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Mom sues Disney for $2M over โmammoth waveโ at Typhoon Lagoon in Florida
Read full article: Mom sues Disney for $2M over โmammoth waveโ at Typhoon Lagoon in FloridaA New York woman is suing Disney after she was injured at the Typhoon Lagoon water parkโs kiddie area, according to court records filed earlier this month.
Burglary, battery at Dr. Phillips area assisted living community prompts suspect search
Read full article: Burglary, battery at Dr. Phillips area assisted living community prompts suspect searchOrange County deputies are searching for anything that would help them find the suspect in a burglary and battery case at an assisted living community in the Dr. Phillips area.
New program at AdventHealth Orlando helps save lives, reduce risk for cardiac arrest patients. Hereโs how it works
Read full article: New program at AdventHealth Orlando helps save lives, reduce risk for cardiac arrest patients. Hereโs how it worksYou wouldnโt think you could live when both your heart and lungs are failing, but there is technology that makes it possible.
๐ฉฐOrlando Ballet ends season with โtechnically challengingโ Giselle
Read full article: ๐ฉฐOrlando Ballet ends season with โtechnically challengingโ GiselleThe Orlando Ballet is closing out the 2024-2025 season with one of the oldest classical ballets, but this one is also the most challenging.
High school basketball coach accused of attacking referee after game in Winter Garden
Read full article: High school basketball coach accused of attacking referee after game in Winter GardenA man is accused of attacking a referee at a high school basketball tournament in Winter Garden where he had been one of the coaches, according to police.
Nearly 1,000 bookings with ICE detainers so far this year, Orange County officials say
Read full article: Nearly 1,000 bookings with ICE detainers so far this year, Orange County officials sayThe Orange County Corrections Department confirmed Tuesday that since the beginning of 2025, the county jail has had 997 bookings with an ICE detainer.
Orlando Dreamers reveal lead investor in Major League Baseball expansion bid
Read full article: Orlando Dreamers reveal lead investor in Major League Baseball expansion bidThe effort to bring a Major League Baseball team to Orlando took a significant step forward this week with the announcement of the projectโs main investor, Dr. Rick Workman, a successful dentist and entrepreneur.
Residents still out of their condo homes after Hurricane Ian damage
Read full article: Residents still out of their condo homes after Hurricane Ian damageResidents of Dockside Condominiums in Central Florida are still waiting to return to their homes nearly three years after Hurricane Ian caused severe flooding and damage. The first-floor units of the 19-building complex were heavily impacted, requiring extensive repairs.
Universal Orlando opens Epic Universe preview ticket sales to general public
Read full article: Universal Orlando opens Epic Universe preview ticket sales to general publicRunning through May 19, the preview period offers a unique opportunity for fans to experience the magic ahead of the official launch. Ticket prices start at $144 and go as high as $154.
Universal Orlando launches Epic Universe preview sales for select gusts
Read full article: Universal Orlando launches Epic Universe preview sales for select gustsRunning through May 19, the preview period offers a unique opportunity for fans to experience the magic ahead of the official launch. Ticket prices start at $144 and go as high as $154.
โSwattingโ calls made to multiple Central Florida schools
Read full article: โSwattingโ calls made to multiple Central Florida schoolsAccording to a Brevard Public Schools spokesperson, police lifted the shelter-in-place at all schools and determined the call was part of statewide โswatting callsโ to schools.
Need help hanging heavy pictures? Try a bracket to get them straight and level
Read full article: Need help hanging heavy pictures? Try a bracket to get them straight and levelMike in Apopka told us he had three heavy pictures to hang โ and he wanted them together, straight, and in a perfect row.
Trial delayed for Regina Hill, former Orlando city commissioner accused of exploiting elderly woman
Read full article: Trial delayed for Regina Hill, former Orlando city commissioner accused of exploiting elderly womanAttorneys for former Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill, whoโs accused of exploiting an elderly woman out of more than $100,000, head to court.
SeaWorld, Aquatica and Discovery Cove announce career opportunities
Read full article: SeaWorld, Aquatica and Discovery Cove announce career opportunitiesThe parent company of SeaWorld, Aquatica, and Discovery Cove is gearing up for a national summer hiring event from May 5-9, aiming to fill over 5,000 positions across its parks nationwide.
