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Florida Man ‘Cooked Alive,' Lawyers Say, After Being Knocked Into Gas, Hit by Deputy's Stun Gun
The 26-year-old suffered third-degree burns on over 75 percent of his body during the incident on Feb. 27 at a Wawa gas station in Orlando, the NeJame Law group said in a statement Wednesday.
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Oh Baby! Mom Gives Birth Mid-Flight on Plane Bound for Orlando
A Frontier Airlines flight from Denver to Orlando landed with extra baggage after a passenger gave birth mid-flight.
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Former NBA, Michigan State Star Adreian Payne Shot and Killed in Orlando
Adreian Payne, a former Michigan State basketball standout and NBA player, has died in a shooting. He was 31. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a shooting at 1:34 a.m. Monday when Payne was identified and taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Lawrence Dority, 29, was present at the scene, according to the Sheriff’s…
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Father of Teen Killed on Fla. Amusement Park Ride Speaks Out Amid Wrongful Death Suit
The father of Tyre Sampson, 14, who died last month on a ride at ICON Park in Orlando, hopes a lawsuit over his son’s death can “make change” in the industry.
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DeSantis vs. Disney: What's Next After Florida Gov. Signs Bill to End Self-Government
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill to dissolve Walt Disney World’s private government that provides municipal-like services for its 27,000 acres in the Sunshine State.
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Florida Legislature Votes to Strip Disney Self-Government, Giving DeSantis Victory in Escalating Feud
The Florida House of Representatives has given final passage to a bill to dissolve a private government that Walt Disney World has been allowed to operate on its properties for more than five decades
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Florida Senate Passes Bill to End Disney Self-Government
The Florida Senate has passed a bill to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate a private government over its properties in the state
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DeSantis Vs. Disney: Gov. Says Florida Considering Ending Special District
A special session by the Florida legislature to approve a new congressional map will also be considering terminating a special district for Disney’s property in the state, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday.
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Sensors Were Adjusted on Florida Amusement Park Ride Where Teen Fell to Death
An independent report has concluded that sensors on a Florida amusement park ride were adjusted manually to double the size of restraint openings, resulting in a 14-year-old boy not being properly secured before he slipped out and fell to his death
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Florida Ride Where Teen Fell to His Death Is ‘Serious Danger to Public Health,' Officials Say
A 14-year-old boy from Missouri slid out of his seat and fell to his death while the drop tower-style ride plunged in front of horrified onlookers.
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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. Lawyers for his family want to know if negligence about his size, or other factors, played a role.
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Teenager Dies After Fall From Ride at Orlando Amusement Park
Police are investigating the death of a 14-year-old boy after he fell from a ride at Icon Park in Orlando Thursday night.
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Teen Dies After Fall From Ride at Florida Amusement Park, Deputies Say
Police are investigating the death of a 14-year-old after witnesses said he fell from a ride at an Orlando theme park.
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New Details, Images in Final Report of College Student Miya Marcano's Murder
A lengthy investigative report reveals new details in the murder of college student Miya Marcano, including images of the 19-year-old from the day of her disappearance.
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Florida Official Rips DeSantis, Legislators Over ‘Don't Say Gay' Bill
Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan was a first responder at the scene after a gunman killed 49 people at Pulse, a gay nightclub. Today, she’s speaking out against the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which recently passed the state House and could pass the state Senate. She said the bill is “a way to get attention” and would rather see a...
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Disney World Is Getting More Expensive—Here's How Much Money You'd Have If You Invested in Disney 5, 10, 25 Years Ago
Visitors planning an extended trip to Walt Disney World will pay between 2% and 6% more if they spend more than four days at the parks.
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Police: Bob Saget Found Dead Lying in Hotel Bed, No Trauma
Comedian and actor Bob Saget was found dead lying face up on his bed in a luxury hotel room in Florida with no signs of trauma
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Police Report: ‘No Signs of Foul Play' in Death of Bob Saget
Bob Saget, 65, Famous for his role in ‘Full House,’ was found dead in a hotel in Orlando, Florida
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The Top 10 Cities to Find a New, High-Paying Job in 2022—Without Sacrificing Quality of Life
Residents in Columbia, Maryland; Salt Lake City and San Francisco are poised to have their pick of new high-paying jobs and enjoy a nice quality of life.
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Eager to Travel? Here Are the Top 22 Global Hot Spots With ‘Cheap' Airfares for 2022
Scott’s Cheap Flights analyzed round-trip airfares from the U.S. to locations all over the world to find 22 spots where historically good fares are on offer.