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‘We need to check politics at the door:’ Central Florida educator talks superintendent turnover
Read full article: ‘We need to check politics at the door:’ Central Florida educator talks superintendent turnoverWhether choosing to resign or being ousted by newly-elected school boards, superintendent turnover continues to grow among Florida school districts.
The Weekly: News 6′s Mike DeForest discusses 2006 unsolved disappearance of Leesburg toddler
Read full article: The Weekly: News 6′s Mike DeForest discusses 2006 unsolved disappearance of Leesburg toddlerIn 2006, a Leesburg mom told police her 2-year-old son had been kidnapped from his room. Seventeen years later, Trenton Duckett is still missing.
As Florida’s legislative session ends, the DeSantis presidential countdown begins
Read full article: As Florida’s legislative session ends, the DeSantis presidential countdown beginsAfter 60 days of pushing through Gov. Ron DeSantis' agenda, Florida lawmakers wrapped up their annual legislative session.
With ‘vishing’ scams on the rise, here’s how you can protect yourself — and your money
Read full article: With ‘vishing’ scams on the rise, here’s how you can protect yourself — and your moneyCriminals today are using the art of social engineering, which essentially relies on human psychology to hack someone's personal information rather than technical exploits.
Seminole County sheriff explains how over-the-counter Narcan can help reverse opioid overdoses
Read full article: Seminole County sheriff explains how over-the-counter Narcan can help reverse opioid overdosesExperts say making Narcan available over the counter is a critical step in managing the ongoing epidemic, which claimed the lives of more than 80,000 Americans in 2021.
‘Stock Doctor’ discusses latest rate hike, potential impacts of a deeper recession
Read full article: ‘Stock Doctor’ discusses latest rate hike, potential impacts of a deeper recessionThe Federal Reserve last week raised interest rates for the ninth time in the last year as it works to tame lingering inflation and slow down the economy.
Understanding the world of artificial intelligence and its future impacts
Read full article: Understanding the world of artificial intelligence and its future impactsDr. Rebecca Leis, a computer science program director at Full Sail University, sat down with anchor Justin Warmoth on “The Weekly” to help us better understand the world of AI.
Here’s why Second Harvest food distribution is back to levels seen at height of COVID pandemic
Read full article: Here’s why Second Harvest food distribution is back to levels seen at height of COVID pandemicJanuary's inflation report came in higher than economists predicted and higher than the previous month's report.
Orange County Supervisor of Elections Bill Cowles will not seek re-election
Read full article: Orange County Supervisor of Elections Bill Cowles will not seek re-electionBill Cowles, Orange County’s longest-serving elections supervisor, will retire at the end of his current term to enjoy time with his family, he announced Wednesday.
News 6 political analyst talks classified documents, potential DeSantis presidential run
Read full article: News 6 political analyst talks classified documents, potential DeSantis presidential runClassified documents, the debt ceiling and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis dominated the national headlines last week.
Florida’s director of emergency management outlines hurricane recovery, federal assistance
Read full article: Florida’s director of emergency management outlines hurricane recovery, federal assistanceHurricane season is officially over, but the impacts from Ian and Nicole will linger for years to come.
Central Florida congressman on Hurricane Ian federal response
Read full article: Central Florida congressman on Hurricane Ian federal responseU.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-District 6) joined anchor Justin Warmoth on "The Weekly" to break down the federal response to Hurricane Ian in Florida and the potential congressional aid package for victims.
Attorney explains why legalized sports betting in Florida is still in limbo
Read full article: Attorney explains why legalized sports betting in Florida is still in limboAs the NFL season gets underway, fans in 30 states can place legal wagers on their favorite matchups. That’s not the case in Florida, though, as the deal between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe remains tied up in federal court.
‘I have 100% confidence in our deputies:’ Orange County sheriff talks school safety, new SRO training
Read full article: ‘I have 100% confidence in our deputies:’ Orange County sheriff talks school safety, new SRO trainingLaw enforcement leaders have been rolling out new ways to prevent and respond to an active shooter on campus.
