The Latest Breaking News from Orlando

When can we stop worrying about COVID-19? Not yet, experts say

ORLANDO, Fla. — Scientists have suggested that once vaccines and treatment for COVID-19 became widely available, a surge might not require more than the basic precautions practiced during flu season. With the development of vaccines, pre-exposure treatment such as Evushield and post-exposure treatment such as Paxlovid, it’s natural to ask…

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 17, 2022

Florida amusement park pauses new sniper-like laser game

The Orlando amusement park where a teenager fell from a ride and died earlier this year has paused a new sniper-like laser shooting game amid criticisim following recent mass shootings

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2022

Mike Bianchi: UCF AD: ‘We’ve allowed education to be devalued in college sports’

ORLANDO, Fla. — UCF athletics director Terry Mohajir’s voice begins to rise.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 17, 2022

After month delay, SpaceX set to launch on resupply run to the ISS

ORLANDO, Fla. — The shipment’s running a little late, but SpaceX is set to send up its Dragon spacecraft on the CRS-25 resupply run to the International Space Station tonight.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 14, 2022

UCF removes departments’ anti-racism statements

ORLANDO, Fla. —The University of Central Florida has removed anti-racism statements from several academic department websites, prompting renewed concern by some that a new law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis is leading to censorship at the university.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 13, 2022

Mary McLeod Bethune statue unveiled at US Capitol

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida champion of civil and women’s rights took the spotlight Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol National Statuary Hall with the unveiling of a marble statue of Central Florida icon Mary McLeod Bethune — the founder of Bethune-Cookman University.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 13, 2022

Florida man leads chase with authorities on lawn mower

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida man was arrested over the weekend after trying to outrun deputies on a John Deere lawn mower, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 11, 2022

Disney's Splash Mountain will become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in late 2024

ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney Co. has announced a timeline for the re-theming of Splash Mountain and a new name for the ride set to become based on “The Princess and the Frog.”

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 11, 2022

Florida theme park water rides: Rounding up the wet set

ORLANDO, Fla. — News surrounding an impending arrival of Pirate River Quest at Legoland Florida and the eventual transition of Magic Kingdom’s Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has given us water on the brain, but in a good way.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 11, 2022

Simone Johnson, Dwayne Johnson’s daughter, debuts on Orlando NXT show

Simone Johnson, the daughter of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, made her first speaking appearance in front of fans during NXT’s live event Saturday night at Engelwood Neighborhood Center in Orlando.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 10, 2022