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Family Of Teen Who Fell To Death On Park Ride Awarded $310M

Family of Orlando, Florida teenager Tyre Sampson who fell to his death from an amusement park ride is awarded $310M.

WAFB wins multiple EMMY Awards

WAFB-TV received EMMY awards in five categories in the 2024 Suncoast Regional EMMY® Awards during a ceremony in Orlando, Florida Saturday evening.

Here are the most fun cities in America

Depending on what you like to do for entertainment in your spare time, these cities offer a variety of options, and here’s where your area ranks.

I Took A 3-Hour Taylor Swift-Themed Train Ride To The Eras Tour

A writer recounts her time on the Taylor Swift-themed Brightline train to the Miami Eras Tour shows in Florida, including the Swiftie photo ops and cocktails.

This infamous Florida home is lurking in the woods — and it’s got a dark past

This large, two-story home was built around 100 years ago. No one lives there anymore — but that wasn’t always the case.

Rep. Amesty, running while indicted and increasingly alone | Commentary

With two weeks until the election, we’re going to check in on several campaigns. That includes a freshman legislator who’s running while under indictment, a Brevard County legislator recently

IT’S FLORIDA, MAN. : STREAM IT OR SKIP IT?

The guest cast includes Anna Faris, Randall Park, Jake Johnson, Jon Gries, Sam Richardson, Ego Nwodim, Juliette Lewis and Simon Rex.

Friday Night Hits: University OC at Deland, plus you pick another game!

Our Friday Night Hits Game of the Week will feature University OC at Deland. But we need YOUR help to see which game will be featured second. The poll will be open until Wednesday afternoon, and the winner will be announced Wednesday evening during the 6 p.m. newscast on WESH.

Brazilian Firms Target South Florida

In South Florida, multiple Brazilian firms have made investments through Leste including Avenue, Banco Bradesco, and BTG Pactual. Leste also teamed up with Opportunity Investimentos Imobiliarios last year to develop more than $1 billion in multifamily units over the next half-decade in the region.

Meet the candidates for Osceola County supervisor of elections on the November ballot

Florida’s election supervisors discuss handcounting ballots ... One way to guarantee your wallet is never lost for long ORLANDO, Fla. – The current head of the Osceola County elections office is up for reelection in November, and facing a challenge ...

Abortion doctor fights to keep license as DeSantis administration pushes for revocation

The administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to punish a doctor who violated the state’s 24-hour rule on abortion by stripping away her medical license. The push to revoke the license is going forward even though an administrative law judge (ALJ) who looked at the physician’s actions suggested a $10,

Richard Branson to co-pilot first crewed flight of Space Perspective’s space balloon

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Billionaire Richard Branson is embarking on a new space mission. He will be co-piloting the first crewed flight of Space Perspective’s space balloon. It’s a pressurized capsule designed to carry eight passengers 20 miles above Earth.

Spectrum TV news outlets in Tampa and Orlando outperform other stations during Milton

Spectrum news outlets in both Tampa and Orlando appear to have come out on top compared to the competitors during Hurricane Milton when it slammed Florida first on the Gulf Coast on Oct. 9 and then roared through the interior of the state before it exited ...

Bakhram Murtazaliev - Tim Tszyu live online, round by round, stats and updates

We bring you live round-by-round coverage of the IBF junior middleweight title bout between Bakhram Murtazaliev and Tim Tszyu in Orlando, Florida.

Tszyu Fights Dangerous Murtazaliev Tonight

Tim Tszyu takes on the dangerous puncher IBF junior middleweight champion Bakhram Murtazaliev tonight in a must-win for the former WBO champ at the Caribe

Hurricane Milton deaths in Florida: County-by-county reports

More than 30 deaths reported in Florida have been attributed to Hurricane Milton. At least 14 counties have reported a storm-related death, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

What Airports Are Near Port Canaveral Cruise Port?

Many cruise passengers depart from Cape Canaveral, Florida, so we have created an in-depth guide to airports near Port Canaveral Cruise Port.