What do local NPR, PBS stations do? Trump Admin. intends to defund public media
Read full article: What do local NPR, PBS stations do? Trump Admin. intends to defund public mediaIf you grew up watching Mr. Rogerโs Neighborhood, or more recently (your children perhaps), Daniel Tigerโs Neighborhood, those shows existed, in part, because American taxpayers paid and continue to pay for them. The Trump Administration is attempting to change that.
Opening date, menu revealed for EPCOTโs new Spaceship Earth lounge
Read full article: Opening date, menu revealed for EPCOTโs new Spaceship Earth loungeNestled within Spaceship Earth, GEO-82 honors the longtime attraction and Disney Worldโs second-oldest park, while offering a menu of classic cocktails and small plates.
Artificial intelligence company seeks dismissal of lawsuit over 14-year-oldโs suicide
Read full article: Artificial intelligence company seeks dismissal of lawsuit over 14-year-oldโs suicideAn artificial intelligence company is asking a federal judge to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit filed by a Central Florida mother who claims her 14-year-old son committed suicide after becoming โaddictedโ to an AI chatbot app.
Orlandoโs downtown traffic to face months of detours as major road project kicks off
Read full article: Orlandoโs downtown traffic to face months of detours as major road project kicks offThe city has closed a key section of Summerlin Avenue as part of a long-term effort to replace aging underground systems and prevent future failures.
Man killed, 9-month-old among 3 hurt in crash on SR-408 in Orange County, FHP says
Read full article: Man killed, 9-month-old among 3 hurt in crash on SR-408 in Orange County, FHP saysA crash on State Road 408 in Orange County killed a man, left three other people with serious injuries and forced the closure of all eastbound lanes, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
โExpect road closures:โ Crews battle 25-acre brush fire near Apopka Expressway in Orange County
Read full article: โExpect road closures:โ Crews battle 25-acre brush fire near Apopka Expressway in Orange CountyCrews in Orange County are battling a brush fire that is causing traffic headaches for motorists on Saturday afternoon.
Evans High School students get results with community cleanup, more during day of service
Read full article: Evans High School students get results with community cleanup, more during day of serviceA group of Evans High School students participated in a day of service for their school by writing letters of appreciation, joining a community cleanup and more.
Clothes, necessities and more collected for donation in Light Orlando closet clean-out
Read full article: Clothes, necessities and more collected for donation in Light Orlando closet clean-outVolunteers with Light Orlando spent a sunny Saturday morning getting results for charities across Central Florida.
Housing NOW! rally protests ban on public sleeping, camping in Florida
Read full article: Housing NOW! rally protests ban on public sleeping, camping in FloridaA small but enthusiastic group gathered this week for the Housing NOW! rally at Orlandoโs Gaston Edwards Park, spearheaded by the Framily Support Network and Aaron E. Lewis, a co-founder of the network and a candidate for Orlando City Council.
EpiPen training bill for schools passes Florida Senate, awaits House approval
Read full article: EpiPen training bill for schools passes Florida Senate, awaits House approvalA bill championed by an Orange County mother that would require EpiPen and anaphylaxis training in some school programs is a step closer to getting to Gov. DeSantisโ desk.
Garden Theatre to get new life after Winter Garden OKs business plan
Read full article: Garden Theatre to get new life after Winter Garden OKs business planOn Thursday, Winter Garden leaders unanimously approved a plan to revive the historic Garden Theatre, focusing on concerts, special events, and limited rentals.
Sense of pride: Check out Lisa Bellโs review of Disneyโs โThe Lion Kingโ
Read full article: Sense of pride: Check out Lisa Bellโs review of Disneyโs โThe Lion KingโโThe Lion Kingโ will be performing at the Dr. Phillips Center until May 18, and on certain nights, guests will get to see Orlandoโs own Julian Villela perform as young Simba.
Suspect sentenced to 25 years after pleading guilty in deadly Orlando drive-by shooting
Read full article: Suspect sentenced to 25 years after pleading guilty in deadly Orlando drive-by shootingOne of the five suspects arrested in the wake of a 2023 drive-by shooting which killed a 6-year-old girl and a 19-year-old man in Orlando has been sentenced to decades in jail, records show.
