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Pregnant mom attacked by masked bikers: ‘We’re just happy to be alive and the baby’s OK’

August 27, 2021 at 4:35 p.m.

In the spring of 2019, Central Florida law enforcement authorities were concerned with a pack of loosely organized masked bikers, many riding unlicensed off-road motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles on public...

In this March 12, 2020, file photo, a crowd is shown along Main Street USA in front of Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. As Walt Disney World prepares to allow some third-party shops and restaurants to open at its entertainment complex later this week, it's posting a warning.

Disney wants to reopen Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom July 11. SeaWorld aims for June 11. Masks and temperature checks required.

May 28, 2020 at 4:49 p.m.

Walt Disney World plans to reopen its four theme parks in two phases in July, while SeaWorld is moving ahead with plans to open its doors in just three weeks,...

Guests stroll at Universal CityWalk on Thursday, May 14, 2020. Universal began limited operation at select venues in CityWalk last week. They are also limiting capacity at venues and increasing cleaning and disinfection procedures due to the coronavirus.

Universal Orlando asks to reopen theme parks in June

May 22, 2020 at 10:03 a.m.

Universal Orlando is targeting June 5 — just two weeks away — as the day it will reopen to the public if the theme park gets approval from Orange County...

Future is murky for former bin Laden property in Florida

August 6, 2019 at 1:21 p.m.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The future of land once owned by a brother of 9-11 terrorist Osama bin Laden is murkier since the Florida town of Oakland rejected a developer's request...

Jim Bronzo walks from the charred remains of his home with Camille the raccoon at the Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary on Baron Road in east Orange County, Fla., on February 4, 2019. Bronzo started the not-for-profit sanctuary in 1985.

Screaming peacock saves owner of Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary from fire that kills 41 animals

July 17, 2019 at 2:27 p.m.

A screaming peacock awoke Jim Bronzo early Monday to flames that devoured his home and 41 animals at the Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary in east Orange County. "I looked out...

Oakland hopes to build an art and history museum across the road from Town Hall and along the West Orange Trail.

Oakland to build art and history center beside West Orange Trail

April 5, 2019 at 2:39 p.m.

Sweat-soaked from a morning run on the West Orange Trail, Daniel Gutierrez caught his breath under a shade tree in Oakland, near the spot where the town plans to build...

An Ikea couch, filled with eulogies and messages to the 49 people killed in the Pulse shooting, is among the more unusual items in the History Center's tribute collection.

History Center’s online Pulse gallery tells Orlando’s story of loss, love

June 12, 2022 at 8:05 a.m.

The Orange County Regional History Center opened an online portal Monday to hundreds of intimate tributes that mourn and celebrate the 49 people killed in the Pulse massacre a year...

Take a day trip in Osceola and Polk counties

August 23, 2019 at 12:04 p.m.

Looking to spend a day in Osceola and Polk counties? Here is one itinerary. Osceola County Welcome Center Kissimmee The Osceola County Welcome Center, where a visitor can buy theme-park...

Organizer of fatal FAMU hazing sentenced to 6 years

June 21, 2019 at 7:50 p.m.

Orange Circuit Judge Renee Roche, saying that "forgiveness doesn't have a role in the legal system," sentenced former FAMU band member Dante Martin to more than six years in prison...

Paralyzed FSU shooting victim was popular Lake Highland student, magician

June 23, 2019 at 5:00 a.m.

Farhan "Ronny" Ahmed, paralyzed in the shooting spree at Florida State University on Thursday, was known as the "fire breather" at Lake Highland Preparatory School — inspiring awe when he...

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