Here are the biggest stories Channel 9 covered this year.
Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian floods streets in Osceola County (WFTV)
Hurricane Ian devastated portions of Central Florida when it made landfall in southwestern Florida at 3:10 p.m. on Sept. 28 as a Category 4 storm. Wind gusts exceeded 150 mph.
Read a timeline of events from the storm and its aftermath on Sept. 29 by clicking here.
See our photo gallery below:
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Photos: Days after Hurricane Ian, inland Florida still reeling from floods National Guardsmen transport meals ready-to-eat to a community cut off by flooding in the wake of Hurricane Ian near the Peace River on October 4, 2022, in Arcadia, Florida. Fifty miles inland, and nearly a week after Hurricane Ian made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Florida, the record-breaking floodwaters in the area are receding to reveal the full effects of the storm. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Photos: Days after Hurricane Ian, inland Florida still reeling from floods Travel trailers are inundated by floodwaters at the Peace River Campground on October 4, 2022, in Arcadia, Florida. Fifty miles inland, and nearly a week after Hurricane Ian made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Florida, the record-breaking floodwaters in the area are receding to reveal the full effects of the storm. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Photos: Days after Hurricane Ian, inland Florida still reeling from floods Mack Martin walks along train tracks surrounded by floodwaters at the Peace River on October 4, 2022, in Arcadia, Florida. Fifty miles inland, and nearly a week after Hurricane Ian made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Florida, the record-breaking floodwaters in the area are receding to reveal the full effects of the storm. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Photos: Days after Hurricane Ian, inland Florida still reeling from floods An Okeechobee County sheriff's deputy watches a tractor-trailer drive down a flooded street to reach a community cutoff of by floodwaters from the Peace River in the wake of Hurricane Ian on October 4, 2022, in Arcadia, Florida. Fifty miles inland, and nearly a week after Hurricane Ian made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Florida, the record-breaking floodwaters in the area are receding to reveal the full effects of the storm. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Photos: Days after Hurricane Ian, inland Florida still reeling from floods People ride on an airboat along Peace River in the wake of Hurricane Ian on October 4, 2022, in Arcadia, Florida. Fifty miles inland, and nearly a week after Hurricane Ian made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Florida, the record-breaking floodwaters in the area are receding to reveal the full effects of the storm. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Photos: Days after Hurricane Ian, inland Florida still reeling from floods People walk along a road closed to vehicle traffic due to flooding from the Peace River in the wake of Hurricane Ian on October 4, 2022, in Arcadia, Florida. Fifty miles inland, and nearly a week after Hurricane Ian made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Florida, the record-breaking floodwaters in the area are receding to reveal the full effects of the storm. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Photos: Days after Hurricane Ian, inland Florida still reeling from floods A Peace River campground is shown flooded in the wake of Hurricane Ian on October 4, 2022, in Arcadia, Florida. Fifty miles inland, and nearly a week after Hurricane Ian made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Florida, the record-breaking floodwaters in the area are receding to reveal the full effects of the storm. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Photos: Days after Hurricane Ian, inland Florida still reeling from floods An ice and water machine sits in floodwaters in the wake of Hurricane Ian at the Peace River Campground on October 4, 2022, in Arcadia, Florida. Fifty miles inland, and nearly a week after Hurricane Ian made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Florida, the record-breaking floodwaters in the area are receding to reveal the full effects of the storm. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Photos: Days after Hurricane Ian, inland Florida still reeling from floods National Guardsmen move cases of water near a flooded road in the wake of Hurricane Ian near the Peace River on October 4, 2022, in Arcadia, Florida. Fifty miles inland, and nearly a week after Hurricane Ian made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Florida, the record-breaking floodwaters in the area are receding to reveal the full effects of the storm. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Photos: Days after Hurricane Ian, inland Florida still reeling from floods Utility trucks line up at a road block due to flooding from the Peace River in the wake of Hurricane Ian on October 4, 2022, in Arcadia, Florida. Fifty miles inland, and nearly a week after Hurricane Ian made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Florida, the record-breaking floodwaters in the area are receding to reveal the full effects of the storm. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Hurricane Nicole
VIDEO: Florida leaders knew about hurricane risks decades before Ian, Nicole Florida leaders knew about hurricane risks decades before Ian, Nicole
Just as the area recovered from Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Nicole swept., making landfall at 3 a.m. on Nov. 10 along the east coast of Florida just south of Vero Beach.
