First, heres a live look outside over downtown orlando this morning. This is another gorgeous view of that sunrise to start our day. Marina jurica is in Severe Weather center 9. Were seeing clouds increase as we speak. And the clouds will continue to move in this morning and well be looking at a chance for showers later on today. But the coastal areas could be battling the showers off and on through the saturday. The area of low pressure is moving in. And it will bring a little bit of rain. And were warmer this morning. A lot of that has to do with the clouds. But were in the 50s and 60s along the i40 corridor. And out west, and northwest, still dealing with mid and upper 40s. Were talking mid60s. And that is going to definitely change over the next 24 hours as the 50s return for highs as the low pressure passes by tomorrow. But ill have all the details coming up in the next 60 minutes. Were learning more about the man that the police was shot and killed in a publix parking lot. And were live outside of the Grocery Store on east state road 50 and 455. What have you learned . Reporter this happened around 8 30 last night on a friday. And the parking lot was probably pretty packed. Heres a look at the parking lot right now. Several witnesses said they did see a car leave the area shortly after that shooting. And this morning, the Police Released the name of the victim, 21yearold andrew jones. The Clermont Police said that he was shot and killed around 8 30 friday night in the parking lot of the East Towne Center displays near the publix. Plaza near the publix. Witnesses said they saw a white car leave the area. That was the victims car. Out the police are searching for the victims vehicle. We spoke with the witnesses and publix shoppers last night. Take a listen. Some other lady came down and saw a car speed away that he was near that went around the building in the back. And the kid was behind us laying down flat on his face. Reporter and Clermont Police this morning are still searching for the shooter. So if anyone has any information, theyre asked to contact the Police Department or crime line. Reporting live in lake county, Eyewitness News this morning. We continue to follow breaking news in tampa. One person killed and 7 others injured following a shoot tag club. It happened at club rain Gentlemens Club. Officers have not said if any suspects are in custody. There may have been a disagreement inside the club but did not have specifics. Well continue to monitor the story and bring you updates through the newscast. Apopka police are investigating a shooting that sent four people to the orlando reed medical center. There was a shooting around 1 00 this morning. They all have nonlife threatening injuries and the police are working to figure out what started the shooting. They dont have any information about a suspect at this time. Orange county deputies are investigating a deadly shooting outside of a florida mall that left one man dead and another in critical condition. We told you about this story as it was breaking on Eyewitness News at 10 00 friday. Deputies responded to a call from someone that said they found a 19yearold with a gunshot wound near the entrance to jc pennies. And a second victim was found near a car about a hundred yards away. And they are still working to figure out a motive. Right now the Orlando Police are searching for a take a look. This is deonyx junior. He was land seen nor gore street and Orange Blossom trail. If see him, youre asked to contact the police. Flagler county deputies are searching for two men following a crash on southbound i95. One is a fugitive from virginia. James booth cut off his gps monitoring device and left a workrelease program. He was last seen near burrnel lane. State officials are expected to give an update on the zika virus. Yesterday officials confirmed the first case of the virus in florida. It was spotted in Osceola County and it is travel related and there are 14 confirmed they would not reveal the race or gender but only said that the person was not pregnant. Theres not much you can do. Stand in the wind and put on the essential oil and hope for the best. They are going to put out species traps that are more attractive to the mosquitoes that could carry the zika virus. State officials will give us an update at 2 00 this afternoon. Viewers are asking a lot of questions about the zika virus on our Facebook Page. To get more information head to wftv. Com web links. This morning, its republican president ial candidates are gearing up for another debate. It airs tonight on channel 9. Marcy gonzalez reports that the candidates are rallying for votes ahead of the states primary on tuesday. Reporter a snowy but campaigning. Reporter to reach the undecided voters in New Hampshire. Im awake. Reporter on the eve of the Republican Debate on abc and with the primary just days away, this is as donald trump said, is crunch time. The frontrunner canceled his storm. Jeb bush taking a jab tweeting to trump, my 90yearold mother made it out to campaign. Former First Lady Barbara Bush braving the icy sidewalks stomping for her son. And the snow did not deter any Bernie Sanders supporters. The crowd so big they could not all fit inside. In the mist of a snowstorm, you cannot get all the people into the room that is a miracle. Reporter Hillary Clinton working to get her own momentum here. I know you may not be for me now. Reporter she said that he is unphased by his let in New Hampshire. Hillary clinton has three events in New Hampshire today. Only a few of the republicans are holding events. And the rest are spending the day preparing for the debate. You can watch that tonight at 8 00 right here on channel 9. You can get live analysis from chris fear heath and stay tuned for Eyewitness News at 11 00. Another former republican candidate is endorsing florida president. Former louisiana governor bobby jindal endorsed rubio last night. He is the second former candidate to endorse rubio this week. Former pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum is also supporting him. Parents in lake county are on high alert after School District leaders said their children may have come into contact with whooping cough. To the school and january 21st. They could have come into contact with 250 students. So far no other students have reported any symptoms and the sick student has not been back to school. One neighborhood in Orange County said the trash troubles continue after weeks without yard waste service. People living along yates road in central park in orlando said although trash and recycle waste has been picked up, no one has ever picked up the yard waste. We found out fcc