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Transcripts For WFTV Eyewitness News This Morning 5am 20160222

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This morning is live at the scene of a fatal crash, investigators say this is a hit and run. Reporter northbound lanes of Orange Blossom trail are shut down no longer allowing southbound traffic to come through this intersection where they are investigating a fatal hit and run. When we were pulling up here about an hour ago we could not believe the damage. The vehicle is all smashed up and it almost looks like a convertible because the top is gone. Just passed this way you can see pieces of glass shimmering along the ground, where glass shattered in this wreck we learned were involved for cars. It happened before 3 15 a. M. This morning. We confirmed for cars four cars involved, they do have the driver who took off, in custody. We told that drive we are told that drivers being treated for possible injuries. The Media Contact for state troopers is on the way out how this wreck happened we will update you as soon as we get that information. Back out here live, Orange County sheriffs deputies are helping control traffic and again they are no longer allowing southbound traffic through this intersection. They are having cars go along americana boulevard for a detour. Troopers havent been able to tell us how long they will be out here investigating, but we will continue to check on that for you. In the meantime, standing by back in the studio with how you can get around this mess. You cannot even go southbound either, your northbound and southbound alternet should be orange avenue to get through this until they are able to open those lanes. I will let you know when they do reopen those lanes. Reduce the have some spots of construction out there on the roads, i4 at 408, this is your eastbound traffic we see that lefthand lane blocked off they should be picking up those cones and about the next hour or so. Causes any delays. Right now we are starting a fairly comfortable outside. I recommend you get a light jacket early this morning getting the kids out to school. We are starting off in the 50s, a couple of low 60s in brevard county, 55 orlando, that is the same number in palm coast, little bit of patchy fog, visibility is just fine down to 6 miles in the metro. I will continue to monitor that as we go through the morning. Just a little bit of a win to start the atmosphere which is good news. We will start off with some clouds to our north and a mix of sun and clouds today. Lets break it down for apollo elementary is a go through the day, daytime highs in the upper 70s area then there is the possibility of a shower, maybe a roll of thunder late in the day. However, a better chance of showers and storms are next our next el nio storm system coming in. The timing of those that are chances for storms when i see breaking news right now out of volusia county, police are investigating a shooting that happened a little over two hours ago. Investigators are still on the scene of washington street just west of us one. Injuries have been reported but police have not elaborated on that. Weve asked about potential suspects we will update you when we get that information into our newsroom. Deputies are staying tightlipped this morning brought their investigation into the deaths of two people inside a merritt highlight Merritt Island home. Bodies were found in a home, Kimberly Eaton is trying to get some answers. What is the latest out there. Reporter reporter crime scene investigators were just leaving this neighborhood when we pulled in about a half an hour ago. That puts them here for nearly 10 hours investigating two deaths inside this white house that you can see here behind us. All they can tell us, at this point, is that you people are dead and the cause is still under investigation. Our crew stuck spoke with neighbors who heard sirens around 8 30. They watched deputies go into a home and then call him crime investigators confirm to us this is a Death Investigation involving two people. They have not said how those people are connected. Neighbors tell us a man and his daughter about nine years old live in the home. For the past few days they have seen family members knock on the door and get no answer. Deputies have not given the identities of the People Killed in the home, we are asking that information this morning as well as if there is any danger to the people who live here, or if this case is isolated to this house that appears to be at the center of this investigation. We are waiting to get an update on the four people who are shot inside a paramore Grocery Store on saturday night. Police told us a 34yearold roy stevens opened fire inside a tiptop grocery. One victim was in critical condition, three others were stable. A teenager told us the gun went off when she was inside that he had the gun in his hand we learned stevens has been convicted of armed robbery, fraud, theft. Police taken to the hospital for a for observation