Major League Baseball in Orlando one step closer as group secures $1.5B to bring franchise to Central Florida
Read full article: Major League Baseball in Orlando one step closer as group secures $1.5B to bring franchise to Central FloridaThe Orlando Dreamers โ led by MLB Hall of Famer Barry Larkin โ says itโs one step closer to bringing an MLB franchise to Orlando.
Hectic 100 mph car chase on I-4 ends with crash in Orlando, troopers say
Read full article: Hectic 100 mph car chase on I-4 ends with crash in Orlando, troopers sayA stolen car found in Altamonte Springs led troopers on a hectic car chase along the highway into downtown Orlando on Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
At Orange County town hall, advocates ask: Would you support a homeless shelter?
Read full article: At Orange County town hall, advocates ask: Would you support a homeless shelter?A town hall meeting on Thursday evening invites the public to ask questions about the issue of homelessness in east Orange County, and what people can do.
Matthewโs Hope considers homeless services cuts in Brevard, Orange counties after donation cut
Read full article: Matthewโs Hope considers homeless services cuts in Brevard, Orange counties after donation cutMatthewโs Hope provides a wide array of services for homeless people in West Orange County and in Brevard County, from transitional housing to medical help to a preschool for homeless children. But after a large donor had to cut back funding, the group's founder says they may have to cut services.
Major League Pickleballโs Orlando Squeeze hosts 2025 season opener in Lake Nona
Read full article: Major League Pickleballโs Orlando Squeeze hosts 2025 season opener in Lake NonaNow is the time many Pickleball fans have been waiting for. The 2025 Major League Pickleball season is kicking-off in Central Florida.
Woman accused of setting fires during burn ban in Orange County
Read full article: Woman accused of setting fires during burn ban in Orange CountyUpon arrival, deputies met with a representative from the Department of Forestry, who allegedly witnessed Amanda Clark setting multiple fires in the woods behind the residence, the arrest report states.
Former Disney employee sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to altering allergen info on menu items
Read full article: Former Disney employee sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to altering allergen info on menu itemsThe former Walt Disney World employee who was arrested amid accusations he altered allergen information on menus after being terminated has been sentenced to three years in federal prison.
Orange County jail sees inmate increase after ICE agreement, called โthe highest weโve seenโ
Read full article: Orange County jail sees inmate increase after ICE agreement, called โthe highest weโve seenโThis week, Orange County commissioners learned how many people were being held on ICE detainers in the jail, increasing the size of the jail's population. Here's what we know about the inmates.
โSignificant progress:โ Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell gives โquarterly updateโ
Read full article: โSignificant progress:โ Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell gives โquarterly updateโOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell will hold a news conference in Orlando to share her โquarterly updates,โ according to a news release.
โSOUND AND FURY:โ Will wages in Central Florida grow or shrink? Hereโs what the numbers show
Read full article: โSOUND AND FURY:โ Will wages in Central Florida grow or shrink? Hereโs what the numbers showThe forecast looks at housing, unemployment and industry trends across the state, though a big topic of discussion is how wages may change going forward.
Disney vs. Universal: Orlandoโs theme park war heats up as Epic Universe nears grand opening
Read full article: Disney vs. Universal: Orlandoโs theme park war heats up as Epic Universe nears grand openingWith the opening of Epic Universe just weeks away, Universal Orlando is adding more than just another theme park. Itโs launching an entire destination resort that includes new immersive lands, hotels, and experiences designed to rival Walt Disney Worldโs long-standing grip on the market.
5 candidates qualify in Florida Senate District 15 special election; Democratic primary set for June
Read full article: 5 candidates qualify in Florida Senate District 15 special election; Democratic primary set for JuneCandidates include Former State Sen. Randolph Bracy, State Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis, former Congressman Alan Grayson, attorney Coretta Anthony-Smith, and nonprofit founder Willie J. Montague.
Suspect pleads guilty, sentenced to life in killing of Orlando pastorโs wife
Read full article: Suspect pleads guilty, sentenced to life in killing of Orlando pastorโs wifeThe man who police say fatally attacked the wife of an Orlando pastor in her home pleaded guilty to the killing and was sentenced to life in prison, according to the Ninth Judicial Circuit.
