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FOX 35 Orlando •

76-year-old man with disability reported missing from Altamonte Springs, police say

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - A 76-year-old man with a disability has gone missing from the Altamonte Springs area, police said.  Fernando Roman was last seen walking through a Publix parking lot around 2 p.m. on Thursday, said the Altamonte Springs Police Department.  Roman is described as a white male, with short hair and a long salt/pepper beard, who weighs about 170 pounds and is 5 feet, 6 inches tall. He was last seen wearing a gray "Sublime" shirt, tan shorts and sandals. RELATED: Search for m...
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1 dead after Tesla crashes into tree, goes up in flames in Osceola County: FHP

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. - A Tesla driver was killed in a Thursday morning crash in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.  The crash happened at 8:25 a.m. on Hickory Tree Road and Nursery Road in St. Cloud, troopers said.  According to the incident report, a man was speeding down Hickory Tree Road in a 2018 Telsa Model X.  RELATED: Florida man killed by hit-and-run driver on I-96 in Detroit At some point, the driver lost control on a curve, which caused the Tesla to run off the ro...
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11 more Volusia County smoke shops busted in undercover operation

VOLUSIA COUNTY,Fla. - An undercover operation led by the Volusia Sheriff's office revealed 11 stores that allegedly sold vape and tobacco products to underage customers.   As part of the operation, the sheriff's office sent a deputy under the age of 21 to go undercover to several different smoke shops in the area to try to buy nicotine vape products. Selling tobacco products to people under the age of 21 is against Florida Statute 569.14. Proof of age is required for purchases.  RELATED: Volusia...
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Clermont tower vandalized; police seek assistance

CLERMONT, Fla. - The Clermont Police Department is asking for assistance in a current investigation into a case of vandalism. The City of Clermont reported derogatory graffiti on the Victory Pointe tower on Saturday. RELATED: Port Orange police officers seek help in identifying bank robbery suspect  Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Detective Division at (352)-394-5588, Detective Dougherty at the Clermont Police Department, or email intel@clermontfl.org.

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2 men accused of using fake bills at Mount Dora Hobby Lobby; Have you seen them?

MOUNT DORA, Fla. - Mount Dora police are attempting to identify two men accused of using counterfeit bills in a store. The Mount Dora Police Department said that the two men gave a counterfeit $100 bill at Hobby Lobby at 16800 US Hwy 441 on Wednesday, May 8.  Both men purchased merchandise and received change from the transaction.  RELATED Florida man intentionally drove into jail, dropped several rubber snakes, deputies say Anyone with information on these men or the incident is urged to contac...
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Daytona Beach police search for man involved in active criminal investigation

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The Daytona Beach Police Department is seeking the public's help with identifying a man.  The department released a photo of a what appears to be a Black man wearing a Nike jacket in a press release Friday.  Police said they are looking to identify the man pictured "in relation to an active criminal investigation." RELATED Who's who in deadly Seminole County carjacking case Anyone who can identify the pictured individual or has any information is urged to contact the Dayton...
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Publix's ice cream truck is coming to these Florida cities

ORLANDO, Fla. - Publix is going on tour in a neighborhood near you! On Tuesday, the Florida-based grocery chain announced the return of its ice cream truck.  In a release, Publix officials said the ice cream truck will be back on the road this summer and stops will offer a photobooth, games and music.   RELATED Publix reveals summer lineup of limited edition ice cream flavors The icecream truck will make the following stops in Florida, according to a release:  Orlando, FLJune 28, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m...
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Halloween Horror Nights 33: Universal Orlando reveals a new house coming in 2024

ORLANDO, Fla. - A horrifying new experience awaits guests at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights, as the company announces the arrival of a house that forces guests to silence their screams.  As fans enter the post-apocalyptic world of the film series, "A Quiet Place", they can expect to relive iconic scenes, such as traveling through the farmhouse (Abbott family shelter), and stepping into the root cellar where Evelyn Abbot escapes to give birth. The snarls of the larger-than-life predators wil...

About Me

I am currently an Electronic Journalism student at the University of Central Florida, where I am also pursuing a minor in Crime, Deviance, and Law. I expect to graduate in Fall 2025.

In addition to my academic pursuits, I hold leadership roles in several professional organizations. I serve as the Secretary for the UCF chapter of the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) and as the Treasurer for the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). I am also an active member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ).

I am deeply passionate about shedding light on underreported stories within the community. My goal is to continue developing my skills in reporting, podcasting, editing, producing, and audio journalism. I am eager to gain hands-on experience to further enhance my expertise in reporting, writing, and production.