Shannon Butler

2 weeks ago | wftv.com | Shannon Butler

KISSIMMEE, Fla — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has finished an investigation into Kissimmee police officers involved in an excessive force incident. The findings of that investigation have not been released, but 9 Investigates has confirmed that multiple officers were sustained in those findings. The city is not yet releasing details, saying on May 27, the Kissimmee Police Department received the findings from the independent investigation conducted by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

2 weeks ago | wftv.com | Shannon Butler

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis confirmed Thursday morning again that he will veto the bill that would have repealed Florida’s so-called “Free Kill Law”. DeSantis nixed the law in Fort Myers, saying it would increase hiring costs for Floridians and make it hard to keep and hire doctors in the state. The law blocks some families from suing for pain and suffering when they lose a loved one to medical negligence. It’s a devastating blow for families that have worked to repeal the law.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Shannon Butler

Florida immigration council questions deportation numbersThe Trump administration has made it clear that undocumented immigrants in this country will be deported, but sheriffs in central Florida are saying that is not happening as promised. Now the State Immigration Enforcement Council is sounding the alarm. 9 Investigates has been looking into some arrests after finding several cases where illegal immigrants were taken into custody and not detained.

4 weeks ago | wftv.com | Shannon Butler

ORLANDO, Fla. — Jennifer Kesse has been missing since January 2006 and on what would be her 44th birthday, Kesse’s parents are celebrating without her again. However, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement does not consider Kesse’s case a cold one. Detective told Eyewitness News that they have persons of interest. That gives her parents hope in finding their daughter. “We feel at least the case is moving in the proper direction and who knows, who knows what can happen from here?

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Shannon Butler

Jennifer Kesse has been missing since January 2006 and on what would be her 44th birthday, Kesse’s parents are celebrating without her again. However, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement does not consider Kesse’s case a cold one. Detective told Eyewitness News that they have persons of interest. That gives her parents hope in finding their daughter. “We feel at least the case is moving in the proper direction and who knows, who knows what can happen from here?