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Father of teenager who fell to death at Orlando theme park questions why ride went ahead

The 14-year-old had told friends he felt unsafe before the ride started.

The Independent UK

Busy month lies ahead for both launch pads at Kennedy Space Center

ORLANDO, Fla. — Kennedy Space Center will be juggling rockets and spacecraft in the next month that will herald a couple of new eras in space travel.

Orlando Sentinel

FAA delays SpaceX Starship environmental report again

ORLANDO, Fla. — The first flight of the SpaceX Starship with Super Heavy booster will have to bide its time a little longer.

Orlando Sentinel

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'Gentle giant', 14, killed after plunging from seat on 430ft theme park ride

Tyre Sampson, 14, slipped from his seat on the Free Fall at the ICON Park in Orlando, Florida, US, on Thursday night, with his family paying tribute to a "gentle giant"

Daily Mirror

Tyre Sampson: Child who fell to his death from Orlando amusement park ride identified

Missouri teen Tyre Sampson died on Thursday night when he fell from the world’s tallest free-standing drop tower ride in ICON Park

The Independent UK

NBA Rookie Rankings: Redrafting the 2021 Lottery

Who would be the top picks if teams could have a do-over?

Sports Illustrated

Teen falls to death from Florida amusement park ride

A 14-year-old boy fell to his death late at night from a free-fall amusement park ride that's taller than the Statue of Liberty along a busy street in the heart of Orlando, Florida’s, tourist district

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14-year-old boy killed in fall from Icon Park’s Orlando Free Fall ride, deputies say

ORLANDO, Fla. — A 14-year-old boy died late Thursday after falling from the Orlando Free Fall ride at Icon Park, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Orlando Sentinel

Boy, 14, dies after falling from 430ft ICON theme park ride in Florida

A teenager has died after falling from a 400ft drop ride at a theme park in Orlando, Florida.

Evening Standard

Boy, 14, falls to death at Florida amusement park ride

The teen fell while riding the “Orlando Free-Fall” ride at ICON Park around 11pm Thursday night

The Independent UK

Central Florida Habitat for Humanity affiliates get millions for ‘generational’ change

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Two local affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International are getting a record $9.25 million donation from global philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott, allowing them to build new homes, rehabilitate older ones, educate prospective home buyers and keep low-income seniors safely housed.

Orlando Sentinel

Woman says she was 'dress coded' at Disney World - and given free top to cover herself

A woman has claimed she was "dress coded" during a visit to Disney World, Orlando, after members of staff apparently took issue with her 'inappropriate' crop top

Daily Mirror

2022 NBA draft race: March 23 update for Rockets, Nets picks

Orlando’s improbable win over Golden State on Tuesday night gives the Rockets a bit more breathing room in the race for top 2022 NBA draft positioning.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Magic beat Warriors as Jalen Suggs’ status for season unknown

ORLANDO, Fla. — As Jalen Suggs missed the Orlando Magic’s 94-90 Tuesday home win over the Golden State Warriors for his fourth consecutive absence because of a right ankle bone bruise, questions naturally arose about his status for the remainder of the season.

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Orlando Pride admit mistake after forcing supporters to take down ‘Gay’ sign

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Pride admitted they were wrong Tuesday, releasing a statement following an incident at this past weekend’s match against the Washington Spirit.

Orlando Sentinel

Magic’s Jonathan Isaac suffers ‘minor’ setback during rehab

ORLANDO, Fla. — Jonathan Isaac recently suffered a setback during his rehab from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, but he’s still expected to return to the floor for the start of next season.

The Independent UK

Florida men accused of hacking gas pumps with ‘homemade’ gadgets to cut costs

Cost of fuel reach highest prices on record in Florida

USA Today Sports Media Group

Golden State Warriors prop bets: 10 props for Warriors vs. Magic

Will Draymond Green have a double-double vs. Orlando? Make your predictions and see if other fans agree with your picks!

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Los Angeles Times

Galactic Starcruiser, Disney’s live-in Star Wars-themed park, could change how we vacation

ORLANDO, Fla. — An immersive “Star Wars” experience comes with expectations: Wielding a lightsaber. Firing the weapons of a starship.

USA Today Sports Media Group

2022 NBA draft race: March 21 update for Rockets, Nets picks

Orlando (19-53) won on Sunday, which gives the Rockets (17-54) a two-game advantage in the all-important win column for the No. 1 positioning slot entering the 2022 NBA draft lottery.

Orlando Sentinel

Disney World criticized over ‘racist’ performance by Texas high school at Magic Kingdom

ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney World is coming under fire for hosting what activists called a racist depiction of Native American culture during a performance by Texas high school students at the Magic Kingdom this week.

Orlando Sentinel

Disney employees, politicians keep the pressure on over ‘don’t say gay’ bill

ORLANDO, Fla. — When Marissa Flint started working at Walt Disney World 12 years ago, she thought she had found a place where she belonged as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.

Tribune News Service

Nets' Ben Simmons receives pain-killer injection in lower back

NEW YORK — Ben Simmons received an epidural while the Nets were in Orlando, Fla., for their matchup against the Magic on Tuesday, according to Steve Nash. The hope, the Nets coach said, is the injection will help accelerate Simmons’ recovery time from a back issue that has delayed his…

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ben Simmons hoping to return for a couple of regular season games prior to playoffs

Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN reporting with @RamonaShelburne: Brooklyn Nets All-Star Ben Simmons has remained sidelined with an irritation of the L-4 disc of the lower spine and hope remains he can return for a "couple" of regular-season games prior to ...

Orlando Sentinel

Florida’s redistricting process headed for a ‘train wreck’ as veto, lawsuits loom

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s congressional maps remain in limbo as Gov. Ron DeSantis and the GOP Legislature continue their standoff over a Black district in North Florida. And nobody quite knows what’s going to happen next.

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