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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

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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.

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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

Daily Mirror

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.

The Independent UK

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.

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'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"

Daily Mirror

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

The Independent UK

NBA Rookie Rankings: Redrafting the 2021 Lottery

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

Sports Illustrated

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

The Independent UK

14-year-old boy killed in fall from Icon Park’s Orlando Free Fall ride, deputies say

ORLANDO, Fla. — A 14-year-old boy died late Thursday after falling from the Orlando Free Fall ride at Icon Park, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Orlando Sentinel

Boy, 14, dies after falling from 430ft ICON theme park ride in Florida

A teenager has died after falling from a 400ft drop ride at a theme park in Orlando, Florida.

Evening Standard

Boy, 14, falls to death at Florida amusement park ride

The teen fell while riding the “Orlando Free-Fall” ride at ICON Park around 11pm Thursday night

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Central Florida Habitat for Humanity affiliates get millions for ‘generational’ change

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Two local affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International are getting a record $9.25 million donation from global philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott, allowing them to build new homes, rehabilitate older ones, educate prospective home buyers and keep low-income seniors safely housed.

Daily Mirror

Woman says she was 'dress coded' at Disney World - and given free top to cover herself

A woman has claimed she was "dress coded" during a visit to Disney World, Orlando, after members of staff apparently took issue with her 'inappropriate' crop top

USA Today Sports Media Group

2022 NBA draft race: March 23 update for Rockets, Nets picks

Orlando’s improbable win over Golden State on Tuesday night gives the Rockets a bit more breathing room in the race for top 2022 NBA draft positioning.

Orlando Sentinel

Magic beat Warriors as Jalen Suggs’ status for season unknown

ORLANDO, Fla. — As Jalen Suggs missed the Orlando Magic’s 94-90 Tuesday home win over the Golden State Warriors for his fourth consecutive absence because of a right ankle bone bruise, questions naturally arose about his status for the remainder of the season.

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Orlando Pride admit mistake after forcing supporters to take down ‘Gay’ sign

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Pride admitted they were wrong Tuesday, releasing a statement following an incident at this past weekend’s match against the Washington Spirit.

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Magic’s Jonathan Isaac suffers ‘minor’ setback during rehab

ORLANDO, Fla. — Jonathan Isaac recently suffered a setback during his rehab from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, but he’s still expected to return to the floor for the start of next season.

The Independent UK

Florida men accused of hacking gas pumps with ‘homemade’ gadgets to cut costs

Cost of fuel reach highest prices on record in Florida

USA Today Sports Media Group

Golden State Warriors prop bets: 10 props for Warriors vs. Magic

Will Draymond Green have a double-double vs. Orlando? Make your predictions and see if other fans agree with your picks!

Los Angeles Times

Galactic Starcruiser, Disney’s live-in Star Wars-themed park, could change how we vacation

ORLANDO, Fla. — An immersive “Star Wars” experience comes with expectations: Wielding a lightsaber. Firing the weapons of a starship.

USA Today Sports Media Group

2022 NBA draft race: March 21 update for Rockets, Nets picks

Orlando (19-53) won on Sunday, which gives the Rockets (17-54) a two-game advantage in the all-important win column for the No. 1 positioning slot entering the 2022 NBA draft lottery.

Orlando Sentinel

Disney World criticized over ‘racist’ performance by Texas high school at Magic Kingdom

ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney World is coming under fire for hosting what activists called a racist depiction of Native American culture during a performance by Texas high school students at the Magic Kingdom this week.

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