Orlando/ Community & Society
Published on June 07, 2019
Top Orlando news: Visitors report electric shocks at water park; car fire shuts down science centerPhoto: Paulo Guereta/Flickr

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Orlando foundation helps underprivileged kids play organized sports

Today’s Getting Results Award features the Orlando Orthopaedic Center Foundation and its founder Dr Randy Schwartzberg. One of the foundation’s main goals is to help underprivileged kids play sports.

Read the full story on Graham Media: WKMG News 6.

Universal Orlando Volcano Bay issues statement regarding electric shocks in some areas of the water park

After several guests reported minor electrocutions Sunday at Universal's Volcano Bay water park, the Orlando Fire Department transported four patients to area hospitals, OFD told Orlando Weekly.

Read the full story on Orlando Weekly.

Pointe Orlando plans major redevelopment

When you live in Central Florida, there is never a shortage of things to do. You can go to one of the many theme parks that populate the area, visit a nearby water park on a hot day even go to Pointe Orlando.

Read the full story on Graham Media: WKMG News 6.

Orlando Science Center placed on lockdown due to nearby car fire, police say

The Orlando Science Center was placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon. WESH reports that the lockdown is due to nearby police activity. 

Read the full story on Orlando Weekly.


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