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Miya Marcano’s family sues Orange County Sheriff’s Office, accuses agency of negligence
Read full article: Miya Marcano’s family sues Orange County Sheriff’s Office, accuses agency of negligenceThe family of Miya Marcano, the Orange County woman who disappeared from her UCF-area apartment in September of 2021 and was later found dead, is suing the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, as well as the two deputies initially handling her missing person case.
Enforcement of Miya’s Law for renter safety goes into effect in 2023
Read full article: Enforcement of Miya’s Law for renter safety goes into effect in 2023While the law is technically in effect, Florida’s Division of Hotels and Restaurants will now be able to enforce most of the law starting in January 2023.
Man arrested after deadly shooting at condemned Orange County condo complex
Read full article: Man arrested after deadly shooting at condemned Orange County condo complexAn Orange County family is calling for a condemned property to be torn down for good following a deadly shooting there Tuesday morning.
Day of remembrance held for Miya Marcano 1 year after her death
Read full article: Day of remembrance held for Miya Marcano 1 year after her deathThe Miya Marcano Foundation hosted “A Day of Remembrance” for the 19-year-old Friday night at the Arden Villas apartments in Orange County to mark one year after her death.
Miya Marcano’s murder sparked changes for apartments in Florida. Enforcement must wait until 2023.
Read full article: Miya Marcano’s murder sparked changes for apartments in Florida. Enforcement must wait until 2023.Her murder sparked mandatory changes for apartment buildings across Florida. News 6 investigator Merris Badcock found that even though Miya’s Law went into effect earlier this month, many of the protections for renters may not be enforceable until next year.
Apartment complex owners at center of Miya Marcano case admit to lack of safeguards
Read full article: Apartment complex owners at center of Miya Marcano case admit to lack of safeguardsThe owner of the apartment complex at the center of 19-year-old Miya Marcano’s death is responding to the family’s concerns about safety months after the tragedy unfolded.
Volusia County students will receive free meals for the upcoming school year
Read full article: Volusia County students will receive free meals for the upcoming school yearVolusia County students will receive free school breakfast and lunch for the 2022-23 school year with no need to fill out family income applications, according to the Volusia County School District.
WATCH LIVE at 2:45 p.m.: Gov. DeSantis speaks at Florida Teacher of the Year conference in Orlando
Read full article: WATCH LIVE at 2:45 p.m.: Gov. DeSantis speaks at Florida Teacher of the Year conference in OrlandoGov. Ron DeSantis is set to deliver remarks at the Florida Teacher of the Year Conference in Orlando Tuesday afternoon.
Orange County deputies suspended following Miya Marcano case, reports show
Read full article: Orange County deputies suspended following Miya Marcano case, reports showTwo deputies who worked in the investigation of 19-year-old Miya Marcano’s disappearance before her death last year were found to have violated department policies, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Bill honoring Miya Marcano signed into law, increases safety for renters
Read full article: Bill honoring Miya Marcano signed into law, increases safety for rentersFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law aimed at increasing physical safety for renters that was named after a 19-year-old woman believed to have been killed by a maintenance worker at her apartment complex.
Family of Miya Marcano honored with key to South Florida city
Read full article: Family of Miya Marcano honored with key to South Florida cityThe mayor of a South Florida city presented a special proclamation to the parents of Miya Marcano, who was murdered by a maintenance worker at her Orlando apartment complex.
Miya Marcano’s family attorney has more questions than answers following release of autopsy report
Read full article: Miya Marcano’s family attorney has more questions than answers following release of autopsy reportThe family attorney for a murdered college student is responding to the recently released report from the medical examiner.
‘Mejora la raza:’ A conversation spotlighting the experience of Afro-Latinx people
Read full article: ‘Mejora la raza:’ A conversation spotlighting the experience of Afro-Latinx peopleWhile a quarter of Hispanics identify as AfroLatinx and more than half of Hispanics as “mixed race,” according to the Pew Research Center.
Proposed ‘Miya’s Law’ aimed at increasing physical safety for renters
Read full article: Proposed ‘Miya’s Law’ aimed at increasing physical safety for rentersFollowing the death of Miya Mercano, the family and lawmakers said a new piece of legislation has been agreed on, with the goal to protect the physical safety of Florida's tenants.
