Family honors Tyre Sampson on anniversary of his death with snack shop, push for ride safety
Tyre Sampson’s family opened "Tyre’s Snack Shop" in Illinois to honor his memory three years after his fatal fall from the FreeFall ride at ICON Park.
Orlando drop tower ride tech alleges safety issues were ignored before Tyre Sampson's death: Lawsuit
A former maintenance technician alleges he raised safety concerns about the Orlando Free Fall ride weeks before 14-year-old Tyre Sampson’s fatal fall in March 2022.
Tyre Sampson’s family wins $310 million in lawsuit against ride manufacturer: Will they get paid?
Tyre Sampson’s family has won their civil lawsuit against FunTimes, the Austrian manufacturer of the FreeFall ride that killed the 14-year-old boy.
Tyre Sampson's father speaks on eve of trial in lawsuit over son's deadly fall from Orlando ride
The father of the boy who fell off a theme park ride to his death in Orlando spoke exclusively with FOX 35 News on the night before a trial is set to begin.
Orlando Slingshot ride reopens at ICON Park in Florida
The Orlando Slingshot attraction at ICON Park reopened Thursday night, more than a year after the ride temporarily shut down following Tyre Sampson's fall death from the Orlando FreeFall attraction.
'He did not deserve to die': Family of Tyre Sampson honors teen 1 year after death on Orlando FreeFall ride
A commemoration ceremony will be held Friday for 14-year-old Tyre Sampson, one year after he fell to his death on the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park.
Orlando FreeFall: Will a new ride open at ICON Park to replace drop tower ride?
Once ICON Park is taken down, what happens next? Are there plans to open a new ride in its place? Here is what we know.
'I had to do this': Settlement reached between Tyre Sampson's mother and ICON park, attorney says
Nekia Dodd, the mother of Tyre Sampson, visited ICON Park for the first time since her son's deadly fall from the Orlando FreeFall ride. Officials also announced that a settlement had been reached between the ride, park operators, and her.
'Tyre Sampson Act': Florida lawmakers discuss ride safety bill
Florida lawmakers are debating proposed legislation for ride safety a year after 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell to his death from a ride at ICON Park in Orlando. The state wants to make things safer, but they also want to make investigations into these issues more private.
Demolition of Orlando FreeFall ride begins this week
This week, crews will begin the process of tearing down the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park.
Demolition of Orlando FreeFall starts ahead of anniversary of Tyre Sampson's fall death
It's been nearly a year since 14-year-old Tyre Sampson slipped through the restraints of the Orlando Free Fall drop tower ride at ICON Park and died, prompting an investigation into ride safety and proposed legislation to make rides safer.
'Tyre Sampson Act': Florida lawmakers to consider legislation to improve theme park ride safety
Almost one year ago this month, 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell more than 100-feet to his death on the Orlando FreeFall ride. A state investigation found that someone manually adjusted his seat, making the harness too wide for the teen to be held properly.
Orlando FreeFall owner reaches settlement to begin dismantling ride after Tyre Sampson’s death
The owner of the Orlando FreeFall confirmed to FOX 35 News that it has reached an agreement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) to proceed with the dismantling of the attraction where a teenager lost his life last year.
Orlando Free Fall owner, Slingshot Group, appeals state fine, investigation into Tyre Sampson's death
The owners of the Orlando Free Fall ride at ICON Park have requested a formal administrative hearing to appeal a proposed $250,000 fine from the state following its investigation into 14-year-old Tyre Sampson's fall death in June.
Orlando FreeFall death: Florida leaders announce $250K fine after Tyre Sampson's deadly fall
Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried has been pushing to improve ride safety after 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell from the drop tower ride in March.
Close call on free-fall ride at state fair renews calls for increased safety measures on attractions
Tina Wilson, a Co-Founder of the Juneteenth Project Coalition, has been pushing for greater safety regulations on drop rides.
Orlando FreeFall ride to be torn down: Here's what needs to happen first
Operators of the Orlando FreeFall drop tower ride at ICON Park announced earlier this month that it would be tearing down the ride following the death of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson in March.
'It's a victory for him': Tyre Sampson's father reacts to Orlando FreeFall being torn down
Tyre Sampson died on March 24 after plunging to his death while riding the Orlando FreeFall drop tower ride.
Orlando FreeFall ride to be torn down after Tyre Sampson's death, operators confirm
Tyre Sampson died in March after plunging to his death while riding the Orlando FreeFall, which has been closed ever since.
Orlando FreeFall death: Tyre Sampson's family celebrates late teen's 15th birthday, to file bill in his name
The family of Tyre Sampson, the teenager who died after falling from the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park, came together Wednesday afternoon to celebrate his life on what would have been his 15th birthday.