Daralene Jones
WFTV Eyewitness News
Orlando, FL, United States
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Past articles by Daralene:
Pandemic learning gap: The mental toll on students
Mental health is complicating the work teachers are trying to do to close the gap. → Read More
‘We have to do something different’: Chief says after 2 firefighter suicides
The agency lost two firefighters to suicide in less than a month. → Read More
‘The system is flawed’: Inmate beaten by officers in viral video speaks out
Otis Miller has been in state prison for 22 years, serving a 45-year sentence for charges related to possession of cocaine within a thousand feet of a school. → Read More
Orange County firefighter with PTSD fighting to get his job back after being terminated twice
Matt McMahon is a proud U.S. Marine who wanted to continue serving the community. So he applied to work as a firefighter with Orange County Fire Rescue. → Read More
Tavares police officer shares story of exposure to fentanyl during traffic stop
“I don’t think i would be here today if it wasn’t for the officers on the scene,” the officer said. → Read More
Orlando’s new police chief talks community policing, goals for department
Channel 9 anchor Daralene Jones sat down with Chief Eric Smith for an interview where nothing was off-limits. → Read More
9 Investigates: Tavares police officer files grievance with city over double-demotion
A Tavares police officer is fighting to be reinstated as a supervisor. → Read More
‘Too much alcohol’: Orlando looking to reduce bars downtown to help improve safety
Orlando City Commissioner Jim Gray told Channel 9 that more alcohol means more trouble. → Read More
Florida is now picking its social studies textbooks, but how does the process work?
Some parents may not know that the state is in the process of selecting new social studies textbooks for students. → Read More
Questions raised over permit for Mount Dora medical marijuana plant producing ‘atrocious smell’
Mount Dora residents are growing more frustrated by a medical marijuana facility in their neighborhood. → Read More
Orlando police officer on list for questionable credibility reassigned to 911 call center
William Escobar was on the state’s attorney’s Brady List, meaning his credibility as an officer was questionable. → Read More
‘Deplorable’: Man Tased by Mount Dora police sergeant speaks out
A man who was Tased by a Mount Dora Police Sergeant is only talking to Eyewitness News. → Read More
9 Investigates report leads to investigation into Mount Dora officer who used Taser on driver
In the body camera video, a man is heard screaming that he couldn’t move his legs. → Read More
Investigation provides insight into Mount Dora police chief’s sudden resignation
Police Chief Brett Meade resigned last week over what he described as differences with the city manager. → Read More
Police communications manager fired over alleged policy violations
A Mount Dora Police Communications manager has been fired over allegations that she violated police policy, providing information to a man she was having an affair with. → Read More
‘We’ve set a standard’: Vanessa Echols calls on the next generation to ‘rise to the occasion’
Channel 9 anchor Vanessa Echols will retire Friday after 30 years at WFTV Channel 9. → Read More
Central Florida gymnast commits to joining Tennessee HBCU’s first ever gymnastics team
An Orange County high school student is making history with her decision to attend Fisk University in Tennessee. → Read More
Attorney says Orlando strip club is a danger to the community
An Orlando strip club that was the scene of a shooting last week is no stranger to trouble. → Read More
Rollins College fires long-time tenured professor accused of sexual harassing students
Rollins College fired a long-time tenured professor accused of sexual harassment against students. → Read More
Orange County study reveals $49 million in resources needed to deal with gaps in mental health care
The study outlines 16 recommendations to effect real change in how the community cares for the mentally ill. → Read More