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  • Dangerous I-4 Pot Hole Still Not Fixed

    WFTV 9 Orlando – 33 mins ago  

    ORLANDO, Fla. -- A pothole damaged more than one dozen cars on I-4 in Orlando and Eyewitness News found out that the whole thing could have been prevented. It was first reported on Sunday when the large pothole popped tires and caused two minor crashes. Full Story »

  • Deputy Issued Ticket After Causing Crash

    WFTV 9 Orlando – 1 hr 3 mins ago  

    ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Florida Highway Patrol troopers issued an Orange County deputy a careless driving ticket after they say he caused a crash on Dean Road Tuesday. Full Story »

  • Cops: Human Remains Found In Plane Wreckage

    WFTV 9 Orlando – 1 hr 33 mins ago  

    KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Deputies say they have recovered human remains from the wreckage of a Cessna found in a central Florida lake. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office reports that the remains were discovered Tuesday evening in Lake Russell, about 15 miles southwest of Kissimmee. Full Story »

  • 3 Arrested After Acid Bomb Found At School

    WFTV 9 Orlando – 1 hr 48 mins ago  

    ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Three high school students were arrested for their alleged involvement in an acid bomb that was found on school grounds Tuesday. Full Story »

  • Deltona Leaders To Hold Emergency Meeting

    WFTV 9 Orlando – Wed Dec 9, 8:45 am ET  

    DELTONA, Fla. -- Deltona city leaders will hold an emergency commission meeting Wednesday to discuss the future of the new public safety complex. Full Story »

  • Enormous Church Cross To Hide Cell Tower

    WFTV 9 Orlando – Wed Dec 9, 8:14 am ET  

    LAKE WORTH, Fla. -- An enormous white cross being constructed at a Lake Worth church will also double a cell phone tower. Epiphany Lutheran Church executive director John Sasson says T-Mobile will hide equipment inside the 100-foot-high cross, which spans 30 feet. Full Story »

  • Teen Who Stabbed Man 43 Times To Be Tried As Adult

    WFTV 9 Orlando – Wed Dec 9, 8:00 am ET  

    LAKELAND, Fla. -- A Central Florida teenager accused of stabbing a Lakeland man 43 times during a home invasion will be charged as an adult. The 14-year-old boy was booked into the Polk County Jail on charges of attempted felony murder, burglary and robbery with a deadly weapon on Tuesday. Full Story »

  • Firefighter Allegedly Skips Call To Coach Game

    WFTV 9 Orlando – Wed Dec 9, 7:59 am ET  

    NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Two southwest Florida firefighters have lost their jobs after a lieutenant allegedly skipped an emergency medical call to coach a soccer game. Full Story »

  • Deltona Students To Fill New High School

    WFTV 9 Orlando – Wed Dec 9, 7:44 am ET  

    VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Thousands of Volusia County students will be switching schools because of a new plan. The school board decided Tuesday night that many of the new students who will fill a new high school in Orange City next year will come from Deltona. Full Story »

  • Masked Gunman Robs Orlando Convenience Store

    WFTV 9 Orlando – Wed Dec 9, 7:29 am ET  

    ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Police are still looking for a man who robbed an Orlando convenience store. The robbery happened at the Food Mart on Vineland Road near Kirkman Road Tuesday night. Officers say the man was wearing a mask and had a gun when he robbed the store. Full Story »

  • Father Of Two Found Shot To Death Outside Home

    WFTV 9 Orlando – Wed Dec 9, 6:59 am ET  

    Investigators are searching for a gunman who shot and killed a Volusia County father of two in DeLand late Tuesday night. AT THE SCENE: Images Outside Home VIDEO REPORT: Father Fatally Shot CRIME SECTION: Latest News, Neighborhood Watch Full Story »

  • State Senate Approves Commuter Rail System

    WFTV 9 Orlando – Wed Dec 9, 6:29 am ET  

    The way many people get to and from work and around town is about to change. After years of debate and rejection, commuter rail is coming to Central Florida. VIDEO REPORT: Senate Clears Way For Rail System Full Story »

  • VIDEO: Swine Flu Vaccines Open To All

    WFTV 9 Orlando – Tue Dec 8, 7:14 pm ET  

    Local health departments have just opened up the swine flu vaccine to everyone and not just high-risk patients. (12/08/09) Full Story »

