Anika Hope
WESH 2 News
Orlando, FL, United States
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Silicon Valley Bank collapse: What does it mean for your money?
A bank collapse of this size hasn't happened since 2008. → Read More
Central Florida families shares about impact of opiod addiction
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says opioid overdoses killed roughly 21 out of every 100-thousand people in 2020. → Read More
Orlando makes big changes to potential night safety rules
After weeks of meetings with bar and nightclub owners, city officials revealed a new version of the ordinance that would impact any venue selling alcohol after midnight downtown. → Read More
Florida man accused of murdering a family had violent past
Despite his violent past, he served most of his sentences on strict probation and only a few days behind bars. → Read More
Dad accused in family’s murder said he will ‘kill them all’
Investigators said the suspect "had been trying to reconnect with his daughter, but she refused to have a relationship with him." → Read More
Anti-Semitic messages seen outside Daytona International Speedway
Police are responding to messages of hate. → Read More
Orlando city council to vote on mobile food cart proposal
You might have more late-night snack options downtown. → Read More
Florida boy, 11, dies from flesh-eating bacteria after hurt ankle
A warning to all about the dangers of flesh-eating bacteria, as a young boy from Winter Park, Florida, tragically passed away after contracting the infection. → Read More
Orlando group wants to make after-midnight alcohol sales ordinance a pilot program
The Orlando Hospitality Alliance has proposed this ordinance be a pilot program in order to work on long-term solutions that can help the downtown entertainment area grow and stay safe. → Read More
Parkland survivor: 'I don't want to forget about them'
"The police came into the building. They looked through our little window, and they're like, 'Stay down. Stay down.'" → Read More
WESH 2 Exclusive: FBI says financial sextortion has increased
The FBI is issuing a warning that thousands of boys are facing financial sextortion online. → Read More
Inflation to ease as Florida expected to see 'mild' recession
"The slowdown will help. It should help to bring down the rate at which housing prices have gone up. It's going to slow inflation," director of the Institute for Economic Forecasting, Dr. Sean Snaith, said. → Read More
Recreational marijuana use amendment may end up on 2024 ballot
A proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational use in Florida got about 250,000 signatures. → Read More
'Banking while Black' lawsuit filed against Florida credit union
Police say they had to carry her inside the police department, handcuff her and place her in a holding cell before she calmed down. → Read More
Orange County shootings leave 3 dead
In a span of just about six hours, shootings happened near Hiawassee, in Apopka and Pine Castle. → Read More
COVID-19 long-haulers can get treatment at AdventHealth clinic
Patients get a thorough assessment and a case manager coordinates their care across the hospital system. → Read More
Childcare program in Orange Co. to help domestic violence victims
"What we found in Orange County was one of the biggest barriers or obstacles is childcare, child care is very costly. Child care is an expense that a lot of our families have to incur." → Read More
Orlando considers changes to rules for downtown clubs, businesses
One proposed change would require any business selling alcohol past midnight downtown to get a permit and institute multiple safety measures. → Read More
Frost reacts to House speaker not being seated
The speaker of the House is usually picked and seated on the first day of a new Congress, but Friday was day four without one. → Read More
Florida housing market: What to expect in 2023
Experts say renters have the most to look forward to as prices slowly drop nationwide. → Read More