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Photos: Tropical Storm Nicole leaves Florida peninsula drenched, damaged Members of the Daytona Beach Fire Department walk through floodwaters searching for people that may need help after Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November 10, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Nicole came ashore as a Category 1 hurricane before weakening to a tropical storm as it moved across the state. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Photos: Tropical Storm Nicole leaves Florida peninsula drenched, damaged Dale laJeunesse speaks to a member of Daytona Beach Fire Rescue as he stands in front of his home, which is surrounded by floodwaters, after Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November 10, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Nicole came ashore as a Category 1 hurricane before weakening to a tropical storm as it moved across the state. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Photos: Tropical Storm Nicole leaves Florida peninsula drenched, damaged People look on at homes that are partially toppled onto the beach after Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November 10, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Nicole came ashore as a Category 1 hurricane before weakening to a tropical storm as it moved across the state. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Photos: Tropical Storm Nicole leaves Florida peninsula drenched, damaged In this aerial view, seawalls along condo buildings are shown breached by Hurricane Nicole on November 10, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Florida. The storm surge associated with Nicole coincided with already-high tides caused by this week's full moon, putting more stress on aging sea walls meant to protect coastal communities. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Photos: Tropical Storm Nicole leaves Florida peninsula drenched, damaged Anna Daabies stands near a condo building damaged as Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November 10, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Florida. The storm surge associated with Nicole coincided with already-high tides caused by this week's full moon, putting more stress on aging sea walls meant to protect coastal communities. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Photos: Tropical Storm Nicole leaves Florida peninsula drenched, damaged Danny Sonn (left) and Warren Hoganson (right) help homeowner Nina Lavigna salvage what she can from her home after it toppled onto the beach as Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November 10, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Nicole came ashore as a Category 1 hurricane before weakening to a tropical storm as it moved across the state. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Photos: Tropical Storm Nicole leaves Florida peninsula drenched, damaged A view from the 18th floor of a condo building shows a condo building damaged when Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November 10, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Florida. The storm surge associated with Nicole coincided with already-high tides caused by this week's full moon, putting more stress on aging sea walls meant to protect coastal communities. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Photos: Tropical Storm Nicole leaves Florida peninsula drenched, damaged In this aerial view, seawalls along condo buildings are shown breached by Hurricane Nicole on November 10, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Florida. The storm surge associated with Nicole coincided with already-high tides caused by this week's full moon, putting more stress on aging sea walls meant to protect coastal communities. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Tropical Storm Nicole aftermath in photos A worker posts a sign to prevent traffic from going through a flooded street after Hurricane Nicole's landfall at Vero Beach, Florida, on November 10, 2022. - Tropical Storm Nicole slowed after making landfall in the US state of Florida, meteorologists said Thursday. (Photo by Eva Marie UZCATEGUI / AFP) (Photo by EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images) (EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images)
Tropical Storm Nicole aftermath in photos A man carrying personal belongings walks in a flooded street after Hurricane Nicoles landfall, in Vero Beach, Florida, on November 10, 2022. - Tropical Storm Nicole slowed after making landfall in the US state of Florida, meteorologists said Thursday. (Photo by Eva Marie UZCATEGUI / AFP) (Photo by EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images) (EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images)
