So-called 'Don't Say Gay' bill puts years of fruitful relations between Disney, Florida at risk
Before Reedy Creek became Disney's government, it was a drainage district created to help manage the 27,000 acres that the company secretly acquired parcel by parcel in the mid-1960s.
Dwayne Haskins was stranded on Florida highway, getting gas when he was struck by a truck, 911 call reveals
A second call from a distressed woman appears to detail a witness account of the moment Haskins was struck.
The Reedy Creek Improvement Act: Little-known Florida law gives Disney total autonomy
A law allowing Disney World to operate a private government in Florida faces opposition from Gov. Ron DeSantis. The governor wants the state legislature to repeal the law after Disney criticized passage of a controversial bill.
‘Radical rats’: Florida man pleads guilty to threatening Rep. Ilhan Omar
The 67-year-old Florida man sent an email to Rep. Ilhan Omar with the subject line, “(You’re) dead, you radical Muslim,” along with a threat to shoot her in the head.
Orlando FreeFall ride death: Operator made 'manual adjustments' to Tyre Sampson's seat, report says
The investigation into a teen's death on Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park concluded that one of the ride's harness sensors had been manually adjusted, falsely providing a safety OK.
Gabby Petito family's lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents will head to jury trial in 2023, courts say
The lawsuit filed by Gabby Petito's family against Brian Laundrie's parents will head to a jury trial next year, according to the Sarasota Clerk of Courts. A jury trial was ordered in the lawsuit and has been set for August 14, 2023, the Clerk of Courts confirmed.
Florida babysitter put child in dryer, spun him around, deputies say
The boy told investigators that Amber Chapman put him in a dryer, closed the door and he “went around and round," according to the arrest affidavit.
'Look at this beast!': Gator with missing foot walks under driver's truck in Venice, shakes it from beneath
Between the rain and an alligator crossing a street, Thursday was just another regular day in Florida.
Bitcoin 2022 conference: Miami's cryptocurrency craze on full display
Thousands of crypto enthusiasts are gathering in Miami for Bitcoin 2022 as the city builds its reputation as one of the key locations to develop blockchain technology.
Florida teacher arrested, accused of playing loud music to disrupt student testing, police say
A Florida middle school teacher was arrested, accused of playing loud music with the intent to disrupt the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) testing being conducted at the school.
Ben Crump: Teen's death on Orlando FreeFall 'worst tragedy captured on video' since George Floyd
Tyre Sampson, 14, died after he fell from the Orlando FreeFall ride while on Spring Break in Florida.
Father fatally shoots 9-year-old son, then himself at St. Pete apartment, police say
A St. Petersburg father shot and killed his young son before turning the gun on himself, police said Monday.
Florida hires forensic firm to investigate Tyre Sampson death from Orlando FreeFall ride
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried promised a “complete and thorough investigation” into how a 14-year-old teenager fell from the Orlando FreeFall drop tower last week at ICON Park.
Orlando FreeFall ride death: Family friend who took Tyre Sampson to ICON Park speaks
The family who took Tyre Sampson to ICON Park the night he died spoke exclusively to FOX 35 News about the tragedy.
Gabby Petito case: Laundrie family attorney files motion to dismiss lawsuit from victim's parents
Laundrie family attorney Steven Bertolino has filed a motion asking a Florida judge to dismiss a civil lawsuit from the parents of Gabby Petito, arguing that there are no facts to support their claims of "intentional infliction of emotional distress." Rather, he argued that Chris and Roberta Laundrie were exercising their right to remain silent.
GoFundMe pulls down fake accounts for Tyre Sampson's family created by scammers
Scammers are taking advantage of the ICON Park tragedy by trying to defraud people who want to help the family of the teenager who fell off the Orlando FreeFall drop-tower.
Woman visits Disney World every month, donates plasma to cover costs: 'I can help somebody'
Liz Gramlich says that her regular visits with her sister to Disney began in 2020.
Orlando FreeFall rider death: Operations manual shows boy exceeded attraction's weight limits
The operations manual for Orlando FreeFall, the drop tower ride at ICON Park where a 14-year-old boy died last week after he seemingly fell out of the ride's restraints, indicates that the boy exceeded the ride's weight restrictions.
Family of teen who fell from ride at Orlando's ICON Park want it closed for good
The family of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson have hired attorneys after the boy fell to his death from the Orlando Free Fall ride on Thursday night.
Teen dies after fall from drop tower ride at Orlando's ICON PARK, authorities say
A teenager fell to his death while riding an Orlando-area drop tower attraction, according to officials with the Orange County Sheriff's Office.