He was just 20yearold. His name is Brian Lamont Potter junior. He was taken to Florida Hospital where he died. Southbound traffic was diverted to south Lake Pleasant road, but now this traffic should be open at this time. They dont believe that drugs or alcohol were a factor. But that speed was a factor. Reporting in apack ca. Sashell saunders news 6. Also developing, were tracking late night showers. Chief meteorologist tom sorrells is pinpointing whos getting hit routing now and whos seeing more rain. According to plan, just like the forecast called for. Light scattered showers are making their way across Central Florida. Some of the showers are preachable. Almost half an inch in sanford. Much of the activity light. Except for this one cell, putting out a rate of an inch per hour. Lighter scattered showers are rolling all the way through about south port in the next 1520 minutes. As the evening wares on, a few more will develop. This is not the rough stuff. That holds off until wedne
Mother might have killed her son. Altamonte springs police charging 59yearold virginia ortega in the premeditated murder of her 29yearold son blake howard in their townhouse. The son was shot multiple times in the shower. One of the family members knew there was some type of disturbance called to respond to the residence for his wellbeing. A relative spoke to ortega over the phone and something she said alerted her to call police. The mother said something to her which is part of the investigation that led her to believe that, hey, something is not right. Blake is in danger or not okay. Police not saying what the ongoing conflict between the mother and son was, a neighbor saying for the past few months, shes been concerned with the behavior of the woman whos lived inside the home for about a decade. Saw her, but she lost about 50 pounds. She was a sturdy built woman but she looked very thin. Reporter again, investigators still say that its unclear when the man was actually killed insid
Sky 6 is live over a big fire. Look at this thing. This is happening near state road 415 and ashby cove lane. Thats between deltona and New Smyrna Beach. Look at all the smoke this thing is giving off. Were told no buildings are in danger right now. As we pan out, you can see this is all woods here. Were told no buildings are in the way of this. We dont know what caused this fire but these are some intense flames. Well continue to follow this. Well bring you updates as they come in. And were staying on top of some more breaking news in altamonte springs. A man shot dead. His mom, arrested. This is news 6 at 5 00, getting results. Im matt austin. Im lisa bell. In just the last hour, weve learned the victims mom will face charges of premeditated murder after her sons body was found at a home on post oak circle. Thats off maitland avenue south of 436. News 6 reporter Troy Campbell has been getting answers about this all afternoon and joins us now live. You talked with police. What are the
Doesnt reach as far as to this area. The place where that after birth was found. There are a lot of questions tonight. And only one person for sure has the answers, and neighbors are begging her to tell. It was shocking to me that no one actually seen it or even heard her have her baby. Reporter if it wasnt for the grewsome discovery of after birthright in front of the homes of residents in the willow binned neighborhood, the situation would be unbelievable. People are always how the and walking around. Reporter and for police, thats key. They hope someone saw 30yearold Susan Richard son between 10 00 a. M. And 12 00 p. M. Monday morning. At some point around that time, she had a baby. Possibly outside. But no ones seen the child. As a mother who would leave their child. Reporter including the boyfriend. He came to to blood. Richard son first saying she abandoned the baby. I dont think she left no baby. Reporter brian turned her in to police for answers. They charged her for neglect an
News 6 reporter Justin Warmoth has been following the story all day long. Sergeant pierce is in her 22nd year at the Orange County Sheriffs Office. Sheriff Jerry Demings said her husband is also a sergeant with the department. In fact, he told us his wife heard the call her husband heard the call go out that his wife was struck. Sergeant marcy pierce was trying to serve a burglary warrant this morning, something shes done several times for the Sheriffs Office for the last 22 years, but the next thing she knew the suspect she was trying her. She ended up on the hood of the car. He entered the roadway and began to accelerate at a relatively high rate of speed. Just sounded like nascar starting off, tires squealing, not your average, you know, just burn rubber. It sounded like a highspeed chase. Behind the wheel, a 15yearold who has been arrested before for enforcement officer. Neighbors wonder how the juvenile Justice System allowed him to be back on the streets. Its getting to be out of