Tropical Storm Nicole aftermath in photos A view of a partially damaged wall at The Reef Ocean Resort in Vero Beach, Florida, on November 10, 2022. - Tropical Storm Nicole slowed after making landfall in the US state of Florida, meteorologists said Thursday, with high winds raising concerns that a long-delayed NASA rocket launch could be disrupted. (Photo by Eva Marie UZCATEGUI / AFP) (Photo by EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images) (EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images)
Tropical Storm Nicole aftermath in photos A woman walks in flooded driveway after Hurricane Nicole's landfall, in Vero Beach, Florida, on November 10, 2022. - Tropical Storm Nicole slowed after making landfall in the US state of Florida, meteorologists said Thursday. (Photo by Eva Marie UZCATEGUI / AFP) (Photo by EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images) (EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images)
Tropical Storm Nicole aftermath in photos A Private Property, No trespassing on a flooded street after Hurricane Nicole landfall, in Vero Beach, Florida, on November 10, 2022. - Tropical Storm Nicole slowed after making landfall in the US state of Florida, meteorologists said Thursday. (Photo by Eva Marie UZCATEGUI / AFP) (Photo by EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images) (EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images)
Tropical Storm Nicole aftermath in photos People work to cleanup a flooded backyard after Hurricane Nicole's landfall, in Vero Beach, Florida, on November 10, 2022. - Tropical Storm Nicole slowed after making landfall in the US state of Florida, meteorologists said Thursday. (Photo by Eva Marie UZCATEGUI / AFP) (Photo by EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images) (EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images)
Tropical Storm Nicole aftermath in photos People inspect the partially damaged Vero Beach Boardwalk after Hurricane Nicole's landfall, Vero Beach, Florida, on November 10, 2022. - Tropical Storm Nicole slowed after making landfall in the US state of Florida, meteorologists said Thursday. (Photo by Eva Marie UZCATEGUI / AFP) (Photo by EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images) (EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images)
Tropical Storm Nicole aftermath in photos A flooded street after Hurricane Nicole's landfall, in Vero Beach, Florida, on November 10, 2022. - Tropical Storm Nicole slowed after making landfall in the US state of Florida, meteorologists said Thursday. (Photo by Eva Marie UZCATEGUI / AFP) (Photo by EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images) (EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images)
Tropical Storm Nicole aftermath in photos DAYTONA BEACH, UNITED STATES - 2022/11/09: A collapsed sea wall is seen on the beach, the result of crashing waves near the pier at Daytona Beach in Florida, as tropical Storm Nicole approaches the coast of Florida with an expected landfall as a category one hurricane. (Photo by Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) (SOPA Images/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Tropical Storm Nicole aftermath in photos DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, UNITED STATES - 2022/11/09: Waves crash near a damaged building and a lifeguard tower in Daytona Beach Shores in Florida, as tropical Storm Nicole approaches the coast of Florida with an expected landfall as a category one hurricane. (Photo by Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) (SOPA Images/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Tyre Sampson
IN-DEPTH: 14-year-old dies after falling off Orlando FreeFall Safety expert: ‘I have serious concerns’ about harness in teen’s death on Orlando FreeFall
In March, 14-year-old Tyre Sampson tragically fell to his death from the Orlando FreeFall drop ride at ICON Park. The teen, who was visiting Orlando with another family, was over the weight limit but a worker modified the safety sensor to allow him to board.
VIDEO: Tyre Sampson’s family: Removing FreeFall ride a small victory that could lead to laws changed Tyre Sampson’s family: Removing FreeFall ride a small victory that could lead to laws changed
As a result of Samspon’s death, officials announced the Freefall ride would be removed, which his family called “a small victory.”
Video: NASA’s Artemis I rocket begins journey to moon after launching from Florida’s Space Coast NASA and others around the world are celebrating another historic moment from Florida’s Space Coast. (James Tutten, WFTV.com/WFTV)
Following several delays and setbacks, Artemis I finally blasted off from the Space Coast in November, beginning its journey to the moon.
Artemis I will demonstrate the capabilities of both the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft.