is the hauler in charge of this neighborhood. We call the trash company and within two hours, the yard waste was picked up. In lake county, thousands are expected to stop by the 41st annual mount dora Arts Festival today. Were live in mount dora this morning this event usual lay tracts the top artists from all over the country. Usually attracts the top artists from all over the country. Reporter it is one of the citys largest events. Up as far as the high can see. And a few people are starting to show up now. Some of these tents are covered as you can see. But in a short time the vendors will be here to open them up and show off the artwork. And if you take a look on the other side of the street, you can see that the streets are blocked off and the police are posted. If you plan to drive around downtown, you got to be prepared for the detours and the closed streets. And well stay here and continue to bring you live reports through the morning so for now, live in mount dora, myrt price, Eyewitness News. And now Marina Jurica is in Severe Weather center 9 track something cooler weather this morning. Thats right. And once the area of low pressure will move through, well look at cooler temperatures tomorrow and the secondary cold front coming in on tuesday. That will really cool us down for the rest of week. So were supposed to be at about 73 degrees for the normal high. Year above normal and well be staying in the 50s for our highs for the stretch of the week. So from west to east today, well see our best chance for showers in the villages after 2 00. And that chance will be at about 40 with the high there of 63. And celebration and the i4 corridor, the chance of showers will start to move in after 1 00. So if you are heading to the parks today for work or for play, youre going want to hold on that umbrella and well see about a 50 chance of showers after 6 00. And coke we can beach, well see a chance of showers after 1 00. So make sure that you have the umbrella handy in case. And orlando firefighter told us that hes concerned that he and others were exposed asbestos. Why they were working in a rundown Apartment Building the first place. Reporter a couple said that holding on into our far western counties. So with the northly wind, well look at about five to 15mile anhour winds today. But tonight, the gusts up to 30 again and into our day tomorrow. So it is going to be blustery as we head into this evening. And the future track nine showing coastal showers till midday and afternoon well start to see the showers become a little more widespread. This is 3 00 this afternoon. So some heavier rain starting to push through, especially in the southern and coastal counties and then by 8 00, it is just spotty and we start to clear things out and the low pressure clears and well see some offshore showers and it will be nice and dry and enjoying a beautiful but cooler sunday. By monday morning shall well be back into the 30s and the 40s and that is where well stay the rest of the week. And along the coast, not great. And well look at a gail warning and Small Craft Advisory starting tonight and so hazardous beach and boating conditions. 68 in tightsville and 63 in new sure na beach. Were back into the 40s tonight with a 50 chance of rain chance. And the fiveday forecast with the weekend always in view, it will be unseasonably cool workweek ahead. 9 investigates found out that the orlando fire chief is investigating after we questioned why firefighters were allegedly told to clean up asbestos. The abandoned apartment complex on mercy drive was supposed to be used for Fire Training exercise. The firefighters told us that they reported the aspossess toss worried they exposed their families of the dangerous dust. They met with Union Officials yesterday to discuss the situation. Were discuss is this and making sure everything is okay. Three of the buildings have there are new detail about the death the daughter of an orlando city commissioner. Last week we told you this woman had bleach on her body the Tallahasse Police releasing a report that the man told detectives that she was in a fight with a man in a nightclub and that is where she is came in contact the belief. The police are still suspects. A deland couple said that a Resale Company took them for a ride and took 6,000 and did not deliver and that the company did not deliver what it promised. Reporter this timeshare resale office seemed like a way out for a deland couple desperate to sell and inside the promise. For us in 90 days. Reporter wow . So they paid. 234e78 thousand dollars and the Company Printed the ad in the monthly magazine and on line sites. And the family heard there were 23 interested buyers. Did they ever tell you who the potential buyers were . No. When i asked, they told me they could not give them to me. Reporter till the couple paid another 3,000. So the company could bring in top prospects. They paid and 90 days later the company demanded an additional 3,000. I wanted to cuss. I was livid. Youre not going to ask me for another 3,000 when you promised you were going to sell it for the last 3,000. Reporter the companys contract said that the buyers are provided with no additional charge. And they filed a complaint with floridas attorney general. And the deland office, they and the bbb has 77 complaints. And most consumers said that the company does not deliver what they promise. Consumer is being asked for a blank check and so far, theres been no proof or evidence that theres going to be any reward in the end. Reporter in a written response, the company said it delivered all services and this couple never asked for a refund. I think i was a fool to give to them the first time. The company said its ad generated 500 inquires and the sing potential buyer. Timeshare resales. Theres a huge washout that opened up in december. And this is what the hole looked like last month on 83rd avenue in ocala. And we asked why it had not been filled yesterday. The Neighborhood Association said it had trouble to get permission to work on one but they said it has finally been filled in. Fbi acts said they seized 500 of legally purchased neighborhood. How laws in other states are helping bring drug dealers into legally purchased marijuana into Central Florida. Get a Busch Gardens fun card now and let the fun begin. Pay for a day, dive all year, splash all year, thrill, get your fill, and celebrate all year. Climb, launch, roar, and soar all year. Pay for a day, play all year. And if you get the Busch Gardens fun card now, youll also get an Adventure Island fun card for free. P visit Busch Gardens tampa dottcom for details. Hurry up offer ends february and apopka man complaining