after they arrested him. Orlando police are continuing their search for a missing newborn that they are calling baby willow. Last week we told you police say 30yearold Susan Richardson gave birth at the apartment complex, after a placenta was found there. Investigators that she told them she left the baby outside an apartment because she did not want the child. I am praying for the best, i am hoping she did give somebody the baby. I hope they will come forward about the people know the baby is safe. Richardsons boyfriend told her she has Mental Health issues , that is why she is not cooperating with the investigation. We just checked and she remains in the Orange County jail. She has not posted bond. She is charged with child we expect to get an update from the Orlando Police department about their search for baby willow today. Download our news out to get the latest information. Classes started just a couple of hours at st. Cloud high school, it is the first day students will be back after a threat close the campus on friday. We told you about the several fights that happen on campus last week. This video shows one of those fights in a locker room. On thursday, the school was placed on lockdown after a threat surfaced on social media. School officials have not said if any students involved in those fights will be disciplined. The gop is battling it out ahead of the next caucus in nevada this week. Donald trump came out on top in South Carolina over the weekend winning the primary by double digits. Following his win, former governor jeb bush suspended his campaign. Marco rubio is about 1000 votes ahead of ted cruz. We need to remember here, over 70 of republicans nationally said they are not voting for donald trump. Republicans vote on the the latest polls show trump has a big lead there. Hillary clinton is still celebrating her win in when in nevada. She says she still has work to convince her voters. Bernie sanders is looking ahead to the primary in South Carolina. Five weeks ago we were 25 points behind, in the polls [cheering] both candidates are focused on getting minority voters they say that is the key to winning South Carolina. The primary will be on saturday. At about nine hours the department of health will update us on the state of the zika virus in florida. On friday we learned a case has been reported in Orange County. County leaders at the Orlando International airport are taking steps to fight the spread of the virus. Although officials are concerned mosquitoes can bite someone i give them the zika virus. We will let you know what the stay say starting today on Eyewitness News at 4 p. M. Some travelers will be able to get through security a little bit faster. A new tsa Pre Check Program begins today. Passengers who are enrolled and it can keep on their shoes, jackets, and belts when they go through security. Their laptops can also stay in their cases, liquids and gels can stay in the carryon bags. Orlando city leaders want to make sure we are all recycling as much as possible. The trash trash pickup schedule will start today. The trash schedule would be down to once a week in baldwin neighborhoods. Recycling pickup will increase. Coming up on 5 10, we check minutes. It is february but we are going to see the 80s there are big changes on the way forces first couple of days this work week. Right now it is a very nice start to the day, temperatures back to the mid and upper 50s horsehair. Thirdly not too cool, but if you have to step out side and be at the bus out for a few light jacket. Longwood coming in at 59. We are going to have a light southerly breeze right now it will kick it up just a little bit. While there will be some fog this morning and will not be too thick. Notice as we go through the day, things are relatively dry. We can see a sprinkle or two, but a better chance of showers trying to get going as we head into our tuesday, and that will be the trend as we go through the day with showers and storms developing. An isolated shower for today with a daytime high around 80 degrees. Temperatures will be way above average. As a matter of fact we will have some lower 80s outside. Come on back in less than 10 minutes, i will timeout the better chance for showers and storms. This is an el nio storm system and with it the possibility of some Severe Weather. Still keeping my eye on that fatal crash, Orange Blossom trail at americana boulevard that is still blocked orange avenue or john young parkway are your alternates. We do also have this crash that popped up Colonial Drive right at apopka road, one block one lane was down. It might take you a couple of extra minutes. Pullover for the strippers with their lights on. Crucial Health Checks in several airports across the country help couch passengers with ebola per we found out why that program is now being stopped. A rampage inside a pizza parlor. A local teacher is charged with having sex with a student. Rst couple of days this week. It is going to feel a lot more springlike than late winter for us here. Just a 20 chance