Jeff Deal
WFTV Eyewitness News
Orlando, FL, United States
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‘A family man’: Community holds vigil for entertainment promoter killed in Casselberry shooting
“They have to stop violence, man,” Brian Burton said. “It’s uncalled for; he’s a family man. → Read More
Attempted carjacking leads to shooting outside Sanford bar, police say
The employee's boyfriend was an eyewitness when the suspect tried to steal the woman's car. → Read More
Large pile of trash concerns residents at Orange County apartment complex
The pile of trash is covered in flies, and residents have seen raccoons, cats and dogs digging through it. → Read More
Lake County prepares for cold weather with shelters, supplies
LifePointe Church is just one of the locations that is opening its doors to provide food and shelter. → Read More
Victim drove Amazon truck to flee scene after being shot, witnesses say
The shooting victim made it to a nearby 7-Eleven, apparently on the back of the Amazon truck. → Read More
Records show bad odor in Mount Dora neighborhood linked to treatment plant
The city had blamed a private landfill and recycling business for the smell. → Read More
Florida joins lawsuit after social media challenge leads to spike in certain vehicles being stolen
The lawsuit alleges the cars are too easy to steal because they lack an engine immobilizer. → Read More
‘Person of interest’ in Leesburg woman’s murder investigation arrested on separate charge
Police haven't yet charged anyone with the murder. → Read More
Lawmaker seeks investigation into bathroom attack by transgender student that there’s no record of
Rep. Randy Fine is asking for an investigation into what he heard was an attack by a transgender girl on another girl in the restroom at Johnson Middle School in Melbourne. → Read More
Electricity bill prices are expected to go up for Mount Dora residents, officials say
Officials expect over $30 will be added to electricity bills. → Read More
Arson suspected after two people rescued from house fire in Lake County
Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of a fire that tore through a Lake County home over the weekend, but there’s suspicion it may have been set intentionally. → Read More
Police: Video shows Lake County caretaker abusing elderly patient in her care
A caretaker at a facility in Tavares is accused of abusing an elderly patient who was in her care. → Read More
Central Florida road improvements being delayed due to inflation
Rising costs of materials is forcing transportation planners to push back road projects on busy roads in Central Florida that were slotted over the next couple of years. → Read More
Central Florida man with Nazi memorabilia arrested after explosives found in home
Lake County deputies said they found live bombs and 50 pounds of ammonium nitrate in a home after the suspect’s roommate tipped deputies off because she was scared for her own life. → Read More
A Central Florida county to see delay in recyclables collected
Recyclables will not be collected like they normally are for the next month in the south part of Lake County for the next month, impacting 23,000 customers. → Read More
Here’s why potholes aren’t being filled in Central Florida
If you feel like your commute isn’t as smooth as you’re used to, you’re not alone. → Read More
Former student speaks out on ‘cult-like group’ operating in Leesburg High School
A former student at Leesburg High School is speaking out about the cult-like group she said formed at a local high school that involved into a secret and, at times, inappropriate society. → Read More
Central Florida ministry forced to cut back on supplies as more homeless families reach out
New homeless families are blaming skyrocketing rent for pushing them out. → Read More
Florida residents claim program to help pay their bills coming up short
For thousands of families Our Florida has been a life saver. → Read More
Teen says men threw stone at his car window while driving through Sanford neighborhood
The 16-year-old also captured part of the confrontation on video. → Read More