Epic Universe's Stardust Racers stalls mid-ride in cold, windy weather
The Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal’s Epic Universe stalled Sunday, leaving the ride temporarily stuck on the tracks, park officials confirmed. Experts say unusually cold temperatures and gusty winds — reaching up to 60 mph in some areas — likely slowed the ride’s momentum, preventing it from completing a peak.
The Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal’s Epic Universe stalled Sunday, leaving the ride temporarily stuck on the tracks, park officials confirmed. Experts say unusually cold temperatures and gusty winds — reaching up to 60 mph in some areas — likely slowed the ride’s momentum, preventing it from completing a peak.
Triple killing reignites feud between Florida AG, state attorney
A recent triple homicide in Kissimmee has reignited a public feud between Florida’s attorney general and the state attorney for Orange and Osceola counties, centering on how the accused gunman was handled after an earlier violent crime.
A recent triple homicide in Kissimmee has reignited a public feud between Florida’s attorney general and the state attorney for Orange and Osceola counties, centering on how the accused gunman was handled after an earlier violent crime.
Woman killed, man hospitalized in Orange County stabbing
Orange County sheriff’s deputies were investigating a stabbing late Monday that left one woman dead and a man hospitalized, authorities said.
Orange County sheriff’s deputies were investigating a stabbing late Monday that left one woman dead and a man hospitalized, authorities said.
Large presence of deputies at active scene on Lee Road
Orange County sheriff’s deputies were investigating an active scene Monday night in the Fairview Shores area, prompting road closures and a heavy law enforcement presence.
Orange County sheriff’s deputies were investigating an active scene Monday night in the Fairview Shores area, prompting road closures and a heavy law enforcement presence.
Stardust Racers roller coaster stalls at Epic Universe amid cold, windy weather
Universal Orlando’s new thrill ride, Stardust Racers, came to an unexpected stop Sunday.
Universal Orlando’s new thrill ride, Stardust Racers, came to an unexpected stop Sunday.
Fans gather for College Football Championship game in Miami
The stage was set Monday at Hard Rock Stadium as fans gathered ahead of the college football championship matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes.
The stage was set Monday at Hard Rock Stadium as fans gathered ahead of the college football championship matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes.
Friends grieve 10-year-old boy, grandmother who died in Palm Bay house fire: 'A blessing to know him'
The tragic fire happened on Jan. 12 around 2:19 a.m. Palm Bay Fire Rescue crews responded to a home on Janus Road NE after multiple 911 calls came in about a house fire with people possibly trapped inside.
The tragic fire happened on Jan. 12 around 2:19 a.m. Palm Bay Fire Rescue crews responded to a home on Janus Road NE after multiple 911 calls came in about a house fire with people possibly trapped inside.
Friends grieve 10-year-old boy, grandmother who died in fire
Family friends are remembering the two victims who tragically died in a Palm Bay house fire. The tragic fire occurred on January 12 at approximately 2:19 a.m. Palm Bay Fire Rescue crews responded to a home on Janus Road NE after multiple 911 callers reported a house fire with people possibly trapped inside.
Family friends are remembering the two victims who tragically died in a Palm Bay house fire. The tragic fire occurred on January 12 at approximately 2:19 a.m. Palm Bay Fire Rescue crews responded to a home on Janus Road NE after multiple 911 callers reported a house fire with people possibly trapped inside.
Parents brawl at kids’ baseball game in Winter Haven
A youth baseball game erupted into a brawl over the weekend when parents began fighting after an umpire issued a warning, Winter Haven police said. Three men from Kissimmee are facing battery charges; all have been released from jail.
A youth baseball game erupted into a brawl over the weekend when parents began fighting after an umpire issued a warning, Winter Haven police said. Three men from Kissimmee are facing battery charges; all have been released from jail.
Universal Orlando’s new coaster stalls as weather may play role
Universal Orlando’s newest roller coaster, the Stardust Racers at Epic Universe, was temporarily stuck on the tracks on Monday, leaving riders stranded at a low point of the ride.
