Shannon Butler
WFTV Eyewitness News
Orlando, FL, United States
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Orange County sheriff, Orlando police chief weigh in on tackling violent crime
Both the Orlando police chief and the Orange County sheriff said that the biggest issues is repeat offenders. → Read More
Thousands still waiting for insurance to pay months after pair of hurricanes
In the span of six weeks, Florida was hit with two hurricanes. Now months later, thousands of homeowners are still waiting for insurance to pay for damage. → Read More
The unintended consequences of a Florida law meant to help victims
In the years since Marsy's Law passed, victims’ rights groups say serious problems have arisen that have not been addressed. → Read More
The unintended consequences of Marsy’s law
Victims of a crime: Protecting their identity comes at a cost that they might not even realize. → Read More
Florida lawmakers to meet next week for special session on Reedy Creek
Finalization to strip the Walt Disney Company of its special governing powers will be on the agenda. → Read More
Orange County deputies resign after tip leads to investigation into them having sex on duty
A Crimeline tip in May led to a six-month investigation into accusations that two Orange County deputies were having sex on duty. → Read More
‘There are others that don’t know’: Gail’s Law changes how survivors access rape kits
Gail Gardner's case remained unsolved for more than 30 years. → Read More
OPD ending year with more than 70% of city homicides solved
Orlando Police Department is ending the year with more than 70% of this year’s murder solved. → Read More
Jennifer Kesse: Family and FDLE continue efforts to find answers
The investigation from almost 17 years ago was given to the FDLE for a cold-case review earlier this month. → Read More
Mother of son shot, killed by deputy plans to sue Orange County Sheriff’s Office
The mother of the man shot and killed by an Orange County deputy back in August is speaking for the first time. → Read More
Orange County Sheriff’s Office, union disagree over proposed pay increase
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office and its union could reach an impasse on their latest contract if they fail to agree on things like discipline and pay in the next two weeks. → Read More
Central Florida election officials consider changes to early voting after surprisingly low turnout
Data shows early voter turnout in Central Florida has been extremely low so far, even by midterm standards. → Read More
Osceola County charter school won’t reopen after judge terminates contract
In April, the school board voted to terminate the contract. → Read More
Orange County deputy suspended over Miya Marcano investigation
An Orange County sheriff’s deputy has been suspended for 150 hours after the sheriff's office said he failed to act urgently in the case of a missing woman. → Read More
Company sues Florida over claims of millions owed on thousands of COVID-19 test kits
An Alabama company is suing Florida’s Division of Emergency Management over claims that it stiffed the company on contracts to purchase hundreds of thousands of COVID-19 test kits. → Read More
Attorney takes plea deal after stealing millions from 105-year-old Winter Park woman
His scheme unraveled after the woman told detectives three years ago that he somehow got a hold of her millions. → Read More
St. Cloud set for massive population increase as developers buy up land
City planners said new growth models have 60,000 people moving into St. Cloud in less than 20 years. → Read More
Orlando police officer fired after 2 department policy violations
The department said the officer's actions were not only a violation of department policy, but of public trust. → Read More
Orlando police, Orange County deputies seeking pay increase
Because of inflation, ongoing scrutiny and staffing storages, law enforcement is looking for a pay hike. → Read More
Sources: Charges recommended against Osceola County deputy, motorcyclist following gas station fire
Sources tell Channel 9′s Shannon Butler that the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is recommending that an Osceola County deputy be charged following a fire at a gas station that severely burned a motorcyclist. → Read More