Chantelle Navarro, WFTV.com

Reporter

Chantelle Navarro joined the Eyewitness News team as a general assignment reporter in June 2021. Before coming to WFTV, she worked as a weekend anchor, producer and reporter for WTXL in Tallahassee, where she covered stories across the Big Bend, including severe weather and how the pandemic has changed the lives of residents there. Prior to that, Navarro spent time in the Snowbelt as a reporter for KCRG in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. There, she interviewed presidential candidates, reported on devastating tornadoes and investigated immigration raids. Before moving to Iowa, she worked as a Spanish language anchor, weekend anchor, producer and reporter for WTVO/WQRF in Rockford, Illinois. Navarro’s first job in news was working as a homicide watch reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times. She is originally from the Chicago area and has a broadcast journalism degree from Columbia College Chicago. Navarro is new to Orlando, but she lived near Tampa during her formative years. When she is not working, she loves running with her Cojack pup Tally, cheering on the Chicago Cubs or finding new places to kayak.

Deputies are on the lookout for man responsible for vandalizing local Egyptian restaurant

Orange County investigators are on the lookout for the person responsible for vandalizing a local restaurant.

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May 03, 2024 at 4:59 am EDT

Orlando police identify man killed in officer-involved shooting near downtown

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened in downtown Orlando on Wednesday evening, police said.

By Nikki DeMarco, WFTV.com, Chantelle Navarro, WFTV.com and James Tutten, WFTV.com●

April 25, 2024 at 11:41 am EDT

What we know about a person of interest in a deadly Seminole County carjacking, kidnapping

Channel 9 is learning more about a person of interest in the murder of Katherine Guerrero De Aguasvivas.

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April 22, 2024 at 4:14 am EDT

Central Florida lawmakers react to the Iranian drone attacks on Israel

This weekend’s Iranian drone strikes on Israel have put more pressure on Congress to act.

By Chantelle Navarro, WFTV.com●

April 15, 2024 at 6:50 am EDT

Changes begin Monday for absent OCPS students

The disappearance and death of Maddie Soto has shaken the Central Florida community. It’s now sparking change in Orange County schools.

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April 08, 2024 at 4:12 am EDT

Florida Supreme Court to decide Monday whether abortion, recreational marijuana will be on ballot

The clock is ticking for Florida’s Supreme Court to decide on two controversial ballot initiatives for November – abortion and recreational marijuana.

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April 01, 2024 at 4:12 am EDT

Nearly 200 Americans rescued from Haiti as gangs take over country

Hundreds of Americans are still stuck in Haiti -- weeks after gangs took over most of the country.

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March 28, 2024 at 6:36 am EDT

State-sponsored flights bring missionaries, families back home from Haiti

Two more state-sponsored flights have touched down at Orlando International Airport on Sunday – bringing the total number of Floridians rescued now up to 48.

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March 25, 2024 at 4:20 am EDT

‘She didn’t deserve this’: family and friends honor teen stabbed near skate rink

Family and friends honored 16-year-old Kennedy Williams during a balloon release at Lake Baldwin Park Thursday night.

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March 22, 2024 at 4:24 am EDT

Hookah lounge changes name nearly three months after deadly shooting

Nearly three months after an innocent man was shot to death outside a hookah lounge on Christmas day, his accused killer is expected back in court.

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March 18, 2024 at 4:51 am EDT

Stephan Sterns waives public appearance again, homicide charges not yet filed for Madeline Soto

After refusing to cooperate with investigators earlier this week, Stephan Sterns is letting his public defender do the talking for him in Osceola County.

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March 04, 2024 at 5:15 am EST

Walmart shoplifting incident escalates to officer-involved shooting in Ocoee

Investigators spent hours blocking off part of Old Winter Garden Road in Ocoee after an officer-involved shooting that started off as a shoplifting call at the Walmart on Colonial Drive.

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February 16, 2024 at 6:50 am EST

Lawmakers move forward with new bill to deter left lane drivers

A new bill could soon put a stop to left lane vigilantes across Florida by instituting a pass-only or pay up law.

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February 09, 2024 at 4:49 am EST

Investigators respond to both deadly shooting, possible arson in Central Florida neighborhood

Channel 9 as learned sheriff's deputies returned to an Orange County neighborhood Wednesday evening to investigate a second crime in the same area they were just hours prior.

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December 14, 2023 at 5:24 am EST