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Florida teen was turned away twice from rides before falling from plunge attraction

Two attractions now closed at Orlando park

The Independent UK

ICON Park Free Fall victim had been turned away from other rides, cousin says

ORLANDO, Fla. — When Shay Johnson last spoke with her cousin Tyre Sampson, the 14-year-old killed after falling from a drop tower at ICON Park last Thursday, he was about to board the ride after he was turned away from other nearby attractions because of his size, Johnson said.

Orlando Sentinel

DeSantis vetoes congressional maps, calls for special session of the Florida Legislature

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the GOP Legislature’s congressional maps Tuesday, making good his threats to reject the plan because it does not eliminate a Black district in North Florida.

Orlando Sentinel

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Christian Pulisic Embraces His Status, Readiness to Become USMNT’s Leader

At times, being the U.S.’s go-to guy and most scrutinized star has appeared to be a burden, but with World Cup qualification within reach, Pulisic has risen to the occasion.

Sports Illustrated

Dad learnt of son, 14, plunging to death at theme park watching video online

Tyre Sampson, aged 14, fell to his death from a ride at an Orlando theme park and now his dad has spoken of the tragedy and how he learnt about it by watching a video online

Daily Mirror

Judge partially excludes confession of man on trial in killings of his family

ORLANDO, Fla. — A judge agreed this month to partially exclude a confession made by Connecticut physical therapist Anthony Todt in the 2020 killings of his wife and three children at their Celebration, Florida, home from his upcoming murder trial.

Orlando Sentinel

DeSantis signs Florida ‘don’t say gay’ bill into law

ORLANDO, Fla. — Rejecting criticism that it would harm the LGBTQ community, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law Monday the controversial measure derided as the “don’t say gay” bill.

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DeSantis signs Florida ‘don’t say gay’ bill into law

ORLANDO, Fla. — Rejecting criticism that it would harm the LGBTQ community, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed into law the controversial measure derided as the “don’t say gay” bill.

Orlando Sentinel

Petition started to permanently close fatal Orlando free-fall ride after teen’s death

Tyre Sampson, 14, died after falling from the ride halfway through its 430ft descent

The Independent UK

Dollywood free-fall ride closes out of ‘abundance of caution’ after deadly accident at Orlando theme park

Dollywood closed their Drop Line attraction because the drop tower ride was developed by the same manufacturer as the Orlando ride

The Independent UK

Disney Cruise Line reveals details on new Disney Wish theatrical shows

ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney Cruise Line gave a glimpse of what passengers can expect to see on stage from its two new Broadway-style productions coming to Disney Wish when it debuts at Port Canaveral this summer.

Orlando Sentinel

Kennedy Space Center offers virtual sessions about space exploration

ORLANDO, Fla. — Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is offering new virtual sessions as part of its KSC Club Discovery program next month. They are designed to help children — specifically those in third grade through sixth grade — understand space exploration and interplanetary travel.

Orlando Sentinel

U.S. men's soccer team eager to forge new path on cusp of World Cup berth

ORLANDO, Fla. — In the last World Cup qualifying cycle five years ago, the U.S. went into its penultimate game, in Orlando, needing a win over Panama to all but ensure a spot in the tournament.

Los Angeles Times

Attorneys Ben Crump, Bob Hilliard to represent family of boy who fell off ICON park ride

ORLANDO, Fla. — The family of the 14-year-old boy who fell to his death while on the Orlando Free Fall ride at ICON Park late Thursday will be represented by civil rights lawyer Ben Crump and personal injury attorney Bob Hilliard, according to a press release.

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The Independent UK

Did teen's big size factor in Florida amusement 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

Orlando Sentinel

Florida reports 1,167 deaths, over 16,000 cases over the last 2 weeks

ORLANDO, Fla. — There were 16,741 new coronavirus cases over the last two weeks among Florida residents bringing the cumulative total to 5,841,469. With 1,167 more fatalities on record, 73,027 Florida residents have died.

Orlando Sentinel

Attorneys Ben Crump, Bob Hilliard to represent family of boy who fell off ICON park ride

ORLANDO, Fla. — The family of the 14-year-old boy who fell to his death while on the Free Fall ride at ICON Park late Thursday will be represented by civil rights lawyer Ben Crump and personal injury attorney Bob Hilliard, according to a press release.

Daily Mirror

Boy who died falling from theme park ride shared chilling premonition with friends

Tyre Sampson, 14, slipped out of his seat on the 430ft Orlando Free Fall ride at the ICON Park and fell to his death - his dad says the teenager knew something was wrong while on the ride

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The Independent UK

Father of teenager who fell to death at Orlando theme park questions why ride went ahead

The 14-year-old had told friends he felt unsafe before the ride started.

Orlando Sentinel

Busy month lies ahead for both launch pads at Kennedy Space Center

ORLANDO, Fla. — Kennedy Space Center will be juggling rockets and spacecraft in the next month that will herald a couple of new eras in space travel.

Orlando Sentinel

FAA delays SpaceX Starship environmental report again

ORLANDO, Fla. — The first flight of the SpaceX Starship with Super Heavy booster will have to bide its time a little longer.

Daily Mirror

'Gentle giant', 14, killed after plunging from seat on 430ft theme park ride

Tyre Sampson, 14, slipped from his seat on the Free Fall at the ICON Park in Orlando, Florida, US, on Thursday night, with his family paying tribute to a "gentle giant"

The Independent UK

Tyre Sampson: Child who fell to his death from Orlando amusement park ride identified

Missouri teen Tyre Sampson died on Thursday night when he fell from the world’s tallest free-standing drop tower ride in ICON Park

Sports Illustrated

NBA Rookie Rankings: Redrafting the 2021 Lottery

Who would be the top picks if teams could have a do-over?

The Independent UK

Teen falls to death from Florida amusement park ride

A 14-year-old boy fell to his death late at night from a free-fall amusement park ride that's taller than the Statue of Liberty along a busy street in the heart of Orlando, Florida’s, tourist district

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