Lauren Seabrook
WFTV Eyewitness News
Orlando, FL, United States
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‘We need your help’: Mother pleads for help finding hit-and-run driver that killed her daughter
On Nov. 6. 24-year-old Lauren Winston was crossing East Washington Street near Magnolia Avenue just after 1 a.m. when a car ran a red light and hit her. → Read More
OIA wheelchair attendants hold one-day strike, citing ‘abysmal’ working conditions
The people who assist elderly and disabled passengers in wheelchairs for two major airlines at Orlando International Airport walked off the job Thursday over what they call “abysmal” working conditions. → Read More
‘Very scary’: Bicycle store owner worried after cars seen driving on bike path in front of business
ORLANDO, Fla. — Seasoned bicyclist Brett Hauke frequently comes face-to-face with cars on his way into work, because drivers are using a bike path at the corner of Colonial Drive and Baldwin Lake Lane to cut corners and avoid traffic. → Read More
Orange County leaders not yet ready to declare victory as COVID-19 positivity rates decline
While the news is good, Mayor Jerry Demings stopped short of calling it a victory, saying he won’t feel like they have won this battle until cases are down to zero. → Read More
Orange County COVID-19 positivity rate continues to decline
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said the county’s 14-day rolling positivity rate is continuing to decline, with it now clocking in at 5.37%. → Read More
‘A critical season’: Experts warn flu season could be worse this year
The Orange County health officer and other health experts are concerned that the upcoming flu season could be a bad one. → Read More
Orange County health officials to launch program to randomly test students for COVID-19 at school
The Orange County Health Department is launching a new pilot program to help the district make informed decisions, such as when it’s safe to drop its mask mandate. → Read More
COVID-19 took months off Americans’ life expectancy, especially minority populations
Studies show COVID-19 took about two to three months off Americans’ life expectancy, and the effect is even greater for minority populations. → Read More
‘Emotions are all over the place’: People struggling with mental health amid pandemic
Twenty months into a global pandemic, many people feel like they may need help managing their mental health for the first time in their life. → Read More
Orange County to discipline unvaccinated employees over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
All Orange County employees must have at least their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of Thursday or they will be disciplined. → Read More
Firefighters plan to take mayor to court over vaccination requirement
About 45% of Orange County Fire Rescue remains unvaccinated and will likely be disciplined Thursday. → Read More
Orange County mayor: Employees who don’t comply with COVID-19 vaccine mandate won’t be fired
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said county employees who do not comply with the county’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate will not be fired. → Read More
ICU doctor says current COVID-19 surge could be the last
Not many people truly understand the dark depths of the COVID-19 pandemic the way Dr. Fortune Alabi does. → Read More
Monoclonal treatment leading to fewer COVID-19 hospitalizations in Florida, officials say
Since opening a few weeks ago, more than 43,000 people have been treated overall, and health leaders said hospitalizations have been decreasing ever since. → Read More
AdventHealth morgues reach capacity due to COVID-19 deaths
The Central Florida Division of AdventHealth has reached capacity at its hospital morgues due to an influx of COVID-19 patients, the organization said in a email. → Read More
First deadline for Orange County employees to get COVID-19 vaccine fast approaching
Four county employees have recently died from the virus, and there are several county employees “who are now in critical care units and are still very, very sick,” Demings said. → Read More
Orange County mayor extends state of emergency
Another 16 people have died from COVID-19 since Monday, among them are two Orange County employees and four residents of long-term care facilities. → Read More
Brevard County hospital trustee’s family sees impact of COVID-19 firsthand
When Jerrod Blair first needed ECMO, they couldn’t find one for him, but one eventually came available in South Orlando. → Read More
Florida sees shortage in available ECMO machines to help COVID-19 patients
For COVID-19 patients, ECMO is a last-resort treatment option. → Read More
Central Florida counties prepare for COVID-19 vaccine booster shot rollout
While health leaders work to get more people on board with the COVID-19 vaccine, it may be time for those who’ve already had two shots to line up for a third. → Read More