night. FHP said the crash happened around 11:50 p.m. on Friday near the intersection of Apopka Vineland Road and Ad Mims Road. Troopers said a 2016 Honda Odyssey traveling northbound veered into the bike lane, where it struck a northbound bicyclist. The 45-year-old Orlando man riding the bicycle was transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center and pronounced dead.
How to Avoid the High Cost of Bad Hires in the Propane Industry

1 week ago | bpnews.com | Matt Leonard

Research-informed practices to ensure you find the right employee fit In the propane industry, where precision, safety and trust are fundamental, hiring is more than a transactional HR function. It’s a strategic investment. A single misstep, resulting in bad hires, can undermine not only productivity and team morale, but also safety, customer satisfaction and long-term profitability. While most companies recognize the cost of a bad hire, the true impact is often underestimated.
Orange County deputies investigating homicide after man found with 'obvious signs of trauma'

1 week ago | wesh.com | Matt Leonard

The Orange County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man was found with "obvious signs of trauma" early Sunday morning and later died. According to the sheriff's office, deputies responded to the intersection of East Ella J. Gilmore Street and Clarcona Road in the South Apopka area shortly before 3:30 a.m. Sunday. In the area, deputies found a man between the ages of 18 and 20 who was then transported to the hospital. He later died at the hospital from his injuries.
Man struck, killed after running across Florida's Turnpike

1 week ago | wesh.com | Matt Leonard

Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after a man was struck and killed while running across Florida's Turnpike Saturday. FHP said the crash happened shortly after 9 p.m. in the southbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike near mile marker 251 in the area of State Road 417. Troopers said a man attempted to run east across the roadway from the wood line but ran directly into the path of a 2021 Toyota Highlander and a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado. The man was struck by both vehicles.
Tavares police detectives investigating after 2 found dead

2 weeks ago | wesh.com | Matt Leonard

Tavares Police Department detectives are investigating after two people were found dead inside a home in the city on Tuesday.According to police, the two were found inside their residence on Landing View near Lake Etowah. Police believe this is an isolated incident, based on all evidence so far.Detectives and crime scene investigators are on scene new alongside the Medical Examiner's Office.> This is a developing news story and will be updated as more information is released.
Florida Highway Patrol pursuit ends in hit-and-run crash in Cocoa

2 weeks ago | wesh.com | Matt Leonard

Florida Highway Patrol said a vehicle that fled from a traffic stop on I-95 crashed in Cocoa before its driver and passengers fled the scene on foot. According to FHP, troopers were responding to reports of two vehicles racing near mile marker 191 on I-95 northbound when one of the vehicles, a 2021 Dodge Charger, was located driving recklessly. The trooper attempted to stop the vehicle, but it fled, and a pursuit was initiated.
House fire sparked by lightning in Orange County

2 weeks ago | wesh.com | Matt Leonard

Orange County Fire Rescue firefighter crews were called out to a house fire Tuesday evening after severe thunderstorms rolled through the area. According to OCFR, crews responded to a house fire on West Church Street near fire station 30 for a house on fire due to a lightning strike. Firefighters were able to get the fire knocked down, and no injuries were reported. The fire was reported shortly before 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Co-defendant posts bail in Lopez racketeering case

2 weeks ago | wesh.com | Matt Leonard

A co-defendant of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez in a racketeering case has bonded out of jail Monday night. Sharon Fedrick, 50, was arrested last week alongside Lopez and fellow co-defendant Carol Cote, all accused of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering. Two others, Ying Zhang and Sheldon Wetherholt, were also named in case documents.
Bicyclist killed in Osceola County hit-and-run crash

2 weeks ago | wesh.com | Matt Leonard

Florida Highway Patrol is looking for a driver who fled after hitting a bicyclist in Osceola County early Sunday morning.According to FHP, the crash happened just after midnight near the intersection of Pleasant Hill Road and Sun Cove Drive. Troopers said an unknown vehicle traveling northbound on Pleasant Hill struck a bicyclist traveling east across the intersection. The bicyclist was thrown into the outside lane and into the path of a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta.