Man who died on Stardust Racers to be laid to rest
On Sept. 17, 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala was at Epic Universe where he rode Stardust Racers, a dual-launch coaster. At some point, Zavala became unconscious. He was rushed to the hospital, where he later died. Zavala will be laid to rest on Friday morning.
Florida AG James Uthmeier accuses State Attorney Monique Worrell of being ‘soft on crime’
ORLANDO, Fla. - Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier hosted a press conference Friday morning in Orlando, where he called out State Attorney Monique Worrell for what he calls "soft on crime policies." Uthmeier was joined by Congresswoman Laurel Lee, Statewide Prosecutor Brad McVay and Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)...
Two people dead following vehicle crash in Florida
FLORIDA — Two people are dead following a multi-vehicle crash involving a Lamborghini on State Road 528 near Exit 2 by the theme parks, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said a Lamborghini Huracan was traveling eastbound in the center outside lane around the same time as a Ford F-550 in front of it....
A Month Into the Pulse Crosswalk Wars, Protesters Say ‘We Will Not Be Erased’
It has been more than a month since FDOT first painted over the Pulse rainbow crosswalk, and what might have seemed like a one-off action has turned into a drawn-out standoff. The state paints, the community responds — first with paint, then with chalk — and the cycle keeps repeating, raising questions about how much...
Universal ride death sparks ADA, safety questions after lawsuit filed
Safety questions are mounting after a man who used a wheelchair died last week while riding the Stardust Racers coaster at Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe.
UCF Reaches Preeminent University Status
The University of Central Florida is now considered a preeminent university and joins the ranks of other state schools such as Florida International University, Florida State University, the University of South Florida, and the University of Florida. The designation allows it to qualify for more research funding and...
Health care agency worker arrested after disabled man went missing in Longwood
LONGWOOD, Fla. – News 6 is learning that Longwood Police have arrested a woman who was working at a health care agency after they say a disabled man went missing on her watch, and they believe she lied to them during their investigation about just how long he was gone.
Orange County Jerry Demings and Nicole Wilson refute wasteful spending claims
After the recent Department of Government Efficiency assessment in Orange County, Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia concluded the county is spending nearly $200 million more than it should. During a press conference Monday, Sept. 15, Ingoglia said the people of Florida are “sick and tired” of the...
Florida Man Guilty In Brutal Stabbing Murder, Jury Sees Through His Hysterical ‘Act’
A Florida man who stabbed his girlfriend to death and then drove their children to school has been convicted of second-degree murder after prosecutors successfully argued his actions were premeditated, not a crime of passion. On May 29, 2024, Farel Torres, 38, fatally stabbed his girlfriend, Vanessa Santiago, 34,...
Man who died after riding Universal roller coaster loved theme parks, family says, as...
(ORLANDO, Fla.) -- The family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, the man who died after riding a roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe theme park in Florida last week, remembered the 32-year-old as a roller coaster enthusiast, as attorneys for the family said they are conducting an independent investigation into his...