Orange County’s new superintendent talks campus safety, ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law ahead of upcoming school year
Read full article: Orange County’s new superintendent talks campus safety, ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law ahead of upcoming school yearFrom new education laws to enhancing school safety, it's been a busy summer for districts across Central Florida as they prepare for the upcoming school year.
‘Grim reaper’ 1 of 3 Democrats running for Florida attorney general
Read full article: ‘Grim reaper’ 1 of 3 Democrats running for Florida attorney generalA criminal defense attorney and social activist who made headlines as the "Florida grim reaper" is vying for the seat of Florida's attorney general.
‘He doesn’t listen to the people:’ Orange County mayoral candidate looking to unseat Jerry Demings
Read full article: ‘He doesn’t listen to the people:’ Orange County mayoral candidate looking to unseat Jerry DemingsEven though Florida is a closed primary state, there are still a number of nonpartisan positions up for grabs in the Aug. 23 primary election, including Orange County mayor.
Convicted felon, former US Rep. Corrine Brown on why she’s running for Congress again
Read full article: Convicted felon, former US Rep. Corrine Brown on why she’s running for Congress againU.S. Rep. Corrine Brown tells “The Weekly” what she would say to voters who might be skeptical of her recent legal troubles.
The Weekly: Alan Grayson talks congressional campaign
Read full article: The Weekly: Alan Grayson talks congressional campaignAlan Grayson, who was a member of Congress from 2009 until 2017, joined anchor Justin Warmoth on "The Weekly" to lay out his platform and why he decided to run for Congress again.
News 6 political expert weighs in on Florida’s midterm election
Read full article: News 6 political expert weighs in on Florida’s midterm electionNews 6 political expert and UCF history professor Dr. Jim Clark joined anchor Justin Warmoth on “The Weekly” to break down some of the key races heading into Florida’s primary election, including the matchup to see which Democrat will challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis in November.
‘It’s like Russian roulette:’ Seminole sheriff explains how fentanyl is fueling deadly opioid crisis
Read full article: ‘It’s like Russian roulette:’ Seminole sheriff explains how fentanyl is fueling deadly opioid crisisSeminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma sat down with anchor Justin Warmoth on “The Weekly” to break down how the opioid epidemic has evolved over the years and what it’s going to take to get the crisis under control.
The Weekly: Florida Congressman Soto talks Roe v. Wade, inflation
Read full article: The Weekly: Florida Congressman Soto talks Roe v. Wade, inflationU.S. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Kissimmee, joined anchor Justin Warmoth on "The Weekly" to discuss the potential ruling, inflation, and whether he believes the Biden Administration is doing enough to curb the high cost of living.
‘It’s a busy time:’ Seminole election supervisor on challenges ahead of 2022 midterms
Read full article: ‘It’s a busy time:’ Seminole election supervisor on challenges ahead of 2022 midtermsSeminole County Supervisor of Elections Chris Anderson joined anchor Justin Warmoth on “The Weekly” to discuss how his department is working through recent voting challenges.
The Weekly: Gov. DeSantis’ staff delayed records release. Here’s how News 6 uncovered it
Read full article: The Weekly: Gov. DeSantis’ staff delayed records release. Here’s how News 6 uncovered itPersistence, creativity, and experience all played a role in a recent investigation by News 6's Mike DeForest that uncovered Gov. Ron DeSantis delayed the release of certain public records.
Property insurance attorney offers perspective on Florida’s insurance crisis
Read full article: Property insurance attorney offers perspective on Florida’s insurance crisisInsurance companies say the crisis is being fueled by mounting litigation and fraud, but property insurance attorney John Tolley said that's not the full story.
🔓TELL US: Have you been affected by Florida’s homeowners insurance crisis
Read full article: 🔓TELL US: Have you been affected by Florida’s homeowners insurance crisisFlorida homeowners are seeing their premiums jump — sometimes by more than triple — or their policies are getting dropped all together.
US Rep. Charlie Crist talks run for Florida governor on ‘The Weekly’
Read full article: US Rep. Charlie Crist talks run for Florida governor on ‘The Weekly’U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, who served as Florida’s Republican governor from 2007-11, has emerged as the frontrunner in the Democratic primary based on recent polls and campaign dollars raised.
