Orlando News

03/04/2020

And so it begins: Sporadic looting in the United States underway:

Cops in California and South Carolina have charged a number of people with looting as the nation battles the COVID-19 crisis.

https://www.the-sun.com/news/626544/coronavirus-looters-face-masks-shops-lockdown/

02/04/2020

Shocking scenes in Orlando where half-mile line of cars wait for food bank after theme parks' shutdown put thousands out of work - as government reveals coronavirus has so far cost 10 million Americans their jobs.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8180859/Half-mile-line-food-bank-Orlandos-cratered-economy-struggles-feed-newly-unemployed.html

Hundreds of families have been flocking to the parking lot of Mount Olive Seventh-day Adventist Church in Florida to collect food during the coronavirus pandemic.

28/03/2020

Is Florida the next epicenter of the coronavirus in the US? The mix of an elderly population, a shortage of tests and teens still flocking to beaches over Spring Break leave the Sunshine State primed to become a new hotspot.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8161561/Is-Florida-epicenter-coronavirus-US.html

With millions of Americans heading down to Florida to escape winter or for spring break - and drive-thru testing sites running out of kits - it makes the state prime to become the new coronavirus epicenter.

27/03/2020

Stunning Visualization Reveals Where Spring Break Covidiots Traveled After Flooding Florida Beaches:

https://www.zerohedge.com/health/stunning-visualization-reveals-where-spring-break-covidiots-traveled-after-flooding-florida

"At the end of the day, I'm not gonna let it stop me from partying..."

23/03/2020

US government deliberately crashing the economy in order to save lives:

As COVID-19 crashes the economy, workers and business owners wonder If anything can save them from financial ruin.

https://time.com/5805526/coronavirus-economy-layoffs/

Huge theme parks to haircutting salons are being hit, but economists say there are ways the government can help

21/03/2020

What is the deal with toilet paper?:

Man arrested for allegedly stealing 66 rolls of toilet paper from Orlando hotel, police say.

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/man-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-66-rolls-of-toilet-paper-from-orlando-hotel-police-say

Deputies said that the man admitted to taking the toilet paper and said that it was for a woman who was poor and had no job.

21/03/2020

Orlando's restaurant industry is in great peril. Here are ways to help:

https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2020/03/20/orlando-restaurants-struggle-to-survive-the-covid-19-pandemic

Reality bites.

21/03/2020

Orange County announces coronavirus curfew starting Friday night:

Orange County Government announced Friday afternoon that all business, recreation and other activities will cease from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. on Saturday morning.

https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2020/03/20/orange-county-announces-coronavirus-curfew-starting-friday-night

Orange County Government announced Friday afternoon that all business, recreation and other activities will cease from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. on Saturday morning. The...

21/03/2020

Orlando Airport Chili's asks servers to come in and clean, then fires them:
https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2020/03/20/orlando-airport-chilis-asks-servers-to-come-in-and-clean-then-fires-them

Update, March 21 | Readers and workers at the Chili's location have noted the restaurant is operated by franchisee HMS Host, not the parent company...

16/03/2020

'Irresponsible' Disney World is slammed for holding huge Magic Kingdom 'farewell' party before coronavirus shutdown:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8115883/Abigail-Disney-slams-tweet-showing-huge-crowds-Magic-Kingdom.html

Abigail Disney wrote 'are you f****** kidding me' in response to pictures of massive crowds at Sunday night's event, which was labelled a 'special farewell at the Magic Kingdom' as the park

28/02/2020

Disney World Raises Prices On Annual Passes:

The "happiest place in the world" has become a bit more expensive to enter. https://patch.com/florida/orlando/disney-world-raises-prices-annual-passes

The "happiest place in the world" has become a bit more expensive to enter.

