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‘My son deserves this peace of mind:’ Father of Tyre Sampson receives copy of new law sparked by son’s death
Read full article: ‘My son deserves this peace of mind:’ Father of Tyre Sampson receives copy of new law sparked by son’s deathWeather caused several events to be canceled over the weekend, but one went on as lawmakers sought to get results and remember and honor a teen who lost his life too soon.
Orlando SlingShot reopens at ICON Park over year after death of Tyre Sampson on nearby thrill ride
Read full article: Orlando SlingShot reopens at ICON Park over year after death of Tyre Sampson on nearby thrill rideA thrill ride in Orlando's tourist district reopens more than a year after a 14-year-old boy fell to his death on a nearby attraction.
Tyre Sampson Act signed into law, changes rules for Florida rides
Read full article: Tyre Sampson Act signed into law, changes rules for Florida ridesGov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill into law that would make changes to amusement rides in an effort to increase safety and prevent another tragedy like the death of a teenager on an Orlando attraction last year.
House passes Tyre Sampson Act named for teen who fatally fell from Orlando FreeFall
Read full article: House passes Tyre Sampson Act named for teen who fatally fell from Orlando FreeFallThe Florida House unanimously passed a bill Wednesday named after the teen who fell to his death from the Orlando FreeFall attraction over a year ago.
Evidence hearing set in lawsuit filed after teen fatally fell from Orlando FreeFall
Read full article: Evidence hearing set in lawsuit filed after teen fatally fell from Orlando FreeFallLawyers for the family of a 14-year-old boy who fell to his death from the Orlando FreeFall attraction last year are appearing in court to discuss evidence in a lawsuit.
Tyre Sampson Act: Ride safety bill named for teen who fatally fell from Orlando FreeFall
Read full article: Tyre Sampson Act: Ride safety bill named for teen who fatally fell from Orlando FreeFallState senators in Tallahassee are expected to take up a bill named after a teen who fell to his death from the Orlando FreeFall attraction last year.
Orlando FreeFall death one year later. Here’s where things stand
Read full article: Orlando FreeFall death one year later. Here’s where things standIt's been one year since a 14-year-old boy visiting Central Florida on spring break fell to his death after slipping from his seat on the Orlando FreeFall attraction.
Tyre Sampson remembered 1 year after fatal plunge from Orlando FreeFall
Read full article: Tyre Sampson remembered 1 year after fatal plunge from Orlando FreeFallAn event Friday morning was held to remember Tyre Sampson, the teenager who died last year when he fell off an attraction at Orlando’s ICON Park.
Orlando FreeFall structure is dismantled, 1 year after teen’s fatal fall
Read full article: Orlando FreeFall structure is dismantled, 1 year after teen’s fatal fallA crane has begun dismantling the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park, one year after a teenager visiting from out of town was killed when he fell from the ride.
‘Had to do this:’ Mother of Tyre Sampson visits Orlando FreeFall site for 1st time since teen’s death
Read full article: ‘Had to do this:’ Mother of Tyre Sampson visits Orlando FreeFall site for 1st time since teen’s deathThe mother of a 14-year-old boy who fell to his death from the Orlando FreeFall thrill ride last year visited the site where her son was killed for the first time Wednesday.
Florida Senate committee approves attractions safety act named for Tyre Sampson
Read full article: Florida Senate committee approves attractions safety act named for Tyre SampsonA Florida Senate committee approved a bill Monday afternoon to make changes to ride safety rules after the death of a tourist at an Orlando attraction.
Orlando FreeFall owners settle with state after death of 14-year-old
Read full article: Orlando FreeFall owners settle with state after death of 14-year-oldThe owners of an Orlando amusement ride from which a 14-year-old fell to his death have taken a settlement, according to documents released by the state.
Florida lawmaker files bill to increase ride safety nearly 1 year after Orlando FreeFall death
Read full article: Florida lawmaker files bill to increase ride safety nearly 1 year after Orlando FreeFall deathA Florida lawmaker recently filed a bill in the Senate to make amusement rides safer in the state nearly a year after 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell to his death from the Orlando FreeFall.
Orlando FreeFall owner seeks hearing, argues against state findings in teen’s death
Read full article: Orlando FreeFall owner seeks hearing, argues against state findings in teen’s deathThe owner and operator of the Orlando FreeFall attraction where a teen fell to his death earlier this year is arguing against the state’s findings in its investigation into the boy’s death and requesting a formal hearing, according to a new filing.
Orlando FreeFall training, inspection documents ‘doctored’ after teen’s death, general manager says
Read full article: Orlando FreeFall training, inspection documents ‘doctored’ after teen’s death, general manager saysNews 6 has now learned, documents about employee training and safety inspections were signed and dated the night of Tyre Sampson's death in March, not in February as the dates on the document suggest.
