Jayna Manohalal
Community Correspondent
Jayna Manohalal joined WKMG in December 2024.
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Chipping Paint, Lingering Questions: Orlando’s Crosswalk Cover-Up Under Scrutiny
Read full article: Chipping Paint, Lingering Questions: Orlando’s Crosswalk Cover-Up Under ScrutinyBlack paint used to cover once-colorful crosswalks in downtown Orlando is already showing signs of wear, raising new questions about ongoing repainting efforts and costs tied to the project.
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Hundreds of students could be rezoned in Orange County School Board plan
Read full article: Hundreds of students could be rezoned in Orange County School Board planThe Orange County School Board is considering a targeted rezoning plan that could affect 321 students across six schools, district officials said Monday.
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Rialto residents pushed out, now push to sue
Read full article: Rialto residents pushed out, now push to sueNearly two weeks after residents were forced out of the Rialto apartment complex due to structural concerns, frustration is growing among those displaced, with some now pursuing legal action in search of answers.
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‘Get off me:’ Arrest at Sanford ‘No Kings’ protest turns physical
Read full article: ‘Get off me:’ Arrest at Sanford ‘No Kings’ protest turns physicalSanford police said James Charles Caldwell was arrested after he slapped a protest sign onto the back of a woman’s head during a confrontation at the “No Kings” protest in downtown Sanford.
Downtown Orlando sees biggest ‘No Kings’ protest yet as rallies spread regionwide
Read full article: Downtown Orlando sees biggest ‘No Kings’ protest yet as rallies spread regionwideDemonstrators rallied across Central Florida on Saturday as part of coordinated “No Kings” protests — including a large turnout in downtown Orlando.
Shot while working: Two window installers recovering after being shot in Winter Park
Read full article: Shot while working: Two window installers recovering after being shot in Winter ParkTwo window installers were shot while on the job in a Winter Park neighborhood, prompting a multi-agency search that ended with two suspects in custody, according to police.
Firecrackers or pickleball? Noise complaints spark debate in The Villages
Read full article: Firecrackers or pickleball? Noise complaints spark debate in The VillagesThe rapid “pop” of pickleball paddles — a signature sound of one of the nation’s fastest-growing sports — is now at the center of a growing dispute in The Villages.
‘No end in sight:’ Orlando apartment complex residents plead for answers, timeline to return
Read full article: ‘No end in sight:’ Orlando apartment complex residents plead for answers, timeline to returnOrange County officials evacuated the building on West Sand Lake Road in the Dr. Phillips area on Thursday after crews responded to a resident’s report of popping noises, found signs of structural instability, and fresh cracking through drywall.
Body matching description of missing teen with autism found in Maitland lake, officials say
Read full article: Body matching description of missing teen with autism found in Maitland lake, officials sayA body matching the description Na'Sean Kirkland, who went missing on Saturday in Maitland, has been found.
Women Take the Lead on Habitat for Humanity Build in Seminole County
Read full article: Women Take the Lead on Habitat for Humanity Build in Seminole CountyA construction site in Seminole County looked different than usual this week, with dozens of women picking up tools and building homes as part of a Women Build initiative during Women’s History Month.
Orlando approves 380-acre development district in Lake Nona
Read full article: Orlando approves 380-acre development district in Lake NonaAs growth continues to surge in Lake Nona, Orlando city commissioners have unanimously approved a measure aimed at laying the groundwork for future development in the area.