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The Mark family says even if Sloth World opens, they cannot support the business. Full story:
https://www.wesh.com/article/family-wants-refund-sloth-world-sloths-die-ahead-orlando-florida/71120449
about 13 hours ago
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"I just want to report that there's a pickup truck with three wheels that rammed a bunch of people," said a 911 caller. Full video:
https://www.wesh.com/article/video-sparks-truck-missing-wheels-i-4-volusia-arrest/71111930
1 day ago
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James Uthmeier said OpenAI’s ChatGPT offered detailed advice to the suspect in the 2025 FSU mass shooting, including what type of gun to use. More on the investigation:
https://www.wesh.com/article/florida-james-uthmeier-criminal-investigation-openai/71085874
4 days ago
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A NASA report states that spacesuits for the Artemis moon mission may not be ready until 2031, three years after the planned Artemis IV mission. Full story:
http://www.wesh.com/article/spacesuits-not-ready-2028-artemis-mission-nasa/71086929
4 days ago
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Fire crews are still battling the blaze on Monday evening. What we know :
https://www.wesh.com/article/wiygul-brush-fire-lake-county/71075264
4 days ago
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Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu and several other Olympians were in Orlando as part of the 2026 Stars on Ice tour. More on Liu and her visit:
https://www.wesh.com/article/olympic-figure-skater-alysa-liu-downtown-orlando-cat-cafe/71074204
4 days ago
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The Orlando Magic win their first road playoff game under Jamahl Mosley and do it in a wire-to-wire fashion. Game highlights:
http://www.wesh.com/article/orlando-magic-detroit-pistons-nba-playoffs-game/71061412
5 days ago
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The couple is also accused of trying to cover up the abuse by keeping the girl out of school for two days. >> Bodycam of arrest:
https://www.wesh.com/article/volusia-county-couple-arrested-child-abuse/71053154
7 days ago
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The complaint also questions the estimated $5.5 million cost of the renaming, arguing the final cost could be higher and could ultimately affect taxpayers. >> More:
http://www.wesh.com/article/florida-pilot-challenges-palm-beach-airport-donald-trump-international/71054023
8 days ago
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The victim told police he took off running down the street after being chased by the man. >> Full story:
https://www.wesh.com/article/victim-runs-mile-help-held-gunpoint-sex-florida-orlando-2nd-victim/71051028
8 days ago
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The NBA playoffs are on NBC! WESH 2 News at 11 p.m. will move to CW18 on April 20, 21 and 27.
8 days ago
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"I went to an AA meeting ... the next thing I know ... " Full story, bodycam:
http://www.wesh.com/article/man-accused-urinating-florida-airport-taxiway-chasing-planes-indicted-federal-grand-jury/71042495
8 days ago
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This weekend, multiple areas across Central Florida could see near record-high temperatures that we typically don't see until late June and early July. More info:
https://www.wesh.com/article/near-record-high-temps-this-weekend-central-florida/71030496
9 days ago
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The Lake County Sheriff's Office confirms the deputy accused of shooting and killing a suspect involved in a stabbing incident did not have his body camera on. More details:
https://www.wesh.com/article/bodycam-video-off-shooting-deputy-suspect-lake-county/71028233
9 days ago
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Officials said the fire started in a booth on the exhibition hall floor. >> Details:
https://www.wesh.com/article/fire-orange-county-convention-center-ulta-expo-2026/71023240
10 days ago
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A fire in Ocala National Forest burned more than 20 acres after a vehicle's exhaust system ignited dried grass. More photos:
http://www.wesh.com/article/wildfire-burns-20-acres-ocala-national-forest/70996666
12 days ago
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A decision that could head to voters as soon as November is drawing strong opinions from residents in Edgewater. More information:
http://www.wesh.com/article/edgewater-commission-vote-toilet-to-tap-ban/70943364
18 days ago
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Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation allowing the state to designate groups as “domestic terrorist organizations.” More details:
http://www.wesh.com/article/desantis-bill-designate-domestic-terrorist-organizations/70943341
18 days ago
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WESH 2 first profiled retired Army MSgt.Owen McCurty in November. After the story aired, he said he got messages from around the country. Read about the Central Florida veteran's full story:
http://www.wesh.com/article/veteran-receives-kidney-donation-6-years-waiting/70937930
19 days ago
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Deputies and community members teamed up for this mission. More photos:
https://www.wesh.com/article/deputies-rescue-ducklings-trapped-storm-drain-waterford-lakes-town-center/70935103
19 days ago
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The local sheriff’s office responded to the home after receiving multiple calls reporting a house party. Read more:
https://www.wesh.com/article/spring-breakers-evicted-florida-rental-home/70771119
about 1 month ago
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"There were zero gunshots on the beach," Chitwood said, adding he had 50 deputies in that crowd. >> See video:
https://www.wesh.com/article/people-crushing-water-bottles-caused-chaos-daytona-beach-sheriff-viral-video/70758961
about 1 month ago
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The helicopter was not damaged and the pilot was not injured, the sheriff’s office said. More info:
http://www.wesh.com/article/polk-county-sheriffs-helicopter-makes-precautionary-landing-responding-bomb-threat-posner-park/70748294
about 1 month ago
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Looking for something to do this St. Patrick's Day? Visit
WESH.com
for a list of events taking place across Central Florida.
about 1 month ago
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One witness captured video of two men wrestling over a gun outside of the barbershop. More on the story:
https://www.wesh.com/article/two-injured-shooting-barbershop-shopping-plaza-sanford/70742304
about 1 month ago
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Volusia County sheriff says deputies will be watching closely for issues such as fighting, drug use, open containers, and traffic violations as spring break continues. More on the story:
https://www.wesh.com/article/volusia-sheriffs-office-boosts-patrols-spring-break/70742932
about 1 month ago
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A brand-new way to perform what is usually an invasive and complex procedure ended up bonding a father and son in a special way.