Orange County Sheriff’s Office releases new details in Miya Marcano death investigation
Read full article: Orange County Sheriff’s Office releases new details in Miya Marcano death investigationThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office released new details in 19-year-old Miya Marcano’s death investigation Monday.
Miya Marcano Foundation to release 1,900 butterflies in her honor at 1st fundraising event
Read full article: Miya Marcano Foundation to release 1,900 butterflies in her honor at 1st fundraising eventThe Miya Marcano Foundation is hosting its first fundraising event where they will release 1,900 butterflies in the 19-year-old’s honor next week.
Miya Marcano family files wrongful death lawsuit against Arden Villas
Read full article: Miya Marcano family files wrongful death lawsuit against Arden VillasThe family of Miya Marcano is suing Arden Villas Apartments, their management company and the estate of Armando Caballero for the wrongful death of the 19-year-old.
Attorney for Miya Marcano’s family says more questions should be raised after report is released
Read full article: Attorney for Miya Marcano’s family says more questions should be raised after report is releasedThe attorney for Miya Marcano’s family, Daryl Washington, said a heavily-redacted incident report released on Friday actually raises more questions about Marcano’s death.
Arden Villas responds to list of demands from residents following death of Miya Marcano
Read full article: Arden Villas responds to list of demands from residents following death of Miya MarcanoArden Villas Apartments in Orange County responded to a list of demands from residents following the death of Miya Marcano, the missing woman who lived at the complex and was later found dead.
Miya Marcano family attorney: Sheriff Mina timeline of death is ‘not accurate’
Read full article: Miya Marcano family attorney: Sheriff Mina timeline of death is ‘not accurate’The attorney representing the family of Miya Marcano said that he disagrees with the timeline released by the Orange County Sheriff's Office related to her death.
770 pounds of marijuana found in Viera storage facility, deputies say
Read full article: 770 pounds of marijuana found in Viera storage facility, deputies sayThe Brevard County Sheriff’s Office found 770 of marijuana in a Viera mini-storage facility, according to a Facebook post from Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
Orange County Animal Services commission 2 billboards on I-4 to help animals find forever home
Read full article: Orange County Animal Services commission 2 billboards on I-4 to help animals find forever homeThis is the first time the shelter has utilized billboard services to highlight any animal at the Orange County Animal Shelter.
‘Be first to what’s next:’ Osceola County looks to future growth
Read full article: ‘Be first to what’s next:’ Osceola County looks to future growthAt the 2021 State of the County address at the Osceola Heritage Center, county leaders unveiled a new logo and brand for the county that has not been updated since 1985.
Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund awards $1.9M to students in Orange County
Read full article: Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund awards $1.9M to students in Orange CountyOn Wednesday, 30 Central Florida students were honored during a scholarships awards ceremony hosted by the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund of Metro.
WATCH THIS: Hurricane Sailing Drone captures video inside major Hurricane Sam
Read full article: WATCH THIS: Hurricane Sailing Drone captures video inside major Hurricane SamThe science behind hurricane research continues to evolve every hurricane season. From innovative technology on hurricane hunting planes to uncrewed aerial systems like drones, these modes of transportation are giving us a whole new window into the eye of a storm.
So long, Shrek: Universal Orlando says 4D attraction is set to permanently close
Read full article: So long, Shrek: Universal Orlando says 4D attraction is set to permanently closeUniversal Orlando confirmed Wednesday that the Shrek 4D family attraction and its gift shop will be closing Jan. 10, 2022.
New video shows confrontation between family of Miya Marcano, prime suspect in her death
Read full article: New video shows confrontation between family of Miya Marcano, prime suspect in her deathThe family of Miya Marcano released video on Wednesday showing them interacting with the man who investigators believe is responsible for the 19-year-old's death.
Florida woman listed as receiving $3.4M COVID grant she never applied for
Read full article: Florida woman listed as receiving $3.4M COVID grant she never applied forA Florida gas station employee says she’s listed as receiving a $3.4 million COVID relief check that she never applied for and never received.
Miya Marcano’s body positively identified, medical examiner says
Read full article: Miya Marcano’s body positively identified, medical examiner saysDays after a body was found in the woods near an Orange County apartment complex, the medical examiner has positively identified the remains as 19-year-old Miya Marcano who went missing more than a week ago.