for an isolated shower, 80 as the daytime high. For tomorrow it is a 50 chance of showers in the afternoon high of 82 degrees. In the main storm system comes in on wednesday, this what is going to pack a punch. Possibility for severe storms wednesday afternoon, 83 a daytime high. Good morning, your time right now 5 13 on this monday morning, you are looking at the area of Orange Blossom trail and americana boulevard. The scene of an awful crash overnight, for call for cars involved in at least one person was killed. This was a hit and run, but we understand troopers are already talking to the person suspected of causing this. Denny hamlin won the daytona 500 last night, it was the closest finish in the races history but that is not the only thing people are talking about this morning. This is the first major race race at the newly renovated daytona speedway. The project wrapped up just weeks ago. Race fans were able to enjoy larger entrances, there were also escalators and elevators to help them get to three main concourse levels. It was nice. We did not have a lot of crowd, at all. Especially getting out. Fans were also able to enjoy wider seats, twice as many restrooms and three times as many concession stands. We did not even notice any major traffic problems outside the speedway. We have posted a lot of the behindthescenes video and photos on our facebook fit page including pictures of celebrities on the blue angels flyover. To check it all out i guess on facebook. A lake county teacher arrested for having sex with a student at eastridge high districts that he was reassigned to another location. Marshall young right has bonded out of jail over the weekend, he met the victim on adult friend finder. Com. But denied the sexual relationship. Investigators say the victim told him she had him as a teacher. A judge ordered him to have zero contact with a student but said he can still talk with other minors. A district spokesperson says he has no contact with students at his new assignment. And polk county a mother and son are facing grand theft charges after being accused of stealing more than 120,000 from a Homeowners Association. Investigators say martha and Matthew Beard stole money from the Homeowners Association is a the mother served as treasurer from 20042015. Investigators say her son, use the debit card to buy personal items. State lawmakers are still discussing who would replace the statue of our confederate leader in florida and washington, dc. A state representative from miami proposed a bill that would remove the statue of Edmund Kirby Smith but it did not recommend a replacement. From florida. Others suggest walt disney, or former governor Leroy Collins the battle over samesex marriage in florida continues this week. The state senate is expected to discuss the controversial pastor protection act. If passed, pastors would be allowed to refuse performing marriages going against their beliefs. Last year the Us Supreme Court ruled samesex couples have the right to marry. Also this week state senators are extracted to vote on a bill that would give terminally ill Patient Access to medical marijuana. There would be an expansion of a law known as the right to try act it allows terminally ill patients to use drugs not approved by the fda. Less time at the pump if you stop at a gas station before heading to work this morning, gastric prices are dropping across the country in orlando the price of a gallon of regular gas is a dollar 65 cents, it is less than this cost you a dollar 70 for you can always track the cheapest gas in count by going to wftv. Com and clicking on price at the pump. Some exciting news for star wars francis morning you will soon be able to experience a galaxy far, far away very close to home. Harrison ford was at disneylands 60th anniversary celebration last night to announce the expansion of the star wars experience. These are renderings of everything you will be able to do including a ride on a ship that made the kessel run the millennial falcon. You also be able to eat at the famous cantina. No word when this is all coming to the park. But it is coming. Nancy is trying to hide her inner star wars. Like you dont know about car sex . Car sex . [laughter] it is a unit of time, i believe. This week and it was beautiful out. I hope you enjoyed it, with Stormy Weather moving on, and by wednesday we have to stay weather aware. Its a very pleasant start to the day as well, we will still have a nice monday with temperatures mainly in the mid 50s including 55 right here in orlando, 56 clermont winds are like this morning, just a breath of wind outside but we will pick up a very light southerly wind as we go through the day because the winds are almost calm right now, we will watch for the possibility of some fog developing. Right now it is not a threat out there, the visibility in the metro is 6 miles, everyone else is looking absolutely fine. You will see some clouds mainly in our northern zones fairly clear for leesburg, stanford, titusville and off to the south. A