The Weekly: As Florida rents, home prices soar, advocates ask: where will we live?
Read full article: The Weekly: As Florida rents, home prices soar, advocates ask: where will we live?Nearly a thousand people move to the Sunshine State every day — a trend analysts believe will continue for at least the next five years. And that begs the question: where are those folks going to live?
Could gas prices reach $4 a gallon? Gas Buddy analyst weighs in
Read full article: Could gas prices reach $4 a gallon? Gas Buddy analyst weighs inEven with inflation reaching its highest point in 40 years, it seems the high price of gas — at its highest level in eight years — is frustrating Americans the most.
Orlando restaurant owner talks ongoing challenges from pandemic
Read full article: Orlando restaurant owner talks ongoing challenges from pandemicFrom being forced to shut down in March 2020 to the ongoing shortages of both supplies and workers, the challenges have been constant — especially for local restaurants.
The Weekly talks expanding cancer coverage for firefighters, ongoing problems with unemployment benefits
Read full article: The Weekly talks expanding cancer coverage for firefighters, ongoing problems with unemployment benefitsFlorida is one step closer to expanding cancer coverage for firefighters.
‘More complicated:’ Orange County business owner talks supply chain bottleneck, inflation concerns
Read full article: ‘More complicated:’ Orange County business owner talks supply chain bottleneck, inflation concernsSome of the issues causing the slowdown include labor shortages, port congestion and manufacturing delays overseas.
Visit Orlando expecting influx of international tourists as travel ban gets lifted
Read full article: Visit Orlando expecting influx of international tourists as travel ban gets liftedThe U.S. will lift its ban on international travelers effective Friday, Nov. 8, and it appears folks from all over the world are itching to get back to America’s tourist destinations.
US easing restrictions for international flights after 18 months
Read full article: US easing restrictions for international flights after 18 monthsFor the first time in 18 months, the U.S. will allow foreigners to fly into the country this fall if they have proof of vaccination and a negative coronavirus test.
Orlando pediatrician talks school mask mandates, vaccinations as coronavirus cases rise
Read full article: Orlando pediatrician talks school mask mandates, vaccinations as coronavirus cases riseOrlando pediatrician Dr. Candice Jones spoke with anchor Justin Warmoth on “The Weekly on ClickOrlando.com” about how the virus is affecting children.
Where Florida unemployment accounts stand after PIN reset rollout
Read full article: Where Florida unemployment accounts stand after PIN reset rolloutThousands of Florida unemployment accounts were locked without warning earlier this month in a move to counter a potential data breach that targeted nearly 58,000 Department of Economic Opportunity Connect accounts.
Congressman Soto discusses Jan. 6 insurrection hearing, latest CDC recommendations
Read full article: Congressman Soto discusses Jan. 6 insurrection hearing, latest CDC recommendationsIt was a busy week in the U.S. capitol; between the Jan. 6th insurrection hearing and the Centers for Disease Control's recommendations that all Americans should wear a mask indoors in public spaces.
A look at anti-government protests that erupted in Cuba
Read full article: A look at anti-government protests that erupted in CubaAnti-government protests have erupted in Cuba in the last week over a lack of access to food and basic medical supplies, amid a rise in COVID-19 cases. People around the country, and here in Central Florida have rallied in support of those protesters.
NCAA changes rules allowing athletes to profit off of NIL
Read full article: NCAA changes rules allowing athletes to profit off of NILThe NCAA recently changed its rules on allowing college athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness (NIL). It allows athletes to make money off everything from autographs to endorsement deals to social media content, but there is still some confusion about the rules.
Why the push to make heart screenings mandatory for student-athletes is so important
Read full article: Why the push to make heart screenings mandatory for student-athletes is so importantSchool districts across Central Florida are now requiring student-athletes to get an electrocardiogram and a physical before they can take to the field or the court.
Florida ending federally funded boost to unemployment benefits
Read full article: Florida ending federally funded boost to unemployment benefitsThe Florida Department of Economic Opportunity recently announced it will cut off the $300 federal unemployment benefit on June 26. The state hopes ending the extra benefits will help address the labor shortage that is impacting several industries.