Mike DeForest
Investigative Reporter at WKMG-TV (Orlando, FL)
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3 weeks 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.
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1 month 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.
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1 month 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.
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1 month 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.
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1 month 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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