๐ฆข Taxidermy swan one of 150 artifacts in โOrlando Collectedโ exhibit
Read full article: ๐ฆข Taxidermy swan one of 150 artifacts in โOrlando Collectedโ exhibitOrlando turns 150 this year, and its story is being told through 150 rare artifacts in the "Orlando Collected" exhibit at the Orange County Regional History Museum.
Central Florida school districts manage budget uncertainty as state diverts billions via vouchers
Read full article: Central Florida school districts manage budget uncertainty as state diverts billions via vouchersK-12 public schools across the Central Florida area are facing budget pressure as the state continues to allocate education funds to private and home-school students by using voucher programs.
Winter Park to vote on school police officer agreement following tense funding standoff
Read full article: Winter Park to vote on school police officer agreement following tense funding standoffThe City of Winter Park is set to vote on whether to move forward with a new agreement to keep police officers on public school campuses, ending a monthslong standoff with Orange County Public Schools.
Jury convicts a California judge of second-degree murder in his wifeโs shooting death
Read full article: Jury convicts a California judge of second-degree murder in his wifeโs shooting deathJurors have convicted a Southern California judge of second-degree murder for fatally shooting his wife while they argued at home while watching TV.
Florida House tax plan would let counties use tourist tax dollars for any need
Read full article: Florida House tax plan would let counties use tourist tax dollars for any needA proposed amendment to the House tax package (HB 7033) would override existing statutes, enabling counties to access TDT funds for general use rather than strictly for tourism-related projects.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Sign up for Central Florida emergency alerts
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Sign up for Central Florida emergency alertsFrom boil water notices to sand bag locations to shelters, emergency alerts are sent out by the county to get important information to its residents โ especially during a major storm or hurricane.
Cabin pressurization issue forces Delta flight to return to Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Cabin pressurization issue forces Delta flight to return to Orlando International AirportAccording to a spokesperson from Delta Air Lines, the aircraft was on a regularly scheduled service from Orlando to Atlanta, carrying 199 customers and six crew members, along with one jumpseat pilot.
Woman killed, man hurt when motorcycles collide into I-4 wall near Maitland, throwing them off overpass
Read full article: Woman killed, man hurt when motorcycles collide into I-4 wall near Maitland, throwing them off overpassThe FHP investigates a fatal motorcycle crash after two bikers were thrown from an I-4 overpass in Orange County to the ground below.
Orange County Public Schools may pay consultant to recruit students back to public classrooms
Read full article: Orange County Public Schools may pay consultant to recruit students back to public classroomsOrange County Public Schools could soon pay a consultant nearly $1,000 per student to help bring families back to traditional public schools.
โVery short in the pantry:โ Hope CommUnity Center urges food donations amid shortages
Read full article: โVery short in the pantry:โ Hope CommUnity Center urges food donations amid shortagesA local food pantry and community resource organization is in need of food donations for its food pantries.
72-year-old man arrested in 1991 St. Cloud cold case murder, police say
Read full article: 72-year-old man arrested in 1991 St. Cloud cold case murder, police sayMore than three decades after 27-year-old Julia Sue Wilbanks was found stabbed to death in St. Cloud, police said theyโve solved the cold case using DNA evidence and genetic genealogy.
Madeline Sotoโs accused killer has โconfidential informationโ about case, defense claims
Read full article: Madeline Sotoโs accused killer has โconfidential informationโ about case, defense claimsThe man accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto is asking a judge to delay an upcoming court hearing because his attorneys have recently obtained โconfidential informationโ related to the case, court records show.
โA lot of excitement:โ Magic fans rally in downtown Orlando for NBA playoffs
Read full article: โA lot of excitement:โ Magic fans rally in downtown Orlando for NBA playoffsBasketball fans from all over Central Florida packed Wall Street Plaza in downtown Orlando, cheering their teams on as the NBA Playoffs kick off this weekend, including the Orlando Magic.
3 injured in 3-vehicle crash on Florida Turnpike in Orange County
Read full article: 3 injured in 3-vehicle crash on Florida Turnpike in Orange CountyThree people were injured in a three-vehicle crash on the Florida Turnpike in Orange County on Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man with gun shot, killed by Orlando officers after fight breaks out in downtown, police say
Read full article: Man with gun shot, killed by Orlando officers after fight breaks out in downtown, police sayA man was shot and killed by officers after a fight broke out in downtown Orlando, according to the police department.
