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.

FHP plans to use Facetime-like technology to respond to minor car crashes

As technology evolves, the Florida State Highway Patrol is aiming to use a program that will cut response times to minor crashes down significantly.

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April 16, 2024 at 4:41 am EDT

Father of Madeline Soto joins community during honoring vigil

Dozens of people gathered Saturday in St. Cloud to continue honoring Madeline Soto and the life she left behind.

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April 15, 2024 at 6:08 am EDT

‘We already called 3 times’: 911 calls shed light on how the search for Madeline Soto began

Newly-released 911 calls are revealing more details about how the search for 13-year-old Madeline Soto began.

By Daryl Matthews, WFTV.com and Charles Frazier, WFTV.com●

April 05, 2024 at 4:20 am EDT

City of Orlando prepares for special election to fill vacant District 5 seat

The Supervisor of Elections said it is ready and waiting for Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer to start the process of a special election.

By Daryl Matthews, WFTV.com and Sam Martello, WFTV.com●

April 04, 2024 at 8:02 am EDT

Madeline Soto case: Osceola County School District changes absence notification calls

Osceola School District has made changes to its attendance call times to parents in the wake of the death of Madeline Soto in Late February.

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March 26, 2024 at 5:27 am EDT

Orange County pushes fentanyl testing strips to prevent overdoses

Orange County is working to curb the overdoses and deaths by helping two local organizations provide awareness and prevention.

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March 21, 2024 at 5:23 am EDT

Orange County Public Schools changes absence notification policies in light of Madeline Soto case

Orange County Public Schools moved to change the district attendance policy on Tuesday after much concern from parents over the current attendance policy.

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March 13, 2024 at 4:42 am EDT

Deputies: Boyfriend of missing teen’s mother considered prime suspect; arrested for sexual battery

The search continues for 13-year-old Madeline "Maddie" Soto, the Hunter's Creel teen who disappeared Monday morning.

By Daryl Matthews, WFTV.com, Nikki DeMarco, WFTV.com and Raphael Pires, WFTV.com●

February 29, 2024 at 4:21 am EST

Orange County deputies search for missing 13-year-old girl

Deputies are searching for a missing 13-year-old girl out of Orange County.

By Brittany Caldwell, WFTV.com and Daryl Matthews, WFTV.com●

February 28, 2024 at 4:06 am EST

Orange County commissioners vote down ‘Temple on Hempel’

After nearly eight months, Orange County commissioners voted 5-2 to turn down the proposed “Temple on Hempel” Tuesday.

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January 24, 2024 at 5:24 am EST

FHP: Boy, 9, dies after crawling under school bus in Orange County

A child was fatally struck by a school bus Tuesday afternoon in Orange County.

By Jason Kelly, WFTV.com, Daryl Matthews, WFTV.com and Brittany Caldwell, WFTV.com●

January 17, 2024 at 5:07 am EST

Proposed Orlando ordinance could push homeless from downtown streets

The Orlando City Council voted to pass a reading unanimously of an amended City Code of Conduct that would change the wording to allow police officers to take immediate action against anyone who is intentionally trying to limit another person's movement on the sidewalks.

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December 13, 2023 at 5:07 am EST

Two mothers get in fist fight on Osceola elementary school bus, over toy

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office are investigating a fight between two moms on a Mill Creek Elementary School bus.

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October 25, 2023 at 5:42 am EDT

Apopka Pop Warner League holds community meeting days after 11-year-old shoots 2 juveniles

City and community leaders met with Apopka Pop Warner football league parents about new safety protocols that will help keep everyone during the season safe.

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October 05, 2023 at 5:15 am EDT

Lake Minneola student killed in bus crash remembered at football game

During Monday night's football game, students from both Lake Minneola High and East Ridge High School wore orange to honor Sherman Vannoy, who died after he was struck by a school bus early Monday morning.

By Daryl Matthews, WFTV.com●

October 03, 2023 at 5:13 am EDT

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I-75Lane blocked due to crash on I-75 Southbound from Exit 341 CR-484 to Exits 328,329 Florida's Tpke Exit 307.

Washington StRoad closed due to the Cinco in the Street event on Washington St both ways between Hill Ave and Hyer Ave.