. >>> orlando police chief john mina is backing up his officers tonight. >> our officers are out there, risking their lives for the safety of this community. >> sonni: after the break, what suspects have been doing lately that that's putting more officers in danger. >> bob: coming up tonight at 11:00, a a florida woman says that the deputy killed this past weekend in a wrong way crash saved her life. we're talking to her about his heroic actions. and the battle for ohio, fox's political correspondent is there with presidential hopeful john kasich, talking about how he plans to win the state. that's coming up in just over 20 >> here with your i-forecast. we do have the east and westbound lanes of maitland boulevard at lake destiny road, two left lanes are closed from 10:00 to 5:00 in the morning, and this work ends april 1. i'm taking you a wider view here from maitland to altamonte springs. eastbound i-4 from maitland boulevard to state road 436 will have two less lanes closed. that work will go from 9:30 at night to 7:00 in the morning, and that ends at the end of the month. you can a

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john mina says coffee with a cop is introduced to the department a few weeks ago but nationwide tension rising in the community shows what's happening here as an invaluable >> it's important for the residents to hear from police officers. it's from what they are feeling. there is concern that i have . there's a cup of joe this morning and they say the importance of children teaches values and discipline and she pointed to officers and effort >> because you carry the gun , you do not have the right to infringe on people's rights conversations, the most important part is the fact that there is a conversation. the affordable leading can bring barriers for community leaders hope it sparks something more >> we hope it make sure there is something that's being done and not just talking about it. >> i really like it. i hope they can do it in more places >> it's a beautiful view outside. it's the buzzer at the top of the screen. remove the camera earlier and we could see a kind of them out there enjoying the blue sky >> sunshine and clouds but we don't want to see a lot of buzzers. they are enj

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john mina said they have to approve the policy kathy, the news came after the citizen's review board asked tough questions about lack of video. >> reporter: they are disturbed that patrol officers aren't turning on their cameras. sensors can be programmed so that when officers get out of their patrol cars the cameras automatically turn on when the dome lights go on. >> this body camera automatically started rolling when an officer activated her rights for a red light runner. police tested the auto activating system more than a year ago. the chief told us today he knew it was necessary when an officer forgot to roll his body camera during a long chase. >> officers are going to forget to push that button and the types of incidents that are most important are high stress incidents. >> today at orlando city hall the citizens review board chairman voiced frustration over cameras but don't turn them on. an officer said his camera was dead or charging but the opd investigators asked no further questions. >> how much longer can citizens expect to have this kind of attitude about the body cam

. >> reporter: the orlando police chief john mina says since 400 heroin-related deaths. it cost just 20% of what it once did in 2016. >> we're working on it together to try to get the demand down. as we said before, it's hard to do when people are addicted and want this drug. >> reporter: sheriff jerry demings calling the up-tick of heroin use a problem. the task force recommendations include increasing time for dealers. >> reporter: county officials say in the past 14 months, more than 100 pregnant women addicted to heroin have been booked into the orange county jail. county officials say they plan to form a smaller committee to implement the plan. >> lisa: orange county completed their task force last year. they met for six months to complete the recommendations to fight heroin use. >> matt: today, the iconic mcdonald's opened up new and improved. news 6 meteorologist candace campos was there for the opening. >> reporter: since 1976, this iconic mcdonald's has welcomed tourists and locals along i-drive with the big box of french fries, but it looks like ronald mcdonald

orlando police chief john mina says his department introduced coffee with a cop a few months ago. with tensions rising in some cities between police and citizens, these conversations without agendas allow law enforcement to hear from those they serve. >> it's also important for our residents to hear from the police officers, from their >> there are multiplicity of concerns i have. because you carry that gun and have that badge, you do not have the right to infringe on people's lives. >> julie: looked like a big turn-out. beverly neil is one of dozens who expressed concerns over coffee this morning. and mount dora police will take part in coffee with a cop later this month. >> college students and results for a local teacher. she's been on the job shaping young lives more than 20 years in orange county but her home was recently destroyed by fire. she thought she lost everything. but news 6 reporter amanda castro looks at how her school family is helping her rebuild. >> reporter: the teacher and her family are trying to save what they can after a fire destroyed their home this week.

chief john mina tells us that department submitted its policies to the doj last year and is awaiting approval. >>> -- >> we have half $1 million matching grant funds and i cannot spend one dime of that money until final approval from the department of justice. >> chief mina says he hopes to have his offices equipped with something similar to auto activated cameras by this summer. >>> mima claremont police have started testing two brands of body cameras. the city has been looking into adding the cameras since last year. a five-year contract with coven than $85,000 in a deal with a taser international would be more than $270,000 for five years. police chief says the cameras are another tool to help keep officers and the public safe. >>> this morning, whole foods is recalling maytag raw milk blue cheese because of possible listeria contamination. recent testing and i'll a foul listeria in two lots of products, whole foods says maytag dairy farms has suspended production and distribution while they figure out the source of the contamination. the company says no illnesses have been report

