Orlando Car Chase Provides Daytime TV Drama

By Andrew Gauthier 

Orlando Sentinel

Orlando television stations relayed a strange, two-county car chase this afternoon because of safety concerns and the story’s unusual nature.

“This is dramatic, gut-wrenching television,” WFTV-Ch. 9 news director Bob Jordan said. “The guy was an absolute threat to the public safety. WDBO simulcast our coverage so drivers would know of the threat.”

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Stations reported that the chase began with a car-jacking in Brevard, which turned into a chase through Brevard and Orange counties. More…

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