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Fake podcast invites promise money, but steal your social media
Read full article: Fake podcast invites promise money, but steal your social mediaNames like Fearne Cotton, Rachel Hollis and even Tony Robbins can catch your attention, offering to feature you as a guest on their podcasts. They may even promise as much as $3,000 for a 45-minute interview. But, as they say, if it sounds too good to be true, it often is.
4 times in 7 years: How much will FEMA pay to purchase this flooded Ormond Beach home?
Read full article: 4 times in 7 years: How much will FEMA pay to purchase this flooded Ormond Beach home?An Ormond Beach couple hopes the federal government will approve their application to purchase their flooded home, but they fear they could be shortchanged in the process.
Florida’s election supervisors discuss handcounting ballots, polling place challenges ahead of Nov. 5
Read full article: Florida’s election supervisors discuss handcounting ballots, polling place challenges ahead of Nov. 5In a recent discussion, Central Florida election supervisors addressed a range of concerns about the upcoming election, including polling place accessibility and the potential impact of hand-counting ballots.
How Florida’s election supervisors try to build and maintain trust in the voting process
Read full article: How Florida’s election supervisors try to build and maintain trust in the voting processAs election season approaches, Central Florida's election supervisors are confronting not only logistical challenges but also ongoing skepticism from election deniers.
Millions of dollars intended for surrogates vanished, families claim
Read full article: Millions of dollars intended for surrogates vanished, families claimA Central Florida couple who recently became parents through surrogacy is among hundreds of families worldwide who claim they’ve been defrauded by an escrow company that was supposed to handle payments to surrogates.
‘They got me:’ Popular podcast invitation schemes target social media, credit card info
Read full article: ‘They got me:’ Popular podcast invitation schemes target social media, credit card infoAs podcasts gain popularity, many individuals are receiving enticing invitations to appear as guests on well-known shows.
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Intimidation, apathy worry Central Florida’s election supervisors ahead of November vote
Read full article: Intimidation, apathy worry Central Florida’s election supervisors ahead of November voteIn a recent interview with News 6, election supervisors from five Central Florida counties shared their thoughts on the upcoming November election, highlighting both optimism and concern.
‘US Marshals had a warrant for my arrest:’ Orlando man exonerated after spending 2 years in prison
Read full article: ‘US Marshals had a warrant for my arrest:’ Orlando man exonerated after spending 2 years in prisonAn Orlando man has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Orlando and several Orlando police officers after spending two years in prison for a crime he did not commit.
Researcher: Orlando homeless arrests up significantly ahead of new law banning sleeping in public
Read full article: Researcher: Orlando homeless arrests up significantly ahead of new law banning sleeping in publicA University of Central Florida researcher claims the homeless population in downtown Orlando already faced a rising number of arrests ahead of a new state law that will ban sleeping on public property.
Unemployment woes: Salesperson’s story triggers wave of requests as Floridians face delays
Read full article: Unemployment woes: Salesperson’s story triggers wave of requests as Floridians face delaysEver since News 6 featured an Orlando salesperson who waited more than three months for Florida unemployment benefits, Make Ends Meet has received an additional 17 requests from viewers with the same issue.
Orlando family evicted from affordable housing complex despite overpaying rent
Read full article: Orlando family evicted from affordable housing complex despite overpaying rentA mother and her children faced eviction from their affordable housing unit in Orlando last month despite overpaying her rent by more than $1,000.
‘We have a homeless problem:’ What is Melbourne doing about it?
Read full article: ‘We have a homeless problem:’ What is Melbourne doing about it?News 6 viewers said the number of homeless people on the streets of Melbourne has risen over the last few years, and they are concerned about what is being done about it.
‘I just found out I have prostate cancer:’ News 6 reporter shares unexpected journey
Read full article: ‘I just found out I have prostate cancer:’ News 6 reporter shares unexpected journeyNews 6 investigator Erik Sandoval was diagnosed with prostate cancer in January 2024. His investigation uncovers the push to get more younger men screened.
Florida prosecutors: No convictions of bringing a weapon on school property in last 5 years
Read full article: Florida prosecutors: No convictions of bringing a weapon on school property in last 5 yearsA News 6 investigation has uncovered Florida prosecutors have not reported one conviction for bringing a weapon on a school campus over the last five years, despite law enforcement making 40 arrests.
A look at the evidence against Madeline Soto’s accused killer
Read full article: A look at the evidence against Madeline Soto’s accused killerA police dog trained to identify the scent of dead bodies “alerted” on a car belonging to missing 13-year-old Madeline Soto’s mother, while traffic cameras captured videos of the mother’s boyfriend driving around Central Florida with the teen’s lifeless body in the front seat of his car, according to investigators.
Why did Stephan Sterns make a 300-mile trip while investigators searched for Madeline Soto?
Read full article: Why did Stephan Sterns make a 300-mile trip while investigators searched for Madeline Soto?While police were still searching for missing 13-year-old Madeline Soto in February, the man now accused of murdering the teen allegedly took a mysterious, early-morning road trip to Southwest Florida.
A closer look at Madeline Soto’s home and what investigators found there
Read full article: A closer look at Madeline Soto’s home and what investigators found thereNewly released crime scene photos reveal what detectives found inside the condominium where 13-year-old Madeline Soto lived with her mother Jennifer and Jennifer’s boyfriend, Stephan Sterns, just before the teen disappeared in February.