selfdefense for a hatting in november had his First Court Appearance yesterday. He said that he would like to reschedule paul neff said that he would like to come back after he hires his own attorney. Right now hes charge in the death his room maim shawn davis. Hes being held without bond. A group shipped marijuana legally bought in washington and shipped to Central Florida. Agents told us it is worth nearly 100,000. Officials said that the marijuana is legal for Recreational Use in Washington State and it was set to be sold illegally in florida. The suspects received 26 it was scary because all the sudden there was black suvs, black trucks, tons of police. And the agents are still trying to identify exactly where the marijuana was purchased and who ship it had here. Who shipped it here. A former deputy has pleaded not guilty using Excessive Force during an arrest against derrick price. Price said that his civil rights were violated when he was beaten while unarmed during an arrest in 2014. We told when you terrell was indicted by a grand jury. He is expected back in court later this month. We continue to follow breaking news this morning in clermont where the police just released the name of a man shot and killed in a publix parking lot. What were learning about the victim and the car that the police are working to find. And im tracking the rain that will return as we head into this evening. Ill let you know the best timing coming up. For a list of what is going on in our area today, go to icflorida. Com. 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And the day today, seas will be four to five feet with a moderate chop and the water temperature in the 60s and the showers off and on, especially for the south encoastal counties build moving into our sunday, all across our entire coastline well be looking at daneious rips and dangerous rips and wave heights five to ten feet. And that will be very rough. So not a great beach weekend. Were following breaking the police have released the identity of a man shot and killed in a publixs parking lot. And were live at the Grocery Store on east state road 50 and 455. The police are still working to figure out a motive in the shooting. Reporter the police are not sure what led up to the shooting. But witnesses said that the they saw a white car leave this publix parking lot. And it happened around 8 30 last night and the Police Released the name of the victim, 21yearold andrew jones. And the police said that he was shot and killed around 8 30 friday night in the parking lot of the east Towne Center Plaza near the publix. And the plaza is located at the intersection of east state road 50 and county road 455. And they saw a white car leave the area. But the police are not sure if it was in fact the victims car the police are now looking for the last car the 21yearold is known to have been driving there. Is the tag on your screen right now. We spoke with the publix shoppers last night. Some lady came down and said she saw a car speed away that he was near that went around the building in the back. And then the kid was behind us laying down flat on his face. Reporter and again, at this point, the police have not said exactly what led up to the shooting in the publix parking lot. But if you have any information, youre asked to Contact Crime line. Reporting live in lake county. Also breaking right now, all lanes on a stretch of i4 eastbound closed because of a deadly crash. State troopers said that two cars collided near the i95 one person dead and two others injured. And right now traffic is exiting at state road 44. Well let you know when it reopens. In flagler, the deputies said theyve captured a fugitive from virginia that took off from the scene of a cash on southbound i95. They found him in a shed in a palm coast home and held him at gunpoint. He cut off his gps monitoring device and left a workrelease program. A woman hurt in the crash was found in a home near the interstate and the third person is still on the run. University of Central Florida will bring in a larger team to help people that may be victims of a data breach at ucf. People to help out if her identity was stolen. But the wait times are extremely high. Three salvation properties in Daytona Beach has band a local homeless advocate from their locations. The police chief said that his department has been investigating his work with the homeless in the past few weeks. He said that he believes hes being silenced from telling the truth that there is still no real solution to help the homeless. Right now state Health Officials are keeping a close eye on the zika virus after a case was confirmed in Central Florida. And the latest confirmed case is in Osceola County. And there were 14 confirmed cases through the state. And mike reports that Health Officials said that the case in Osceola County is travel related. Reporter when you tell people zika virus is in central i think it is horrible. That is scary. Reporter the Florida Department Health Confirmed the case in Osceola County. All they will tell us at this point is that the case came from someone who traveled to the area. They would not tell us the persons gender or age but said that the person infected is not a pregnant woman. We were aware before we came. Reporter this woman is here on vacation from dubai. And she saw the warns about the zika virus posted on her Disney Cruise ship. Theres not much you can do. It is a mosquito. State in the wind and put essential oils on and hope for the best. Reporter osceola leaders sent us this statement. They are saying that the county is putting out specific traps to try to track down theve z and they will stay in contact with the local, state and federal Health Officials to determine the next appropriate and we reached out to disney, that told us it collects and analyzed mosquitoes from the parks weekly. We also reached out to universal orlando but have not heard back. And the state Health Department will have an update every afternoon starting today. Well let now what is revealed during the News Conference at wftv. Com and on Eyewitness News at 6 00. Were getting a look how many people signed up for Health Insurance under the Affordable Care act. Nearly 13 Million People signed up for Health Coverage for 2016. 