SeaWorld Orlando no longer allowing seated walkers in its theme park: 'Disappointing'
Update (Nov. 25): The Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division said it has opened an investigation after receiving numerous complaints about the recent policy change at SeaWorld Orlando.
Update (Nov. 25): The Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division said it has opened an investigation after receiving numerous complaints about the recent policy change at SeaWorld Orlando.
Walkers with seats now banned at SeaWorld, new policy
According to SeaWorld's latest policy, the amusement park is now banning "rollators" -- known as walkers with seats. One woman was introduced to the new policy when she attended the park and told by security that she couldn't take her walker in -- though she'd been at the park with her walker 24 hours before. SeaWorld told FOX 35 the walkers pose a safety concern.
According to SeaWorld's latest policy, the amusement park is now banning "rollators" -- known as walkers with seats. One woman was introduced to the new policy when she attended the park and told by security that she couldn't take her walker in -- though she'd been at the park with her walker 24 hours before. SeaWorld told FOX 35 the walkers pose a safety concern.
Alachua School Board Chair defends Charlie Kirk comments
The Florida Board of Education said its keeping an eye on Tina Certain, Alachua County School Board Vice Chair, for her comments about Charlie Kirk days after his murder on Facebook. The board said the posts were "egregious for anyone to make, let alone an school board leader." Certain said the comment was made her personal Facebook profile, not one representing the board.
The Florida Board of Education said its keeping an eye on Tina Certain, Alachua County School Board Vice Chair, for her comments about Charlie Kirk days after his murder on Facebook. The board said the posts were "egregious for anyone to make, let alone an school board leader." Certain said the comment was made her personal Facebook profile, not one representing the board.
Orlando Police officer not charged in bystander's death
An officer with the Orlando Police Department, Christopher Moulton, won't face charges in a February incident in which a bystander died during a police pursuit. The chase ended with Gerald Neal, 56, trapped under the suspect's car. A state attorney says there's not enough proof to charge Moulton with manslaughter, with not enough proof of negligence on his part.
An officer with the Orlando Police Department, Christopher Moulton, won't face charges in a February incident in which a bystander died during a police pursuit. The chase ended with Gerald Neal, 56, trapped under the suspect's car. A state attorney says there's not enough proof to charge Moulton with manslaughter, with not enough proof of negligence on his part.
MCO faces delays after government shutdown ending
Flights at Orlando International Airport are still operating with a 6% reduction, even after government shutdown ended and air traffic control workers are back to work. The FAA says they want to keep monitoring and make sure its safe before flights ramp back up. At this time, there’s no need to additional flight cuts, the FAA said, but they’ll continue to monitor flight traffic.
Flights at Orlando International Airport are still operating with a 6% reduction, even after government shutdown ended and air traffic control workers are back to work. The FAA says they want to keep monitoring and make sure its safe before flights ramp back up. At this time, there’s no need to additional flight cuts, the FAA said, but they’ll continue to monitor flight traffic.
Blue Origin New Glenn Mission NG-2 headed to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft
Blue Origin's New Glen NG-2 Mission successfully launched from Florida's Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station en route to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft.
Blue Origin's New Glen NG-2 Mission successfully launched from Florida's Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station en route to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft.
Collapsed Eustis bridge complete: 'It's just a lot safer for the public'
A collapsed culvert in Eustis is now open to traffic in both directions after closing on Oct. 30 due to storm damage.
A collapsed culvert in Eustis is now open to traffic in both directions after closing on Oct. 30 due to storm damage.
Boy, 8, gives Narcan to father after overdose, sheriff says: 'His courage undoubtedly saved his dad’s life'
An 8-year-old Florida boy saved his father’s life this week after using Narcan to reverse a suspected heroin overdose, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
An 8-year-old Florida boy saved his father’s life this week after using Narcan to reverse a suspected heroin overdose, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Blue Origin New Glenn Mission heads to Mars from Florida
Blue Origin's New Glenn NG-2 successfully launched from Florida's Cape Canaveral on Thursday, carrying NASA's Escapade spacecraft en route to Mars.
