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Florida A.G. Uthmeier to hold morning news conference in Orlando

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Shannon Butler |Gene Saladna

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is scheduled to hold a news conference Monday morning in Orlando. He will be joined by Orange County Sheriff John Mina and statewide prosecutor Nick Cox. Channel 9 has learned that Uthmeier is expected to address the ongoing back-and-forth between his office and State Attorney Monique Worrell. Florida A.G. Uthmeier to hold news conference Monday in Orlando.
Woman reports being attacked while jogging in Orlando’s College Park

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Shannon Butler |Valerie Boey

A woman says she was attacked while jogging in the College Park area early Thursday. Orlando police are investigating after the woman said a man in a pale blue hoodie and backpack grabbed her on her run. She said she fought him off and got away. She said it happened around the corner of New Hampshire and Florinda Drive. WFTV is working on more details and will bring them to you on TV and online at noon. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps.
Woman accused of drowning dog at Orlando International Airport bathroom before boarding flight

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Shannon Butler |Nikki DeMarco

Channel 9 Eyewitness News has learned that a woman boarding a flight at Orlando International Airport has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty after killing her dog in the airport bathroom. Sources told WFTV that the woman allegedly drowned her dog in an airport bathroom at MCO. Sources said that the woman was trying to board a flight, but didn’t have the right paperwork to allow the dog on board and couldn’t take it with her.
Man shot in leg during traffic stop files suit against deputy, sheriff’s office

Jan 10, 2025 | yahoo.com | Shannon Butler

Man shot in leg during traffic stop files suit against deputy, sheriff’s officeA man shot by an Orange County sheriff’s deputy years ago has now filed a lawsuit against the agency. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWSIt comes after the 2020 incident where a man was stopped by deputies and shot. Edenilson Urbina, then 18, was initially pulled over for a minor traffic offense. Read: Osceola County man beat to death with fire extinguisher in Kissimmee hotelDeputy Bruce Stolk chased Urbina and shot him.
Osceola County Sheriff’s Office inquiry found that Marcos Lopez was 'not untruthful'

Jan 9, 2025 | wftv.com | Shannon Butler

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — It was an “inquiry” into the comments from Sheriff Marcos Lopez that caused the State Attorney’s office to put him on the Brady List. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWSThe inquiry came after the state asked for an internal investigation to see if the sheriff’s comments to a radio station violated department policy.
City of Orlando and Fire Union battle over response times

Nov 27, 2024 | wftv.com | Shannon Butler

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Fire Union said response times have doubled because of growth; meanwhile, the City of Orlando said they are working on adding firefighters and stations. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS“Orlando is growing, and we don’t have the resources to keep up.”That is the message from the Orlando Fire Union after they have called on the city to add more firefighters and stations to keep up with growth and recent annexations.
Kissimmee police chief resigns, interim chief named after concerns during grand jury investigation

Oct 29, 2024 | wdbo.com | Shannon Butler |Beatriz Oliveira

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The Kissimmee Police Department chief has resigned after the State Attorney’s Office raised concerns about her statements during a grand jury proceeding. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWSThe Kissimmee Police Department said the City Manager, Mike Steigerwald, had accepted the resignation of Chief Betty Holland.
Woman to receive Social Security benefits after vocal cord surgery

Oct 28, 2024 | wftv.com | Shannon Butler |Brittany Caldwell

APOPKA, Fla. — An Apopka woman denied Social Security benefits following a vocal cord surgery will now have her benefits restored. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWSIn September, 9 Investigates introduced viewers to Krystal Darby. Darby is a local woman who was evicted from her home and living with family while waiting for her car to be repossessed, all because she was still waiting for Social Security. She was denied those benefits and appealed.
New complaint filed against AllStar Dads, charity run by commissioners husband

Oct 2, 2024 | wftv.com | Shannon Butler

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has opened an investigation into AllStar Dads. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS9 Investigates has been looking into the charity run by Orange County Commissioner Mayra Uribe’s husband, Kevin Sutton. The investigation started after the IRS pulled the Charities 501c3. Read: Woman accused of killing boyfriend in game of hide-and-seek takes the standChannel 9 could not find taxes that were filed for three years.
Florida's Big Bend prepares for catastrophic damage from Hurricane Helene

Sep 26, 2024 | yahoo.com | Shannon Butler |James Tutten

Channel 9 investigative reporter Shannon Butler is in Florida's Big Bend area as residents prepare for catastrophic damage from Hurricane Helene. Many have already evacuated the area as Helene is forecast to become a major Category 3 hurricane before making landfall Thursday night. Some businesses are boarded up, and local leaders are asking people to evaluate for safety.