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DNA technology leads to arrest in 1988 killing of Orlando woman after nearly four decades

July 11, 2026

DNA technology leads to arrest in 1988 killing of Orlando woman after nearly four decades

Willie J. Carpenter's DNA entered CODIS after an unrelated arrest, allegedly linking him to biological evidence from the 1988 crime scene in downtown Orlando.

Florida showcases tourism, booming growth at Great American State Fair

June 28, 2026

Florida showcases tourism, booming growth at Great American State Fair

Visit Florida President and CEO Bryan Griffin discusses the state's Great American State Fair exhibit, tourism industry and continued population growth on 'Fox Report.'

Helicopter footage captures Florida man allegedly abandoning child during high-speed chase from deputies

June 13, 2026

Helicopter footage captures Florida man allegedly abandoning child during high-speed chase from deputies

A Florida man allegedly fled a traffic stop, crashed into another car and abandoned a 4-year-old child while running from Orange County sheriff's deputies.

Thrill seekers face historic 100-foot drop on amusement park’s newest water ride

June 11, 2026

Thrill seekers face historic 100-foot drop on amusement park’s newest water ride

Rip Roarin' Falls at Carowinds, on the North Carolina-South Carolina border, promises the tallest drop on a water ride, plus backward drops reaching speeds of up to 50 mph in 2027.

Shooting at Florida beach 'teen takeover' leaves 17-year-old hospitalized with gunshot wound

June 1, 2026

Shooting at Florida beach 'teen takeover' leaves 17-year-old hospitalized with gunshot wound

Police warn against future teen takeovers at Clearwater Beach after a 17-year-old was shot during a social media-organized gathering on Sunday.

Orlando Police officers facing unprofessionalism claims for letting women in bikinis dance and twerk for them

June 1, 2026

Orlando Police officers facing unprofessionalism claims for letting women in bikinis dance and twerk for them

Orlando Police launches internal investigation after officers caught on viral video with women dancing around them at Caribbean Carnival Festival.

Piece of theme park history vanishes as Universal demolishes a cherished attraction

May 24, 2026

Piece of theme park history vanishes as Universal demolishes a cherished attraction

The Lost Continent at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure in Florida is being demolished after nearly 30 years, with Mythos Restaurant expected to remain open in 2027.

Delta worker dead after tug vehicle crashes into jet bridge at Orlando International Airport

May 9, 2026

Delta worker dead after tug vehicle crashes into jet bridge at Orlando International Airport

A Delta Air Lines employee was killed when an airport tug vehicle crashed into a jet bridge at Orlando International Airport Thursday night, officials say.

Disneyland cracks down on guest actions with restrictions, sparking hot debate

April 30, 2026

Disneyland cracks down on guest actions with restrictions, sparking hot debate

Driven by today's social media park habits, Disneyland has been implementing an array of park rules, targeting phone use, loose items and ride disruptions.

Disney World guest allegedly grabbed employee during character photo line, gets lifetime ban from parks

April 29, 2026

Disney World guest allegedly grabbed employee during character photo line, gets lifetime ban from parks

A father was arrested and permanently banned from Walt Disney World after he reportedly assaulted an employee at an Epcot character meet-and-greet.