WKMG • August 6 2025

Lake Mary All-Stars survive in extras to advance in Little League Softball World Series

GREENVILLE, NC – The Lake Mary Little League All-Stars stayed alive in the 2025 Little League Softball World Series, defeating the Washington team 5-3 in seven innings.

Cornered in a must-win situation, Lake Mary hung in there with the Northwest region champs through four scoreless innings. The pitchers’ duel stalled after Lake Mary’s Alanna Luu sent one back up the middle to score Rachel Lester and give the All-Stars a 1-0 lead.

Washington answered back in the bottom of the fifth and tied it...

WKMG • August 6 2025

VIDEO: Lake County deputies use drone to catch domestic battery suspect

ALTOONA, Fla. – Using a drone to track him down, deputies with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man accused of domestic battery, a news release stated.

The sheriff’s office said on Facebook that around 5:29 a.m. Friday, deputies responded to a home in reference to a “domestic disturbance.”

After further investigation, the post states, it was determined that the suspect, Joshua High, “had multiple charges” and fled the scene.

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WKMG • August 6 2025

Orlando police search for missing man with cognitive condition

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Police Department is asking the public for help in finding a missing 68-year-old man, according to a social media post.

The police announced on X Wednesday that officers are searching for Jean Carius, who was last seen around 8 a.m. Tuesday near the 5500 block of Arnold Palmer Drive.

Officials say Carius was wearing a light blue shirt and dark blue jeans at the time and has a cognitive condition that may affect his ability to find his way home.

The department is as...

WKMG • August 6 2025

Traffic experts say these tips will help save lives during the school year

ORLANDO, Fla. – The American Automobile Association is urging drivers to stay alert on the roads as school begins to return this fall, supplying the public with a list of tips to prevent risky driving habits.

A news release issued Wednesday states parents driving their children to school should add 30 minutes to their morning commute because drivers running late are more prone to speeding, which endangers lives.

AAA says a resourceful tool for drivers to remember is to remember their ABCs:

A...

WKMG • August 6 2025

Space Coast Wing Battle returns to Melbourne with unlimited samples, live music, more

MELBOURNE, Fla. – The Battle Bros are hosting its sixth annual Space Coast Wing Battle in Melbourne, allowing attendees to enjoy unlimited wing samples, games and live music.

The event, which is scheduled from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Wickham Park, will host 24 competitors according to its website, with more coming soon.

A panel of judges will score the wings through a blind taste test based on categories of taste, quality and overall opinion of the wing.

Upon entry, attendees will be...

WKMG • August 4 2025

84-year-old motorcyclist dies after driving off highway in Sumter County, troopers say

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – An 84-year-old Ohio man died in Sumter County after driving off the highway on a motorcycle and colliding with an embankment, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A news release by FHP on Sunday stated the driver was traveling southbound on I-75 near the 306 Milepost when he “failed to negotiate a curve” while exiting into an FDOT rest area.

The motorcyclist drove off the highway, entered a drainage retention area, and collided with an embankment, troopers said.

Off...

WKMG • August 4 2025

Florida teen shoots, kills parents before turning himself in at church, sheriff says

MIDDLEBURG, Fla. – A 14-year-old boy called police from a church in Middleburg early Monday after he shot and killed his parents, Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook said in a news conference.

Cook said the sheriff’s office received a call from Trevor Lee, who stated that he had killed his parents at his home before walking just over a mile to a nearby church.

When deputies arrived at the church, they took Lee into custody, Cook said.

During a search of Lee’s home, authorities said they found t...

WKMG • August 4 2025

Cocoa police rescue elderly driver after car gets stuck on railroad tracks

COCOA, Fla. – Police officers with the Cocoa Police Department rescued an elderly man after he had mistakenly driven onto the railroad tracks while two trains approached from opposite directions, a news release stated.

Around 10 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to a driver attempting to get his car off the tracks at S.R. 520 and U.S. 1, the release said.

Officials said that communications officers made preemptive calls to the Florida East Coast Railway to slow and stop incoming trains, which...