mix of sun and clouds today. A little bit of humidity outside this afternoon. The next three days are going to feel much more springlike rather than late winter. It is going to be warmer than normal, the humidity will be up and we will have a southerly wind and a storm system that we have a couple of scattered showers possible early tuesday that will be the trend. We are going to get wetter as we go through midweek. Daytime highs today you are looking at the upper 70s along the coastline. Some upper 70s even lower 80s at inland locations today. For celebration at 81 degrees, Orange County 80, downtown also right at 80 degrees. Seminole county for today, stanford, Altamonte Springs and 81. Let me show you future track for tomorrow afternoon. Showers and storms, around 1 p. M. Coming in, generally not Severe Weather for tomorrow. However, on wednesday the main storm system comes in. This is our next el nio storm system and this one will have a possibility of some severe storms. It will be a wet, stormy wednesday afternoon. Watch out for the possibility of seeing some strong gusty winds. Cannot even rule out an isolated tornado. Florida, just north of orlando but that does include sanford, leesburg, Daytona Beach under a slight risk for storms. Its fairly unusual three days out to have a slight risk and theres even a better chance for some Severe Weather just to our north. Wednesday, stay weather aware. Five day forecast, we can always in view. Lower 80s through wednesday and then behind it turning much attorney much cooler with highs in the lower 60s on friday. Lets a check in with traffic tracker. Once again pulling up this alternate route for you because this will certainly cost him morning. You will need an alternate if you normally take Orange Blossom trail southbound or northbound near americana boulevard. Orange avenue or john young northbound soft southbound alternates until they are able we do also still have some construction out there on the your eastbound traffic heading lane blocked off they should 45 minutes. Coming up jenny norman just spoke to a man who says he thinks he saw the driver moments before it happened. A winter park city commissioner received a Campaign Contribution from a local developer the reason that money is raising red flags this morning. A local father says he is Flagler County deputies arrested for people they say went on a rampage inside a restaurant. Over an order of garlic knots. Jessica and Three Friends became angry over too much cheese at a palm coast pizza on saturday night. Despite giving a refund investigators say they tossed a Cash Register and fax machine to the floor. Then hopped over the counter and went into the kitchen. They apparently through food and boxes all over the store. The group was arrested and charged with burglary. Some good news for drivers who use 1792 in maitland, the work on the busy road is going faster than expected. Crews did not need to completely shut down the weekend, however there was going to be some lane closures in that area. A cocoa man is back in court fighting to gain custody of a 5yearold daughter he is only seen in pictures vincent lost his parental rights in 2014 he was in jail accused the battery on his ex wife for the charges were later dropped. On friday, family judge heard a motion to overturn the adoption of the little girl the reality is, shes my child, she should be with her father. Shes come for me, shes a she is a part of me. No, you do not give up on that. The Adoption Agency called the issue a settled legal matter, right now there is no schedule for when the judge will issue a written ruling in the case. The Orange County sergeant who says she ran she was run over by a teenager said she is getting better. I am happy again. Coming up the type of vehicle detectives wanted to keep an eye out for when you are on the road today. We are following breaking news, a deadly hit and run on a busy Orange County road. What we have gathered so far from investigators as we map out how you can avoid the lane closures. Changes on the way friends, a couple of scattered showers possible today but a better chance of strong to severe storms later in the week. The timing of that on the other side of the break. The new caramel macchiato from Dunkin Donuts. Let handcrafted layers of espresso, milk, and a caramelflavored swirl uplift your mood. Indulge in a hot or iced macchiato today. Ohoh, ohoh, ohohohooh, oh hearts are made for sharing. Spread some sweetness with Dunkin Donuts cookie dough and brownie batter donuts. Heartshaped happiness too sweet not to share. America runs on dunkin. There is a live peak outside for you downtown orlando. A nice mild start but some changes coming our way by the middle of the week. We check in weather and traffic every 10 minutes. But first were going to update you on some breaking news out of Orange County. A hit and run crash along Orange Blossom trail, since then janai norman has been speaking with investigators there on the scene

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