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
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
Disney World & Universal are hardest hit for Orlando Job Losses
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,
Give Kids The World Village reopening in January of 2021
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
Orlando Airport testing new Crowd Density Monitoring System
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
Furloughed Disney Cast Member uses her baking skills to open her own business
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
AdventHealth could distribute COVID-19 vaccinations in FL starting next week
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
Hollywood Studios guests get into argument with those not wearing masks
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
Largest White Castle breaking ground near Disney World
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
Disney World Tourist blames 6-year-old son for leaving loaded gun outside Magic Kingdom
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
SeaWorld Lays Off Most Furloughed Employees
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
More than 1,000 Universal Orlando Resort Layoffs
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
Thousands of Disney World Employees are still furloughed
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
No new outbreaks linked to Walt Disney World
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
Orange County Officials say Face Mask requirement could last till 2021 at Disney World
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
Orange County requires everyone to wear a mask in public
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
260 workers at the Orlando International Airport have tested positive for the coronavirus
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
Disney World Cast Members will get paid time off if they contract Coronavirus
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