john mina has said the progress of 372 arrested three quarters of a million dollars of see's product.>> in the city of orlando, before we started the task force after we started the task force in the last six or seven months, we did see a decrease in overdose deaths.>> reporter: the chief also recommended high bond amounts for dealers and to make sure first responders have overdose antidotes. finally, extensive education and training to spot abuse for everyone from individual families to school resource officers, local businesses, and government agencies. the biggest question is how to pay for it all.>> we need to end. we will save lives. >> reporter: while they work on funding, leaders will look at what's available in new state and federal grants. angela jacobs, channel 9 eyewitness news.>>> volusia county is looking for a new sheriff. daytona police chief mike chitwood said he would run for that role. he spoke to 60 supporters today. he said he would focus on adding more technology to the department and being actively involved with deputies. the current sheriff has already thrown hi

orlando police chief john mina says since august there have been almost 400 heroin related arrests. now officials want an increased bond amount for heroin dealers. >> the front end is helping our citizens know heroin is very dangerous. don't go there. we need to spend the money on the front end. >> lisa: county leaders are planning to form a smaller committee that will try to find funding in order to implement all the recommendations. >> ginger: in volusia county, school officials are voting tomorrow on a change to a controversial policy. >> lisa: it affects student athletes and whether their playing. >> julie: any student failing a core class will be prohibited from playing one sport during school period. they'll vote tomorrow on whether to relax the eligibility requirements. under the change, they'll be able to fail a class unless they can continue to uphold a 2.0 gpa. >> our family policy is school first, sports after. don't pass, don't play, it's that simple. [reading postings] >> julie: a lot of really good points there. because it is something that kids really value. you want

angela: orlando police chief john mina is speaking out. he' s commending his officers for he noted several, recent incidents in which an officer' s life has been in danger. wesh 2' s amanda ober joins us live from outside the police station with more. amanda? these are the arrest affidavits from two incidents this past weekend involving suspects reaching for or even point handguns at an officer. both ended without shots being exchanged and today chief mina said he wants the public to know that' s what happens the majority of the time. reporter: they shot a 17-year-old in the shoulder. january 18, a man is shot and killed by orlando police after what appeared to be a real gun but it was an airsoft gun. during 19, police officers he claims the majority of the time, these incidents and without police being shot. they have to make split-second decisions. opd invited reporters to see examples. police say friday night, matthew sullivan resisted being detained by an officer and reach or a gun in his waistband. the officer managed to sit to him wi

chief john mina tells us the department submitted its policy to the doj last year and is >>> -- >> we had half $1 million matching grant funds and i cannot spend one time of the from the department of justice. >> chief mina says have officers equipped with something similar to auto summer. >>>, please in lake county has started testing two brands of body cameras the city has been looking and adding cameras since last year. a contract with coding technologies will cost more a deal with taser international five years. the chief says the cameras are another tool to help officers and the public safe. >>> florida health officials have 500 more test kits for the zika virus while the state leads the nation with the most confirmed cases the tickets will be used on people who may show symptoms returning from affected countries. there are 44 zika cases across pregnant women. six cases are in central all patients became infected while traveling out of state. >>> mount dora residents may see a hike in water bills. last night city leaders say they needed 25 percent increase because the cash reserv

came after the city review board raise concerns about the lack of video in some cases the chief john mina tells us the department submitted the policy to the d away -- doj last year and is awaiting approval. >> we have a half-million dollars matching grant funds. i cannot spend one dime of that money until final approval from the department of justice. >> chief mina says he hopes to have his officers equipped with something similar to auto activated cameras by this summer. started testing 2 brands of body cameras that the city's been looking into adding cameras as last year. a five-year contract with kogan technologies will cost more than $85,000 in a deal with taser international would be more than 270,000 for five years rick police chief says the cameras are another tool to help keep officers and the public safe. >>> a recall this morning, whole foods is recalling maytag raw milk blue cheese because of possible listeria contamination. testing in ireland found products. whole foods says maytag dairy farms has suspended production and distribution while they dig out the source of the cont

chief john mina tells us off camera, overall crime is down 21% since 2007, and while the murder rate last year was high, mina says it' s only marginally higher than recent years, calling 2014' s murder rate extraordinarily low. mina says there were no clear patterns or trends with the data. in a statement he said, reducing violent crime in all of its forms and ensuring that our city is safe for its residents is a top priority for this department. we are always working vigilantly to combat violent crime. >> every night it' s a different young man that lost his life. matt: pastor stovall says he' ll continue marching in communities help save the next life. >> we' ve got to march into these areas and pass out flyers, hug them, and let them know that they are loved and that' s what it' s all about. matt: opd says so far this year there have been nine homicides, including a double murder. meredith: an undercover detective is in the hospital after he was shot while taking his 14-year-old son to school. the jacksonville narcotics officer was doing a traffic stop. police say he was shot at l

matt: as for police, they declined to talk with us on camera, but chief john mina did tell me overall crime is down 21% in the last eight years. and as for the murder rate, mina says it' s only marginally higher than recent years, calling 2014' extraordinarily low. in a statement he said, "reducing violent crime in all of its forms and ensuring that our city is safe for its residents is a top priority for this department. we are always working vigilantly to combat violent crime." stovelleo stovall: i' m just crying out to let people know that we' ve all got to come together. we' ve all got to fight for our kids. matt: the murder rate last year is still down from a decade ago when there were 50 murders reported 10 years ago. this year so far, reporting nine homicides, including a double murder. for that full statement and the report, you can go to wesh.com. meredith: florida' s first case of the zika virus that is transmitted through sexual contact is now confirmed in polk county. today state health leaders announced the two new cases of zika had been confirmed in polk . we' re told on