Tony Atkins

2 weeks ago | wesh.com | Tony Atkins

A woman and her boyfriend are facing multiple charges, including murder and kidnapping, following a fatal shooting involving a pellet gun, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say 33-year-old Emily Treusch shot and killed Kenneth Marrero-Cardona, 33, with a pellet gun on March 31 at a homeless encampment. Her boyfriend, Kenneth Gibson, has been charged as an accessory after the fact.

3 weeks ago | wesh.com | Tony Atkins

Pine Hills residents gathered Monday at the Orange County Multicultural Center to discuss the possibility of incorporating their community as its own municipality. The meeting was hosted by the Pine Hills Community Council (PHCC). It examined the potential benefits, challenges, and necessary steps for incorporation.“Municipality may not be our best option. We don’t know yet,” said Dr. LaTonya Nichols, PHCC president.

3 weeks ago | wesh.com | Tony Atkins

A gas station clerk was attacked at a RaceTrac in Sanford. "He ripped my teeth out. He stuck his hand in my mouth," the clerk said. This is body cam footage from a Sanford police call on June 1. A gas station clerk was attacked unprovoked at a RaceTrac on U.S. 17-92 in Sanford, and the response is under investigation. "I said, please step out, let me check, and when I checked, I said, 'It's got toilet paper.' Then he got behind the door, closed it, and I said, please let me out," the clerk said.

3 weeks ago | wesh.com | Mike Gramajo |Tony Atkins

City leaders in Winter Garden took a step forward on Thursday in considering a major development that could bring a professional soccer stadium, hotel, and mixed-use space to the eastern end of the city.City commissioners voted 4-1 to continue conversations and to negotiate agreements of acquisition between Federal Finance and Federal Sports Alliance and the owners of the properties located at 1500 and 1700 East Plant Street.

4 weeks ago | wesh.com | Tony Atkins

Florida lawmakers are pushing for stricter penalties on excessive speeding with new legislation targeting "super speeders."The proposed Florida Senate Bill 1782 aims to crack down on drivers exceeding the speed limit by 50 mph or more. Under the bill, a first offense would carry a $2,500 fine, a six-month license suspension, and a 30-day vehicle impoundment.