โLife is life:โ Vigil held in Orlando for man shot, killed in Magic Mall parking lot
Read full article: โLife is life:โ Vigil held in Orlando for man shot, killed in Magic Mall parking lotDozens of family members gathered at the Magic Mall parking lot in Orlando to remember the man shot and killed there on April 6.
โA sneaky workout:โ Activate Orlando opens as Floridaโs first active gaming nenue
Read full article: โA sneaky workout:โ Activate Orlando opens as Floridaโs first active gaming nenueOrlandoโs entertainment scene is leveling up this weekend with the grand opening of Activate Orlando, Floridaโs first active gaming facility.
Orlando Fire hosts inclusive Easter egg scavenger hunt for kids
Read full article: Orlando Fire hosts inclusive Easter egg scavenger hunt for kidsThe Orlando Fire Department and Lighthouse Central Florida hosted an inclusive Easter egg scavenger hunt on the front lawn of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
UCF President doubles down on DOGE, says school doing โmore with lessโ
Read full article: UCF President doubles down on DOGE, says school doing โmore with lessโAmidst pushback from some students, University of Central Florida has reaffirmed its commitment to a state version of the Trumpโs administration Department of Government Efficiency.
UCF increases security, mental health help on campus after FSU mass shooting
Read full article: UCF increases security, mental health help on campus after FSU mass shootingUCFโs Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) also offers crisis support and mental health services through appointments, walk-ins, and a 24/7 crisis hotline at 407-823-2811.
Orlando shines at Floridaโs Michelin Guide Ceremony, makes history
Read full article: Orlando shines at Floridaโs Michelin Guide Ceremony, makes historyFor the first time, an Orlando eatery was awarded two stars. There is only one other restaurant in the state that has this distinguished recognition.
New SeaWorld Orlando Arctic adventure attraction set to open next month. Hereโs when
Read full article: New SeaWorld Orlando Arctic adventure attraction set to open next month. Hereโs whenA new Arctic attraction at SeaWorld Orlando will take flight next month, taking guests on an immersive experience through the icy landscapes.
Orlandoโs Summer Youth Employment Program pairs students with local businesses
Read full article: Orlandoโs Summer Youth Employment Program pairs students with local businessesOrlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joined commissioners at We Print, a local business that has become a creative hub for young talent through the program.
Residents take concerns to Rep. Daniel Webster event in Apopka. Hereโs what they said
Read full article: Residents take concerns to Rep. Daniel Webster event in Apopka. Hereโs what they saidNews 6 went to Apopka City Hall, where a representative from Congressman Daniel Websterโs office was meeting with constituents. Our camera was not allowed inside the meeting, but we did meet a handful of people outside who showed up to share their concerns.
Florida man accused of impersonating deputy while confronting Walmart driver over human trafficking suspicions
Read full article: Florida man accused of impersonating deputy while confronting Walmart driver over human trafficking suspicionsAccording to an arrest affidavit, Michael Diaz approached the truck where he claimed to be a sheriffโs deputy and presented a business card featuring the โFlorida Sheriffs Associationโ logo.
Orange County mother, son arrested after dogs found โseverely underweight,โ deputies say
Read full article: Orange County mother, son arrested after dogs found โseverely underweight,โ deputies sayThe investigation began after a tip from Code Enforcement regarding the condition of the dogs at the home of Sandra and Joshua Goldberg on North Powers Drive.
This group tells Florida cities how much growth they need to account for
Read full article: This group tells Florida cities how much growth they need to account forThe Bureau of Economic Business and Research is contracted by the state to tell cities and counties how much growth they need to accommodate in the coming years.
Progress Report: Central Florida homelessness 4 months after new state law
Read full article: Progress Report: Central Florida homelessness 4 months after new state lawIn 2024, Gov. DeSantis signed a bill to force local governments to dismantle homeless camps. Here's how the law has affected the fight against homelessness, and how a group of journalists are trying to raise awareness.
โHarmful content:โ Florida Attorney General goes after Roblox over child predators
Read full article: โHarmful content:โ Florida Attorney General goes after Roblox over child predatorsFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a subpoena on Wednesday, demanding information from Roblox about how it markets to children.