Universal Orlando’s newest roller coaster, the Stardust Racers at Epic Universe, was temporarily stuck on the tracks on Monday, leaving riders stranded at a low point of the ride.
Manatee season draws crowds to Blue Spring State Park
Hundreds of manatees have gathered in the warm waters of Blue Spring State Park as colder temperatures drive the animals away from the St. Johns River, drawing large crowds eager to see them.
Hundreds of manatees have gathered in the warm waters of Blue Spring State Park as colder temperatures drive the animals away from the St. Johns River, drawing large crowds eager to see them.
Fans gather for College Football Championship game in Miami
The stage was set on Monday at Hard Rock Stadium as fans gathered ahead of the college football championship matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes.
The stage was set on Monday at Hard Rock Stadium as fans gathered ahead of the college football championship matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes.
Volunteers honor MLK legacy with day of service
Thousands of volunteers gathered at the Orange County Convention Center on Monday to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through community service, packing meals for people in need across Central Florida.
Thousands of volunteers gathered at the Orange County Convention Center on Monday to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through community service, packing meals for people in need across Central Florida.
Third victim identified in Kissimmee triple murder
Authorities have released the name of the third victim in a triple murder in Kissimmee, Florida, identifying him as 68-year-old James John Puchan of Ohio. The other victims have been identified as Robert Louis Kraft, 70, of Michigan, and his brother Douglas Joseph Kraft, 68, also of Ohio.
Authorities have released the name of the third victim in a triple murder in Kissimmee, Florida, identifying him as 68-year-old James John Puchan of Ohio. The other victims have been identified as Robert Louis Kraft, 70, of Michigan, and his brother Douglas Joseph Kraft, 68, also of Ohio.
Rep. Maxwell Frost accuses ICE of 'shopping' for warehouses
In a Jan. 19 press conference. Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost compared ICE's detention center expansion as being like an "Amazon Prime for humans. He advocated against establishing an ICE detention center in Orlando.
In a Jan. 19 press conference. Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost compared ICE's detention center expansion as being like an "Amazon Prime for humans. He advocated against establishing an ICE detention center in Orlando.
Rep. Maxwell Frost advocates for 'peace' rather than ICE in communities
"We don't want ICE our communities," Rep. Maxwell Frost said in response to news that ICE is looking to an Orlando warehouse as a potential detention center site.
"We don't want ICE our communities," Rep. Maxwell Frost said in response to news that ICE is looking to an Orlando warehouse as a potential detention center site.
Orange County leaders speak against potential ICE detainment center
County Commissioner Nicole Wilson called for local government to scrutinize an Orland warehouse in a corporate park to be used as a potential detention center.
County Commissioner Nicole Wilson called for local government to scrutinize an Orland warehouse in a corporate park to be used as a potential detention center.
United Airlines flight disabled upon 'hard landing' at Orlando International Airport, FAA says
A United Airlines flight was disabled on the runway after making a hard landing at Orlando International Airport on Sunday afternoon.
A United Airlines flight was disabled on the runway after making a hard landing at Orlando International Airport on Sunday afternoon.
U.S. Hunger volunteers pack meal packs for food relief
Volunteers gathered at the Orange County Convention Center on Jan. 19 to pack one million healthy meals for distribution across the Central Florida region. The event will continue until 3 p.m., with open spots for volunteers.
Volunteers gathered at the Orange County Convention Center on Jan. 19 to pack one million healthy meals for distribution across the Central Florida region. The event will continue until 3 p.m., with open spots for volunteers.
Theme park expert on 2025 Florida quarterly theme-park injury report
Following the death of a 70-year-old woman who died in the hospital after riding Universal Studio's Revenge of the Mummy, Matthew Miller, from Innovated Studios, said all of the parks are safe, it's just the volume of guests that are attending -- which could make the number of injuries appear skewed.
Following the death of a 70-year-old woman who died in the hospital after riding Universal Studio's Revenge of the Mummy, Matthew Miller, from Innovated Studios, said all of the parks are safe, it's just the volume of guests that are attending -- which could make the number of injuries appear skewed.