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Pine Hills nonprofit helps feed formerly incarcerated for Thanksgiving
Read full article: Pine Hills nonprofit helps feed formerly incarcerated for ThanksgivingTwo Fold H.E.L.P. Ministries is providing a Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings to over a dozen people in their re-entry program, aimed at rehabilitating those formerly incarcerated or struggling through hard times.
Orange County Multicultural Center becomes beacon of hope for Pine Hills community
Read full article: Orange County Multicultural Center becomes beacon of hope for Pine Hills communityThere’s a hidden gem in Pine Hills, one that’s not only changing the landscape but the heartbeat of the community it serves.
Dozens of pedestrians killed in Pine Hills. What Orange County is doing to save lives
Read full article: Dozens of pedestrians killed in Pine Hills. What Orange County is doing to save livesA News 6 investigation found since 2015 at least 32 pedestrians have been killed in Pine Hills and another 88 people have incapacitating injuries. What the county is doing about it.
Daughter of 9/11 survivor a mental health advocate through Pine Hills Boys and Girls Club
Read full article: Daughter of 9/11 survivor a mental health advocate through Pine Hills Boys and Girls ClubAt 14 years old, Annabel Joseph is already getting results for her community in the Orange County community of Pine Hills.
From ballet to robotics, Boys and Girls Club in Pine Hills offers unique opportunities
Read full article: From ballet to robotics, Boys and Girls Club in Pine Hills offers unique opportunitiesThe Walt Disney World Boys and Girls Club is located in the heart of Pine Hills. Every day, some 200 kids between the ages of 6 to 18 go to the club for free and safe after-school activities.
Q&A: Lisa Bell shares how Boys & Girls Club impacted her life
Read full article: Q&A: Lisa Bell shares how Boys & Girls Club impacted her lifeLisa Bell has been a member of the Boys & Girls Club since she was six years old. As News 6 gets ready for its live newscast at the Walt Disney World Boys & Girls Club in Pine Hills, Bell reflects on this full circle moment.
Improvement district aims to boost commerce in Pine Hills neighborhood
Read full article: Improvement district aims to boost commerce in Pine Hills neighborhoodVisitors entering the Pine Hills community at the intersection of Silver Star and Pine Hills Roads have recently been welcomed by new lighted pillars and directional signs highlighting landmarks like Evans High School.
‘It’s changed a lot:’ How a Pine Hills affordable housing complex helped part of the community
Read full article: ‘It’s changed a lot:’ How a Pine Hills affordable housing complex helped part of the communityAlong Silver Star Road in the heart of Pine Hills is where you'll find Hawthorne Park — a 120-unit affordable housing development exclusively for seniors.
Pine Hills teen goes to DC to fight food insecurity, raise awareness about mental health
Read full article: Pine Hills teen goes to DC to fight food insecurity, raise awareness about mental healthMost afternoons, when most teens get out of school, they could be doing a lot of different things, but 14-year-old Clermond "Kevin" Pompilus goes to the Walt Disney World Boys and Girls Club in Pine Hills. That's where he uses his passion for the arts and robotics to get results in the community.
‘Changing for the better,’ Pine Hills council aims to help community, change perceptions
Read full article: ‘Changing for the better,’ Pine Hills council aims to help community, change perceptionsThe Pine Hills Community Council, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, has served its namesake community in Orange County for more than 50 years.
🛒Did you know Pine Hills is home to Caribbean, Asian and Latin supermarkets?
Read full article: 🛒Did you know Pine Hills is home to Caribbean, Asian and Latin supermarkets?Pine Hills really showcases diverse community with a number of international grocery stores offering unique food items and cultural cuisine.
WKMG Hits the Road: Exploring dangerous behavior at Pine Hills intersection
Read full article: WKMG Hits the Road: Exploring dangerous behavior at Pine Hills intersectionShela Mount has raised an urgent safety concern about the intersection at Pioneer Road and Silver Star Road, where drivers aren’t adhering to stop signs, creating potential risks for drivers turning onto Pioneer Road.
Butterfly Lifestyle helps feed Pine Hills community as need continues to grow
Read full article: Butterfly Lifestyle helps feed Pine Hills community as need continues to growShereece Mitchell-Sanchez has been working tirelessly since 2021 to help feed people living and working in the Pine Hills community.
New crash sensor detects damage to toll barricades so they can be repaired ASAP
Read full article: New crash sensor detects damage to toll barricades so they can be repaired ASAPIt's the answer to a problem Central Florida's toll road operators have been trying to solve since the highways first opened decades ago: How do they know when and how badly their crash barricades are damaged?
National Night Out in Pine Hills aims to strengthen partnerships between community, law enforcement
Read full article: National Night Out in Pine Hills aims to strengthen partnerships between community, law enforcementThe Orange County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with more than a dozen organizations, hosted National Night Out in Pine Hills on Tuesday.