WKMG • August 4 2025

Man vacationing in Polk County accused of holding woman’s head under water at pool, deputies say

DAVENPORT, Fla. – A 62-year-old man from England is facing charges of attempted second-degree murder and battery after he allegedly tried to drown his daughter-in-law at a Davenport vacation rental home, a news release stated.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to the Solterra Resort on Sunday around 5:19 p.m., where witnesses and the victim told authorities that Mark Gibbon had been arguing with his 33-year-old daughter-in-law in the resort’s swimming pool before attempt...

WKMG • August 4 2025

Orange County may have money for you. Here’s how to collect it

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Orange County Clerk of Courts may have some unclaimed money for you in the form of uncashed vendor payments, refunds, restitution or cash bonds, according to a news release.

The news release issued Monday states that the clerk of courts has 7,500 checks with values ranging from as low as 3 cents up to $8,450.

Individuals can check if they have any unclaimed money by visiting the clerk of courts website and viewing the unclaimed checks list.

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WKMG • July 30 2025

Orlando Magic to play games in Berlin, London this season

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Magic will be trotting the globe this season to face off against the Memphis Grizzlies in a pair of regular-season games held in Berlin and London, a news release stated.

The NBA announced Wednesday that the teams will play in Berlin on Jan. 15, 2026, and in London on Jan. 18, 2026.

The international contests are a part of the league’s effort to grow globally, as the league also announced that it will play regular season games in Manchester and Paris in 2027 and in...

WKMG • July 30 2025

4 confirmed cases of ‘locally acquired’ dengue found in Brevard County, DOH says

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County has found four confirmed cases of “locally acquired” dengue, a news release stated.

In response to the confirmed cases, officials said Wednesday that DOH-Brevard and Brevard County Mosquito Control are coordinating surveillance, enhanced monitoring and overnight spraying to reduce the risk of disease transmission.

According to the release, dengue fever is not contagious but is transmitted by the bite of an infected Aedes...

WKMG • July 30 2025

Disney releases Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party food lineup. Here’s what’s new this year

ORLANDO, Fla. – Disney announced its lineup of tasty treats for the upcoming Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, which will feature new bites and returning goodies.

Magic Kingdom will transform into a Halloween-themed attraction where families can trick-or-treat, from Aug. 15 to Oct. 31.

If you’re not a fan of pumpkin, these menu items may not be for you. This year, Disney released seven new pumpkin-flavored treats, from Pumpkin-spiced Coffee Barbecue Pork Sandwiches to Pumpkin Margaritas....

WKMG • July 30 2025

Lady Lake police issue 59 citations during ‘Operation Southern Slow Down’

LADY LAKE, Fla. – The Lady Lake Police Department issued 91 warnings and 59 citations during a weeklong traffic enforcement campaign, dubbed Operation Southern Slow Down, that aimed to reduce speed-related crashes, a news release states.

From July 14-20, officers dedicated some 80 hours to traffic enforcement as part of the Florida Department of Transportation’s annual Operation Southern Slow Down, according to the release.

Officials said law enforcement agencies from across Florida, Georgia,...

WKMG • July 30 2025

Sumter County correctional officer sentenced 3 years for accepting bribes, smuggling drugs into prison

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – A federal correctional officer in Sumter County was sentenced to three years and one month in federal prison for receiving bribes as a public official and providing contraband to a federal prisoner, according to court records.

Officials said Samuel Smith, who worked as a correctional officer at the Coleman Federal Correctional Complex in Sumter County, pled guilty in February 2025 after staff found him smuggling 668 grams of marijuana into the prison.

An investigation by...

WKMG • July 28 2025

Ocala police arrest 15 in child sex sting

OCALA, Fla. – The Ocala Police Department arrested 15 suspects following a three-day undercover sting operation aimed at apprehending individuals attempting to sexually exploit children, a news release stated.

From June 26-28, detectives posed as minors on various chat apps to communicate with the suspects, the department said. The individuals the department targeted knowingly engaged in “explicit online communication” with someone they believed to be a child and then traveled to meet the child...