Blue Origin's New Glenn NG-2 successfully launched from Florida's Cape Canaveral on Thursday, carrying NASA's Escapade spacecraft en route to Mars.
Family fights for stricter Florida laws on pool features after daughter's drowning death
The mother of Mia Xu, who died after drowning on an Orlando hotel pool last year, spreads awareness about child drowning rates in Florida to help change the law about the safety of pool features in this state.
The mother of Mia Xu, who died after drowning on an Orlando hotel pool last year, spreads awareness about child drowning rates in Florida to help change the law about the safety of pool features in this state.
8-year-old boy uses Narcan to save father’s life, deputies say
An 8-year-old boy in Edgewater saved his father’s life this week after using Narcan to reverse a suspected heroin overdose, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the boy’s father, 44-year-old Daniel Johnson, had shown his son earlier in the day how to administer the medication “in case something happened.”
An 8-year-old boy in Edgewater saved his father’s life this week after using Narcan to reverse a suspected heroin overdose, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the boy’s father, 44-year-old Daniel Johnson, had shown his son earlier in the day how to administer the medication “in case something happened.”
Universal Orlando launches $220 'Freedom Pass' for military members
Universal Orlando has a special annual pass just for members of the military and their families.
Universal Orlando has a special annual pass just for members of the military and their families.
Girl died in Orlando pool, now mom ask for change
A law group representing the Chen family says it plans to file a lawsuit after Mia Xu, 6, died in a hotel pool in Orlando on Dec. 27, 2024. Now the mother, Victoria Chen, spoke at a press conference on Nov. 13 calling this family tragedy a "failure of the system." The law group said the hotel pool had violations and plan to file lawsuits against anyone who had involvement in the pool.
A law group representing the Chen family says it plans to file a lawsuit after Mia Xu, 6, died in a hotel pool in Orlando on Dec. 27, 2024. Now the mother, Victoria Chen, spoke at a press conference on Nov. 13 calling this family tragedy a "failure of the system." The law group said the hotel pool had violations and plan to file lawsuits against anyone who had involvement in the pool.
Where is Gabrielle Terrelonge? Missing Florida girl was last in Orlando with mom in June, officials say
Gabrielle Terrelonge was last seen in June.
Gabrielle Terrelonge was last seen in June.
Large police presence in Palm Coast related to active investigation, Flagler County Sheriff's Office says
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office alerted residents to a large police presence in Palm Coast on Thursday.
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office alerted residents to a large police presence in Palm Coast on Thursday.
DeLand man dies in crash, hitting fence, tree near I-4 in Volusia County, FHP says
A DeLand man died in a single-vehicle crash in Volusia County, authorities said.
A DeLand man died in a single-vehicle crash in Volusia County, authorities said.
Trader Joe's to open Daytona Beach store: Grand opening, location, hours
Trader Joe's is opening a new store in Daytona Beach. Here's info on hours, location, special, and grand opening details.
Trader Joe's is opening a new store in Daytona Beach. Here's info on hours, location, special, and grand opening details.
ICE officials tout arrests in immigration sweep
Officials with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement held a news conference on Thursday to announce the arrests of hundreds of illegal aliens as part of a 10-day operation across Florida.
Officials with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement held a news conference on Thursday to announce the arrests of hundreds of illegal aliens as part of a 10-day operation across Florida.
ICE officials tout hundreds of arrests in immigration operation in Florida
More than 230 people accused of being in the U.S. illegally were arrested as part of a large-scale operation across Florida.
More than 230 people accused of being in the U.S. illegally were arrested as part of a large-scale operation across Florida.
Orlando weather: Warmer weather returns; forecast, temperatures
For Thursday, temperatures are expected to be mostly clear with temperatures falling into the 50s.
For Thursday, temperatures are expected to be mostly clear with temperatures falling into the 50s.