Angela Jacobs
WFTV Eyewitness News
Orlando, FL, United States
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Volusia County woman dies after being rescued from submerged SUV
This comes after the woman remained in critical condition. → Read More
Volusia County first responders rescue woman from partially submerged SUV
“It was instinct," Volusia County Deputy Doug Meyer said. → Read More
NTSB calling on Florida to take closer look at impaired driving
In a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantits, the NTSB gave Florida a passing grade on only four of nine areas. → Read More
Undercover operation leads to record-setting fentanyl seizure, multiple arrests in Lake County
Deputies say all but nine of a total of 27 suspects have been taken into custody. → Read More
‘Quite disappointed’: Visitors react after FBI takes possession of art exhibit from Orlando museum
It all stems from the controversy over a collection by late artist Jean-Michel Basquiat that some are calling fake. → Read More
Dashcam video shows troopers stopping boy, 16, accused of threatening to kill Orlando detective
Investigators are revealing what they said led to the threats against officers and a 13-year-old girl’s family. → Read More
Orange County residents fed up with rising rents, ask commissioners to declare ‘state of emergency’
Orange County residents are concerned over skyrocketing rent, asking county leaders to reconsider declaring a “housing state of emergency” during Tuesday’s county commissioner meeting. → Read More
‘I was scared of losing them’: Twin boys’ lives saved by sickle cell treatment in Central Florida
Aaron and Ryan, 7, are now happy and healthy, and considered cured. → Read More
‘100% preventable’: advocates push for safety against hot car deaths as temperatures rise
With temperatures on the rise, safety advocates are again sending a strong and urgent message about the dangers of leaving a child in a hot car. → Read More
Magic Johnson joins Central Florida fight for equal health care, affordable housing
Pro basketball great Earvin “Magic” Johnson paid a visit to Orlando Wednesday to tackle two serious issues for a growing number of central Floridians: a lack of access to equal health care and housing. → Read More
Overdose deaths skyrocketing in Central Florida
Last year in Central Florida, an average of 58 people died from overdose every 30 days. → Read More
Dozens of gang members under arrest in Polk County, deputies hunting for gang leader
The criminal gang is believed to be the local arm of a nationwide gang. → Read More
Here’s what the proposed OUC rate hike means for you
The company said not raising its prices could eventually wipe out its reserves. → Read More
Orange County facing tougher restrictions on fertilizer use
The move follows extensive county studies and growing concerns over water quality from nutrient runoff. → Read More
West Orange High School athlete back on court after receiving treatment for rare throat condition
As a West Orange High School athlete, basketball and food were staples for Djems Narcisse until this past fall. → Read More
Meals on Wheels operations throughout Central Florida in need of volunteers
Meals on Wheels operations across Central Florida say they’re desperately in need of volunteers. → Read More
Florida Education Association backing bill to address support staff shortage
The Florida Education Association said shortages of support staff in schools have reached critical levels. → Read More
Immunocompromised start receiving fourth COVID-19 vaccine doses in Central Florida
People whose health makes them most vulnerable to COVID-19 are now getting a fourth vaccine dose. → Read More
‘Flurona’: What it is and the symptoms to look out for
Doctors say COVID-19 and the flu at the same time can be a serious one-two punch. → Read More
Orange County opening county-employee only COVID-19 testing site
Orange County leaders say they’re opening up a new COVID-19 testing site for county employees to address the continued rising numbers of COVID-19 infections. → Read More