State looks to ride safety legislation as Orlando FreeFall death investigation ends
Read full article: State looks to ride safety legislation as Orlando FreeFall death investigation endsThe Florida Department of Agriculture continued to push for proposed ride safety legislation as the investigation into the death of a 14-year-old boy who fell from the Orlando FreeFall thrill ride back in March came to a close.
Florida officials seek $250,000 fine against Orlando FreeFall operator in teen’s death
Read full article: Florida officials seek $250,000 fine against Orlando FreeFall operator in teen’s deathAn investigation into a 14-year-old boy’s fatal fall from the Orlando FreeFall attraction determined the boy’s death was caused by changes made to the seat’s sensors. Now, the Florida Department of Agriculture is seeking a $250,000 administrative fine against the ride’s operator.
Orlando FreeFall will be torn down. Here’s what we know about the timeline
Read full article: Orlando FreeFall will be torn down. Here’s what we know about the timelineThe Orlando thrill ride from which a 14-year-old boy fatally fell earlier this year will be torn down, but not until a death investigation is completed, state officials announced Monday.
Hearing set in lawsuit against Orlando FreeFall operator after teen’s death
Read full article: Hearing set in lawsuit against Orlando FreeFall operator after teen’s deathA hearing is scheduled in the wrongful death lawsuit against the operators of the Orlando FreeFall attraction where Tyre Sampson, 14, fell to his death earlier this year.
Orlando FreeFall coming down after 14-year-old boy fell to his death
Read full article: Orlando FreeFall coming down after 14-year-old boy fell to his deathThe Orlando thrill ride where Tyre Sampson, 14, fell to his death earlier this year is being taken down, according to a statement from the attraction’s operator
Orlando FreeFall coming down after 14-year-old boy fell to his death
Read full article: Orlando FreeFall coming down after 14-year-old boy fell to his deathThe Orlando thrill ride where Tyre Sampson, 14, fell to his death earlier this year is being taken down, according to a statement from the attraction’s operator
‘He was a star:’ Attorneys, family of 14-year-old boy who fatally fell from Orlando FreeFall mark his birthday
Read full article: ‘He was a star:’ Attorneys, family of 14-year-old boy who fatally fell from Orlando FreeFall mark his birthdayAttorney Ben Crump and the family of a 14-year-old boy who died after falling from an Orlando thrill ride in March held a news conference to mark what would have been the teen’s 15th birthday.
No timeline offered for future of Orlando thrill ride connected to teen’s death
Read full article: No timeline offered for future of Orlando thrill ride connected to teen’s deathFlorida officials said there is no timeline for reopening the Orlando drop tower at ICON Park in Orlando after a 14-year-old boy fell to his death from the thrill ride earlier this year.
Orlando FreeFall operator hopes to reopen Slingshot attraction
Read full article: Orlando FreeFall operator hopes to reopen Slingshot attractionThe operator of the Orlando FreeFall attraction, where a 14-year-old boy fell to his death in March, said it hopes to reopen one of its other rides at ICON Park.
Father of Tyre Sampson, attorney call for dismantling of Orlando FreeFall
Read full article: Father of Tyre Sampson, attorney call for dismantling of Orlando FreeFallThe father of a 14-year-old boy who fatally fell from an Orlando attraction is speaking alongside his lawyer, Ben Crump, on the release of his son’s autopsy report.
Teen who fatally fell from Orlando drop tower nearly 100 pounds over limit, autopsy report shows
Read full article: Teen who fatally fell from Orlando drop tower nearly 100 pounds over limit, autopsy report showsA 14-year-old boy who fell to his death from an Orlando thrill ride in March was nearly 100 pounds over the weight limit of the attraction, according to an autopsy report released by the Orlando medical examiner’s office.
‘Let’s get to the truth:’ Father of teen who fatally fell from Orlando FreeFall thrill ride speaks
Read full article: ‘Let’s get to the truth:’ Father of teen who fatally fell from Orlando FreeFall thrill ride speaksThe father of the teen who fatally fell from the Orlando FreeFall attraction last month is speaking from ICON Park in Orlando.
‘You stripped me of my son:’ Mother of teen who died in fall from Orlando thrill ride speaks out
Read full article: ‘You stripped me of my son:’ Mother of teen who died in fall from Orlando thrill ride speaks outThe mother of a 14-year-old boy who fell to his death from the Orlando FreeFall ride is spoke publicly for the first time in St. Louis about her son’s death.
Orlando FreeFall lawsuit: Defendants should have known ride adjustments were unsafe
Read full article: Orlando FreeFall lawsuit: Defendants should have known ride adjustments were unsafeA lawsuit on behalf of the family of a 14-year-old boy who fatally fell from an Orlando thrill ride last month was filed Monday in Orange County.