4million of the people are new enroll es and florida enrollees and florida had the most sign up than any other state. The faa is cracking down and drones. But one u. S. Senator doesnt think that the rules are tougher enough to keep the florida senator nelson believes that new Software Technology could keep drone as away from planes and airports. He said that the idea is to develop software to keep the drones from fly nothing restricted area or past and his victim electric fence. Or past and his visible electric fence. People are heading to mount doras art festival. Is it one of the lake countys biggest events. Reporter yes, and vendors from all over the country have come to be a part of it. More people have shown up and began the setup process. And this morning we watched as many of the vendors opened up the tents and began unpacking the artwork and hanging item. And vendors are hoping for a its artist friendly and the buy art. Reporter well be here to the morning. For now, live in mount dora, myrt price, channel 9 Eyewitness News. Two workers at a we will shown in strip club are suing the local city and why they claim that an ordinance designed to protect them violates their constitutional rights. Were starting out with a beautiful start morning. With havertys furniture, your our president s day sale is happening now. From classic to contemporary, when the Daytona Beach ignores the larger problem and targets an Adult Entertainment establishment that they never really cared for it looks like an excuse to censor and harass. The chief said that the intent is to find out if theres Human Trafficking in the area. And the owners hope thats a the ordinance. The familiar face that deputies said that this man fired into a office over a dispute abouten irs refund. Two people in the office were injured. And fisher with was also injured. Will people shot are expected to be okay. School buses will save money on local toll roads. They will get a 99 rebate for Public School buses. Some Volusia County deputies are joining the effort take a look as these photos posted on food back. They stopped in an area to check on the homeless and even gave this man dry clothe that was there in wet clothes. And now three more people are putting their names in the race for sheriff. In Brevard County, and elderly couples houseboat is in pieces after it crashed into a seawall thursday night. Take a look at this video. They were rescued after a few Good Samaritans rescued them and dialed 911. They put a boat on the 42foot vessel and used a jeep to pull it assure will ashore and the couple only had moon noir injuries, thank goodness. But the boat is a total loss. Only had minor injuries, thank goodness. But the boat is a total loss. Not a good day for boating and even worse tomorrow. It is a beautiful start to the day today. Clouds will continue to increase. And then showers will return later on. Were at 50 degrees here in downtown orlando with north early winds 7. Were starting to see showers develop off the atlantic coastline. And along the coast will be the best chance it see showers off and on through the day and later on past 2 00, 3 00. And well see a chance for showers move inland. And the area of low pressure glides from west to east and brings us showers as well as gusty winds as we head into the so a lot of 50s out there. We got a 66 in cocoa beach and 46 in the cool spot in ocala. And 24 hour temperature changes definitely warmer. So 14 degrees warmer in cocoa beach and 4 in ocala and 11 degrees in deland. And that has to do with the clouds. But it will be a shortlived warmup and the dew points are in the 40s. And theyll stay there through the week. So the clouds increase, coastal showers this morning 30 this afternoon and mostly cloudy skies and 50 rain chance after 5 00 p. M. Tonight so the coastal showers all the way till midday. As we head into the 2 00, 3 00 time, well see it be more widespread. Heavier rain possible in the southern counties. Polk, osceola and Brevard County and seminole. And well look at everything clearing out with a few offshore showers early tomorrow morning that could give our coastal countys a shower or two tomorrow and the rest of the day looks fantastic. And well be well below normal with the 58 tomorrow and then the 50s and 60s ruling the extended forecast. So it is going to be much cooler heading into our second week of february. Tonight were looking at 50 rain chance with the 40s and the five fiveday forecast with the weekend always in view, we see the cool down through thended. And the next cold front moves in on tuesday with a chance for a few showers on morning. The undy run is downtown today in downtown orlando. There are a lot of great week events. To see them, go to icflorida. Com. And we have a new app as well to tell you about the forecast for all of those events. Should be interesting. And now time for your morning sports. If the magic are going to they will need to finish their most difficult schedule in the next couple weeks. Jamaal crawford has been a magic killer his entire career. The magic make a little run in the second. They cut the la lead to one. And the clippers remain the magic who invented lob city. Late in the third, how about we do it from long range and that makes it a two point range. Every time the clippers got the magic got close, the clippers pulled away. Reddick poured in 20 and magic drop the their Third Straight 10793. It is not just one guy. Ourselves out of it. That is all you can do. Magic fans are guaranteed to have something to cheer about during all star weekend. Aaron gordon was named one of four participants in this years dunk contest. He told me that vince carter was the player he tried to emulate growing up. He will be dunking in toronto which was carters first stop in the nba. Super excited t is a dream come true. Ive all wanted to be in the dunk contest and that is the highest stage at the highest level. To soccer, order city will open the preseason tomorrow. But theyll be without superstar midfielder. He is headed to the super bowl. Hes got a good gig. Yesterday, he and the lions took the day off from training they watched yesterday mornings rocket launch and they did a Jersey Exchange with former astronaut with john mcbride. I had a dream to become an astronaut. When you come back in this kind of thing, its good, knowing how you feel. Finally in high school soccer, the girls won the 4a state championship last night beating iceville 216789 that will do it for your morning sports. Have a great day. You can interact with us dug the show today. Were very activity on twitter and facebook this morning this is a look at what is happening theres another recall four the takata air bags that can explode. Honda is recalling 2 million cars worldwide. At least 11 people have died because of the faulty air bags, including one woman in orlando. Theres another recall affecting some drivers this morning. Bridgestonefirestone is recalling 36,000 of its heavy truck tires because they could file and cause crashes. It covers 22. 