Michael Lopardi, WFTV Eyewitness News

Michael Lopardi

WFTV Eyewitness News

Orlando, FL, United States

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Past articles by Michael:

Brevard County company’s design to help in building thousands of ventilators

A ventilator made by Airon Corporation will soon be mass-produced by Ford, and distributed by GE Healthcare. The company typically makes more than 50 ventilators a month. Now, it is licensing the design so Ford can produce 50,000 by July. → Read More

FDOT: I-4 exit in downtown Orlando reopens after safety concerns

ORLANDO, Fla. — The reconfigured Colonial Drive exit ramp reopened Tuesday morning after it was closed due to concerns over drivers entering the ramp at too high a rate of speed, the Florida Department of Transportation said. The safety issues caused FDOT officials to close the ramp shortly after opening it. “Engineers observed motorists traveling at a higher rate of speed than what was posted,… → Read More

Seminole County students see effects of vaping, drug use up close through new campaign

The school district on Thursday rolled out a new campaign called “It Won’t Be Me" to teach students about the dangers of things like vaping. → Read More

Coronavirus: Orlando doctors ask people to ‘stay vigilant'

ORLANDO, Fla. — A second case of the coronavirus has been confirmed in the United States. The first was diagnosed in Seattle, and now a woman is being treated in Chicago. Both patients traveled to Wuhan, China, in late December. The outbreak has killed 25 people and made more than 800 others sick. Although there have been no cases reported in Florida, doctors say people should keep an eye on the… → Read More

Thousands of Florida teachers may receive money from class-action lawsuit

ORLANDO, Fla. – The legal fight over a controversial teacher bonus in Florida may soon come to an end. Thousands of minority teachers could now receive money as part of a settlement from a class-action lawsuit against the state. Several factors will determine how much they receive, includes how many teachers file claims. Records indicate roughly 33,000 black and Hispanic teachers could be… → Read More

Hit-and-run driver who killed Orange County mother sentenced to probation

A woman who hit and killed an Orange County mother and then drove off was sentenced to probation Wednesday. The victim’s family said they were disappointed by the judge’s ruling calling the punishment a "slap on the wrist." Nikita Pope’s family said they wanted Carmen Clayton to face trial for hitting and Pope along U.S. Highway 441 in Apopka nearly two years ago. “The trial would have given us… → Read More

'Smart bus' to provide internet to students living in motels

Osceola County Schools is using grant money to turn a spare school bus into a mobile computer lab that will provide students living in motels with better internet access. → Read More

'Smart bus' to provide internet to students living in motels

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. - Osceola County Schools is using grant money to turn a spare school bus into a mobile computer lab that will provide students living in motels with better internet access. The $40,000 renovation project will come equipped with 11 computer stations and high-speed internet service when it launches by mid-January 2020 and begins making stops at hotels and motels along U.S.… → Read More

'Smart bus' to provide internet to students living in motels

Osceola County Schools is using grant money to turn a spare school bus into a mobile computer lab that will provide students living in motels with better internet access. → Read More

Commissioners to consider pilot program that could bring hundreds of scooters to Orlando

Motorized scooters could soon be riding the streets and sidewalks of Orlando. → Read More

Wife of man who died after Orange County bar attack sues business, attacker

The widow of a man who died after he was knocked to the ground at an Orange County bar and restaurant is now suing the business and the man accused of throwing the punch. → Read More

NY police: Videos show persons of interest running away from burning v

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Surveillance footage released Thursday afternoon shows two persons of interest in a case involving a 3-year-old Longwood, Florida, boy who was discovered sleeping in a box on the porch of a Buffalo, New York, home. The Buffalo Police Department said the boy, Noelvin, was discovered at 8 a.m. Monday, 1 mile from a burned-out rental minivan that he, his parents and their friend… → Read More

NY police: Videos show persons of interest running away from burning v

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Central Florida airport operations resume after Hurricane Dorian

Airports in Central Florida are still rather quiet after they were closed due to Hurricane Dorian. → Read More

Central Florida power companies call for backup ahead of Hurricane Dorian

With Hurricane Dorian approaching Florida, Central Florida power companies are calling for backup crews in case the area experiences major damage. → Read More

New elementary school won't be ready for school year in Volusia County, officials say

Some parents are ready to send their kids back to school, but one elementary school in Volusia County won’t be ready for the start of the new school year. → Read More

Mail mix-up delays Orange County vote on teacher raises

A problem with ballot envelopes is delaying Orange County's vote on teacher raises. → Read More

Massive holes swallow more than half-dozen large trucks outside Orange County business

Investigators are still trying to figure out why the ground collapsed at an Orange County business Wednesday morning. → Read More

Central Florida school districts debate new law allowing teachers to be armed in classrooms

The governor has signed into law a bill that allows classroom teachers in Florida to be armed. → Read More

Hepatitis A outbreak spreading through Orange County, health officials say

The county has recorded 86 cases of Hepatitis A so far in 2019, which is the third most in the state. → Read More