  • $85K In Cash, Items Stolen From Store

    WFTV 9 Orlando – Tue Dec 8, 6:29 pm ET  

    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Usually burglaries at gas stations don't amount to much cash for crooks, but robbers at a Daytona Beach Citgo gas station on Nova Road got $85,000 in cash, checks and cigarettes. Full Story »

  • "SCOPE" Initiative May Help Catch Fugitives

    WFTV 9 Orlando – Tue Dec 8, 6:14 pm ET  

    VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. -- The Volusia County Sheriff's Office just put together a special fugitive squad to help catch the more than 9,000 men and women in the county who are wanted on outstanding warrants. The squad has already captured a few of them. Full Story »

  • Man Critical After Car Flips 150 Ft. Through Air

    WFTV 9 Orlando – Tue Dec 8, 6:14 pm ET  

    MARION COUNTY, Fla. -- Deputies tried to pull a man over in Marion County, but instead of stopping he sped up until he ran into a ditch. The man’s car flew through the air more than 150 feet. Somehow, the runaway driver survived the crash along Highway 484. Full Story »

  • FHP Subpoena Request Turned Down In Tiger Case

    WFTV 9 Orlando – Tue Dec 8, 5:44 pm ET  

    ORLANDO, Fla. -- Eyewitness News asked more questions about the crash after it was that the State Attorney's Office would not issue a subpoena to find out if Tiger Woods was driving under the influence. Full Story »

  • Rules To Keep Surfers, Swimmers Safe May Change

    WFTV 9 Orlando – Tue Dec 8, 5:14 pm ET  

    VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. -- It's the most coveted spot on the beach, right along the pier where fishermen like to throw their lines and surfers like to pick up waves. Full Story »

  • Gatorade Drops Tiger Drink

    WFTV 9 Orlando – Tue Dec 8, 5:14 pm ET  

    Gatorade says it is discontinuing its Tiger Woods drink but says it made the decision before the golfer's car accident led to a media firestorm surrounding his personal life. Full Story »

  • 911 Call From Woods' Home: My Mom Just Collapsed!

    WFTV 9 Orlando – Tue Dec 8, 4:59 pm ET  

    The 911 call was released Tuesday afternoon of someone calling for help after Elin Woods' mother, Barbro Holmsberg, collapsed Monday night. 911 CALL: Frantic Call For Help NEWS CONFERENCES: Afternoon | Morning TEAM COVERAGE: Update On Mother-In-Law WOMAN ON GURNEY: Raw Video | See Images ESCALADE LEAVES: Raw Video | See Images Full Story »

  • Florida Senate Clears Way For High-Speed And Commuter Rail

    WFTV 9 Orlando – Tue Dec 8, 4:44 pm ET  

    A bill that would clear the way for commuter and high-speed rail systems is heading to Florida Gov. Charlie Crist's desk. Full Story »

  • Deputy Bitten By Pit Bull In Daytona Beach

    WFTV 9 Orlando – Tue Dec 8, 1:59 pm ET  

    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- A deputy on his way to serve papers at a home along Florida's Atlantic coast was bitten by a pit bull on the calf. The Volusia County sheriff's officials says that the deputy was taken to a hospital after Monday's incident. The injuries were not life-threatening. Full Story »

  • Halfway House Causes Problems For Neighbors

    WFTV 9 Orlando – Tue Dec 8, 1:44 pm ET  

    ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Some Orange County residents say a halfway house is causing major problems in their neighborhood. Jose Rivas showed Eyewitness News his collection of video, pictures and police reports. Full Story »

  • Cocoa Police Hold "Shop With A Cop" Event

    WFTV 9 Orlando – Tue Dec 8, 1:29 pm ET  

    COCOA, Fla. -- Cocoa police held their third annual "Shop with a cop" event Tuesday and their special guest was a little boy who was abducted by his father and taken out on the Gulf of Mexico. Full Story »

  • County Files Response To Casey's Defense Request

    WFTV 9 Orlando – Tue Dec 8, 12:59 pm ET  

    Orange County filed papers responding to Casey's defense team's request that she not be videotaped without audio when she meets with her lawyers at the jail. COUNTY'S RESPONSE: Defense's Motion On Videos STATE'S RESPONSE: To Defense Motion READ: Numerous Motions Filed By Defense SHEAFFER BLOGS: Read Legal Expert's Posts Full Story »

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