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 · Mar 25, 2022
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 The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022
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. Orlando Sentinel · Mar 25, 2022
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 Daily Mirror · Mar 24, 2022
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. USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 23, 2022
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. Orlando Sentinel · Mar 23, 2022
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. Orlando Sentinel · Mar 23, 2022
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. Orlando Sentinel · Mar 22, 2022
Florida men accused of hacking gas pumps with ‘homemade’ gadgets to cut costs Cost of fuel reach highest prices on record in Florida The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2022
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! USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 22, 2022
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. Los Angeles Times · Mar 21, 2022
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. USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 21, 2022
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. Orlando Sentinel · Mar 19, 2022
Disney employees, politicians keep the pressure on over ‘don’t say gay’ bill ORLANDO, Fla. — When Marissa Flint started working at Walt Disney World 12 years ago, she thought she had found a place where she belonged as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Orlando Sentinel · Mar 17, 2022
Tribune News Service · Mar 17, 2022 Nets' Ben Simmons receives pain-killer injection in lower back NEW YORK — Ben Simmons received an epidural while the Nets were in Orlando, Fla., for their matchup against the Magic on Tuesday, according to Steve Nash. The hope, the Nets coach said, is the injection will help accelerate Simmons’ recovery time from a back issue that has delayed his…
USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 16, 2022 Ben Simmons hoping to return for a couple of regular season games prior to playoffs Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN reporting with @RamonaShelburne: Brooklyn Nets All-Star Ben Simmons has remained sidelined with an irritation of the L-4 disc of the lower spine and hope remains he can return for a "couple" of regular-season games prior to ...
Orlando Sentinel · Mar 16, 2022 Florida’s redistricting process headed for a ‘train wreck’ as veto, lawsuits loom ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s congressional maps remain in limbo as Gov. Ron DeSantis and the GOP Legislature continue their standoff over a Black district in North Florida. And nobody quite knows what’s going to happen next.
Newsday · Mar 16, 2022 Kyrie Irving's franchise-record 60 points lead Nets over Magic ORLANDO, Fla. — The Kyrie Irving Road-Only Show was a gigantic hit on Tuesday night as the Nets guard scored a career-high and franchise record 60 points in a 150-108 demolition of the helpless Magic at Amway Center.
The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022 Bob Saget likely fell on carpeted floor, medical examiner concludes Comedian found dead on bed by staff at Orlando’s Ritz-Carlton hotel on 9 January
Orlando Sentinel · Mar 15, 2022 Final report on Bob Saget probe details hunt for cause of comedian’s death ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Urbina Núñez was working as a valet at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando in the early hours of Jan. 9 when famed comedian Bob Saget arrived at the hotel, having performed in Jacksonville earlier that night.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 15, 2022 Jonathan Isaac done for the season Orlando Magic PR: PRESS RELEASE: @OrlandoMagic forward Jonathan Isaac to miss the remainder of the 2021-22 regular season #MagicTogether Source: Twitter @Magic_PR What's the buzz on Twitter? David Aldridge @ davidaldridgedc Magic announce that ...
Tribune News Service · Mar 15, 2022 Pandemic medical innovations leave behind people with disabilities Divya Goel, a 35-year-old deaf-blind woman in Orlando, Florida, has had two telemedicine doctors’ appointments during the pandemic. Each time, she was denied an interpreter.
Orlando Sentinel · Mar 14, 2022 Judge permanently blocks release of some photos, records related to Bob Saget's death ORLANDO, Fla. — Local authorities will be permanently blocked from releasing photos and videos taken of comedian Bob Saget’s body and his personal effects under a ruling issued by a judge Monday.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 14, 2022 10 Quarterback Recruits to Know Following Elite 11 Orlando High School passers in the class of 2023, 2024 and 2025 impress to kick off the 2022 Elite 11 tour
The Guardian - US · Mar 14, 2022 Critics accuse CPAC of becoming pay-to-play as Trump loyalists gain power Questions also arise about possible violations of a lobbying disclosure law known as the Foreign Agents Registration Act