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about 1 month ago
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A bigger crowd at the beach means an even bigger presence from law enforcement. "If you show your butt, we're going to show ours."
https://www.wesh.com/article/volusia-sheriffs-office-boosts-patrols-spring-break/70742932
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about 1 month ago
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Video circulating on social media allegedly shows a Daytona Beach police officer punching a man in handcuffs What we know:
https://www.wesh.com/article/daytona-beach-florida-police-officer-seen-punching-handcuffed-man-video/70736324
about 1 month ago
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A seal was found on a sandbar in Volusia County on Monday, marking an extremely rare occurrence in Florida.
https://www.wesh.com/article/extremely-rare-harbor-seal-spotted-central-florida/70715667
about 1 month ago
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'Extremely rare' seal sighting on Central Florida beach. More on the story:
https://www.wesh.com/article/extremely-rare-harbor-seal-spotted-central-florida/70715667
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about 1 month ago
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"This year was unprecedented." More on the story:
https://www.wesh.com/article/florida-cold-snap-blamed-increase-manatee-deaths/70703249
about 2 months ago
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"I put my brother and my co-workers’ safety before mine.” More on the story:
https://www.wesh.com/article/video-man-arrested-wielding-ax-marion-county-car-wash/70702266
about 2 months ago
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In the video, you see a man wielding an ax towards two Marion County car wash employees. More on the story:
http://www.wesh.com/article/video-man-arrested-wielding-ax-marion-county-car-wash/70702266
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about 2 months ago
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Akshay Bhatia rallies from 5 down to win Bay Hill. Full story:
https://www.wesh.com/article/akshay-bhatia-wins-arnold-palmer-invitational/70668125
about 2 months ago
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The long tentacles of the Portuguese man o' war host a paralyzing venom, posing potential danger to beachgoers. What to know:
http://www.wesh.com/article/man-o-wars-washing-up-florida-beaches/70655283
about 2 months ago
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A man who said he works for the Department of Defense is facing charges for impersonating a law enforcement officer in Osceola County. What we know:
https://www.wesh.com/article/man-charged-impersonating-officer/70652393
about 2 months ago
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The top design in the Oviedo centennial mural competition raised concerns due to the presence of AI artifacts. More info:
https://www.wesh.com/article/oviedo-leaders-address-ai-concerns-centennial-mural-competition/70647422
about 2 months ago
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What we know:
https://www.wesh.com/article/6-people-taken-hospital-injured-seaworld-orlando/70647487
about 2 months ago
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The newborn was found in a shallow grave in the backyard of the home. >> Full story :
https://www.wesh.com/article/woman-let-baby-die-buried-florida-backyard-deputies-say/70644771
about 2 months ago
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"This is almost an emergency deal," a longtime fisherman said. "People don't realize how critical it is." >> Full story :
https://www.wesh.com/article/thrace-save-dying-lake-central-florida-alum-treatments-lake-yale/70611565
about 2 months ago
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Jennifer Kendrick, the mother of 3-year-old Paisley Brown, is now facing charges in the child's death. Her boyfriend, Jeroen Coombs, was also arrested nearly two weeks ago. More details:
https://www.wesh.com/article/mother-3-year-old-beaten-death-marion-county-arrested/70613126
about 2 months ago
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"Jonathan was caught up in this science fiction-like world ... " the family's attorney said. >> Full story:
http://www.wesh.com/article/googles-gemini-florida-man-mass-casualty-suicide/70609294
about 2 months ago
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A Marion County woman lost nearly $27,000 to an imposter website after trying to buy an RV. Full story:
https://www.wesh.com/article/fake-website-real-loss-woman-out-27k/70593412
about 2 months ago
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The United States Army Reserve issued a news release confirming Capt. Cody Khork, a Central Florida resident, was one of the six troops killed in the conflict with Iran. More info:
https://www.wesh.com/article/central-florida-man-identified-as-troop-killed-iran-war/70596973
about 2 months ago
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Billy Leon Kearse, 53, received a three-drug injection at Florida State Prison after he was convicted of shooting a police officer with his own service weapon. More details:
http://www.wesh.com/article/florida-execution-billy-leon-kearse-deadly-police-shooting/70592831
about 2 months ago
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"All because someone thought it would be hilarious to call 911 and make up a story that is every parent and student’s nightmare." >> Full story:
https://www.wesh.com/article/florida-14-year-old-arrested-active-shooter-hoax-university-high-orlando/70593911
about 2 months ago
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Volusia sheriff holds up the body camera, he says helped deflect a bullet fired at one of his deputies. It bounced and went through his shoulder instead. More info:
http://www.wesh.com/article/deputy-shot-volusia-county/70579867
about 2 months ago
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According to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood, the deputy shot is "conscious" and "alert." More info:
http://www.wesh.com/article/deputy-shot-volusia-county/70579867
about 2 months ago
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“There’s multiple people going into a stall, and then inside the stall, they’re vaping and passing the vape to each other." >> Full story:
https://www.wesh.com/article/florida-melbourne-vaping-closeing-bathrooms-metal-detector-wands/70578760
about 2 months ago
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