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Back seat alarm bill gains steam in Florida Senate

‘Back seat alarm’ bill gains steam in Florida Senate 100 children have died in FL hot cars since 1990 Updated:  Tags:  ORLANDO – Some lawmakers want to upgrade daycare vans with alarms that would go off if something or someone is left in the backseat. Florida is second in the nation in hot car deaths, a bill aimed to lower this number is facing hurdles. “I just can’t believe that this bill has taken so long to pass. This is going on the third year, and it is just crazy,” Sen. Linda Stewart said. “Every year we sine die, and we start counting up the deaths for the next year.”

Investigation: Florida school resource officers are not required to undergo juvenile-specific training

Investigation: Florida school resource officers are not required to undergo juvenile-specific training Florida lawmaker files bill for more SRO training Tags:  ORLANDO, Fla. – Caught in a crisis, communities often turn to law enforcement. “It could be parents going through a divorce. It could be a single-parent home, a homeless situation, a breakup with a boyfriend or girlfriend,” Chief Jeff O’Dell of the Kissimmee Police Department said. With more than 30 years of experience under his belt, O’Dell knows how crises affect children differently. “With kids, it could be anything. They could be teased or bullied, so we really have to have a well-rounded school resources officer.”

Boomtown growth in Central Florida means lane expansion, sound barriers for SR-429

‘Boomtown’ growth in Central Florida means lane expansion, sound barriers for SR-429 Current plans include 21 sound barriers for nearby neighborhoods Updated:  Tags:  ORLANDO, Fla. – One of Central Florida’s busiest expressways is ready for an expansion. State Road 429, otherwise known as the Daniel Webster Western Beltway will begin the $350 million transformation from four lanes to six lanes later this year. “The growth in Central Florida, especially in this area, has been very significant. Any regular driver of SR-429 knows exactly what I’m talking about,” said Will Hawthorne, director of engineering for the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX). Hawthorne was one of several officials who spoke recently at a virtual public forum aimed at educating the public on a planned expansion.

Osceola County begins COVID-19 vaccine distribution days before 2021

Osceola County begins COVID-19 vaccine distribution days before 2021 Seniors 65+ and healthcare professionals can qualify Updated:  Tags:  KISSIMMEE, Fla. – After being left out of first-round Pfizer vaccines for COVID-19, Osceola County residents will finally be able to get vaccinated with Moderna’s version of the coronavirus-fighting drug. [Qualified Osceola residents, call (407) 343-2000 to schedule a vaccine appointment or email Osceola.Health@flhealth.gov with the subject line “vaccine.”] The news left some residents overjoyed. “Yay! I’m all in,” Betty Fenner, 79, said. “I’m going to go away for the weekend!” Fenner, a longtime Osceola resident, and teacher for more than 50 years has taken up virtual schooling to stay busy during the pandemic.

Inspector shares best defense against skimming devices at gas stations

Inspector shares best defense against skimming devices at gas stations Map shows where skimmers were found in your neighborhood Tags:  [TRENDING:  ] “If you know what you are looking for, it just jumps out at you,” Edwards told News 6 investigator Merris Badcock during a recent holiday sweep. Ad (Scroll down to see which pumps were hit this year in your neighborhood.) “This particular style of skimmer? I can put this thing in here in 15 seconds,” Edwards says, holding up a tiny green chip, smaller than a business card. “I can get in. I can get out. That is all it takes for a thief to do what he has to do in this location.”

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