Altamonte Springs

Orlando Woman Charged With Drowning Baby In Toilet

Posted on Friday, December 11, 2009 6:25:35 PM

An Orlando woman is charged with drowning her newborn baby in a toilet. Sanchia Rae Xavier-Valez is being held on first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse charges in connection with the baby girl's death, which happened on Nov.

Alamonte Springs Police Warn Community About Sex Offender

Posted on Friday, December 11, 2009 5:16:25 AM

Altamonte Springs Police are warning the community about a registered sex offender.

Docs Shed New Light In Alleged I-4 Rape

Posted on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 4:26:44 PM

Discovery documents obtained by Local 6 News in the case of a woman who was allegedly raped after being stranded on Interstate 4 in Central Florida shed light on what took place before the incident.

Mercantile Capital closes $13M in loans

Posted on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 8:13:24 AM

Mercantile Capital Corp. of Altamonte Springs closed $13 million in loans to small businesses in November, and it projects a $9.2 million volume this month, bringing the annual total to more than $81 million.

This week in Altamonte Springs

Posted on Monday, December 7, 2009 7:53:18 AM

Home Alone will be the feature movie at Cranes Roost Plaza from 7 PM to 9 PM. Tuesday, December 8 Santa Tuesdays from 6 PM to 8 PM along with the Robert Harris Duo at Cranes Roost Plaza Friday, December 11 Friday Night Live brings back the Robert Harris Holiday Jazz Show from 7 PM to 9 PM at the Eddie Rose Amphitheater

Sen. Baker says he's not a rail bill supporter anymore

Posted on Saturday, December 5, 2009 2:50:50 PM

Two years ago, Sen. Carey Baker , R-Eustis, helped carry the commuter rail insurance language for SunRail in the Senate.

New Practice Guides Define Internal Auditors' Role in Combating Fraud

Posted on Thursday, December 3, 2009 2:39:23 PM

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. The Institute of Internal Auditors has released two new pieces of guidance to help organizations deal with fraud risks.

McGee puts college needs 1st

Posted on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 1:13:37 PM

I was vice chair of the Board of Trustees at Seminole Community College in 1996 when we hired Ann McGee as the second president of what now is Seminole State College.

$6.7M in Orange County energy projects to roll out by March

Posted on Monday, November 30, 2009 1:12:45 PM

New local energy projects will include upgrading air-conditioning systems. Shown: Audrey Navaro of Energy Air Inc.

Talk first, drill later, maybe, senator says

Posted on Saturday, November 28, 2009 1:05:30 PM

In today's edition of the Friday files, we hear from readers who are worked up about everything from knucklehead legislators to columnist character flaws.

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Posted on Thursday, November 26, 2009 12:58:52 PM

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Around the region for Nov. 21

Posted on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 12:42:54 PM

POLICE BEAT Homecoming queen charged with DUI University of Florida Homecoming Queen Kristen Gillis was charged with driving under the influence Thursday when she was pulled over on West University Avenue, according to an arrest report by the University Police Department.

FHP: Eastbound I-4 lanes reopen at Altamonte Springs

Posted on Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:36:47 PM

The eastbound lanes have reopened, according to Florida Highway Patrol. EARLIER: The eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 are shut down at State Road 436 in Altamonte Springs due to a vehicle crash, the Florida Highway Patrol says.

IIA Leaders Explain Why Nothing Else Compares to GAM

Posted on Saturday, November 21, 2009 12:42:37 PM

IIA Board of Directors Members Explain Why Nothing Else Compares to the General Audit Management Conference ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla .

Shannon Burke agrees to plea deal

Posted on Friday, November 20, 2009 12:25:00 PM

Radio personality Shannon Burke , who accidentally shot his wife in the head in April while aiming at her dog, on Friday pleaded guilty and was ordered to jail for six months.

Jailhouse interview: Altamonte Springs man says mom knew boy was with him

Posted on Friday, November 20, 2009 6:25:17 AM

"Oh, she knew where I was. Brittany gave me the keys to her van," 31-year-old Vincent Marchese told WFTV reporter Kathi Belich during a jailhouse interview Wednesday.

No kidnap charge for Marchese

Posted on Thursday, November 19, 2009 6:14:32 AM

The 31 year old took a toddler from Florida Hospital Altamonte Monday. Vincent Marchese will be facing lots of charges for taking 3 year old Alex Higgs on a wild police chase, then abandoning him when he crashed his car in Maitland, but kidnapping won't be one of them.

Child, 3, disappears from Florida Hospital Altamonte

Posted on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:11:46 AM

Police are looking for Alexiou Higgs, 3, after he disappeared with his mother's acquaintance Vincent Marchese, 31.

Manhunt Ends In Arrest Of Abduction Suspect

Posted on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 4:33:27 PM

An intense manhunt ended with the arrest of a man in a Maitland neighborhood and the return of a missing child to his mother, officials said.

Camera Thief Snaps His Own Mug Shot

Posted on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 2:38:44 AM

Altamonte Springs Police are looking for a thief who went into this Walgreens store on Semoran Boulevard and allegedly helped himself to merchandise without paying.