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Above video: Attorney Ben Crump seeks more government oversight after roller coaster death ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) – Universal Orlando announced plans on Friday to reopen the Stardust Racer roller coaster in an epic universe. In a letter sent to Universal theme park workers, obtained by NBC affiliate WESH, President and Chief Operating Officer Karen Irwin said the ride system was working correctly following a ‘comprehensive technical and operational review’ conducted with state and local officials. The letter also states that the manufacturer of the ride system and independent third-party roller coaster engineering experts have conducted their own on-site testing. “As…

Previous Report: Three Arrested in connection with FSU Player Shooting TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – President Donald Trump has written a letter to the family of Florida State football player Ethan Pritchard, who was hospitalized in a shooting in early September. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement reported that Pritchard was dropping off his family at his Havana apartment when an FSU linebacker was ambushed and shot. Pritchard was rushed to the hospital in danger, but remained stable. According to an X’s post from NBC affiliate Wesh reporter Stewart Moore, Trump sent Pritchard the following letter praised him for his courage…

DAVEY, Fla. (WFLA) – Discussions in Florida’s Costco parking lot escalated to Road Rage shooting Wednesday morning. NBC’s affiliate WTVJ spoke with the victim. The victim said he was about to leave the parking lot when the shooting broke out. “Essentially, I went a little too far into the stop sign and then we started to have words back and forth,” the victim told the news station. Police give driver quotes at Lake Wales school pickup A cell phone video from the witness showed the discussion in the parking lot. It showed the man in a black shirt. He was…

Federal officials on Friday confirmed that Florida has reimbursed $688 million for the construction and operation of an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, putting them at risk of being ordered to close the Alligator Alcatraz for a second time. The US Department of Homeland Security said in an email that Florida has been awarded a full refund request. The refund will force Florida to operate a second time at a remote facility due to a federal judge’s injunction in August. A Miami judge agrees to an environmental group that accused the site of not undergoing proper environmental review…

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay travelers have a new way to reach the Caribbean soon. Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Breeze Airways have announced non-stop flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica, starting February 11, 2026. The new service marks Breeze Airways’ first international route from Tampa International and the 30th total destination from the airport. Flights will run seasonally twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays until final government approval is pending. “This is a major milestone for both Breeze Airways and Tampa International Airport,” said TPA CEO Michael Stevens. “Tampa Bay travelers will soon enjoy convenient access to Montego Bay’s…

Below is an official statement from the office of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Gov. Ron Desantis joined Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia to highlight examples of wasted spending in cities and counties throughout the state. The Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) traveled to 12 jurisdictions throughout the state to seek waste, fraud, abuse and identify opportunities for improvement. Today’s example is just a few of the Doge Task Force findings from these visits and data requests sent to all 411 municipalities and 67 counties in Florida. “The Florida Dozi team has been researching cities and counties where taxpayers raise…

Senior Living Residents in Florida will have access to groundbreaking cancer screening options thanks to a new partnership between Precision Oncology Company Guardant Health and Labflorida/SunDX Labs. This collaboration enables Guardant Health’s Shield™ to be the first FDA-approved blood test (CRC) screening available to assisted living and independent living communities throughout the state. Shield Tests offer a simple blood draw as an alternative to colonoscopy or stool-based testing. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States, but is highly treatable if detected early. 91% of patients survive at least 5 years when diagnosed at…

Global Professional Services Network and designated large company KPMG has announced that it has added veteran government executive Savannah Jefferson as director, along with promotions for Maggie Mikler, Daniel Kosberg and Kelsisnow within its government services practices based in Maggie Mikler, Daniel Kosberg and Tallahassee. Anthony Monaco, a partner at KPMG USA, said, “KPMG Florida is proud to be the trust name of a state leader. Our mission and exceptional service to our clients are a team trained in serving state government at many levels. Savannah Jefferson is a director at KPMG. With deep experience in public affairs and legislative…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) — A missing woman has been found safe after crashing her car and spending time naked in the woods. The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls around 5:35am on Oct. 2 about a naked woman lying in a ditch in the 4400 block of Johnston Road. The caller indicated to the deputy that the woman appears to be subject to an alert for missing persons shared on social media, the deputy said. Credit: St. Lucy County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and St. Lucie County Firefighters responded to the scene, where they found Jennifer Fisher, 53, from…

The recent Disney Springs outing, designed to taste Halloween products at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar, has received updates from the Starbucks, Cirque Du Soleil and The Comming Level 99 attractions announced earlier this year. Over 99 A major visible advancement at Level 99 is the jumbo video screen above the future entrance to the former home of the NBA experience. A fast-paced glimpse of the Level 99 attraction, including swing axe run. (It looks fun and also releases a “tangled” float vibe from the Magic Kingdom fantasy parade festival.) The company’s PR team said the screen is a way for…