UCF approves plan to host major bowl games during Camping World Stadium renovation

The University of Central Florida has approved a plan to host several major college football games next year while Camping World Stadium undergoes construction.

Universal Studios developing new safety technology for rides, patents reveal

Universal Studios is pursuing new technology aimed at improving safety on its rides, according to recently published patent filings obtained by FOX 35.

2 killed, 2 injured in Apopka crash, troopers say

The crash happened just after 6 p.m. Sunday on Rock Springs Road near Alexandria Place Drive.

Orlando Kids Festival at Lake Eola
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The first Orlando Kids Festival took place at Lake Eola underneath the shade Saturday morning.

Florida State linebacker Ethan Pritchard sues apartments after shot in head

Ethan Pritchard filed a lawsuit in Gadsen County against two apartment complexes in Havana after he suffered severe injuries from a shooting on August 31.

SeaWorld Orlando unveils SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep dark ride vehicle at IAAPA

SeaWorld Orlando has provided its first look at its upcoming attraction, SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep. The new suspended dark ride is expected to open in 2026.

Orlando to remove, preserve artifacts from Pulse site starting next month

The city of Orlando will begin removing artifacts from the former site of Pulse nightclub next month as it moves toward the next phase to construct the permanent memorial.

Indoor Football League’s Massachusetts Pirates relocating to Orlando

Orlando is about to host two professional football leagues, with the Massachusetts Pirates announcing they will relocate to the city and join the sports lineup at the Kia Center.

Flights resume as FAA lifts emergency order after government shutdown

Flight restrictions tied to the federal government shutdown were lifted Friday morning, allowing airlines to begin returning to normal schedules, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

IAAPA Expo returns to Orlando with attractions industry reveals, technology

Orlando, the “theme park capital of the world," is again hosting the IAAPA Expo, bringing thousands of theme park operators and attractions vendors to the Orange County Convention Center.

1 dead in police, SWAT standoff at Orlando strip mall
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An hours-long standoff at a shopping center in Orlando has ended, according to the Orlando Police chief. A suspect was found dead inside a building off of Edgewater Drive near Lee Road in Orlando, police said. It's not clear if the individual was shot and killed by officers or if they shot himself.

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.

No bond for teen accused of killing classmate
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An Orange County teen – who was charged with manslaughter in connection to a deadly shooting on a basketball court – was denied bond in court on Nov. 12. Jacori Redding, 15, is accused of shooting and killing his classmate at an Orange County public park. Orange County Judge Cherish Adams granted a pre-trial detention for Redding, meaning he’ll remain in jail while he's awaiting trial. Bond was denied.