Daryl Matthews, WFTV.com

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Daryl Matthews joined the WFTV Channel 9 team as a reporter in May 2023. He was born and raised in Philadelphia and graduated from Temple University with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism after changing direction from culinary arts. Before joining WFTV, Matthews reported in Greensboro, North Carolina, and Elmira, New York. He believes part of being a great journalist is the willingness to challenge yourself beyond your comfort zone and to never become complacent. In his downtime, Matthews like to bake cakes, listen to music and focus on fitness goals. He enjoys being a voice for communities and giving people a platform to express themselves and to share their stories. Matthews is excited to see what Central Florida has to offer and what he can contribute to the community.

‘I’m over it’: Homeowners still experiencing flooding brace for more as system approaches

Central Florida could brace for more rain. And with more rain, some people could experience flooding issues yet again.

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November 13, 2024 at 10:43 pm EST

Businesses hope new downtown Orlando safety measures get patrons back into their establishments

Business owners in the Orlando Downtown Entertainment District hope new safety measures help lure patrons back into their establishments.

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November 10, 2024 at 11:49 pm EST

Polls see record numbers as early voting ends before election day

Election 2024 has already seen historic voting numbers as early voting ends ahead of the big election day.

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November 03, 2024 at 10:44 pm EST

Mandatory downtown Orlando curfew forces businesses to shutter doors during busy weekend hours

Businesses are now forced to alter their plans for weekend operations after Mayor Buddy Dyer demanded a local State of Emergency in the Downtown Entertainment District in Orlando.

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November 01, 2024 at 10:33 pm EDT

Biketoberfest rolls on amid Hurricane Milton’s historic blow

Despite the destruction and hours of cleanup in Volusia County, Hurricane Milton will not stop Biketoberfest 2024.

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October 16, 2024 at 10:32 pm EDT

Duke Energy working overtime to restore nearly 400,000 still without power

Although Central Florida is out of the path of Hurricane Milton, thousands are still feeling the effects the historical storm left behind, including rolling power outages.

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October 13, 2024 at 11:23 pm EDT

Neighbors suspected suspicious behavior before Marion County sex crime arrest

Residents who live close to an Ocala man who was arrested for child sex crimes said for several months, they've noticed his questionable relationship with children.

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September 19, 2024 at 10:26 pm EDT

2 arrested after Seminole County deputy’s gun taken from gas station bathroom, investigators say

Investigators said it happened Thursday afternoon at a RaceTrac gas station in Oviedo.

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September 03, 2024 at 4:33 am EDT

Grand jury indicts man in rape, stabbing death of 13-year-old Orange County girl

Wednesday, State Attorney Andrew Bain said an Orange County grand jury formally indicted Jerry Dorisme, 28, for first-degree murder and rape of 13-year-old Rosethalie “Rose” Dieujuste.

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August 29, 2024 at 4:10 am EDT

Fans pack Lake Mary restaurant for watch party as Lake Mary Little League win World Series

Fans packed the entire restaurant of Friendly Confines in Lake Mary Sunday to continue to cheer on the Lake Mary Little League during their fantastic win.

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August 26, 2024 at 4:01 am EDT

Body-worn footage shows Stephan Sterns led deputies in wrong direction of Madeline Soto’s body

New emerging details come to light that surrounds the death investigation of 13-year-old Madeline Soto.

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August 22, 2024 at 4:15 am EDT

OCPS announces bonus to address school bus driver shortage

Orange County Public School hopes a new incentive will push people to apply for bus operating positions to help combat the shortage.

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August 16, 2024 at 4:10 am EDT

Running 4 Heroes: Seminole County teen honors fallen Lake County deputy

Seminole County native and founder of “Running 4 Heroes,” Zechariah Cartledge, made his 1,801st run Wednesday to honor Master Deputy Bradley Link.

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August 15, 2024 at 4:07 am EDT

Residents in Puerto Rico brace for Ernesto while remembering Hurricane Maria

Residents in Puerto Rico brace themselves for the impact of a harsh tropical storm that will most likely upgrade to a hurricane.

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August 14, 2024 at 4:07 am EDT

Thousands flock to International Drive to protest crucial Venezuela presidential election

Orange County deputies forced thousands of Venezuelans packed in an IHOP parking lot Sunday to vacate after they flocked to International Drive in Orange County to protest against the dictatorship in Venezuela.

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July 29, 2024 at 4:50 am EDT

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