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As Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship prepares for its debut in Florida, guests can expect new Marvel-themed entertainment options onboard, the company shared earlier this month. The Wish-class Disney Destiny, set to depart from Fort Lauderdale in November, will feature a hero-villain theme throughout the ship’s live shows and dining venues. The Black Panther-inspired Grand Hall will host the “Sounds of Wakanda” music extravaganza, featuring two traveling storytellers, Xayah and Gamble, who will tell the story of the classic Disney villain. The same duo will host a variety of experiences throughout each voyage, including “With Great Power: The Marvel Comedy…

Two recent national polls show that a majority of registered voters support deporting immigrants who are in the United States illegally, with strong support for deporting immigrants with criminal records. A Harvard-Harris University poll conducted October 1-2 found that 56% of registered voters support deporting all illegal immigrants, and 78% support deporting those convicted of crimes. Similarly, a New York Times/Siena College poll conducted September 22-27 found that 54 percent of respondents supported “deporting immigrants who are in the United States illegally to their home countries.” Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said these results demonstrate continued public…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – Property tax debates are already dominating most conversations at the Florida Capitol even before the next legislative session begins, with a number of options on the table, one of which is considering sending $1,000 a year to certain homestead owners here in the state.Gov. Ron DeSantis originally proposed the idea for a rebate program for Florida homeowners earlier this year, and the proposal is now included in the bill. Lawyers claim Bank of Tampa is complicit in lost $100 million fraud scheme A new bill sponsored by state Rep. Jeff Holcomb (R-Spring Hill) would send homestead…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Tampa Police and Florida Highway Patrol arrested three teenagers in a stolen vehicle Wednesday after finding a stolen firearm inside the vehicle. Tampa Police received a report of a stolen 2015 Mercedes sedan at 2 a.m. on Oct. 8. Officers spotted the vehicle at 8:30 p.m., and the stolen vehicle began driving erratically. As officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver fled and a brief pursuit ensued. The Tampa Police Department provided surveillance footage from the Tampa Police Aviation Unit to update the unit’s FHP. According to the Tampa Police Department, officers deployed spike strips…

ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) – A minor was shot and killed by another minor at an Orlando park Thursday, prompting a lockdown at a nearby high school and a heavy law enforcement presence. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office told NBC affiliate WESH that the shooting happened at Vogt Mellon Park, near Oak Ridge High School and the South Orlando YMCA. FSU football player injured in shooting released from hospital The suspect ran into the high school after the shooting and was detained by school resource officers, authorities said. Orange County Public Schools released the following statement regarding the incident: “Oak Ridge…

Aliens, big ol’ bugs and a creepy capybara have joined the lineup of Gators, Ghosts and Goblins, the Halloween proceedings that start Saturday at Gatorland. It’s the seventh year for the family-friendly spookiness event, which has become increasingly elaborate. Character interactions are flanked with effects created with 3D printing and 3D bit mapping, pretty modern stuff for an old-school Florida attraction. “You’re definitely going to notice some more animations going on,” Brandon Fisher, director of media relations, said during a preview of the event. “New this year, we have big, giant bugs overtaking Gatorland,” he said, standing near an elaborate…

Previous coverage: Ben Crump calls for greater government oversight after roller coaster death ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) – The family of Kevin Rodriguez-Zavala, an Epic Universe Park visitor who died after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster, has released a statement calling for the ride to close following new reports of restraint failure. The statement came after park visitors reported that Universal’s Stardust Racer’s restraints did not lock properly, just hours after the attraction reopened. Witness testimony and intake records from Kevin’s incident indicate that his lap bar did not properly lock until the fourth forcible attempt by the Universal ride…

“Downtown is a park.” “Big Idea 2” in the City of Orlando’s Downtown Action Plan Summary states: This section touts plans for a “dense network of active, memorable civic spaces with the best of downtown experiences.” And Art²’s grand opening will have some delicious secret weapons in it, as the odds of a successful “best experience” increase exponentially when craft beer, noodles, and cookies are involved. The long-planned “Urban Pocket Park,” which has been on the city’s to-do list since 2017 and has been on the city’s to-do list, will open to the public on Saturday after a mayoral ribbon…

PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Three people arrested in connection with shooting of FSU football player TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – Florida State University football player Ethan Pritchard, who was injured in a shooting, was released from the hospital Thursday. Pritchard, a freshman linebacker, has been released from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, where he had been hospitalized since being injured in the Aug. 31 shooting. He was transferred to Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville, where he will begin the next stage of his recovery process. Regarding his son’s journey, Ethan’s father Earl Pritchard released the following statement: “Thank you so much to everyone who prayed for…

Related video: Publix hints at allowing open carry in Florida stores HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Two men were found openly carrying firearms in Holmes County on Tuesday as Second Amendment auditors, according to law enforcement. Deputies from the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office were called to keep an eye on the pair after they were spotted in the Thomas Drive area near the jail. Credit: Holmes County Sheriff’s Office Credit: Holmes County Sheriff’s Office The sheriff’s office said the men were Second Amendment auditors and appeared to be recording law enforcement to prompt a response. In September, a state appellate…