5inch firestone they were made in 2015. The company said that the tread on the tires can separate causing a loss of air pressure. No injuries reported. Coming up in the next hour, Clermont Police said that a 21 yearold was shot and killed in this parking lot near a publix in clermont last night. What the witnesses told us they saw just after the shooting. It looks like a Beautiful Day at the beach. But we have a lot of hazards that are going to roll in in so hay,o i amazg gh ner ulha peed would vehoht atnye ulfi tt do tha make tt o othr y r. Right enrit er i codn bie i he waso lpl i kn is ch smalthg litt tng simplehi but me sle madee pp made mda the police just released the identity of a man shot and killed in a publix parking lot. And two people shot in an orlando mal. One is dead and one in critical condition. And there are concerns this morning after a case of zika it is saturday, february 6th. Well have more on the top stories. But Marina Jurica is in Severe Weather center 9. Cool to start the day and the rain will move in soon. Yes. West clouds increasing continually this morning. It will not end very pretty. And the satellite and the radar trying to the clouds trying to move their way in and scattered this morning. 12 in daytona and were up five in orlando and kiss middle east and that has a lot to do with the cloud. And 60s after 4 00. The man that the police said parking lot. Were live outside of the Grocery Store in east state road 50 and county road 455. What are have you learned . Reporter witnesses told us last night they saw a white car speed off towards the back of the building. You can take a look behind me and this is the parking lot where it happened around 8 30 last night and the Police Released the name of the jones. This is in the east Towne Center Plaza near the publix. Witnesses said that they saw a white car leave the area. But at this point the police are not sure if it was the victims car. The police are searching now for the victims car and it was the last known car that the 21 yearold was seen driving. Volkswagen. And the tag number is on your screen right now. And we spoke with the publix take a listen. Some lady came down and saw a car speed away that he was near that went around the bullying in the back. The building in the back. And the kid was behind us laying down flat on his face. Reporter and were waiting for the police to release any sort of description as far as the shooter goes. If you have any information, crime line. Reporting live this morning. All lanes on a stretch of i 4 eastbound are shut down because of a fatal crash. Within person is dead and two one person dead and two injured. Traffic is exit at state road 44 and well continue to know as soon as it reopens. Deputies said they captured a fugitive from virginia that took off from the scene of the accident on i95. They found james booth in a shed in a palm coast home. He cut off his gps monitor and left a virginia workrelease program. And he took off with two others after the crash last night. And a woman hurt in the crash was found in a home near the interstate. The third person is still on the run. Police said one person was killed and one injured after a shooting at the Gentlemens Club in tampa. The officers have not said if there are any suspects in custody and they are working to find out what sparked the shooting. The officers believed there may have been a disagreement in the club but did not offer specifics. Apopka police are investigating a shooting that sent four people to orlando the four victims were shot near tenth street and Central Avenue around 1 00 this morning and they all have nonlife threatening injuries. And the police are working to find out what led up to the shooting. Orange county deputies are investigating a deadly shooting outside of a florida mall that left one man dead and one in critical condition. We told you about this story as it was breaking last night. The deputies responded to a call from someone that said they found a 19yearold way gunshot wound niter entrance of j. C. Penneys. A second near the entrance of jc pennys. A second victim was found out by a car. The police need your help to find a missing 12yearold boy. He was wearing all black with gray shoes and a gray and orange jacket. If you see him, youre asked to call the police. State Health Officials are on the zika virus. Officials confirmed that the Central Florida. It was spotted in Osceola County and the officials said it is travel related and there are now 14 cases statewide. Officials would not redevelop the victims age or gender but said that the person is not pregnant. Tourists said that just knowing the virus is so close is unnerving. Not much you can do. Leaders said they are maintaining the heightened state of surveillance and they are putting out some species specific traps and more attractive to the mosquitoes. Many of our viewers are asking about the virus on our facebook to learn nor. The ren to learn more. The republican candidates are preparing for a debate tonight. And it will be on channel 9. The candidates are rally for votes ahead of the primary on tuesday. Reporter a snowy and determined push to reach the undecide voters in New Hampshire. Were going to try to wake them up. Im awake. Reporter on the eve of the Republican Debate on abc and with the primary just days away, this is as donald trump said is crunch time. The front runner canceled his only event because of the storm. Jeb bush taking a jab tweeting to trump. My 90yearold mother made it out to campaign. Former First Lady Barbara Bush stomping the icy sidewalks for her son. In the middle of a snowstorm, they could not get everyone inside. Hillary clinton working to get her own momentum here. She said that she is unphased by the latest polls showing sand ares ahead in New Hampshire and narrowing the gap nationally. I have every confidence that i will be the nominee and the next president. Again, you can catch the debate tonight at 8 00 here on channel 9. You can also log onto our Facebook Page and get live analysis from channel 9s Chris Christopher heath. Myrt price is live downtown mount dora. And this event usual lay tracts the top artists from all over the country. And it is one of mount doras largest events. You see tends and vendors like this one. You can see this vendor as well. And theyre getting the tents ready. We watched as the vendors began the setup process, unpacking artwork and hanging them up to show them off to the 250,000 people expected to show up for the two day event. And we asked the vent doors about the expectations for this years art festival. Were expecting a lot. We have a lot of inventory this year and we have two spaces. I think the weather is going to hold out. Reporter the vendors say there have been previous shows where weather caused problems and hurt the bottom line. So theyre hoping that will not be the case this week. Eyewitness news this morning. 