Miya Marcano’s disappearance prompts calls for more safety at Arden Villas
Read full article: Miya Marcano’s disappearance prompts calls for more safety at Arden VillasDays after getting the news they did not want to hear, the family of a college student believed to be dead is now pushing for more safeguards at her apartment complex where she lived and worked.
Family, attorney say more safeguards could have prevented Miya Marcano’s death
Read full article: Family, attorney say more safeguards could have prevented Miya Marcano’s deathThe attorney of Miya Marcano’s family released a statement saying the woman’s death was preventable and they “intend to hold those responsible” after the missing 19-year-old’s body was found Saturday.
Family, friends hold prayer vigil after body of Miya Marcano was found
Read full article: Family, friends hold prayer vigil after body of Miya Marcano was foundHours after it was announced a body believed to be Miya Marcano was found, friends and family gathered at her apartment complex to pray once more.
Body believed to be Miya Marcano found near Orange County apartment complex, sheriff says
Read full article: Body believed to be Miya Marcano found near Orange County apartment complex, sheriff saysA body believed to be missing 19-year-old Miya Marcano was found in a wooded area Saturday morning, according to Orange County Sheriff John Mina.
Prime suspect in Miya Marcano’s disappearance accused of suspicious behavior at Seminole County apartment complex
Read full article: Prime suspect in Miya Marcano’s disappearance accused of suspicious behavior at Seminole County apartment complexA police report provided by the Seminole County Sheriff’s office reveals the prime suspect in Miya Marcano’s disappearance for Arden Villas is no stranger to suspicious behavior.
$15,000 reward offered for any information to help find Miya Marcano
Read full article: $15,000 reward offered for any information to help find Miya MarcanoA $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone who has information about the location of missing 19-year-old Miya Marcano, according to a tweet sent out by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
TIMELINE: Here’s what happened before, after Miya Marcano went missing
Read full article: TIMELINE: Here’s what happened before, after Miya Marcano went missingThe Orange County Sheriff's Office has dedicated at least 30 detectives to tracking down leads in hopes of finding a missing 19-year-old woman, according to Sheriff John Mina.
Search for Miya Marcano continues in New Smyrna Beach 1 week after disappearance
Read full article: Search for Miya Marcano continues in New Smyrna Beach 1 week after disappearanceThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office is continuing a large-scale search in New Smyrna Beach for missing 19-year-old Miya Marcano.
Orange County deputies warn of Miya Marcano donation scam
Read full article: Orange County deputies warn of Miya Marcano donation scamA fraudulent post claiming to be collecting funds to aid in the search for missing 19-year-old Miya Marcano is circulating social media, according to a tweet sent out by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
FBI assisting in Miya Marcano case as search extends into 3 counties, sheriff says
Read full article: FBI assisting in Miya Marcano case as search extends into 3 counties, sheriff saysThe FBI is now assisting local agencies in the search for missing 19-year-old Miya Marcano, according to the Orange County sheriff.
‘Just tell us where she is:’ Prayer vigil held for Miya Marcano as search for teen intensifies
Read full article: ‘Just tell us where she is:’ Prayer vigil held for Miya Marcano as search for teen intensifiesThe sound of gospel music and scriptures could be heard in the parking lot of the Arden Villas apartment complex near the University of Central Florida.
Orange County deputies scour Longwood apartment complex in search for Miya Marcano
Read full article: Orange County deputies scour Longwood apartment complex in search for Miya MarcanoMonday afternoon, Orange County Sheriff’s Deputies returned to Sabal Club to scour the wooded area around the apartment complex — that includes a walking trail in a right-of-way that runs the length of the property — as part of the search for Miya Marcano
Orange County man arrested after turning himself in for fatal shooting, deputies say
Read full article: Orange County man arrested after turning himself in for fatal shooting, deputies sayA suspect in a first degree murder incident was arrested after turning himself in, Orange County Sheriff’s Deputies say.
Person of interest in woman’s disappearance found dead, Orange County sheriff says
Read full article: Person of interest in woman’s disappearance found dead, Orange County sheriff saysA man who investigators determined was a person of interest in a 19-year-old woman's disappearance was found dead Monday at an apartment complex in Seminole County, according to Orange County Sheriff John Mina.