Adaptive gaming technology opens new doors for players with disabilities
For billions of people around the world, video games offer an escape — a chance to become a hero, an athlete or an explorer. But for players with physical disabilities, access to that world can depend entirely on whether the hardware matches the body using it.
For billions of people around the world, video games offer an escape — a chance to become a hero, an athlete or an explorer. But for players with physical disabilities, access to that world can depend entirely on whether the hardware matches the body using it.
Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson arrested in Orange County for excessive speeding
Update (July 31): Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson pleaded no contest on Thursday to dangerous and excessive speeding, also known as Florida's "super speeder" law, part of a plea agreement. Richardson was not in court, but she delivered a written plea. She was adjudicated guilty and ordered to pay fines, court fees, and to attend an aggressive driving course, according to online court records.
Update (July 31): Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson pleaded no contest on Thursday to dangerous and excessive speeding, also known as Florida's "super speeder" law, part of a plea agreement. Richardson was not in court, but she delivered a written plea. She was adjudicated guilty and ordered to pay fines, court fees, and to attend an aggressive driving course, according to online court records.
Florida teen held without charges highlights ICE detention concerns in Orange County
Javier Gimenez Rivero is a high school student from Venezuela, living in Orange County with a pending asylum claim and a valid U.S. Employment Authorization.
Javier Gimenez Rivero is a high school student from Venezuela, living in Orange County with a pending asylum claim and a valid U.S. Employment Authorization.
Windermere standoff shooting suspect, a licensed doctor, identified: Who is Richard Stoner?
The shooting suspect found dead Tuesday night inside a Windermere home after an hours-long stand off has been identified as Richard Stoner, 67, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
The shooting suspect found dead Tuesday night inside a Windermere home after an hours-long stand off has been identified as Richard Stoner, 67, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida cold weather: County-by-county forecast, timeline, impacts & concerns
Cold weather advisories, frost advisories, and freeze warnings have been issued for various counties in Central Florida as bitter cold temperatures arrive on Wednesday night, Thursday morning, and this weekend – when the coldest temperatures are expected.
Cold weather advisories, frost advisories, and freeze warnings have been issued for various counties in Central Florida as bitter cold temperatures arrive on Wednesday night, Thursday morning, and this weekend – when the coldest temperatures are expected.
Man found shot outside gas station in Orange County, deputies say
Orange County deputies responded to a 7-Eleven on East Colonial Drive early Wednesday after reports of a shooting.
Orange County deputies responded to a 7-Eleven on East Colonial Drive early Wednesday after reports of a shooting.
Standoff with suspect ends hours after domestic-related shooting of woman near Windermere school, deputies say
A standoff between law enforcement officers and a man suspected of shooting a woman in a domestic incident in Windermere is over, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
A standoff between law enforcement officers and a man suspected of shooting a woman in a domestic incident in Windermere is over, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Teen faces manslaughter charge in deadly 2023 crash, family says 'youthful offender' status too lenient
A man accused of causing a deadly crash nearly three years ago is now behind bars, but the family of the victim says justice has been slow.
A man accused of causing a deadly crash nearly three years ago is now behind bars, but the family of the victim says justice has been slow.
Vehicle stopped on tracks caused Orange County SunRail train crash, police say
One person was transported to the hospital after a SunRail vs. vehicle crash in Orange County, Monday night.
One person was transported to the hospital after a SunRail vs. vehicle crash in Orange County, Monday night.
City officials say Orlando can’t stop potential ICE facility from opening
After hearing concerns from residents about a potential ICE facility, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said officials sought legal advice to see what options the city had.
After hearing concerns from residents about a potential ICE facility, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said officials sought legal advice to see what options the city had.
Deputies: 'Sorry' carjacking suspect stole SUV to go see grandmother, crashed during chase
A woman was carjacked at gunpoint by a masked man who claimed he needed the car to go see his grandmother, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
A woman was carjacked at gunpoint by a masked man who claimed he needed the car to go see his grandmother, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Winter Park church banner burned in apparent act of vandalism; possible suspect photo released
An inclusive welcome banner was torn down and set on fire outside a Winter Park church, according to its pastor.
An inclusive welcome banner was torn down and set on fire outside a Winter Park church, according to its pastor.
Orlando swan advocates raise concerns over Lake Eola conditions after bird deaths
Swan advocates in Orlando are calling for better conditions at Lake Eola, following a massive die-off of the birds.
Swan advocates in Orlando are calling for better conditions at Lake Eola, following a massive die-off of the birds.
Winter storm: Nearly 200 flights canceled at Orlando International Airport
Nearly 200 flights were canceled at Orlando International Airport as of Monday as winter weather impacted major hubs such as Atlanta, New York and Philadelphia.
Nearly 200 flights were canceled at Orlando International Airport as of Monday as winter weather impacted major hubs such as Atlanta, New York and Philadelphia.
1 killed, 1 injured in 3-vehicle crash in Orange County, FHP says
The three-vehicle crash happened Sunday night at the intersection of Aloma Avenue and Palmetto Avenue.
The three-vehicle crash happened Sunday night at the intersection of Aloma Avenue and Palmetto Avenue.
Orlando weather: Warm Sunday before storms and a big cooldown
Orlando weather: Warm Sunday before storms and a big cooldown
Orlando weather: Warm Sunday before storms and a big cooldown
Man sets fire to shed while inside, flees before arrest, officials say
Man sets fire to shed while inside, flees before arrest, officials say
Man sets fire to shed while inside, flees before arrest, officials say
Orlando weather: Springlike weekend warmth before freezing temps return
Orlando weather: Springlike weekend warmth before freezing temps return
Orlando weather: Springlike weekend warmth before freezing temps return
State attorney says triple-murder suspect’s conditional release violation went unreported: Who’s responsible?
State Attorney Monique Worrell is raising questions about whether failures in mental health supervision allowed a man accused of killing three people last weekend to remain free despite a violent history.
State Attorney Monique Worrell is raising questions about whether failures in mental health supervision allowed a man accused of killing three people last weekend to remain free despite a violent history.
Florida Office of Statewide Prosecution ends assistance to State Attorney's Office on backlogged cases
The Statewide Prosecutor's office – under the Florida Attorney General's office – has decided to end a special assignment, in which statewide prosecutors assisted State Attorney Monique Worrell's office with non-arrest cases.
The Statewide Prosecutor's office – under the Florida Attorney General's office – has decided to end a special assignment, in which statewide prosecutors assisted State Attorney Monique Worrell's office with non-arrest cases.