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Matt Austin

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News 6 News Evening Anchor, Blessed to be a Husband and Dad of 3 girls, Inventor of a Nasty Karate Chop, Inspired by Jesus, Mediocre Dancer

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Emmy Award-winning anchor Matt Austin joined the News 6 team as the Morning News co-anchor in June of 2011.

He has covered some of Central Florida’s biggest stories and has interviewed some of our most inspiring neighbors.

In December 2013, Matt Austin was promoted to evening news co-anchor.

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How $100 land deal near Epic Universe led to a 'first-of-its-kind' housing project

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By Matt Austin Verified, Robert Breuer
| WKMG-TV (Orlando, FL) Verified
ORLANDO, Fla. - Catchlight Crossings, a project led by Wendover Housing Partners, is under construction just south of Epic Universe and is expected to eventually include 1,000 apartment units, an on-site preschool, a grocery store, a giant fitness center, and educational opportunities through the University of Central Florida.
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Speed cameras launching in Connecticut work zones; fines coming for drivers

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By Matt Austin Verified
| WVIT-TV (West Hartford, CT) Verified
Drivers traveling through Connecticut work zones should be aware of a new enforcement effort now taking effect. After months of testing, speed cameras are being officially launched at several construction sites across the state. Officials say drivers who exceed the speed limit could soon face fines. Stream Connecticut News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. The goal, according to officials, is safety — not revenue.
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How a man stole Matt Austin's face

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By Matt Austin Verified, Robert Breuer
| WKMG-TV (Orlando, FL) Verified
ORLANDO, Fla. - At the recent cybersecurity conference, KB4-CON, a man in a backroom told News 6 anchor Matt Austin he could make Austin say anything he wanted - using nothing more than videos Austin had already posted online. Perry Carpenter calls himself a Chief Deception Strategist with security company KnowBe4. When Austin joked that it sounded like a politician's title, Carpenter didn't disagree. What Carpenter demonstrated next was unsettling.
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