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‘Cannot exchange your eyeballs’: Flagler County jail adds iris scanning technology
Read full article: ‘Cannot exchange your eyeballs’: Flagler County jail adds iris scanning technologyLess than a week after a wrongly-released convicted murderer was picked up in Central Florida, News 6 has learned a local jail is using eyeball scanning to ensure it never happens there.
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Orange County’s Teacher of the Year has creative approach to boost student’s confidence in math
Read full article: Orange County’s Teacher of the Year has creative approach to boost student’s confidence in mathIn Winter Park, Cherese Fussner is making a big impact as a geometry teacher at the Winter Park 9th Grade Center.
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‘A problem in Central Florida:’ Concerns mount over illegal dumping in Orlando neighborhood
Read full article: ‘A problem in Central Florida:’ Concerns mount over illegal dumping in Orlando neighborhoodNews 6 investigated concerns about an illegal dumping site in Orlando, near the Boggy Creek area.
UCF’s PhD in Nursing program ranked best in nation, advocacy organization says
Read full article: UCF’s PhD in Nursing program ranked best in nation, advocacy organization saysThe University of Central Florida’s PhD in nursing program takes the top spot in the country, according to a ranking by RegisteredNursing.org.
Florida health officials set medical marijuana dosage, supply limits
Read full article: Florida health officials set medical marijuana dosage, supply limitsFlorida health officials have released a highly anticipated rule setting THC dosage amounts and supply limits on products doctors can order for medical-marijuana patients.
Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority hosts free health event for women in need of mammograms
Read full article: Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority hosts free health event for women in need of mammogramsSorority Alpha Kappa Alpha is making sure women across Central Florida are staying healthy, which is why they are providing free mammograms this weekend.
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Orange County’s Teacher of the Year has creative approach to boost student’s confidence in math
Read full article: Orange County’s Teacher of the Year has creative approach to boost student’s confidence in mathIn Winter Park, Cherese Fussner is making a big impact as a geometry teacher at the Winter Park 9th Grade Center.
The one-of-kind Oviedo campus garden where nature is the teacher
Read full article: The one-of-kind Oviedo campus garden where nature is the teacherJust steps away from Lawton Elementary School, a lush, whimsical garden serves as more than just an oasis; it is an outdoor classroom where nature is the teacher.
This Central Florida pilot culinary program is getting results for young adults with cognitive disabilities
Read full article: This Central Florida pilot culinary program is getting results for young adults with cognitive disabilitiesAt Valencia College’s School of Culinary Arts, the kitchen was alive with energy and the scent of freshly made pancakes, waffles, and frittatas.
Seminole County’s Behavioral Services Unit reaching roots of crisis calls, getting people help
Read full article: Seminole County’s Behavioral Services Unit reaching roots of crisis calls, getting people helpWhat else is our law enforcement doing to help those in mental health crisis, keep them out of jail and prevent violence?
Insider extra: Hear from Brevard investigator working to recover money from crypto scams
Read full article: Insider extra: Hear from Brevard investigator working to recover money from crypto scamsIt’s a mind-boggling, eye-opening story involving your friends and neighbors losing millions of dollars and an investigator who got much of it back.
Fastest-growing fraud: Bitcoin scams; 100+ victims in Brevard County
Read full article: Fastest-growing fraud: Bitcoin scams; 100+ victims in Brevard CountyIt’s a mind-boggling, eye-opening story involving your friends and neighbors losing millions of dollars and an investigator who got much of it back.
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‘A lot of people are not moving over:’ Law enforcement hands out more than 17K ‘Move-Over’ tickets
Read full article: ‘A lot of people are not moving over:’ Law enforcement hands out more than 17K ‘Move-Over’ ticketsIt was a little good news, in the epidemic of Florida hit-and-run crashes: The Florida Highway Patrol made an arrest of a 49-year-old driver from Davenport after two case-cracking anonymous tips.
Former IRS commissioner warns of phishing and smishing schemes as tax deadline nears
Read full article: Former IRS commissioner warns of phishing and smishing schemes as tax deadline nearsWe’ve all gotten them: unsolicited text messages and emails, seemingly harmless but secretly after your information. And with the tax filing deadline approaching, you may see an uptick.
The one-of-kind Oviedo campus garden where nature is the teacher
Read full article: The one-of-kind Oviedo campus garden where nature is the teacherJust steps away from Lawton Elementary School, a lush, whimsical garden serves as more than just an oasis; it is an outdoor classroom where nature is the teacher.
Lady Lake police hires evidence tech to audit, clean out 6K pieces of evidence
Read full article: Lady Lake police hires evidence tech to audit, clean out 6K pieces of evidenceIt was a project two years in the making: Meticulously inventorying, cataloguing and organizing the evidence room at the Lady Lake Police Department.
Complaints get results: Orlando police chief listens and learns
Read full article: Complaints get results: Orlando police chief listens and learnsWhen the Orlando Police Department made a recent change in how it protects the Parramore community, the change ended up, unintentionally, leaving residents feeling abandoned and vulnerable.
Sanford Police Department’s ‘Neighborhood Response Unit:’ Dealing with problems
Read full article: Sanford Police Department’s ‘Neighborhood Response Unit:’ Dealing with problemsThe Sanford Police Department credits a long-running special tactical unit – the Neighborhood Response Unit – with lowering crime.
Burned out recessed lights in your ceiling? If they’re LEDs, just switch them out, no wiring needed!
Read full article: Burned out recessed lights in your ceiling? If they’re LEDs, just switch them out, no wiring needed!Michael and Gina hated living in the dark and their kitchen ceiling recessed lights were on the fritz.
What happened in my neighborhood? There’s an Orlando police app for that
Read full article: What happened in my neighborhood? There’s an Orlando police app for thatOrlando Police Chief Eric Smith insisted crime has decreased significantly since he took over in 2022, and lately his new app has continued to drive down the numbers.
Here’s how to program your garage door opener built into your car visor
Read full article: Here’s how to program your garage door opener built into your car visorKaren in Bunnell asked us to program her garage door remote buttons built into her sun visor in her car because she couldn't get them to work on her own.
Math gets an assist from the Orlando Magic in this Orange County teacher’s class
Read full article: Math gets an assist from the Orlando Magic in this Orange County teacher’s classAn Orange County Public Schools math teacher is turning learning into a slam dunk by combining her two passions: education and basketball. Jennifer Lopez teaches fourth grade at Stonewyck Elementary School and has developed what she calls “Magic Math.”
Building connections for mothers in Central Florida with Mommy Needs a Break
Read full article: Building connections for mothers in Central Florida with Mommy Needs a BreakIn the heart of Lake Nona, a new community is being built. But this one isn’t constructed with blocks and mortar, it’s built on shared experience and friendship.
‘On a mission to save lives:’ Dad fights for hands-free distracted driving law in Florida
Read full article: ‘On a mission to save lives:’ Dad fights for hands-free distracted driving law in FloridaIn 2019, News 6 and a devoted team of advocates successfully changed Florida law, making texting while driving a primary offense.
Casselberry police introduce full-body harness for safer restraints. Here’s how it works
Read full article: Casselberry police introduce full-body harness for safer restraints. Here’s how it worksIn a significant advancement in law enforcement techniques, the Casselberry Police Department has adopted a new method for restraining individuals who resist arrest.