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ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) — State investigators say they agreed to an internal memo from Universal Orlando Resort, which stated that the epic space roller coaster was working properly when riders stopped responding and later died. “The previous internal investigations confirmed that the riding system was functioning as intended, and at the start of the ride, the onboard stock had been completed and the onboard vehicle had returned to the station, and team members had followed the procedure. The report reveals the number of injuries sustained at Florida theme parks this year Investigators with the Florida Department of Agriculture told WESH…

(Nexstar) – Kirkland-branded ahi tuna products are recalled from Costco locations in 33 states regarding concerns that components could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to a notification posted by the US food and drug agency. The recall comes after Western United Fish Company, Kent, Washington, which produces Costco products, was notified that some of the green onions used in the product were positive for Listeria Monocytogene. The company said the “root cause” of the positive test results had not been identified as of Saturday. Tom Holland was injured in a stunt accident on the “Spider-Man” set According to the…

SeaWorld Orlando recently unveiled a teaser video trailer for a new thrill ride, due to debut in 2026: SeaQuest: Legends of the Deep. Below is the official SeaWorld preview video and an official explanation of the ride that will interrupt your rider in the dark as you take a virtual tour of the oceans around the world. Unparalleled deep sea adventure Get ready to dive into an unforgettable journey under the waves of the world’s most fitting hanging dark rides. Opened in 2026, SeaQuest: Legends of the Deep takes families on a voyage that honors the most extraordinary territory of…

Washington – US Rep. Greg Stube, R-FLA. The measure, titled “Streamlining the FEMA Procurement Procedures Act,” directs the president to take steps to enable local governments to use qualified, “risk construction managers” (CMAR) procurement methods. This approach allowed construction managers to oversee projects from design to completion, and qualifications were heavier than pricing. Currently, FEMA rules prioritize costs as a determinant of project funding. This conflicts with state procurement laws such as Florida, which require qualifications to obtain priorities. Steube said the discrepancy caused delays and cancellations of necessary projects after a natural disaster. His bill will tailor FEMA requirements…

Some GOP Congress members say housing conditions for military families in Florida need improvement. North Florida Rep. Aaron Bean (FL-04) is seeking a full review of the Military Housing Privacy Policy Initiative (MHPI) following disturbing reports of unsafe living conditions affecting military families across the country. Bean cites several stories from a Florida family in the Northeast, including those whose children are currently facing lifelong health issues. “I am very concerned about the stories I have received regarding dangerous housing conditions under the Military Housing Privatization Initiative (MHPI),” the lawmaker said. Bean says there are plenty of horror stories of…

For now-deprecated Dexter fans at Hannibal Square, there is a new hang to consider: the Corner Chophouse. Steakhouses from Indigo Road Hospitality Group’s Carnivorous Mind have officially opened their doors by hatched brands including Oaks Steakhouse (Atlanta, Charleston, Nashville, etc.) and O-KU (Alice Beach, Jacksonville, Washington, DC, etc.). The maker hopes to become a “local destination for steaks, martinis and everyday celebrations. This is because of the quality that stands out even from the concept of the sister steakhouse. “We have that emphasis on staying local,” Fee told Orlando Sentinel. “We use local providers and we try to incorporate the…

Nashville – New experiences, new perspectives. In a fierce fighting effort, the Florida Panthers fell to the Nashville Predators with a 5-0 and 5-3 score on the preseason opening doubleheader. “You’re thinking about coming back and being competitive over the summer,” Forward Kai Schwind said of the start of the preseason. “That’s what we live in so it’s good to be back.” Without the veterans on the Stanley Cup roster, the younger Florida lineup would have acquired a taste of the NHL game. With one player with an NHL experience, Trevor Carrick skated in seven NHL games, the Panthers played…

MIAMI, Fla. (WFLA) – Four men were arrested Thursday after being accused of acting outside the legal authority of their bail debt obligations. Alexander Michael Lispa, 43, Luis Angel Hernandez Saras, 34, Eduardo Francisco Caceres, 47 and 30, were arrested after the investigation, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. On May 14, detectives from the Department of Financial Services contacted Fdle Miami about a bail bond company operated in Monroe and Miami-Dade County that operated outside of the authorities granted by Florida law. Fdle together with the Florida Department of Financial Services began an investigation revealing that on…

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 28 people and confiscated dozens of fraudulent gambling machines after multiple store stab wounds known as Operation Bad Odds. Sheriff Grady Judd led an investigation targeting a Polk County location where machines were hidden in the back rooms of convenience stores and small stores. More than $100,000 in cash was seized along with the two firearms as well as the machines. Officials say the store clerk awarded a cash prize to a secret agent who played a machine that was not set in the official payment rules. Fees include carrying out illegal gambling spots…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The National Hurricane Center said it expects Tropical Storm Gabriel to return to the open ocean before it develops into a hurricane on Sunday. As of 5am on Sunday, the storm was travelling about 455 miles southeast of Bermuda and 9 mph through the northwest. With a maximum sustained wind of 65 mph, the storm is further strengthened before reaching Category 1 status, before being defined by winds of at least 74 mph. The NHC predicts that it will reach hurricane status on Sunday, but continues to move towards Northwest. A woman killed in Gulfport was…