WKMG • July 28 2025

Many Central Florida libraries serving as so-called cooling centers during heat wave

ORLANDO, Fla. – As Central Florida braces for extreme heat this week, counties are sharing venues where residents can beat the heat.

Here’s a county-by-county look at the so-called cooling centers.

Orange

Orange County designated public spaces with air conditioning or water features, like splashpads, as cooling locations on its government website, which residents can ride to on LYNX buses for free.

Locations and operating hours can be found here.

Volusia

Residents in Volusia County can co...

WKMG • July 28 2025

Tips to save energy, money as temperatures rise in Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida residents can expect extreme heat this week, with “feels like” readings forecasted to reach between 106 and 112 degrees across the entire region, according to News 6 meteorologist Michelle Morgan.

To beat the heat and save some money in the process, Duke Energy offered some tips in a news release to help you, and your family take control of your energy.

Tips to save energy and money, the release stated

Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, supplies...

WKMG • July 28 2025

Over 100 cats removed from Palm Coast woman’s home. Here’s how the city plans to get them adopted

PALM COAST, Fla. – Deputies removed some 100 cats from an elderly Palm Coast woman’s home following a residential welfare check and now the Flagler Humane Society is working to find them new homes.

According to a news release by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, the deputies didn’t find any signs of animal neglect or abuse during the visit on Tuesday but determined the living conditions were unsafe.

Officials said deputies removed 98 cats initially. Then, one of the cats gave birth after b...

WKMG • July 28 2025

Brevard County begins work on $56.6M Ellis Road widening project

MELBOURNE, Fla. – Brevard County has started work on its $56.6 million project to widen Ellis Road, according to a news release.

In the release issued on July 21, officials said that the work is scheduled to clear “vegetation, debris and other materials” within the right-of-way along Ellis Road from west of John Rodes Boulevard to west of Wickham Road in Melbourne.

Once the clearing is complete, which the county anticipates will be in early fall, there will be a nine-month window for utility r...

WKMG • July 23 2025

Kissimmee woman arrested after grabbing, pushing 17-year-old during Disney parade, deputies say

ORLANDO, Fla. – A 51-year-old Kissimmee woman was arrested, accused of grabbing and pushing a 17-year-old during a parade at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, an arrest report stated.

Orange County deputies responded to an altercation between a 17-year-old girl and Martha Zapata-Echeverri at Disney’s Magic Kingdom on Tuesday night, the report said, where Zapata-Echeverri had allegedly grabbed the teen by the arm and pulled her to the side, causing it to bruise.

Zapata-Echeverri told authorities that sh...

WKMG • July 23 2025

Woman accused of amassing over 14,000 pounds of trash at homeless encampment, Marion deputies say

OCALA, Fla. – A woman is accused of felony littering after allegedly amassing over 14,000 pounds of trash and debris at an illegal homeless encampment in the Silver Springs Shores area, a news release states.

Marion County deputies formally charged the woman after an investigation revealed she had allegedly “created a large-scale environmental hazard” on private property behind Spring Road in Ocala, the sheriff’s office said.

Deputies warned the woman to vacate and clean the property earlier i...

WKMG • July 23 2025

Thief costs DeLand store thousands in Pokémon card burglary

DELAND, Fla. – Gem Mint Cards, a collectible card store located in DeLand, was broken into and burglarized early Monday morning, according to the police department.

The owners shared a three-minute video of surveillance footage on Facebook, showing a masked person shattering the store’s front door and ducking through the broken glass with a large container.

The person is then seen going behind the counter within seconds to steal what appears to be cards on display.

“Most of these shelves cont...

WKMG • July 23 2025

ATM theft foiled by stuck pickup truck in Indian Harbour Beach, police say

INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH, Fla. – Multiple would-be thieves attempted to remove an ATM from a Truist Bank in Indian Harbour Beach using a pickup truck and a chain, the police department said.

Just before 5:30 a.m. Monday, police responded to the bank and determined from witness statements and evidence collected that multiple individuals dressed in dark clothing and masks had attached a chain from an ATM to a pickup truck in an attempt to “forcibly remove the machine from its foundation,” a news rele...