Christy Turner
WFTV Eyewitness News
Jacksonville, FL, United States
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Past articles by Christy:
Thousands to pack Orlando International Airport for Thanksgiving travel rush
A total of 1.75 million people are expected to visit OIA during the 12-day Thanksgiving holiday travel stretch. → Read More
Orlando’s LGBTQ+ community holds prayer, reflection for Colorado shooting victims
Dozens of advocates came together to honor the victims, an event reminiscent of what happened in Orlando. → Read More
Tropical Storm Nicole: Video shows the inside of a Wilbur-By-The-Sea home that crumbled into ocean
The home was one of many structures that the county was monitoring after being damaged by Hurricane Ian. → Read More
Here’s how to help young drivers during National Teen Driver Safety Week
Parents can probably remember the feeling of nervousness when their child first got their driver’s license. Handing over the car keys to your teenager can spark new worries, as crashes are a leading cause of death for teens. → Read More
Living the American dream: A research scientist helps to protect and inspire others
“This country has given me everything,” Clara Rivero-Baleine said. → Read More
Law enforcement warns students that fake threats to schools have real consequences
Law enforcement officials across Florida say social media is driving this behavior. → Read More
Orange County to open monkeypox vaccine appointments Thursday
The vaccine is being rolled out locally to try and control the outbreak. → Read More
Florida to recruit retired first responders, military veterans as teachers
It’s a growing problem that leaders have been trying to solve for years. → Read More
Central Florida lawmaker shares plan to help women travel for out-of-state abortions
Right now, Florida law prohibits abortions after 15 weeks. → Read More
Downtown Orlando security checkpoints begin this weekend
Friday will be the first night the city is rolling out its new security plan for the late-night bars and clubs. → Read More
“You feel touched by it”; Neighbors react after family found dead in apparent murder-suicide
Officers found the family of 5 while conducting a well-being check Tuesday afternoon. → Read More
Central Florida school districts focus on safety as families prepare for back to school
Officials with one local district said safety has been the focus all summer. → Read More
Orange County schools expand lifesaving heart exam program
Heart screenings are required for high school student-athletes in Orange County. → Read More
Happening today: Orange County leaders to decide on rent control measure
For months, county leaders have been trying to find solutions to get the rental market under control. → Read More
Child among several hurt after car crashes into crowd along Daytona Beach
The car crashed into a tollbooth and onto the beach before driving into the water, beach safety officials said. → Read More
Parechovirus concerns: CDC warns of potentially deadly virus to newborns found in Central Florida
It’s called parechovirus and it’s now circulating in Central Florida. → Read More
State leaders set to announce new law to make thrill rides safer
The free fall ride remains closed nearly four months after Sampson fell to his death. → Read More
Operation Flashpoint: FBI, Homeland Security ask local businesses to help spot suspicious activity
Federal agencies are turning to Central Florida businesses to help prevent bomb attacks. → Read More
Sentencing phase of Parkland school shooting continues Tuesday
The penalty phase for the Parkland school shooter will resume in South Florida on Tuesday. → Read More
Police asking for public’s help finding the person who shot a couple in a pickup truck in Ocoee
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the shooter. → Read More