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Mike DeForest

Orlando

Investigative Reporter at WKMG-TV (Orlando, FL)

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  • Central Florida tax prep company owners plead guilty to fraud

    4 days ago | clickorlando.com | Mike DeForest

    ORLANDO, Fla. - The owners of a tax preparation company accused of helping Central Florida customers obtain large income tax refunds by filing falsified returns have pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges. Franklin Carter, Jr. and Jonathan Carrillo entered guilty pleas just before jury selection was to begin in federal court Friday. A third owner, Emmanuel Almonor, and five employees previously pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from the tax preparation business.

  • Here's what to do if your roof is damaged in a Florida hurricane, storm

    1 week ago | clickorlando.com | Mike DeForest

    ORLANDO, Fla. - As hurricane season approaches, now is the time to ensure your home's roof is ready to withstand strong winds and heavy rain. Start by walking around your yard to look for anything that could strike your roof, including dead or overhanging tree branches. Clean your gutters and visually inspect your roof for any missing shingles or tiles. If your roof is 20 years old or older, it may need to be evaluated by a roofing contractor licensed by the State of Florida.

  • 'Dangerous' speeders could get jail time under new Florida law

    2 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Mike DeForest

    ORLANDO, Fla. - Drivers who endanger others by speeding 100 mph or faster on Florida roads could be sentenced to jail time under a new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday. Motorists who exceed the speed limit by 50 mph also face possible incarceration once the new law takes effect July 1.

  • 'I just put their life in danger:' NASCAR leader's grandson tied to motorcycle stunt videos on Central Florida roads

    2 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Mike DeForest

    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The grandson of NASCAR's chief executive officer was involved in a YouTube channel that featured videos of motorcycles appearing to weave through traffic on Central Florida roadways at high speeds, running red lights and performing risky stunts, like wheelies, News 6 has learned. "I just put their life in danger!" an unidentified motorcycle operator exclaimed in one of the videos while passing other motorists in Winter Park.

  • Orange County sheriff failed to take 911 calls fast enough, audit reveals

    2 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Mike DeForest

    ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - The Orange County Sheriff's Office did not answer 911 calls as quickly as state law requires over the past three years, according to an audit published Monday by an independent watchdog. Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond attributed the problem to an error in the way emergency officials calculated 911 call answering times.

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Mike DeForest
Mike DeForest @DeForestNews6
8 May 25

State to pay $40K settlement tied to Florida Gov. DeSantis suspension of Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell https://t.co/N5CiIoyFv1 @news6wkmg

Mike DeForest
Mike DeForest @DeForestNews6
1 May 25

RT @news6wkmg: ‘Why are you hauling ass?’ Off-duty Osceola deputy stopped for speeding https://t.co/oibTCnDFTa

Mike DeForest
Mike DeForest @DeForestNews6
1 May 25

RT @news6wkmg: Hope Florida probe ended and inquiry dropped. Governor DeSantis addresses allegations. See the FULL STORY: https://t.co/ylT6…