Suspected gunman identified as teen following shooting at Orlando shopping center
ORLANDO, Fla. – After a shooting near an Orlando shopping center last week, police announced that they’ve finally apprehended a suspect. The incident was originally reported on Saturday, Sept. 5, when police responded to Colonial Drive between Primrose and Bumby. At the time, officers noted one person was...
AdventHealth, Pampers celebrates babies born on America’s most common birthday
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— New parents who welcomed their child on what researchers say is America’s most common birthday received an unexpected gift. The new parents at AdventHealth Tampa and AdventHealth Wesley Chapel, through a partnership with Pampers, received vouchers for a three-month supply of diapers and newborn phot
Villager sentenced to 90 days in jail for tormenting bicyclists in her Mercedes
A Villager who aimed her speeding Mercedes at a pair of bicyclists is serving 90 days in jail. Jill Allison Vernon, 58, who lives in a $2.2 million home on Conservation Trail in the Village of Pine Hills, pleaded no contest this past week in Lake County Court to charges of aggravated assault and resisting arrest. She w
Dr. Jordan Lebron Joins Essentia Health South University Clinic
The Essentia Health-South University Clinic is proud to welcome internal medicine specialist Dr. Jordan Lebron. "Essentia Health places a significant focus on its core values, which I believe help drive whole-person care and seeing a patient beyond their diagnosis," explained Dr. Lebron of his decision to join the Esse
Renters benefit from energy-efficient appliances through Orlando program
A mother and her three children sleeping in their only air-conditioned room. A mom of six who couldn’t afford to fix her central air. A couple who relied on processed and microwavable food because they hadn’t had a working stovetop in more than 15 years. These are the...
Flooded Oviedo backyards after heavy rain raise concerns along Sweetwater Creek
OVIEDO, Fla. – Some homeowners near Sweetwater Creek woke up Thursday to water pooling across their backyards, a problem residents say has been building for years and was made worse by recent construction along the creek. Behind Kevin Nowak’s home, standing water covered parts of the yard after the...
The Neighborhood Kitchen Opening in Winter Springs
“Mystery solved!” said a post published to the “Oviedo / Winter Springs Local!” Facebook group last month. “The old Dominick’s building has a new tenant — The Neighborhood Kitchen is coming to Winter Springs… What do you want to see on the menu when they open?”
Four students arrested after fight erupts at Longwood high school
LONGWOOD, Fla. – Four students were taken into custody after a fight broke out at Lyman High School on Thursday, according to the Longwood Police Department. News 6 received a tip about the incident, which claimed that a weapon had been found on campus and that several fights erupted on campus.
In Florida’s Lightning Alley corridor, heeding warnings can save your life
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — Several people have been struck by lightning in Central Florida over the last few weeks, raising concerns among residents who work and play outside. Places like Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs have a lightning warning system to help keep people safe. When the sirens sound,...
Judge finds Osceola County triple murder suspect is competent to stand trial
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – An Osceola County judge on Thursday ruled that Ahmad Bojeh is mentally competent to stand trial for the triple murder of three Ohio tourists. Two court-appointed psychiatrists have found Bojeh competent to proceed, despite his claims of mental illness. Court records show both doctors concluded in
