Summer Knowles
WESH 2 News
Orlando, FL, United States
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Police chief discusses vision for Orlando Police Department
Although he's officially been in the role less than a month, he says his mission is clear, to crack down on increasing gun violence. → Read More
A brief history of Eatonville: The Town That Freedom Built
One of the first homes built in Eatonville, in the late 1800s, that’s still standing on Taylor Street, is now a museum of sorts and historical landmark. → Read More
FL men accused of damaging teen's car because he was speeding
One of the men is accused of throwing a rock through their car window. The other allegedly dented the vehicle with a traffic cone. → Read More
'Loss of generational wealth': How the Ocoee massacre forced out Black residents
According to the Orange County Regional History Center, the land owned by Black Ocoee residents in the early 1900s would now collectively be worth well over $10 million based on what those same parcels of land are worth today. → Read More
Former Tomoka inmate says he wasn't tested despite dormmates testing positive for COVID-19
“The bunks are about two feet away from each other,” Jeffery Nails said. “There was one day that they didn’t have soap and we kept asking for it and they were telling us they were out and so nobody was able to wash their hands that day.” → Read More
Inmates at Daytona Beach prison account for 44% of Florida prison COVID-19 cases
One mother said her son, who has not been tested for COVID-19, is scheduled to be released. She said he had two bunk mates test positive. → Read More
Purple Angels foundation focuses on empowering young girls
"I think it's very important for my girls to understand their value and their worth," Latoya Sheffield, the CEO and president of Purple Angels, said. → Read More
Deputies investigate woman's death as homicide
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A Volusia County missing persons case is now a murder investigation. WESH 2's Summer Knowles spoke with the Deltona woman's family. The victim, Maria Milagros Marquez-Rivera, 40, is a mother and grandmother. The victim's daughter told WESH 2 News her family members are still waiting for authorities to release her mother's body so they can bury her. Marquez-Rivera… → Read More
Homeowners run down by crooks making getaway, authorities say
Authorities all across Florida are searching for violent crooks that may be targeting the I-4 corridor. When they stopped in Polk County, they were caught in the act, and things quickly turned violent. → Read More
Jury deliberating sentence for convicted murderer, Juan Rosario
A death penalty case is in the hands of a jury. A jury is deciding if Juan Rosario should be put to death for the brutal murder of an 83-year-old woman. → Read More
Dashcam video released of Tiger Woods' failed field sobriety test
WESH 2 News has obtained dashcam video from the night Tiger Woods was arrested, accused of DUI in Jupiter. Photos show Woods' damaged Mercedes. → Read More
Standoff situation ends after 6 hours
A suspect was taken into custody Friday evening following a standoff with police in Melbourne, WESH 2 News has learned. → Read More
Tree ripped from ground falls on Oviedo home
A strong storm peeled back the ground and took a large tree with it in Oviedo during Wednesday's severe weather. Many homeowners are cleaning up after storms moved through the area. → Read More
Arrest made in armed robbery of 12-year-olds walking to school
An arrest was made in the armed robbery of two 12-year-old boys who were walking to school. It happened Tuesday night in Brevard County. → Read More
Woman hits alligator on I-75 heading to Tampa
Reptiles turn into roadway obstacles twice in the same area of Florida within hours. → Read More
Man accused of getting drunk at Walt Disney World, charged with child neglect
WESH 2 News spoke with the wife of a man accused of getting drunk at Walt Disney World and chasing after people with a stroller, yelling at them. → Read More
Deadly shooting at Orlando tow yard under investigation
A deadly dispute at an Orlando tow yard is under investigation. → Read More
2 found dead inside Orange County home
Two people were found dead Monday in an Orange County home. Police were called to the east Orange County home on Ravana Drive Monday afternoon, not far from Goldenrod Road. → Read More
Newly released surveillance video shows accused killer Markeith Loyd inside Walmart
New evidence released in the murder case against accused cop killer Markeith Loyd captures the chilling last moments of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton's life. → Read More
Protests planned over Education Secretary Betsy DeVos speech
Protests are planned for Wednesday at the commencement ceremonies for Bethune-Cookman University. Summer Knowles reports. → Read More