Lawyer for family of teen killed in Orlando drop tower fall reacts to state investigation
Read full article: Lawyer for family of teen killed in Orlando drop tower fall reacts to state investigationThe family attorney for the mother of the teen killed after falling from an Orlando thrill ride said legal action is likely on the way.
Orlando drop tower operator adjusted sensors in seat teen fell from, making ride unsafe, report shows
Read full article: Orlando drop tower operator adjusted sensors in seat teen fell from, making ride unsafe, report showsAn independent forensic engineering firm hired in the investigation into a teen’s fatal fall from an Orlando drop tower found the operator of the thrill ride manually adjusted the sensors in the seat he was in, which made the ride unsafe.
Orlando FreeFall manufacturer owns at least a dozen amusement rides in Florida
Read full article: Orlando FreeFall manufacturer owns at least a dozen amusement rides in FloridaAs state investigators try to figure out how a teen fell to his death at the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park, News 6 has learned the overseas manufacturer of the ride, Funtime Thrill Rides, has at least a dozen amusement rides in Florida.
Seats of Orlando thrill ride where teen fatally fell were adjusted to fit larger patrons, attorney says
Read full article: Seats of Orlando thrill ride where teen fatally fell were adjusted to fit larger patrons, attorney saysAttorneys representing the family of a 14-year-old boy who fell to his death from the Orlando FreeFall attraction are holding a news conference.
Florida order calls Orlando FreeFall ride ‘immediate danger to public health’
Read full article: Florida order calls Orlando FreeFall ride ‘immediate danger to public health’Inspectors were back at the Orlando FreeFall thrill ride at Icon Park on Monday, testing it yet again and sending the ride carriage into the air, even while leaving the seats on the ground and raising only the top half of the carriage.
State hires independent engineering firm to investigate Orlando FreeFall death
Read full article: State hires independent engineering firm to investigate Orlando FreeFall deathThe state hired a forensic engineering firm to help investigate the Orlando FreeFall incident that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy.
Woman claiming to be cousin of teen killed in fall from Orlando drop tower not known to family, deputies say
Read full article: Woman claiming to be cousin of teen killed in fall from Orlando drop tower not known to family, deputies sayA woman who claimed to be related to a 14-year-old boy who died after falling from an Orlando thrill ride is not known to the teen’s family, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Tourists pay respects for Tyre Sampson, teen who fell to his death from Orlando thrill ride
Read full article: Tourists pay respects for Tyre Sampson, teen who fell to his death from Orlando thrill rideIt’s been over a week since the death of Tyre Sampson, the 14-year-old who was killed in a fall from an Orlando thrill ride while he was vacationing in Florida.
‘He had a great future:’ Missouri friends, family remember teen killed in Orlando drop tower fall
Read full article: ‘He had a great future:’ Missouri friends, family remember teen killed in Orlando drop tower fallFamily and friends of the Missouri teen killed in Orlando held a vigil at his hometown football field on Thursday evening.
No age restriction to operate high-thrill rides in Florida, says ride safety expert
Read full article: No age restriction to operate high-thrill rides in Florida, says ride safety expertAs the investigation into Trye Sampson’s death continues, a Central Florida safety expert with more than 30 years of experience believes the accident at Orlando Freefall could be the catalyst needed to make changes to Florida’s ride safety laws.
Cause of teen’s fatal fall from Orlando thrill ride still unknown
Read full article: Cause of teen’s fatal fall from Orlando thrill ride still unknownThe cause of a 14-year-old’s fatal fall from an Orlando drop tower attraction last week has not yet been determined as an investigation continues, according to the state agency leading the investigation.
Lawmakers respond to News 6 Orlando FreeFall investigation as ride expert uncovers confusion in state law
Read full article: Lawmakers respond to News 6 Orlando FreeFall investigation as ride expert uncovers confusion in state lawCentral Florida lawmakers are responding to News 6’s investigations into Orlando FreeFall.
State senator calls for closure of Orlando thrill ride
Read full article: State senator calls for closure of Orlando thrill rideFlorida Sen. Randolph Bracy sent a letter to the state department in charge of investigating what led to the death of a 14-year-old who fell from a thrill ride at ICON Park on Friday, urging it to permanently close the Orlando Free Fall.
Supporters march for justice on behalf of teen who died in fall from Orlando thrill ride
Read full article: Supporters march for justice on behalf of teen who died in fall from Orlando thrill rideDay after day, supporters of Tyre Sampson has gathered outside of ICON Park, in front of the ride where Sampson fell and died last week.
Orlando FreeFall employees had less than 5 weeks of on-site experience, new records show
Read full article: Orlando FreeFall employees had less than 5 weeks of on-site experience, new records showThe ride operator of Orlando FreeFall the night of Tyre Sampson’s death had received her training only four and a half weeks prior, according to records released by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Workers install fence around Orlando FreeFall as teen’s memorial at attraction grows
Read full article: Workers install fence around Orlando FreeFall as teen’s memorial at attraction growsNews 6 witnessed workers canvassing the area around the Orlando FreeFall a day after 14-year-old Tyre Sampson's family and supporters called on the company to tear it down at his memorial.