Here’s how the search for Madeline Soto began after she was reported missing
Read full article: Here’s how the search for Madeline Soto began after she was reported missingNew details are emerging about law enforcement’s efforts to locate 13-year-old Madeline Soto after she failed to show up for class at Hunter’s Creek Middle School in February and was reported missing.
Draft of new Florida safety rules outlines ways to prevent lithium-ion battery fires
Read full article: Draft of new Florida safety rules outlines ways to prevent lithium-ion battery firesThe Florida Department of Financial Services held its first hearing in Tallahassee on Thursday designed to help craft new safety rules on the storage of lithium-ion batteries.
Melbourne family faces $12K electric bill after meter tampering
Read full article: Melbourne family faces $12K electric bill after meter tamperingA Melbourne family has been stuck with a $12,000 electric bill after their power company discovered someone had tampered with their meter limiting how much usage was being reported.
Florida lawmakers struggle to curb roofing fraud in insurance market
Read full article: Florida lawmakers struggle to curb roofing fraud in insurance marketCora Hayes and her husband had just replaced the roof on their Ocala home when she says they were approached by an employee from another roofing company.
Orlando man waited more than 3 months for unemployment benefits
Read full article: Orlando man waited more than 3 months for unemployment benefitsAfter reviewing his records, Make Ends Meet confirmed salesperson David Catalano’s account is active and eligible for $3,300, but is on hold due to a “pending issue awaiting adjudication determination.”
Are those online 5-star reviews too good to be true? Here’s what to look for
Read full article: Are those online 5-star reviews too good to be true? Here’s what to look forA former federal investigator has uncovered a pattern of positive reviews that she is convinced are the product of 5-star fakes for sale.
Florida Highway Patrol spent millions sending troopers to Texas-Mexico border
Read full article: Florida Highway Patrol spent millions sending troopers to Texas-Mexico borderThe Florida Highway Patrol spent at least $13.5 million over 10 months deploying troopers to the U.S.-Mexico border, records show. That’s about the same cost as hiring 48 new troopers with vehicles.
Property insurance market shows ‘signs of stabilization,’ Florida says
Read full article: Property insurance market shows ‘signs of stabilization,’ Florida saysIn crisis for years, Florida's troubled property insurance market is showing small signs of improvement, according to the state Office of Insurance Regulation.
‘Something illegal is going on:’ Homeowner receives more than 600 traffic citations, toll bills addressed to strangers
Read full article: ‘Something illegal is going on:’ Homeowner receives more than 600 traffic citations, toll bills addressed to strangersSeveral times a week, Pattie Malone stops by her neighborhood mailbox and pulls out a large stack of envelopes that often includes traffic citations, parking tickets, and tollway invoices.
Osceola sheriff accused of sharing Madeline Soto crime scene photo. Here’s his response
Read full article: Osceola sheriff accused of sharing Madeline Soto crime scene photo. Here’s his responseAfter the state attorney threatened to place him on a database dedicated to law enforcement officers accused of misconduct, the Osceola County Sheriff is trying to clear up what he says is a “misinterpretation of a quote” surrounding a controversial crime scene photo posted on social media.
‘We’re hiring!’ A tech company’s search for ‘cyber heroes’
Read full article: ‘We’re hiring!’ A tech company’s search for ‘cyber heroes’ThreatLocker, a cybersecurity firm based in Orlando, is significantly expanding its workforce in response to a growing wave of cyber-attacks targeting businesses across the United States.
How ‘Brady’ lists help prosecutors track police misconduct
Read full article: How ‘Brady’ lists help prosecutors track police misconductWhen a law enforcement officer who has been accused of untruthfulness or other misconduct is preparing to testify at a criminal trial, prosecutors have a constitutional duty to notify the defendant about the officer's background.
State attorney questions Osceola sheriff’s truthfulness over Madeline Soto crime scene photo
Read full article: State attorney questions Osceola sheriff’s truthfulness over Madeline Soto crime scene photoFour months after Osceola County Sheriff Lopez posted a crime scene photo on Instagram that allegedly showed the body of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, the state attorney is raising questions about inconsistent statements made by the sheriff during an investigation into the confidential image.
‘The hotel burned down,’ but a Florida woman’s reservation refund was denied
Read full article: ‘The hotel burned down,’ but a Florida woman’s reservation refund was deniedA Maitland woman, who spent hundreds of dollars to secure a hotel room for a trip to Mississippi, was denied a refund after the hotel caught fire and shut down.
SunPass and FasTrak imposters send texts to News 6 employees. Here’s what happened
Read full article: SunPass and FasTrak imposters send texts to News 6 employees. Here’s what happenedWhen News 6 Investigator Erik Sandoval received a text stating that he had used the FasTrak Express Lane, he knew right away that it was a fake.
Brevard County ranks among areas with biggest jump in ocean temperature
Read full article: Brevard County ranks among areas with biggest jump in ocean temperatureBrevard County ocean temperatures are rising faster than other parts of the country, raising concerns about the impact of the warmer waters.
‘This is home:’ Feds recommend projects to prevent future flooding in Astor
Read full article: ‘This is home:’ Feds recommend projects to prevent future flooding in AstorThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has developed a list of projects aimed at protecting the Astor area of Lake County from repeated flooding during hurricanes.
Winter Springs emergency fire hydrant inspections find 27 broken out of 1,200
Read full article: Winter Springs emergency fire hydrant inspections find 27 broken out of 1,200The City of Winter Springs has largely finished checking, testing and, if necessary, repairing all 1,200 fire hydrants citywide after three didn’t work when there was a fire earlier this year.