NASA launches Artemis I moon rocket from Florida’s Space Coast After multiple delays, the Artemis I successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday. (NASA/Keegan Barber/(NASA/Keegan Barber))
Artemis I Launches After Several Failed Attempts CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 16: NASA’s Artemis I Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, with the Orion capsule attached, launches at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on November 16, 2022 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Artemis I mission will send the uncrewed spacecraft around the moon to test the vehicle's propulsion, navigation and power systems as a precursor to later crewed mission to the lunar surface. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
Artemis I Launches After Several Failed Attempts KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL - NOVEMBER 16: In this handout provided by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), guests watch the launch of NASAs Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft on the Artemis I flight test, from Launch Complex 39B on November 16, 2022, at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida. NASAs Artemis I mission is the first integrated flight test of the agencys deep space exploration systems: the Orion spacecraft, Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, and ground systems. SLS and Orion launched at 1:47am ET from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center. (Photo by Bill Ingalls/NASA via Getty Images) (NASA/Bill Ingalls/NASA via Getty Images)
Artemis I Launches After Several Failed Attempts CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 16: NASA’s Artemis I Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, with the Orion capsule attached, launches at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on November 16, 2022 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Artemis I mission will send the uncrewed spacecraft around the moon to test the vehicle's propulsion, navigation and power systems as a precursor to later crewed mission to the lunar surface. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (WIN MCNAMEE/Getty Images)
Artemis I Launches After Several Failed Attempts KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL - NOVEMBER 16: In this handout provided by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), guests watch the launch of NASAs Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft on the Artemis I flight test, from Launch Complex 39B on November 16, 2022, at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida. NASAs Artemis I mission is the first integrated flight test of the agencys deep space exploration systems: the Orion spacecraft, Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, and ground systems. SLS and Orion launched at 1:47am ET from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center. (Photo by Bill Ingalls/NASA via Getty Images) (NASA/Bill Ingalls/NASA via Getty Images)
Artemis I Launches After Several Failed Attempts CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 16: NASA’s Artemis I Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, with the Orion capsule attached, launches at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on November 16, 2022 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Artemis I mission will send the uncrewed spacecraft around the moon to test the vehicle's propulsion, navigation and power systems as a precursor to later crewed mission to the lunar surface. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (WIN MCNAMEE/Getty Images)
Artemis I Launches After Several Failed Attempts CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 16: NASA’s Artemis I Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, with the Orion capsule attached, launches at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on November 16, 2022 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Artemis I mission will send the uncrewed spacecraft around the moon to test the vehicle's propulsion, navigation and power systems as a precursor to later crewed mission to the lunar surface. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
Artemis I Launches After Several Failed Attempts KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL - NOVEMBER 16: In this handout provided by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), NASAs Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft launches on the Artemis I flight test, from Launch Complex 39B on November 16, 2022, at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida. NASAs Artemis I mission is the first integrated flight test of the agencys deep space exploration systems: the Orion spacecraft, Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, and ground systems. SLS and Orion launched at 1:47am ET from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center. (Photo by Joel Kowsky/NASA via Getty Images) (NASA/Joel Kowsky/NASA via Getty Images)
Artemis I Launch KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL - NOVEMBER 16: In this handout provided by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), NASAs Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft launches on the Artemis I flight test, from Launch Complex 39B on November 16, 2022, at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida. NASAs Artemis I mission is the first integrated flight test of the agencys deep space exploration systems: the Orion spacecraft, Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, and ground systems. SLS and Orion launched at 1:47am ET from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center. (Photo by Bill Ingalls/NASA via Getty Images) (NASA/Bill Ingalls/NASA via Getty Images)