Orlando FreeFall restraint locked when teen fell, did not function as intended, independent safety inspector says
Read full article: Orlando FreeFall restraint locked when teen fell, did not function as intended, independent safety inspector saysA longtime independent ride safety inspector and expert witness said the ride manual for the FreeFall drop tower — obtained by News 6 from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services which is now responsible for investigating the accident — shows that the ride maker and ride operator failed 14-year-old Tyre Sampson.
Supporters of teen killed in fall from Orlando drop tower break down during vigil
Read full article: Supporters of teen killed in fall from Orlando drop tower break down during vigilMore than 50 people showed up Monday evening for a vigil honoring 14-year-old Tyre Sampson, who died last Thursday evening after falling from the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park.
New records show Orlando FreeFall has weight limit as state continues to investigate teen’s death
Read full article: New records show Orlando FreeFall has weight limit as state continues to investigate teen’s deathThe Orlando FreeFall is the subject of scrutiny as state agencies look into what caused a 14-year-old to fall to his death from the ICON Park ride last Thursday.
Memorial grows for teen who fatally fell from Orlando drop tower as supporters call for action
Read full article: Memorial grows for teen who fatally fell from Orlando drop tower as supporters call for actionFor hours Monday, complete strangers called for action and showed their support at the ride where Tyre Sampson died.
Private ride inspector says 14-year-old who fell from Orlando drop tower too big to ride
Read full article: Private ride inspector says 14-year-old who fell from Orlando drop tower too big to rideJust hours after 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell from the Orlando FreeFall to his death late Thursday, state inspectors from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services were at Orlando’s ICON Park honing in their investigation on the ride shoulder restraint bar, meant to keep a rider from falling out.
ICON Park tells Orlando FreeFall operator to suspend all ride operations
Read full article: ICON Park tells Orlando FreeFall operator to suspend all ride operationsThe owners of ICON Park are demanding the company behind some of its thrill rides to suspend all ride operations in the wake of the death of a teen last week.
Dollywood closes free-fall ride after teen’s Orlando thrill ride death
Read full article: Dollywood closes free-fall ride after teen’s Orlando thrill ride deathDollywood amusement park in Tennessee says it has temporarily closed a ride developed by the same maker of a free-fall ride from which a teen dropped to his death at a Florida attraction.
Did teen’s big size factor in Orlando thrill ride death?
Read full article: Did teen’s big size factor in Orlando thrill ride death?A rising middle school football player in Missouri, only 14 but already 6 feet, 5 inches tall and well over 300 pounds, Tyre Sampson fell to his death from a towering Florida amusement ride.
Witness recounts moments after teen falls to his death at ICON Park in Orlando
Read full article: Witness recounts moments after teen falls to his death at ICON Park in OrlandoMontrey Williams recalled Thursday night when Tyre Sampson, 14, lost his life after somehow falling out of his seat from the ICON Park Free Fall ride.
Attorneys Ben Crump, Bob Hilliard hired by family of teen who fell to his death from Orlando thrill ride
Read full article: Attorneys Ben Crump, Bob Hilliard hired by family of teen who fell to his death from Orlando thrill rideAttorneys Ben Crump and Bob Hilliard have been hired on retainer to represent the family of Tyre Sampson, 14, who fell to his death Thursday night from the Orlando Free Fall at ICON Park, according to a news release.
Here’s what we know about Orlando ride, company being investigated in 14-year-old’s death
Read full article: Here’s what we know about Orlando ride, company being investigated in 14-year-old’s deathNews 6 took a closer look into the Orlando Free Fall and the company that operates it Friday after a 14-year-old fell to his death from the ICON Park attraction late Thursday.
State inspectors investigate ride at ICON Park in Orlando after teen’s deadly fall
Read full article: State inspectors investigate ride at ICON Park in Orlando after teen’s deadly fallThe Orlando FreeFall is shut down indefinitely as state inspectors from the Florida Department of Agriculture begin their investigation into how a teen fell from the ride and plummeted to his death Thursday night.
‘He’s not breathing:’ Calls to 911 released after teen’s deadly fall from Orlando drop tower
Read full article: ‘He’s not breathing:’ Calls to 911 released after teen’s deadly fall from Orlando drop towerThe 911 calls made after a 14-year-old boy plummeted to his death from an Orlando thrill ride were released on Friday afternoon.
Orange County sheriff identifies 14-year-old boy who died in fall from Orlando thrill ride
Read full article: Orange County sheriff identifies 14-year-old boy who died in fall from Orlando thrill rideA 14-year-old boy who fell to his death from a thrill ride at ICON Park in Orlando has been identified.