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Central Florida family demands answers after loved one arrested in Turks and Caicos
ORLANDO, Fla. — A Central Florida family is pleading for help. On Monday, Sharitta Shinise Grier of Orlando was arrested during a routine search at the Howard Hamilton International Airport on the island of Providenciales. Grier was visiting the Turks and Caicos Islands. For her family, they’re still trying...
Morning storms move offshore; afternoon rain possible in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. — Storms moved through Central Florida on Friday morning and early afternoon, bringing wind and rain. While storms have moved offshore, afternoon rain is still possible. Active alerts:. No alerts at this time. WESH 2 will continue to monitor the weather and adjust alerts as necessary. This...
Rewinding Auburn softball’s historic, 12-inning win over UCF to stay alive in NCAAs
In the bottom of the sixth inning, Auburn pitcher Maddie Penta issued her ninth strikeout of the night, which also represented the 250th strikeout of her 2024 campaign. In reaching the mark, Penta became the first pitcher in Auburn softball history to tally 250-plus pitches in three straight seasons. But...
Orlando weather: Rain, storms expected in these areas of Central Florida on Friday
ORLANDO, Fla. - After a quiet start to our Friday morning, a complex of storms will move into areas north of Orlando later this morning and midday, bringing a few showers and storms to the region. Orlando may stay dry today, though the tail end of the line may bring...
Orlando's District 5 early voting deadline draws near, officials prepare for large turnout in special election
ORLANDO, Fla. — Sunday, May 19 is the last day to vote early in District 5's special election in Orlando. The election comes after former Commissioner Regina Hill was suspended and charged with three counts of elderly exploitation, two charges of fraudulent activity and two additional charges. Seven candidates...
Families of Mexican farmworker bus crash victims mourn the loss of their loved ones
Families are mourning the loss of their loved ones from a bus crash in Florida earlier this week. Officials say eight Mexican farmworkers were killed after 41-year-old Bryan Howard sideswiped a bus carrying about 53 farmworkers, where the bus veered off the road and rolled over. Six of the eight dead have been identified, and the family of victim Manuel Pérez Ríos mourned and recited prayers for the loss of their loved one, who was a father of four and grandfather to four. The bus crash is still under investigation by police.
Person shot, injured in Winter Springs, police say
WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. – A person was shot and injured on Saturday evening, according to the Winter Springs Police Department. Police said the shooting happened on South Edgemon Avenue, just before 8 p.m. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to officers. [EXCLUSIVE: Become a News 6 Insider (it’s FREE)...
Orlando hospital holds ‘Out of This World’ prom for teens with chronic illnesses
A group of teenagers with chronic illnesses and special medical needs had the chance to attend a prom of their own on Saturday. Nemours Children’s Health hosted the “Out of This World” prom for the teens at their children’s hospital in Orlando. Before the event, the...
Former Orlando police officer dies after jumping into Lake Minneola
ORLANDO, Fla. - A former Orlando police officer, David Arenas, passed away earlier this week after jumping into Lake Minneola in Clermont. Arenas served with the department from 1992 until his retirement as a lieutenant in 2020. The tragic incident occurred on Monday, May 13, while Arenas was enjoying the...
Orlando man sentenced to life in prison in fatal 2021 shooting
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An Orlando man was sentenced to life in prison Friday, convicted of first-degree murder while on trial for a fatal shooting from 2021. Mykenry Francois, 28, was found guilty by an Orange County jury of fatally shooting 22-year-old Bryan Strov Felix, according to the Orange-Osceola State Attorney’s Office.
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