Nick Papantonis is a reporter with a focus on local news in the Orlando area of Florida. He writes for various news outlets including Yahoo News, WFTV, WLOX-TV ABC CBS Bounce, and JACKSONVILLE DRUG/CLARK LAB. Nick covers a wide range of topics including crime, community issues, and local government.
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By: Nick Papantonis
An initial attempt to cast doubt on the case against Laurie Shaver appeared to fail on the first full day of witness testimony.
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By: James Tutten, Nick Papantonis
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — Sparks flew in a Lake County courtroom Wednesday morning as Laurie Shaver's current husband took the stand.
Travis' brother, Austin, also took the stand, explaining the two had been driven apart by the case and Laurie. He said Laurie had blocked his number on Travis' phone.
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By: Nick Papantonis
More witnesses took the stand on Thursday during the trial of Laurie Shaver.
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By: Nick Papantonis
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — The six people serving as jurors in the Laurie Shaver trial are expected to begin their deliberations midday Friday, as they decide the fate of the woman under scrutiny for more than half a decade.
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By: Nick Papantonis
Shaver's attorney, Jeffrey Wiggs, had expressed hope of securing a not guilty conviction throughout the week. He said he would be filing an appeal and believed he had the grounds to overturn Shaver's conviction based on uneven rulings in the courtroom.
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By: Nick Papantonis
On Friday, staff provided the list of 23 sites that had been scouted and rejected for one reason or another, be it location, availability, price or another suitability issue.
By: Nick Papantonis
Leesburg Police said a nine-month-old puppy is recovering from multiple surgeries after it was shot in the mouth by a man claiming to be afraid for his life.
By: Brittany Caldwell, Nick Papantonis
An Orange County Uber driver is now suing the technology company after a terrorizing ride earlier this year. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS
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By: Nick Papantonis, James Tutten
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Videos released by the Kissimmee Police Department are giving more insight into the investigation following the disappearance of slain teen Madeline Soto.
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