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<p> A recent study by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution found sand has up to 38 times more harmful bacteria than area swimming waters.</p><p> The study finds fecal matter in the sand that causes the higher incidence of digestive illnesses.</p><p> In New Smyrna Beach, Local 6 found people were disgusted with the findings of this study, yet they will not stop going to the beach.</p><p> A good shower after a day in the sun seems to be all the caution they will take.</p><p> Aside from the study, the EPA says the overall risk is still very low.</p><p> </p>
Published: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:03:37 GMT
<p> Orange County firefighters are at Silver Star Road and Coast Line Drive after a report of a crash involving a car and a Lynx Bus.</p><p> Initial reports say at least eight people have been injured.</p><p> The cause of the accident is unknown as the crash is still active.</p><p> Those injured were transported to various hospitals, officials said.</p><p> Stay with Local 6 for more on this story.</p>
Published: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:11:23 GMT
<p> Florida Highway Patrol troopers said one teen was injured and another killed in an early morning crash Sunday.</p><p> Troopers said 18-year-old Jose Flores of Clermont was driving a Ford F-150 truck on Highway 50, at Royal Lake Circle in west Orange County.</p><p> Troopers said Flores was driving in the inside lane, when suddenly he swerved to the outside lanes around 2:12 a.m. Sunday.</p><p> Troopers said Flores went across a raised concrete median and rolled the truck several times.</p><p> Flores and his passenger, 16-year-old Evelyn Guerrero were ejected during the crash, troopers said.</p><p> Flores was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center with minor injuries, and Guerrerro was pronounced dead at the crash scene. Troopers said charges are pending.</p>
Published: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:06:20 GMT
On Saturday, Seminole Towne Center hosted the Local 6 Health and Lifestyle Expo. Many people came out to talk to many of the expos participates and to watch an episode of "Flashpoint" with Lauren Rowe being taped. Check out the talent and the vendors at this years event.
Published: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:17:17 GMT
<p> A federal judge in Florida has ruled that specific limits on sewage, manure and fertilizer contamination in state waters must take effect March 6. U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle's ruling Saturday in Tallahassee ended years of delays in setting those limits. The pollutants feed algae blooms on lakes and streams. The blooms can cause health problems in humans and can be fatal to wildlife. Earthjustice filed a Clean Water Act federal lawsuit in 2008 on behalf of environmental groups seeking limits on the pollutants in Florida. Hinkle's ruling upholds limits set in 2009 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The agency said the limits were necessary to meet Clean Water Act requirements. The federal limits replace a state rule requiring studies of algae blooms but no preventive measures.</p>
Published: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:41:01 GMT
<p> A spokesperson with JetBlue Airways confirmed to Local 6, one of their flights was grounded because of the smell of smoke in the cockpit.</p><p> Officials said a flight from Buffalo to Orlando had to make an emergency landing at Dullus International Airport in Washington D.C. because of the smoke.</p><p> The pilot made the decision to land so mechanics could check out the plane, officials said.</p><p> JetBlue confirms they decided to keep the plane at Dullus because that is where their mechanical hub is.</p><p> JetBlue officials said all passengers were re-booked on another flight that left D.C. Sunday morning.</p><p> Officials said there were no injuries from the incident and everyone was expected to be back in Orlando before noon.</p>
Published: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:38:56 GMT
<p> Notoriety over a costumed ice cream cone mascot mistaken by passersby for a Ku Klux Klan protestor apparently did not result in more customers for a Florida ice cream shop. The Ocala Star Banner reported Saturday that the Ice Cream Family Corner & Sandwiches had closed for good. The shop closed for roof repairs just before Christmas but never reopened. Robert Wilson, the attorney for the property owner, told the newspaper that the ice cream shop's lease was terminated Feb. 2. The shop garnered national media attention in September after the costume worn by a man hired to promote the business was misidentified. The costume had a brown, waffled bottom and a fluffy, pointed white top, flecked with colorful sprinkles -- and looked nothing like a Klan robe and hood.</p>
Published: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:32:25 GMT
The FBI said a Moroccan man suspected of carrying out a suicide attack on the U.S. Capitol used to live in the Kissimmee area.
Published: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 04:37:33 GMT
<p> Lake County deputies arrested a teen they said is suspected of dealing drugs to students at East Ridge High School.</p><p> Deputies said 18-year-old Morgan Johnson was arrested early Saturday morning on drug charges at his home at 2324 Golden Aster St. in Clermont.</p><p> Deputies said surveillance was done on Johnson's home Friday, where they watched after school was let out.</p><p> Deputies said they were led to believe drugs were being sold out of the home. Street crimes detectives made traffic stops on several cars that left the home, where they got more information and were able to get a search warrant.</p><p> During the search of the home, detectives located and confiscated approximately one-and-a-half pounds of high-grade marijuana that was packaged for sale, drug paraphernalia, $5,000 in cash, and other items related to the sale of narcotics, deputies said.</p><p> Deputies said the marijuana that was confiscated has a street value of approximately $4,500. Johnson was charged with felony possession of marijuana with the intent to sell within 1,000 feet of a school and possession of drug paraphernalia.</p><p> His bond was set at $30,500 at the Lake County jail. The investigation is ongoing and at least one additional arrest is expected. </p>
Published: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:32:19 GMT
<p> Orange County firefighters were sent to a home at 300 Dover Street around 2:42 p.m. Saturday after a report of an explosion came in.</p><p> Authorities said a caller advised there was a loud explosion and fire coming from the vacant home.</p><p> Firefighters arrived and found a part of a wall pushing out and flames come from a window, officials said.</p><p> Officials said firefighters were able to put out the blaze and it caused significant damage to the home.</p><p> Officials said there were no injuries from the fire or explosion.</p><p> The State Fire Marshal office was requested to investigate the exact cause and origin the fire.</p><p> </p>
Published: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:13:34 GMT
<p> Altamonte Springs police were at Interstate 4 just west of State Road 436 trying to clear an accident that had the road shut down, Saturday morning.</p><p> Police said three cars were involved in the accident, with one of those cars flipped on the road.</p><p> Eastbound I-4 was completely shut down and westbound was moving slow, for miles.</p><p> Police eventually cleared the accident just before noon.</p><p> Traffic is moving smoothly in the area.</p>
Published: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:06:20 GMT
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