8 09. Right now it looks like the clouds will increase as we head into the next few hours. After 4 00 to the art festival, grab a umbrella as we get scattered showers. Our normal this time of year is 73. And we will not hit that till next week. And in the vail ladies and gentlemens, a chance four showers after 3 00 and high of 63. And in downtown orlando and the i4 corridor, well see a chance of showers after 2 00 and the best chance after 6 00 and the high of 67. And in Daytona Beach, spotty showers off and on through the day. With graphic sex references and curse words sparks controversy after this womans daughter brought the book home. Were investigating the renewed push for expanded in Daytona Beach, it is looking like a beautiful start. Were going to see a lot of clouds roll into today and the next 24 hours, a big turn around with here were seeing for a beach forecast. Clouds push in and the area of low pressure will push into the atlantic coastline. And it will bring showers and gusty winds into our neck of the woods. Right now were warmer by up to ten degrees with a lot of 50s ruling. Only a couple 40s left over in the west. The winds out of the north from five to 15 miles an hour and that is where theyll stay. Another gusty evening. Well see the coastal showers stay around till about midday and then well start to see a better chance of widespread heavier rain as we move into the post 3 00 time frame as we push this forward to 7 00. You can see the showers that are around the region. But isolated by 9 00 and then we could see a few coastal showers overnight into early sunday morning. And that will completely clear and well see lots of sunshine and a Beautiful Day tomorrow. The cooler air will invade and well be in the 30s and 40s for our monday morning. It is going to be tough along the coast. 4 to 5 feet seas today and 5 to 10 tomorrow so heed the warnings. 69 in Merritt Island and 68 in titusville and 62 in ormond. And well see the late showers. Anytime after 3 00 will be fair game and it could start earlier. And the showers tonight still cool and 46. And then fiveday forecast with the weekend in view, showing that well gradually warm up again on monday and the next cold front moves in on tuesday and that will drop us back into the 50s and the 30s. We investigate uncovered another Central Florida School District is reviewing a graphic teen novel that was just pulled libraries in seminole county. The book is now even being considered too racy for local high school students. How do you explain to a nine yearold the graphic things that were in this book . Reporter this mom described her stress when they are third grader brought home this one summer from the School Library that we found filled with obscenities and sexual situations. The kids will not be able to handle that. Reporter and the district told us it greed and began formal steps to label the book inappropriate and removeing it from three high schools as well. We pressure that greatly that the pressure that appreciate that greatly. Reporter because of issues pulled during a ongoing review. And it remains on some Osceola County high school shelves. Librarians order books off a district teams list. And thanks to this mom, the entire system is under review. Were still waiting to hear back about the status of book in Volusia County, lake and Brevard County School Districts. A math teacher accused of hitting some of her students is still in her classroom. She was suspended for four days and also accused of pulling a lollypop out of a 12yearolds mouth so hard that she damaged the girls dental work in 2012. So far the Department Education has not taken any action because she wanted to settle the case to court. There will be a 516mile long natural gas through through the state from alabama and georgia so south florida. Construction is sets to begin in a few months and will be pleated by the summer 2017. Scanning gambling in florida promises billions of dollars and thousands of jobs. But we discovered a possible side deal for one part of the state. One provision could force dog tracks to keep the dogs one to keep the gambling machines. Reporter the action here like most of the states dog parks is at the cashed tables. The dogs run but theyre not the draw. Enter the seminole tribe and a new push this is an ad blitz releasing new spots touting a deal that would bring in a billion dollars and thousands of jobs. They remain critical to our future. Reporter but the deal for the describe a special carve outoperations for the tribe. Dog tracks in florida will be able to bring in slot machines. The dogs will could running even if the machines are inside. These tracks have already become poker rooms and have dogs running in circles. Reporter this is the head of a greyhound advocacy group. He said forcing its dogs to run so they can have slots is cruel. And the dogs are suffering reporter christopher heath, Eyewitness News this morning. The state is still trying to decide what it wants to do about the example and the expansion of gambling across the state. A local Police Officer is accused of advertising sex inside his patrol car on craigslist. And now how the chief discovered the sexual misconduct. And remember. If you want more local news at 9 00, turn to Eyewitness News so hay,o i amazg gh ner ulha peed would vehoht atnye ulfi tt do tha make tt o othr y r. Right enrit er i codn bie i he waso lpl i kn is ch smalthg litt tng simplehi but me sle madee pp made mda share urto. We discover a Police Officer has resigned offer being discovered advertising sex on races list. They say that he met up with at least one woman and exposed himself inside his patrol car and she took pictures. And the woman to leave his wife and when he refused, she gave the pictures to the police. The Lake County Sheriffs Office investigated but never found a reason to press criminal charges. Pour people were arrest four people were arrested after investigators used new technology to track them down. And they pulled over this white car on thursday because of the dark tinted windows. And what the driver sped away, the officer shot the vehicle with a tracking dart. And the helicopter followed them and the suspects ran from the car and the pilot was able to see the exact apartment they ran into. Is suing the theme park after he claims that he was fired for keeping a gun in his car while at work. He said that the officials fired him in december after someone broke into his car and stole the gun. And the officials at universal, they