T’yonna Major foundation donates backpacks to several Orange County schools
Read full article: T’yonna Major foundation donates backpacks to several Orange County schoolsWith the first day of school less than a week away in Orange County, the family of T'yonna Major is stepping in to get results for students.
Jury selection to begin in trial of convicted Orange County rapist accused of attacking, mutilating woman
Read full article: Jury selection to begin in trial of convicted Orange County rapist accused of attacking, mutilating womanJury selection is set in the trial of a convicted rapist in Orange County who is accused of attacking a woman months after being released from prison.
Woman crashes into pond next to Pine Hills fire station; crews honored for saving her life
Read full article: Woman crashes into pond next to Pine Hills fire station; crews honored for saving her lifeA group of Orange County firefighters were honored Friday after a dramatic rescue was caught on camera last month.
2 Orange County Black community leaders may face off in Florida Senate race. Why some say it’s a win-win
Read full article: 2 Orange County Black community leaders may face off in Florida Senate race. Why some say it’s a win-winWith two months to go before the deadline to qualify to run for office, a Florida Senate seat in Orange County is shaping up to be a battle between two heavyweights in the Black community.
Orange County deputy shoots at suspect who jumped out of rideshare vehicle window with a gun, sheriff says
Read full article: Orange County deputy shoots at suspect who jumped out of rideshare vehicle window with a gun, sheriff saysTwo people were arrested Friday after a tip about illegal handguns led sheriff’s deputies to follow a rideshare vehicle in the Pine Hills area, and a deputy to shoot his gun when one of the suspects jumped out a vehicle window.
2 killed in shooting at after-hours club in Pine Hills, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: 2 killed in shooting at after-hours club in Pine Hills, sheriff’s office saysTwo men were killed early Saturday in a shooting at an after-hours club in Pine Hills, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
13-year-old killed, several displaced after ‘explosion,’ house fire in Pine Hills
Read full article: 13-year-old killed, several displaced after ‘explosion,’ house fire in Pine HillsA 13-year-old boy died in an explosion and house fire in Pine Hills that firefighters said displaced seven, including three children.
Raps & Yoga Mats: You can win Drake and J. Cole concert tickets at this free Orlando yoga event
Read full article: Raps & Yoga Mats: You can win Drake and J. Cole concert tickets at this free Orlando yoga eventYou have a chance to take a fun and free yoga class, while also getting a chance to win tickets to the Drake and J. Cole concert in Tampa this weekend.
Bicyclist dies after hit-and-run crash in Pine Hills, FHP says
Read full article: Bicyclist dies after hit-and-run crash in Pine Hills, FHP saysA 71-year-old Orlando man riding a bicycle through Pine Hills died after being struck in a hit-and-run crash early Sunday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Neighbors in Orange County concerned over dead animals being dumped on road
Read full article: Neighbors in Orange County concerned over dead animals being dumped on roadResidents living along North Hiawassee Road in the Pine Hills area say that for weeks, dead animals have been piling up around them.
At vigil, family of Winter Springs woman found dead questions investigation
Read full article: At vigil, family of Winter Springs woman found dead questions investigationMore than 50 family members and loved ones gathered in a neighborhood park to pay respects to a missing woman who was found dead over the weekend.
Construction underway on Lynx bus transfer center in Pine Hills
Read full article: Construction underway on Lynx bus transfer center in Pine HillsCentral Florida transportation officials and elected leaders broke ground Monday on the Pine Hills Transfer Center, a LYNX facility designed to improve transportation access in that Orange County community.
Judge moves convicted sex offender from jail to Orlando neighborhood facility
Read full article: Judge moves convicted sex offender from jail to Orlando neighborhood facilityAn Orlando man repeatedly arrested for exposing himself and failing to register as a sex offender will be released from jail and placed in an assisted living facility, according to a court order signed on Monday.
‘We really need to come together,’ Pine Hills leader decries latest fatal shooting
Read full article: ‘We really need to come together,’ Pine Hills leader decries latest fatal shootingThe suspect in a deadly shooting in Orange County will stay behind bars. Deputies said Nathaniel Thomas, 20, shot 41-year-old Natasha Flucker.
Man faces murder charge after woman fatally shot in Pine Hills, deputies say
Read full article: Man faces murder charge after woman fatally shot in Pine Hills, deputies sayA man booked into jail Sunday morning is accused of fatally shooting a woman in Pine Hills late Saturday, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Man accused of killing 3 in Pine Hills shooting spree to get psychological evaluation
Read full article: Man accused of killing 3 in Pine Hills shooting spree to get psychological evaluationA 20-year-old man accused of killing three people and injuring two others in a shooting spree in Pine Hills earlier this year will be examined to see if he is competent to stand trial, a judge decided during a status hearing Wednesday.
