Go to a second trial. A Big Development in this ongoing case. Reporter it really is. Its something defendants do all the time in appeals but it doesnt often work. The former billionaire millionaire will get a second trial. Ward should be freed while he now awaits a new trial according to his attorney. The new trial request was granted mostly because of this video that convinced jennifer judge Jennifer Harris that work should get a new trial. The tip was from a holding cell when ward asked for a an attorney but prosecutors used the entire 32 minutes of the tape in court. In closing arguments, his refusal to speak to investigators are test his hands for gun residue meant he was guilty. Judge harris said bob wards attorney didnt object enough with prosecutors when they used evidence that violated his right to remain silent. And he in fact did not get a fair trial. Prosecutors addressed words right to remain silent 25 times. The state attorney we just talked to said they have already appea
Of this crime, which is the familys home, in the oak harbor subdivision. And minutes ago, the police ub dated you on what they believe happened inside. Reporter we learned in the last five minutes, that 59yearold virginia ortega is being charged now with premeditated murder. Police are saying this is something that she planned, they dont know yet when she shot her son to death. But in just the last few minutes, we learned some chilling details about where the police found his body. Updated information [ inaudible ] miss ortega planned the murder of her son, blake howard and again, shot him multiple times in the shower. Virginia ortega confronted one of the officers with a handgun in hand. She was ordered to drop the firearm, which she complyed with the officers, and was taken to the Altamonte Springs is Police Department for questioning. Identified as 29yearold blake howard as you just heard officers found his body here in the shower of the home he shared with his mother. Police right
Tonight until midday tomorrow. It will be itll be reducing your visibility, overnight lows around zero five above. The lake effect snow fault, to the eastla, going to get a lot more especiallyto in pennsylvania. Beginning it was cold and measure some form takeover weekend. P. J. Ziegler joins us from groundfox. Good afternoon, we are near brainard road near beachwood on 271 southboundne towards the 480 last week we hads 60s, northeast ohio is in the deep freeze tonight this weekend with single digit temperatures has been event starts in downtown cleveland. It is the kind of cold that will leave youat skin tingling it outside for more than a few minutes. High temperature saturday of 10 degrees, not ideal running conditions for those participating in saturdaysun cupid undie run in downtown cleveland. Goes on the matter what we work with police and ems to make sure that everybody has a fine save time. Ha Center People expected to run clothing is encouraged. Its about being brave and doing
This will likely be expanded to many other regions into the next few hours. Well watch it closely as this line will be moving in. The severe threat, mainly strong winds greater than 450 miles an hour. We cannot rule out a rotating storm to lead to a tornado. Big storms, severe thunderstorms moving through the big bend area. Soon. Storms. 81 at 4 00 with rain chances tapering off. Well talk about the timing straight ahead. Lets check on the roads and head over to amy in the traffic center. So far off to a quiet start with zero reported accidents for the time being. Construction is very quickly picking up. This morning, you can see a line of construction causing no breaks in volume in the green, looking just fine heading out the door on this wednesday morning. Drive time, i4, i95 object beachline, things are in top shape so far. For the time being. Back to you. Back to the weather. We have brand new video just in showing the damage caused after a tornado creates a path of destruction in
By the florida restaurant association. Hi, everyone. Im greg. And vanessa. Were excited to be with you today to share with all of you the 35th Anniversary Edition of a Central Florida holiday tradition, the florida citrus parade. This event was first held in 1980 and held by florida citrus sports. The floats youll be seeing are decorated with oranges, grapefruits and tangerines green here in the sunshine state. We have a great lineup including the edible floats, marching bands from all over the nations, football v. I. P. S and a few surprises. Greg, we have around 50,000 of our closest friends with us today lining the parade route. The third member of our team, a man that loves to have a good time, orlando native and comedian, rod z is there in the and i love being in the middle of the action. Its great being back home in Central Florida. Its greater being part of this wonderful parade. You know were going to have fun, right, guys . [cheers applause] all right, rod. I have no doubt abo