Artemis I Launches After Several Failed Attempts CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 16: NASA’s Artemis I Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, with the Orion capsule attached, launches at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on November 16, 2022 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Artemis I mission will send the uncrewed spacecraft around the moon to test the vehicle's propulsion, navigation and power systems as a precursor to later crewed mission to the lunar surface. (Photo by Red Huber/Getty Images) (Red Huber/Getty Images)
NASA launches Artemis I moon rocket from Florida’s Space Coast After multiple delays, the Artemis I successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday. (NASA/Keegan Barber/(NASA/Keegan Barber))
NASA launches Artemis I moon rocket from Florida’s Space Coast After multiple delays, the Artemis I successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday. (NASA/Keegan Barber/(NASA/Keegan Barber))
NASA launches Artemis I moon rocket from Florida’s Space Coast After multiple delays, the Artemis I successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday. (NASA/Keegan Barber/(NASA/Keegan Barber))
NASA launches Artemis I moon rocket from Florida’s Space Coast After multiple delays, the Artemis I successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday. (NASA/Keegan Barber/(NASA/Keegan Barber))
NASA launches Artemis I moon rocket from Florida’s Space Coast After multiple delays, the Artemis I successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday. (NASA/Keegan Barber/(NASA/Keegan Barber))
NASA launches Artemis I moon rocket from Florida’s Space Coast After multiple delays, the Artemis I successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday. (NASA/Keegan Barber/(NASA/Keegan Barber))
NASA launches Artemis I moon rocket from Florida’s Space Coast After multiple delays, the Artemis I successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday. (NASA/Keegan Barber/(NASA/Keegan Barber))
NASA launches Artemis I moon rocket from Florida’s Space Coast After multiple delays, the Artemis I successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday. (NASA/Keegan Barber/(NASA/Keegan Barber))
NASA launches Artemis I moon rocket from Florida’s Space Coast After multiple delays, the Artemis I successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday. (NASA/Keegan Barber/(NASA/Keegan Barber))
NASA launches Artemis I moon rocket from Florida’s Space Coast After multiple delays, the Artemis I successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday. (NASA/Keegan Barber/(NASA/Keegan Barber))
NASA launches Artemis I moon rocket from Florida’s Space Coast After multiple delays, the Artemis I successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday. (NASA/Keegan Barber/(NASA/Keegan Barber))
NASA launches Artemis I moon rocket from Florida’s Space Coast After multiple delays, the Artemis I successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday. (NASA/Keegan Barber/(NASA/Keegan Barber))
NASA launches Artemis I moon rocket from Florida’s Space Coast After multiple delays, the Artemis I successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday. (NASA/Keegan Barber/(NASA/Keegan Barber))
NASA launches Artemis I moon rocket from Florida’s Space Coast After multiple delays, the Artemis I successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday. (NASA/Keegan Barber/(NASA/Keegan Barber))
NASA launches Artemis I moon rocket from Florida’s Space Coast After multiple delays, the Artemis I successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday. (NASA/Keegan Barber/(NASA/Keegan Barber))
NASA launches Artemis I moon rocket from Florida’s Space Coast After multiple delays, the Artemis I successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday. (NASA/Keegan Barber/(NASA/Keegan Barber))
NASA launches Artemis I moon rocket from Florida’s Space Coast After multiple delays, the Artemis I successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday. (NASA/Keegan Barber/(NASA/Keegan Barber))
NASA launches Artemis I moon rocket from Florida’s Space Coast After multiple delays, the Artemis I successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday. (NASA/Keegan Barber/(NASA/Keegan Barber))
NASA launches Artemis I moon rocket from Florida’s Space Coast After multiple delays, the Artemis I successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday. (NASA/Keegan Barber/(NASA/Keegan Barber))
NASA launches Artemis I moon rocket from Florida’s Space Coast After multiple delays, the Artemis I successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday. (NASA/Keegan Barber/(NASA/Keegan Barber))
NASA launches Artemis I moon rocket from Florida’s Space Coast After multiple delays, the Artemis I successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday. (NASA/Keegan Barber/(NASA/Keegan Barber))
NASA launches Artemis I moon rocket from Florida’s Space Coast After multiple delays, the Artemis I successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday. (NASA/Keegan Barber/(NASA/Keegan Barber))
NASA launches Artemis I moon rocket from Florida’s Space Coast After multiple delays, the Artemis I successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday. (NASA/Keegan Barber/(NASA/Keegan Barber))
Bob Saget
Video: Orange County deputies disciplined for sharing news of Bob Saget’s death before his family knew Two Orange County deputies were disciplined after they shared details about Bob Saget’s death in Orlando before his family had been notified, documents show. (WFTV)
Comedian Bob Saget, 65, was found unresponsive on Jan. 9 in a hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Saget’s injuries were most likely incurred from an “unwitnessed fall,” authorities said.
