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Tag: orlando news

State of Florida purchases Shopping Center near Disney World for $198 Million

State of Florida purchases Shopping Center near Disney World for $198 Million

January 22, 2021January 22, 20211 min read Kevin Koszola

The State of Florida has reached a $198 million agreement to acquire a popular shopping complex outside of Disney World. The Florida Department of Transportation’s plan

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Florida sets new daily record of COVID cases

Florida sets new daily record of COVID cases

January 8, 20212 min read Kevin Koszola

According to the Orlando Sentinel, Florida’s resident death toll from coronavirus rose to 22,481. It includes the addition of 19,816 positive COVID-19 cases to bring the

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Disney World & Universal are hardest hit for Orlando Job Losses

Disney World & Universal are hardest hit for Orlando Job Losses

December 29, 2020December 29, 20201 min read Kevin Koszola

COVID-19 has left many businesses closed and many people without jobs. Disney and Universal  have not gone unaffected by the pandemic. For Orlando’s largest employers,

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Give Kids The World Village reopening in January of 2021

Give Kids The World Village reopening in January of 2021

December 19, 20202 min read Kevin Koszola

Give Kids The World is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fulfilling the wishes of children with critical illnesses. They have been closed since March due

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Orlando Airport testing new Crowd Density Monitoring System

Orlando Airport testing new Crowd Density Monitoring System

December 17, 20201 min read Kevin Koszola

Orlando International Airport (MCO) is reaffirming its commitment to health and safety through technological innovation. The idea is to empower passengers to make informed decisions

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Furloughed Disney Cast Member uses her baking skills to open her own business

Furloughed Disney Cast Member uses her baking skills to open her own business

December 15, 20202 min read Kevin Koszola

The past year has been quite a journey for some of us. Over the course of the pandemic many people have had to re-invent themselves

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AdventHealth could distribute COVID-19 vaccinations in FL starting next week

AdventHealth could distribute COVID-19 vaccinations in FL starting next week

December 11, 20202 min read Kevin Koszola

COVID-19 vaccinations could be available within a matter of days for the Orlando area. AdventHealth believes they can begin doing so on Monday or Tuesday

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Hollywood Studios guests get into argument with those not wearing masks

Hollywood Studios guests get into argument with those not wearing masks

November 25, 2020November 25, 20201 min read Kevin Koszola

In Florida news, the Orlando Sentinel reveals the details of a recent incident occurring at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The incident involved two guest parties in

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Largest White Castle breaking ground near Disney World

Largest White Castle breaking ground near Disney World

November 9, 2020November 9, 20202 min read Kevin Koszola

Exciting news for those craving White Castle! A new location is soon breaking ground near Disney World. Construction on the new restaurant, which at 4,567

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Disney World Tourist blames 6-year-old son for leaving loaded gun outside Magic Kingdom

Disney World Tourist blames 6-year-old son for leaving loaded gun outside Magic Kingdom

October 29, 2020October 29, 20202 min read Kevin Koszola

According to the Orlando Sentinel, a Disney World tourist was caught with possession of a gun. The incident took place at a temperature screening tent

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SeaWorld Lays Off Most Furloughed Employees

SeaWorld Lays Off Most Furloughed Employees

September 6, 20202 min read Kevin Koszola

Even though the theme parks are open, SeaWorld Orlando is facing financial burdens brought upon by the global pandemic. SeaWorld Entertainment is laying off many

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More than 1,000 Universal Orlando Resort Layoffs

More than 1,000 Universal Orlando Resort Layoffs

August 31, 20202 min read Kevin Koszola

More than 1,000 layoffs are on the way for employees at several Universal Orlando Resorts. Universal Orlando sent the City of Orlando four notices that employees

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Thousands of Disney World Employees are still furloughed

Thousands of Disney World Employees are still furloughed

August 15, 20202 min read Kevin Koszola

In Central Florida, thousands of employees remain sidelined even as the theme parks have reopened for business. Some are unsure if they will ever go

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No new outbreaks linked to Walt Disney World

August 11, 20202 min read Kevin Koszola

Orange County officials on Monday gave credit to Orlando theme parks. So far, there’s been no coronavirus outbreaks linked to either Walt Disney World or

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Orange County Officials say Face Mask requirement could last till 2021 at Disney World

Orange County Officials say Face Mask requirement could last till 2021 at Disney World

August 3, 20202 min read Kevin Koszola

It’s no secret how 2020 has been a year full of surprises. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the temporary closure of theme parks, which changed travel

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Orange County requires everyone to wear a mask in public

Orange County requires everyone to wear a mask in public

June 18, 20202 min read Kevin Koszola

Earlier today, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings issued a statement in regards to new health and safety precautions. The central Florida area has seen a

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260 workers at the Orlando International Airport have tested positive for the coronavirus

260 workers at the Orlando International Airport have tested positive for the coronavirus

June 18, 2020June 18, 20202 min read Kevin Koszola

There is some recent concern regarding the actual number of reported COVID-19 cases. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stated 260 workers at the Orlando International Airport

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Disney World Cast Members will get paid time off if they contract Coronavirus

Disney World Cast Members will get paid time off if they contract Coronavirus

May 15, 20202 min read Kevin Koszola

According to the Orlando Sentinel, Walt Disney World Resort reports that they will provide paid sick leave for their workers if they any of them

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