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Universal is weighing strict daily caps at Epic Universe as long waits persist. The change could shorten lines but would reshape how visitors buy tickets and plan trips.
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A Marion County man was sentenced to 15 years after pleading no contest in a 2023 crash that killed an 81‑year‑old woman.
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Mostly sunny and hot today with highs near 92°F; rain stays low through Monday. Rip currents possible along the east‑central coast.
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Bosu Latin Asian Fusion will open its first standalone restaurant at 231 Broadway Ave in downtown Kissimmee, targeting a mid‑to‑late July launch and an open‑kitchen bar format.
Johnson’s Coffee Co., an Orlando mobile coffee trailer, is opening its first cafe at 1480 E Michigan St with a July 1 target and an expanded food menu. The trailer will keep popping up at weekend events as the shop readies its doors.
Orlando police released images after several vehicle burglaries at MCO between May 24–31 and asked the public to call Crime Stoppers with tips.
K92.3's All Star Jam returns to Addition Financial Arena on Aug. 23 with Cole Swindell, Chris Young and Dustin Lynch. A portion of proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Twin Peaks will open a new Kissimmee lodge on June 29, bringing 140+ jobs, 50+ TVs and a stacked draft lineup to Vineland Road. Auditions and hiring are already underway.
A federal lawsuit says Osceola deputies handcuffed the wrong man at a Davenport rental, leaving him injured and prompting internal discipline.
After years of pressure and legal wrangling, Apopka's commission voted to destroy the sand trailer tied to a 2022 on‑duty death.
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Drive Shack’s Lake Nona flagship has closed as its parent company reports financial strain. The move leaves a large vacancy in Lake Nona’s entertainment district.
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A visitor says a free baby‑gator photo op during an airboat tour ended with a bite to the face; he has filed a negligence suit against Airboat Rides at Midway.
Clear, breezy day in Orlando with an 85°F afternoon and a high rip-current risk at east-central beaches.
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