Nick Papantonis
WFTV Eyewitness News
Orlando, FL, United States
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Kissimmee boy, 4 who accidentally shot and killed himself remembered as ‘happiest baby alive’
Another Central Florida family is mourning the loss of a child after police said a young boy accidentally shot and killed himself Thursday morning. → Read More
Reedy Creek board heralds new era, defends itself during first meeting
The newly appointed board members of the Reedy Creek Improvement District, soon to be renamed the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, mostly presented a business-as-usual face during their first-ever meeting Wednesday, while announcing big changes were coming. → Read More
Former Clermont police union boss sentenced for stealing from fellow officers
A judge sentenced the former leader of the Clermont Police union to six months in jail Monday after pleading no contest to theft charges. → Read More
Unprotected substations makes Orlando vulnerable to Baltimore-style neo-Nazi attack
By shooting into a facility, a person could take it offline. → Read More
Proposed bill bans Florida dogs from sticking heads out car windows
The bill also restricts when an animal may be tethered outside. → Read More
‘Tyre Sampson’ bills fix ride safety oversights but keeps records hidden longer
A Central Florida lawmaker has filed a bill to formally address issues that came to light after a 14-year-old fell from a drop tower last year, along with a companion bill that would cost the public information. → Read More
Three students arrested after fight at Seminole High School, officials say
Staff members said an incident between two students “stirred the pot” and led to a bigger fight. → Read More
Attorney: Disney has strong case if it goes to court over Reedy Creek
“Disney is going to go from uniquely independent to uniquely under political control," a local attorney said. → Read More
SEE: officers surround Orlando home of neo-Nazi suspected of plotting to attack Baltimore power grid
Clarence Sistak spent most of Friday afternoon wondering what the black car with tinted windows was doing outside his neighbor’s home. → Read More
Bethune-Cookman students release list of demands, including more representation
Bethune-Cookman University students released a list of 12 “non-negotiable” demands Thursday amid continuing protests over conditions at the school. → Read More
What we know about AP African American Studies, and why Florida doesn’t want it
Florida Dept. of Education leaders aren't explaining why the College Board’s new AP African American Studies class “lacks educational value,” one day after a letter informing the Board that the class couldn’t be taught in the state was made public. → Read More
Gov. DeSantis announces over $58 million to help fund central Florida dune restoration
Hurricanes Ian and Nicole caused almost a billion dollars in damage to Volusia County. → Read More
Prosecutor reveals proposed overhaul to Florida’s juvenile justice system
State Attorney Monique Worrell unveiled a series of proposed reforms to juvenile justice sentencing this week, kicking off an expected debate about a “missing middle” to sentence kids and teens charged with serious crimes. → Read More
Florida teacher unions share concerns over over vacancies, state pushes back
Leaders of Florida’s main education lobbying agency say the latest results of an annual survey they perform should renew concerns about Florida’s teacher and support staff vacancy rates, but state officials are calling the claims misleading. → Read More
She wanted to immigrate to the U.S. to live with her daughter. She came to bury her instead
According to an arrest report, Gomes-Simo and the boyfriend, Pierre Floriant, had a rough relationship, with Floriant being arrested in December for striking the 29-year-old mother of four. → Read More
Teen shot at Orange County high school wasn’t target, sheriff says
Mina’s report confirmed earlier statements that the shooting wasn’t random. → Read More
Florida intends to keep Disney’s Reedy Creek, but under state control
A Florida lawmaker gave notice Friday that the legislature intends to partially reverse course on Disney’s Reedy Creek, though under conditions the company may find less appealing. → Read More
Palm Bay police mum on teen boys’ murders
More than a week after the bodies of two teen boys were discovered in the woods of partially developed land, Palm Bay Police are not providing any updates or hints that suggest they’re closer to naming a suspect. → Read More
Affidavit: Cocoa officer had been drinking, threatened to kill fellow officers
Cocoa Police Officer Patrick Kelly drank after he returned home from work and threatened numerous people before starting an armed stand-off with Brevard County deputies, his arrest affidavit reported. → Read More
Osceola County shooting part of long-running feud, neighbors say
The overnight shooting that sent two people to the hospital in Buenaventura Lakes Friday morning was the latest in an ongoing dispute between neighbors over a woman, according to multiple people living on the street. → Read More