Bakhram Murtazaliev vs. Tim Tszyu live blog: Live round-by-round updates of the undercard and main event

Get Bakhram Murtazaliev vs. Tim Tszyu live blogs for the Murtazaliev vs. Tszyu fight card on Saturday night at the Caribe Royal Hotel in Orlando, Florida.

Plant Doctor: Golden rain trees shower autumn with lots of color

Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including golden rain trees, moles, crape myrtles, tomatoes, short-day onions, camellias and plumeria.

Who are the anti-abortion judicial candidates on the ballot in Orlando in 2024?

We know finding information about judges and Supreme Court justices is difficult. Abortion has become a central issue this election cycle in Florida and across the U.S., as states continue to face the fallout of the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe. v. Wade.

Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe finally has an opening date

The highly-anticipated new theme park will open next year, and tickets go on sale soon

Teen grateful to survive shark bite

The teen believes a bull shark, about 6 feet long, bit him and then left. After paddling back to shore, friends helped to stop the bleeding and called 911. Wittemann is no stranger to the ocean and has been surfing for most of his life. He knew a shark encounter was always a remote possibility and has plans to get back into the ocean.

Universal's Epic Universe theme park set to open in May 2025

Universal ’s Epic Universe theme park will open its gates on May 22, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.

Man impersonating as officer forces way into Orlando hotel room, robs woman at gunpoint: police

A man wearing a fake police badge entered a hotel in Orlando, Florida and forced entry into her room, robbing her at gunpoint, police said.

1 Central Florida restaurant shut down during week of Hurricane Milton

Only one restaurant in Central Florida shut down following health inspections the week of Oct. 6-12, according to data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Universal Orlando announces Epic Universe opening date

The theme park will feature more than 50 attractions, as well as entertainment, dining and shopping options across five “expansive worlds.”

Man posing as officer forces way into Orlando hotel room, robs woman: OPD

A man wearing a fake badge forced his way into a woman’s hotel room and robbed her, according to the Orlando Police Department.

Can’t wait for The Canopy in Orlando? Here are 3 underpass parks around the US to check out

One of Orlando’s busiest highways will soon double as a vibrant oasis for residents to gather. The city of Orlando released a first look at The Canopy, a project to develop the vacant space under Interstate 4.

Jury seated in murder trial of Florida woman accused of letting boyfriend die in zipped-up suitcase

A jury has been seated in the murder trial of Sarah Boone, accused of letting her boyfriend die in a zipped-up suitcase.

Disney’s new all-access, skip-the-line plan can cost more than the park ticket does

The pilot launch of "Lightning Lane Premier Pass," formally announced Wednesday by Disney, is being offered in extremely limited quantities. It's designed to be purchased and used by few guests.

Chase Bank robber arrested by Orange County Sheriff's Office in less than 24 hours

ORLANDO, Fla. - On Wednesday, 42-year-old Lovenson Mose was arrested and charged with robbery after robbing a Chase Bank in Pine Hills, Florida less than 24 hours prior. On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Orange County Sheriff's Office released security video of the robbery asking for the public's help identifying Mose.

Could Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe open sooner than expected?

Universal’s Epic Universe — the biggest expansion happening in Orlando in decades — could be fully open by Memorial Day 2025, according to a new story from The Wall Street Journal.

Buddy Dyer calls for big changes to downtown Orlando

This is a big, long-term undertaking. But, the results will help fuel a higher quality of life and create economic opportunity.'

Missing Florida boy found dead following statewide alert

ORLANDO, Fla. - The body of a 7-year-old Orlando boy who prompted a Florida Missing Child Alert has been found. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office says Emerson Felix was discovered dead in a body of water near his home where he was reported missing on Monday evening. Detectives say they are looking into how the tragedy occurred.

Visit Florida outlines twin hurricane tourism recovery plans

A multi-million dollar crisis recovery plan is being hatched by Florida tourism chiefs in the wake of devastation in parts of the state caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. A social media campaign using a ‘Sunshine is Shining in Florida’ message was initiated on Monday for areas that escaped the twin storms or incurred minimal impact.

Hurricane Milton: Foam, other debris wash ashore in Palm Beach in storm's wake

Friends of Palm Beach and Palm Beach residents have taken to the beach to clean up the foam and other debris that washed up on the island's shoreline.

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