4 arrested after woman kidnapped, held in dog cage, Orange County deputies say
Read full article: 4 arrested after woman kidnapped, held in dog cage, Orange County deputies sayFour people have been arrested in a Pine Hills kidnapping case that began to unfold when a woman started knocking on doors and windows Saturday afternoon, reportedly pleading for help and saying she had just escaped from being held against her will at a nearby property.
‘Take him out back’ remark during murder arrest results in Orange County deputy reprimand
Read full article: ‘Take him out back’ remark during murder arrest results in Orange County deputy reprimandAn Orange County sheriff’s deputy has received a written reprimand for a comment he made after arresting a suspected murderer.
AT&T expands home internet access into Pine Hills in effort to close digital gap
Read full article: AT&T expands home internet access into Pine Hills in effort to close digital gapAT&T is planning to expand its fiber network and increase access to the internet to thousands of homes and businesses in Orlando in an effort to bring affordable internet access to parts of the city where it may not exist, including in the Pine Hills area.
Shooting kills 2 in Orange County; 2 others wounded, deputies say
Read full article: Shooting kills 2 in Orange County; 2 others wounded, deputies sayTwo men were killed and two more were also hospitalized after a shooting at a banquet hall near Pine Hills, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Here are the figures from the latest Orange County crime survey
Read full article: Here are the figures from the latest Orange County crime surveyDuring the meeting, Orlando police said that the survey — with 2,508 respondents between April and May 12 — shows that residents feel less safe in recent years.
19-year-old accused of killing 3 in Pine Hills shooting spree appears in court
Read full article: 19-year-old accused of killing 3 in Pine Hills shooting spree appears in courtThe man accused of killing three people and injuring two others in a shooting spree in Pine Hills earlier this year is set to appear in court for a pre-trial hearing.
2nd shooting investigated after man, woman found dead at Orange County apartments
Read full article: 2nd shooting investigated after man, woman found dead at Orange County apartmentsA man was found shot at a Pine Hills apartment complex, hours after a man and woman were shot and killed in the same complex, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
‘Take back our streets:’ Orange-Osceola state attorney’s office holds gun violence prevention summit
Read full article: ‘Take back our streets:’ Orange-Osceola state attorney’s office holds gun violence prevention summitLaw enforcement and public officials came together Monday for an all-day summit aimed at addressing gun violence across Central Florida.
‘Take him out back:’ Deputy remark during Pine Hills shooting suspect arrest prompts investigation
Read full article: ‘Take him out back:’ Deputy remark during Pine Hills shooting suspect arrest prompts investigationThe Orange County Sheriff's Office confirmed to News 6 they are investigating one of their own deputies following the capture of a 19-year-old murder suspect in Pine Hills in February.
Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida CEO reflects on 55-year career, what it takes to be successful
Read full article: Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida CEO reflects on 55-year career, what it takes to be successfulGary Cain has led the Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida for nearly three decades. Now after 28 years he’s about to retire.
Amid public feud, Worrell, Mina debate youth violence solutions at Orlando lunch
Read full article: Amid public feud, Worrell, Mina debate youth violence solutions at Orlando lunchA discussion about violence among teenagers took place Monday amid a recent spate of gun violence, a string of deadly shootings in Pine Hills and an onoing public feud between two of Orange County’s top criminal justice officials.
Florida State Attorney Worrell defends prosecutions amid public criticisms
Read full article: Florida State Attorney Worrell defends prosecutions amid public criticismsFollowing a shooting rampage that left three people dead in Pine Hills in February, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Orange County Sheriff John Mina and Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez have spoken out against Worrell.
Teen fatally shot in Pine Hills as friends were ‘passing the gun around,’ deputies say
Read full article: Teen fatally shot in Pine Hills as friends were ‘passing the gun around,’ deputies sayNew details released this week in the shooting death of a teenage boy in Pine Hills show he was shot as his friends and brother passed around a gun that they didn’t know was loaded, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Meet the 1st Black woman to ever lead the Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers
Read full article: Meet the 1st Black woman to ever lead the Central Florida Association for Women LawyersNequosha Anderson was recently selected as the president-elect to soon run the Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers.
Viewing held for 9-year-old victim of Pine Hills slayings
Read full article: Viewing held for 9-year-old victim of Pine Hills slayingsFinal goodbyes begin Friday for 9-year-old T’Yonna Major, the youngest victim of a deadly shooting spree last month in Pine Hills that took three lives and inflamed a war of words between the region’s state attorney and Florida’s governor.
Pine Hills group aims to beautify and unite community
Read full article: Pine Hills group aims to beautify and unite communityConcerned community members in Orange County's Pine Hills neighborhood held a meeting on Thursday evening to tackle violence and improve the public's perception of the neighborhood.
Orlando police chief calls for witnesses of fatal shooting in shopping plaza
Read full article: Orlando police chief calls for witnesses of fatal shooting in shopping plazaOrlando police Chief Eric Smith this week asked the community for help as his department investigates a fatal shooting that occurred last month near Pine Hills.