Alex Villarreal
WESH 2 News
Orlando, FL, United States
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Operation Safe Holidays looks to keep shoppers safe
Central Florida law enforcement officials are warning people to be on the lookout while shopping during the holiday season. → Read More
Students return to UCF campus amid coronavirus pandemic
Central Florida's largest university enforced new safety guidelines for student move-in. → Read More
Local organ transplant recipient celebrates Father's Day
Stanley Barriga, a father of four, says he is extremely blessed to celebrate Father's Day. → Read More
Some airlines to require passengers to wear face masks starting Monday
On Monday, Delta, United and Jet Blue will require passengers to wear face masks. → Read More
Multiple changes to Interstate 4 exits set to go into effect
Multiple changes are happening on I-4 in downtown Orlando this week. One of the changes now in effect is the closure of the Michigan Street entrance ramp. Driver swill have to drive to Kaley Avenue and use a temporary entrance to get to I-4 east. Another change is the I-4 eastbound entrance ramp from Orange Blossom Trail. Due to a slight shift, you'll now need to be in the left lane after you… → Read More
Advocates host film festival to raise awareness about human trafficking
January 25th was Human Trafficking Awareness Day. → Read More
Polk County teachers fear termination for attending Monday's Tallahassee education rally
The demonstration is to demand improved funding for students and schools, fair pay for all education employees, and and voice opposition to some testing policies. → Read More
45 volunteers make sure people have meals for Christmas
"It is such a blessing to be able to give back so unselfishly with volunteers that help." → Read More
Volunteer to provide Thanksgiving meals to Central Florida families
Heart of Florida United Way packed and distributed meal kits Saturday. → Read More
‘It was a disaster’: Family describes being stuck on Disney’s new Skyliner gondola
"They all kinda started colliding into each other, started crashing into each other," → Read More
Man injured, suspect at large after shooting in Orlando Sunday morning
The victim is in stable condition after he was shot in the chest. → Read More
Orlando's Bearded Villains give back to community
"You walk by. People look at you. They're, like, 'Oh, beard, tattoos, no way. Not going to talk to this guy.' But it's crazy what a bottle of water or sandwich will do to help bridge this gap." → Read More
New safety measures in place as Central Florida students head back to school
This year, Orange County has gun safes inside all of its 120 schools where a deputy serves as a school resource officer. → Read More
Investigators: Man dies after being shot in Orlando
Crime scene tape is blocking off part of Boston Avenue off of Carter Street. → Read More
Orange County Public School employees learn how to stop bleeding
Orlando Health prepared Orange County Public Schools employees to stop bleeding in the event of a mass shooting or other disaster. → Read More
Team USA fan experience at Universal City walk Wednesday
You have till 11 p.m. to check out the fan experience, Team USA Journey. → Read More
New park opens in Lake Nona
"There's all types of heroes here with us this morning, and this park is for you," Buddy Dyer, Orlando mayor, said. → Read More
Orange County sets up special surprise for trash-truck loving toddler
"He just gets me up every Friday at 5:55 when our trash guys come and wakes me up and we come outside and say hi," said the boy's mother. → Read More
Man pleads not guilty to murdering ex-girlfriend's daughter
"I want him to suffer the rest of his life. Every minute, every hour, every day for what he's done to my granddaughter," the 16-year-old's grandmother said. → Read More
Central Florida family surprised with twins, then triplets, now fighting cancer
First, they were surprised with twins, then triplets. Now, a Central Florida family has been surprised with news no one wants to hear. → Read More