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The City of Oviedo has voted, 3-2, to approve a license plate reader lease. The mayor voted against the lease, citing privacy concerns, but the police chief says he disagrees with that. Oviedo Police Chef Dale Coleman joins Good Day Orlando to talk about why.

A 32-year-old man died last week after becoming unresponsive after riding the Stardust Racers dueling coaster at Epic Universe in Orlando. FOX 35 News Anchor Ryan Elijah speaks with Michael Haggard, the lawyer representing Tyre Sampson's family, more about the death investigation. Tyre is the 14-year-old boy who died riding the Orlando Free Fall ride at Icon Park.

Members of a DeLand neighborhood are seeking help from officials after video shows two kids nearly struck by a vehicle. FOX 35's Marley Capper walks us through what happened.

Locals can learn more about the Camping World Stadium redevelopment project at a meeting Monday night at The Varsity Club. The next phase of the stadium renovation will increase capacity, enhance accessibility, upgrade and add premium spaces and more.

The Orlando City Council will meet on Monday to discuss the possibility of adding more red light cameras. Leaders will look to add cameras to about four dozen intersections.

Fire safety concerns have forced the Renaissance Theatre Company in Orlando to shut down a lease temporarily. The City of Orlando placed neon green signs on the establishment's doors Friday, with a notice to vacate the property. The theatre company says they've never received any major negative feedback during their inspections in the past.

Sanford police say a convenience store clerk intentionally locked a customer in the store after an argument. The incident, which was caught on camera, landed the clerk in jail on a kidnapping charge. FOX 35 spoke with the man who captured the alleged crime on video.

A man accused of shooting a 4-year-old boy last month in Apopka has now been arrested. Rey Campos, a convicted felon, is the boyfriend of the boy's mother. The boy is expected to survive.

A letter was sent out to employees from the Universal Orlando president following the death of a guest last week after riding an Epic Universe ride. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz tells us more about what the letter said.

James and Melissa were so excited to get married. Weeks before, the couple learned that James was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer. That paused their plans to get married. Others stepped in to make sure their wedding happened, even if different than initially planned. In a week, Parrish Medical Center and others planned a full wedding, complete with decorations, cake, friends, and love.

Family and friends gathered Friday night to remember Winston Willis and his wife, who were killed last Sunday, Sept. 14, after they were struck by a wrong-way driver on Interstate 95 in Brevard County. Willis mom, Monte Clemmons, said she found out about her son's death while she was at church. She said she's relying on her faith to get through.

Kissimmee Deputy Chief Wilson Munoz is on paid administrative leave because he is the subject of an internal investigation. On Friday, Police Chief Charlies Broadway shared that the investigation was "the final disciplinary matter" connected to a 2023 case. The Kissimmee Police Department has been under intense scrutiny and restructuring, including replacing some of its top leadership, stemming from a 2023 excessive force investigation.

A march in remembrance of Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA who was shot and killed during a speaking event on a Utah university campus, is planned for Saturday in Palm Bay. During a council meeting Thursday night, residents expressed concerned about the event and its promotion.

The Central Florida Zoo in Sanford is getting ready for a big party tomorrow, because not only is it World Rhino Day, but the zoo is also saying farewell to its rhino, PJ. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz introduces us to PJ, who has been a major attraction at the zoo for more than a decade.

The City of Kissimmee has confirmed that Deputy Chief Wilson Munoz has been placed on paid administrative leave pending an internal investigation. The Kissimmee Police Department has been under intense scrutiny and restructuring, including replacing some of its top leadership, stemming from a 2023 excessive force investigation.

A standoff that lasted for several hours took place Thursday morning at a home in the Cocoa area. What started as argument between a man and his uncle escalated to a shotgun being pulled out. No one was injured during the incident.