said that he violated workplace policies. And we have an update on a man shot and killed in a publix parking lot. Over the next 12 hours, were going to see some hazardous coastal and boating conditions develop. I will break that down for you coming up in about three minutes. Here are some ideas how to spend your day. Now at havertys furniture, its our annual president s day sale. Which means its the perfect time now through february 15th, everything in our store is on sale. Plus, were offering thirtysix month, no interest financing. Come in today for our best prices of the year. With havertys, your home can be perfect. Even when life isnt. Sfx knocking. Were early the president s day sale. From classic to contemporary, right now the Clermont Police are searching for a gunman after a man was shot and killed outside a publix. And we just learned the identity of the victim. February 6th. Were going to look at clouds increase as we are on the live shot. And then well be seeing the showers start to move. And because the area of low pressure and the situation right on the atlantic coastline. Moderate chop and air temperature in the 60s and showers off and on along the coastline. Were going to look at dangerous rips tomorrow and wave heights five to ten feet and the inner coastal will be rough as we see a gail warning and small craft warning. The police have released the identity of the man shot and killed in a publix parking lot. And were life outside of the Grocery Store on east state and the police are working to figure out the motive. Reporter and the witnesses told the police a car speed away from the parking lot. All of this happened around 8 30 last night in the shopping plaza. And this is 21yearold andrew jones. He was shot and killed 8 30 last night near the east towne plaza near county road 455. Witnesses said they saw a white car leave the area. But the police are not sure if it was the victims car that happens to be white. And the police are look for the victims vehicle now, a white 2012 volkswagen cc. Here is the tag number on your screen n913qi. Shoppers and witnesses last night. Take a listen. Some lady came down and saw a car speed away that he was near that went around the building in the back. And then the kid was behind us laying down flat on his face. Reporter and were still waiting on Clermont Police to release any sort of description who it comes to the shooter. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the crime line. Also break right now, all lanes on a stretch of i4 eastbound are closed because of a fatal crash. Two cars collided near the i90 interchange in Daytona Beach. And one person is dead and two others injured. And right now the traffic is being diverted at state road 44. And well monitor road and let you know as soon as it reopens. University of Central Florida will bring in a larger with possible victims of a data breach. We told you thursday 63,000 students and staff could be victims ever Identity Theft because of a massive data breach. And ucf fired a call center to help victims. But were told that the hold times are extremely high. So more people will be brought in this weekend to help with the calls. Zika virus was confirmed in Central Florida in Osceola County and there are 14 confirmed cases through the state. Health officials set that the case in Osceola County is travel related. Reporter when you tell people zika virus is in Central Florida, you get this reaction. I think it is horrible. That is scary. Reporter the Florida Department of Health Confirmed the case of the virus in Osceola County. All state officials will tell us is that the case came from area and they would not tell us the persons gender or age but did say that the person infect said not a pregnant woman. And this woman is here on vacation from dubai. She said that she saw warnings about the zika virus posted on her cities my on the zika virus posted on her cities my cruise ship. Theres not much more you can do. Reporter they said that the county is maintaining a heightened state of surveillance and pitting out species specific trapthats for mosquitoes that could carry zika and he reached out we reached out to disney that told and we also reached out to University Orlando but have not heard back. There will be an update on the zika virus every afternoon starting today. And well let you know what is includes at 6 00. We posted more information about the zika virus on line, including what symptoms to look forever and you can find that information on wftv. Com web links. Were getting a look how many people signed up for health care under the Affordable Care act. 4Million People are new enrollies and florida had the most people sign up. 329,000 signed up in florida. And the faa is now cracking down on drones. Care that will keep them from going into know fly zones or into a invisible electric fence. Price price myrt price is live in mount dora for one of their biggest events. Reporter yes. We have art vendors and food vendors and you have kettle corn. People are unpacking their art. We enjoy doing the show. People come here to buy art. Reporter officials expect more than 250,000 people to show up for this two day event. Myrt price, Eyewitness News. Two workers at a well known strip club are suing a local city and why they say that the ordinance designed to protect them really violates their constitutional rights. Well see scattered showers february is huge for us. All our handcrafted classic footlongs are just 6 each, even our subway club and chicken bacon ranch melt. 6 footlongs are a big deal. But the media is going a little crazy. I am in the heart of what is now being called submageddon. With an incredible amount of accumulation inside. That now seems to be spilling out on the streets. I have never seen anything like this before. Enjoy all our delicious for just 6 each. Lowes presents how to put your foot in your mouth. Man, wish my yard looked like yours. Hey, the grass is always greener on the other side of the. Sorry. Now get 20 off stagreen fertilizer, its a gorgeous start right now and well see the clouds increase and the scattered showers will start to roll in and the best chance will come along the coastline today. But well look at the 60s. Well top out in the 60s. And well have a high of 66 and in tightsville, well look for a chance of showers off and on with a high of 69. Workers are shoeing dana showers meant suing Daytona Beach showers for on ordinance to protect them and watch for Human Trafficking. When they target an Adult Entertainment establishment they have never really cared for it looks like the intent to censor and harass. They stay is so keep track if there is any human traffickion. The