Sheriff Grady Judd: Man tried to burn down house with roommates inside

A Florida man who served time in prison for murder has been charged with five counts of attempted first-degree murder and arson. The man is accused of setting a house on fire while his roommates were inside. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a news conference about the case on Friday morning.

Epic Universe creates career pipeline for UCF students

The opening of Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe isn’t just a boon for tourists — it’s creating career-launching opportunities for college students across the street. At the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management, students say the new theme park offers rare, hands-on exposure to the industry many of them hope to lead.

Epic Universe opening fuels theme park rivalry

Economic leaders say Orlando has become an unrivaled destination in the global theme park industry, and the debut of Universal’s Epic Universe is adding new momentum — and new pressure — to an already competitive market.