Orange County deputies have stated that a medical examiner found accidental head trauma to be the cause of Saget’s death, and drugs and alcohol were not found in his system.
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Bob Saget Bob Saget arrives at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) (Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Bob Saget Host Bob Saget, left, and honoree Jason Alexander share a laugh at the 13th Annual Lupus LA Orange Ball at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Thursday, May 9, 2013 in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Bob Saget Host Bob Saget poses alongside an Oscar statue before the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 40th Student Academy Awards at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Saturday, June 8, 2013 in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Bob Saget Bob Saget arrives at the premiere of "Jackass Presents Bad Grandpa" at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) (Richard Shotwell/Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Bob Saget Bob Saget, left, and Dave Coulier attend the 30th annual Scleroderma Foundation Benefit at the Beverly Wilshire hotel on Friday, June 16, 2017, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Bob Saget Bob Saget attends the 2nd Annual Rebels with a Cause at Paramount Pictures Studios on Thursday, March 20, 2014 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Annie I. Bang /Invision/AP) (Annie I. Bang/Annie I. Bang/Invision/AP)
Bob Saget Bob Saget, left, and Jimmy Kimmel attend the 30th annual Scleroderma Foundation Benefit at the Beverly Wilshire hotel Friday, June 16, 2017, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Bob Saget Host Bob Saget, center, joins together with guests Jack Black, left, and Kevin Nealon before the Cool Comedy's Hot Cuisine Benefit for the Scleroderma Research Foundation at the Four Seasons Hotel on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Bob Saget Comedian Bob Saget performs on stage at KAABOO Texas at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, May 12, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP) (Amy Harris/Amy Harris/Invision/AP)
Bob Saget Bob Saget arrives at the People's Choice Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) (Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Bob Saget Bob Saget, left, and John Mayer attend the Opening Night of the 2018 Beverly Hills Film Festival at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) (Richard Shotwell/Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Bob Saget Bob Saget, left, and Kelly Rizzo arrive at the Los Angeles premiere of "Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind" at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Bob Saget John Stamos and Bob Saget seen at Open Road Presents the World Premiere of "Mother's Day" at TCL Chinese Theatre on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, in Hollywood. (Photo by Steve Cohn/Invision for Open Road Films/AP Images) (Steve Cohn/Steve Cohn/Invision/AP)
Bob Saget Lara Saget, left, and Bob Saget arrive at the 56th annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) (Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Bob Saget Aubrey Saget, from left, Bob Saget and Lara Saget attend the 30th annual Scleroderma Foundation Benefit at the Beverly Wilshire hotel on Friday, June 16, 2017, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Bob Saget Bob Saget, left, and Kelly Rizzo attend the Opening Night of the 2018 Beverly Hills Film Festival at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) (Richard Shotwell/Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Bob Saget Bob Saget, left, and John Stamos arrive at the Los Angeles premiere of "Mother's Day" at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) (Richard Shotwell/Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Bob Saget EXCLUSIVE - John Stamos and, from left, Andrea Barber, Candace Cameron Brue, Lori Loughlin, Bob Saget during night one of the Television Academy's 2018 Creative Arts Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Phil McCarten/Invision/AP) (Phil McCarten/Phil McCarten/Invision/AP)