owner of the club hope thats a federal judge will issue and injunction against the ordinance. This shows a lake county the investigate conducted was to prove there was no investigation. A year after the claims, we still dont know if the allegations were true own answer why. Reporter this is brad dresher, a former Police Lieutenant who is in the middle of the mess. Two Police Officers were told by two informants that were told the same thing that he was being bought with money and drugs. They heard. What did the task force do with the information as far as you know . We didnt investigator do a lot with it. Reporter this interview with the Police Officer happened after there were question whos is looking into the allegations. Were questions about whos looking into the alleges. They thought there was a coverup between Orange County and of course key. Were not looking into this anymore. Its over and done. Dont talk about this anymore. Return and the Sheriffs Office conducted this investigation to prove that the agency did not cover into it up because they never look into in the first place. They believe the fbi was handling the allegationsen steady. And the police chief chose not to talk to us. Us for lieutenant brad appreciator dresher dresher was covered up. Dresher recently retired after 25 years and declined our request for an interview. The police told us that the people are being investigated but will not say for what and will not provide any names. And shelters have banned a homeless advocate. They have been investigating his work with the homeless in the last two weeks. He said that he believes that hes being silenced from telling the truth that theres still no real solution to help the homeless. Public school buses will save some money on toll roads. They will offer a 99 rebate for Public School buses. Men covering Brevard County this morning, and elderly couple was rescued after a few Good Samaritans along the causeway called 911. Take a look at this cell phone video. The Melbourne Police tied a rope to the 42foot vessel and used a jeep to full ashore and they jumped on board to rescue the couple on the boat. It was smashed of. I dont think theres much of it left now. Injuries but the boat is a total loss. 8 47. Today is not a great day to be on the water. Well move into the next 12 hours. So heed my boat warnings. It is still lovely right now. And it will not till after noon today that we start to get the thicker clouds in here. And the satellite and the radar shows that well see a couple sprinkles move into the coastline. But overall, we have been mainly dry so far. And area of low pressure will set up showers and gusty winds in our area through the day. 50s are the rulings right now. But we have a 46 left over in ocala and 51 in downtown orlando. So were up to 16 degrees warmer in cocoa beach this morning and five in orlando and also in windermere and kissimmee and 7 degrees in in Daytona Beach so it is warmer. Clouds coverage overnight. 40s. And it will be a comfortable weekend overall and the clouds will increase. And we may see a coastal shower and 30 rain chance this afternoon and after 4 00 p. M. , well see about a 50 rain chance. And the future track showing this nicely. And well start to see the showers push in west and south, especially. And we could get heavier rain at 3 00, 4 00 into 8 00 in our southern counties and that includes Orange County, brevard and polk and Osceola County. And it will be a little more scattered as 7 00 and a few isolated showers at 10 00. The coastal counties could pick the average high is 73 degrees. And were not going get anywhere near that and tonight a 50 rain chance and the temperatures in the 40s. So it will be cooler. And a cooling trend overall on our fiveday forecast. And well bump up a bit on tuesday and we get back into if youre looking for something icflorida. Com. And now a new icon that you can find out what the weather will be at all of your events this weekend. But the 41st mount dora Arts Festival will be today and tomorrow. It will be a good start for sure. And a lot of Eyewitness News cruel be there today. A local group has launched a new system to grade child care facilities. It is one more way that parents can screen who is watching their children. And theres no reason to dwell on it again. Kimberly reed is facing child abuse charges for hitting and throwing a child. That was a horrible video. It is shocking. But what were trying do is to really help develop the quality of the teachers that are in the programs. So they are trying screen the facilities. But is the reaction between between the children and the staff. And they will be graded on a fave star scale. And they hope to reach 200 of them in the next year and a half. Parents where to to place their child. Reporter and the star relating system is also on child care owners to volunteer that they are not trying to hide anything. Doesnt that a big indicator of the quality of care they are going to get . Absolutely. The daycare where reed worked is in clermont and was not scored by the Early Learning coalition. If you would like to see in your childs daycare was screened, go to wftv. Com web links. Coming up, Marina Jurica will have a check of our weekend weather. You can interact with Marina Jurica and me this morning on twitter and facebook. Heres a look sa what is happening in central look what the is happening in Central Florida. All lanes on i4 eastbound closed because of a fatal crash and the traffic is being diverted at state road 44. Well continue to monitor this story even bring you updates on tv 27. Clermont police have released the name of a man that was shot and killed in a publix parking lot. Shot last night. Eyewitnesses said they saw a white car leaving the area. But at this point, the police are not sure how it was involved in the shooting. The police said they are looking for a white 2012 volkswagen cc with tag number there. And in lake county, thousands are expected to stop by the mount dora Arts Festival. It is a live look downtown right now. And hopefully rain will not wash out that event. Well see the shower move in. And theyll beer scar teared. So the bulk scattered. So the bulk of the rain will be overnight. A few showers early on and the rest of the day looks fantastic and cooler and breezy. And we get another cool down into the upper 50s. Super bowl coming up. Our news right now on tv 27. You like being picture perfect. You should want your banking to be too. Stop into td bank and well help set you up with picture perfect banking. New customers, open a checking and savings account and you can get a polaroid cube
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