The Latest Breaking News from Orlando

State seeks fine, criminal charges in teen’s tower ride death at Orlando theme park

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has determined the operator of the Orlando Free Fall, the ride from which 14-year-old tourist Tyre Sampson fell to his death in March, broke numerous laws in operating the ride and is seeking to fine the company over $250,000.

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 23, 2022

Attorney for former Florida tax official Joel Greenberg urges light prison sentence, blasts DOJ for not charging others

ORLANDO, Fla. — In urging a judge for a light prison sentence for Joel Greenberg, his attorney Fritz Scheller blasted the U.S. Department of Justice for not criminally charging other individuals, despite the evidence and collaboration provided to prosecutors by the disgraced Seminole County tax collector.

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 22, 2022

‘Strange World’ animator inspired by Disney World attraction

ORLANDO, Fla. — Like many kids who grew up in Central Florida, Michael Woodside had an annual pass to Walt Disney World. But little did he know that his family’s frequent visits to the theme parks would lead him out of this galaxy and to a “Strange World” as part…

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 22, 2022

Magic’s Paolo Banchero expected to be sidelined for at least 1 more week

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Magic rookie forward Paolo Banchero will likely be sidelined for at least one more week because of his sprained left ankle.

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 17, 2022

Ian’s historic Orlando rain has experts seeking ways to hold back floods

WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. — Lisa Roney was awake in the overnight hours watching the power of Tropical Storm Ian when the water started coming in the back door.

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 17, 2022

Timberwolves ride Edwards, Towns to 126-108 romp over Magic

ORLANDO, Fla. — The question for the Timberwolves on Wednesday wasn't if they were going to relinquish most of a large lead, but rather how much of it would they lose and would they regroup in time?

Tribune News Service · Nov 17, 2022

Short-handed Magic fall to Timberwolves to close out season-long homestand

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic have battled through injury woes since the season’s start, keeping every game close despite missing significant parts of the rotation.

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 17, 2022

WOW! Internet customers report outages across US

Heavily impacted areas included Detroit, Atlanta, Birmingham, Tampa and Orlando

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022

Magic come out flat, fall to Hornets after late comeback push

ORLANDO, Fla. — For most of Monday, the Orlando Magic didn’t bring “it” vs. the Charlotte Hornets.

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 15, 2022

Justin Thomas, Nelly Korda join star-studded field for 2022 PNC Championship in Orlando

The field of 20 major and Players champions and their family members will compete in a two-day, 36-hole scramble.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 14, 2022