Bob Saget Jodie Sweetin, front row from left, Jeff Franklin, Candace Cameron-Bure, John Brotherton, Dave Coulier, Scott Weinger, Lori Laughlin, Andrea Barber, and bottom row from left, Juan Pablo di Pace, Bob Saget, and John Stamos pose in the press room with the award for favorite premium comedy series for "Fuller House" at the People's Choice Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) (Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Bob Saget From left, Jeff Franklin, John Stamos, Lori Loughlin, Jodie Sweetin, Andrea Barber, Chief Content Officer of Netflix -Ted Sarandos, Michael Campion, Candace Cameron Bure, Elias Harger, Soni Bringas, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier and Juan Pablo Di Pace attend the premiere of "Fuller House" on February 16, 2016 in Los Angeles. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) (Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Bob Saget Bob Saget, left, and Christin Kalaskie arrives at the Cool Comedy: Hot Cuisine Gala Benefit at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Friday, June 5, 2015, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Rich Fury/Invision/AP) (Rich Fury/Rich Fury/Invision/AP)
Bob Saget EXCLUSIVE - John Stamos, from left, Andrea Barber, Bob Saget, Candace Cameron Bure and Lori Loughlin attend night one of the Television Academy's 2018 Creative Arts Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Salangsang/Invision/AP) (John Salangsang/John Salangsang/Invision/AP)
Bob Saget IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR STARLIGHT CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION - Bob Saget, left and Mr. T attend the Starlight Awards at the Skirball Cultural Center on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision for Starlight Children's Foundation/AP Images) (Jordan Strauss/Invision for Starlight Children's Foundation)
Bob Saget Jack Black, left, and Bob Saget arrive at the Cool Comedy: Hot Cuisine Gala Benefit at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Friday, June 5, 2015, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Rich Fury/Invision/AP) (Rich Fury/Rich Fury/Invision/AP)
Bob Saget Actor/comedian Bob Saget performs with David Shaw of The Revivalists during KAABOO 2019 at the Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Del Mar, Calif. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP) (Amy Harris/Amy Harris/Invision/AP)
Reedy Creek
VIDEO: First Reedy Creek lawsuit against DeSantis filed, but some question its strength First Reedy Creek lawsuit against DeSantis filed, but some question its strength
In April, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law the legislation abolishing the Reedy Creek Improvement District.
If the plan by Gov. Ron DeSantis goes through, Orange and Osceola counties would assume all assets and liabilities of Reedy Creek on June 1, 2023, much like they would if towns such as St. Cloud or Apopka dissolved.
The proposed dissolving of Reedy Creek was in response to Disney’s vocal disagreement with the Parental Rights in Education bill, dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, which DeSantis signed into law in March.
Dave Bautista Dave Bautista, one of the stars of the “Guardians of the Galaxy” films, experiences the all-new family thrill coaster, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Philips, photographer) (Kent Phillips/Walt Disney World)
Michael Bublé and Luisana Lopilato Music superstar Michael Bublé returned to Walt Disney World Resort with his spouse, actor and model Luisana Lopilato in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. on October 27, 2022. The couple posed for photos in front of Cinderella Castle as they kicked off their family vacation at the Most Magical Place on Earth. Bublé and Lopilato honeymooned at Magic Kingdom Theme Park in 2011 and have visited several times over the years. (David Roark, photographer) (David Roark/Walt Disney World)
Carlos Rivera El cantautor y actor mexicano, Carlos Rivera, visitó por primera vez Walt Disney World Resort para crear recuerdos inolvidables en familia. (David Roark/Walt Disney World)
Janet Jackson Visits Walt Disney World
R&B singing superstar and global entertainment icon Janet Jackson recently visited Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. on a family vacation and enjoyed some time at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT. The newest family thrill coaster is part of the ongoing transformation of EPCOT. (Walt Disney World)
Former Miss Universe and Mexican host and model Andrea Meza LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (Nov. 8, 2022) - Former Miss Universe and Mexican host and model Andrea Meza visited Walt Disney World Resort for the first time. Along with her boyfriend, influencer Ryan Proctor, they celebrated this beautiful moment by posing in front of the Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park, where they met Cinderella, Andrea’s favorite princess. During their visit, Andrea and Ryan also visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios and experienced the return of “Fanstamic!” the legendary nighttime spectacular. (David Roark, photographer) (David Roark/Walt Disney World)
Actress and Singer Karol Sevilla Actress and Singer Karol Sevilla Visits Magic Kingdom Park to Celebrate World Princess Week (Walt Disney World)
Corbin Bleu High School Musical star Corbin Bleu surprises Orlando-area high school theater students at a Disney Imagination Campus workshop on August 22, 2022, at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla. The students worked with Bleu through a series of fast-paced rehearsals of a scene from "Frozen" and left the experience with valuable insights on the important fundamentals of musical theater. (Abigail Nilsson/Walt Disney World)
Millie Bobby Brown Actor and model Millie Bobby Brown brought some fun to the Dark Side at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. on September 27, 2022. Brown posed with First Order Stormtroopers in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios but also said Princess Leia is her favorite Star Wars character. (Courtney Kiefer, Photographer) (Courtney Kiefer/Walt Disney World)
Thomas Rhett Visits Walt Disney World Country music star Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Aikins celebrate the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort in front of Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom Park in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Walt Disney World)
Caleb McLaughlin Visits Walt Disney World Actor Caleb McLaughlin’s career comes full circle when the former star of Disney on Broadway’s award-winning musical “The Lion King” meets Rafiki at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Walt Disney World)
The cast of "Avatar: The Way of Water" Actors Jamie Flatters, Trinity Bliss, Jack Champion and Bailey Bass explored the wonders of Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. in November 2022. The cast immersed themselves in the sights and sounds of the land ahead of the release of “Avatar: The Way of Water,” the highly anticipated sequel to the original blockbuster film. (Amy Smith, Photographer) (Amy Smith/Walt Disney World)
Chris Evans Hollywood star Chris Evans hits a “snowy” Sunset Boulevard with Mickey Mouse while celebrating the holidays at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. on November 25, 2022. The snow effect is a feature that guests can experience at Hollywood Studios park throughout the holidays. (Amy Smith, photographer) (Amy Smith/Walt Disney World)
Luisana Lopilato Actor Judge Reinhold shared a sleigh ride with Santa Goofy at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. on December 15, 2022. Reinhold, co-star of “The Santa Clause” movies, was visiting with his wife and daughter and brought his own festive Disney sweater for his get-together with Santa Goofy at Blizzard Beach Water Park. (Courtney Kiefer/Walt Disney World)
WFTV Election Results WFTV is committed to bringing complete coverage of the 2022 midterm elections. (Cindy Kelly/WFTV)
Ron DeSantis Ron DeSantis reelected
Marco Rubio Marco Rubio reelected as U.S. Senator from Florida
Maxwell Frost U.S. House District 10 Representative for Florida Maxwell Frost
Matt Gaetz Republican Matthew Gaetz wins reelection to U.S. House in Florida's 1st Congressional District
Daniel Webster Republican Daniel Webster wins reelection to U.S. House in Florida's 11th Congressional District
Michael Waltz Republican Michael Waltz wins reelection to U.S. House in Florida's 6th Congressional District
Cory Mills U.S. House, Florida, District 7 winner Cory Mills
Bill Posey U.S. House, Florida, District 8 winner Bill Posey
Ashley Moody Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody reelected
Election results (WFTV)
Joel Greenberg
Video: Joel Greenberg: Disgraced former Seminole County tax collector sentenced to 11 years Disgraced former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Thursday. (Jeff Deal, WFTV.com)
Disgraced former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg was sentenced to 11 years in prison in December.
That sentence applies to the six criminal charges he pleaded guilty to, including child sex trafficking.
In addition to the 11 years in prison, he was sentenced to 10 years of probation.
Thousands of athletes to attend Special Olympics USA Games at Walt Disney World
Thousands of athletes to attend Special Olympics USA Games at Walt Disney World
Thousands of athletes to attend Special Olympics USA Games at Walt Disney World
Thousands of athletes to attend Special Olympics USA Games at Walt Disney World
Thousands of athletes to attend Special Olympics USA Games at Walt Disney World
Thousands of athletes to attend Special Olympics USA Games at Walt Disney World
Thousands of athletes to attend Special Olympics USA Games at Walt Disney World
Thousands of athletes to attend Special Olympics USA Games at Walt Disney World
Thousands of athletes to attend Special Olympics USA Games at Walt Disney World
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