28/02/2020

A Nintendo theme park is bringing Mario-mania to Orlando:
https://www.timeout.com/usa/news/a-nintendo-theme-park-is-bringing-mario-mania-to-orlando-fl-013020

The next few years are shaping up to be good ones for fans of video games who are planning to travel. First, there was the announcement for an Atari-branded hot

28/02/2020

DEAL: Magical Vacation Cottages - Kissimmee, FL. From $179/night.
https://www.groupon.com/deals/ga-bk-magical-vacation-cottages

Cottages at New Resort near theme parks with access to a plaza with a movie theater, an arcade, and restaurants

28/02/2020

DEAL: CoCo Key Hotel & Water Park - Orlando, FL:

Stay for two. Kids 17 and under stay free. From $65 night.
https://www.groupon.com/deals/ga-bk-coco-key-hotel-water-park-5

Orlando hotel features a massive water park, onsite restaurants, and shuttle service to Universal Orlando Resort and other attractions

20/02/2020

Trespasser at Orlando theme parks under investigation after posting YouTube videos:
https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2020/02/19/trespasser-at-orlando-theme-parks-under-investigation-after-posting-youtube-videos

A series of YouTube videos showing Central Florida theme park trespassers after-hours is being investigated by law enforcement. The videos, posted by content creator Matthew...

18/02/2020

TRAVEL: Bahama House at Daytona Beach, FL. From $79 a night. Has great reviews. Book at:
http://www.cobbonline.com/daytona-beach.html

18/02/2020

WonderWorks Orlando:
All-Access Tickets to WonderWorks Orlando (Up to 47% Off). Three Options Available.
https://www.groupon.com/deals/wonderworks-orlando-all-access-tickets

Families play and learn about physics and the natural world with hands-on exhibits; exciting activities are fun for people of any age

18/02/2020

Aerophile: One Characters in Flight Tethered Balloon Ride for One Person:

Tethered gas balloon soars 400 ft. for a 360-degree scenic view of Central Florida and the Walt Disney World® Resort.

https://www.groupon.com/deals/aerophile-13

Tethered gas balloon soars 400 ft. for a 360-degree scenic view of Central Florida and the Walt Disney World® Resort

17/02/2020

30 of the best chicken wings places in Orlando:
https://photos.orlandoweekly.com/30-of-the-best-chicken-wings-places-in-orlando/?slide=1&bonchon-4

Chicken wings are a ubiquitous bar and party food, but some Orlando restaurants are elevating the game. From Korean to Southern these are the best.

17/02/2020

One Adult or Child Orlando Flex Passes with 2, 3, or 5 Attractions from The SightSeeing Pass Orlando:
https://www.groupon.com/deals/the-sightseeing-pass-orlando

Participants can enjoy the experience of sightseeing and visit selected attractions during custom sightseeing tours

17/02/2020

Admission for One Child or Adult to SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium (Up to 34% Off). https://www.groupon.com/deals/sea-life-orlando-10

Dive deep. The SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium offers the chance to come face-to-fin with sharks, sting rays, sea turtles and more.

14/02/2020

Avanti International Resort - Orlando, FL. Starting at $56 a night. Check calendar for the best rates days.
https://www.groupon.com/deals/ga-bk-avanti-international-resort-1

A family-friendly resort with a sprawling pool and recreation complex, and shuttle service to theme parks

12/10/2019

Persimmon Hollow Brewing Co. adding second brewery at Lake Eola in Orlando bit.ly/2B0vxeh

DeLand’s Persimmon Hollow Brewing Co. is opening its second brewery near Lake Eola in Orlando.

12/10/2019

FBI: No charges to be filed against woman who boarded plane without ticket, ID bit.ly/2OLGOat

The woman who snuck onto a plane at Orlando International Airport without a ticket or ID will not be facing criminal charges at this time, an FBI spokeswoman said.

12/10/2019

Florida’s newest voucher program hands out 18,000 private-school scholarships bit.ly/32838in

All 18,000 Family Empowerment Scholarships, which allow students to use public funds to pay private school tuition, have been claimed. Families with annual incomes of up to $80,000 were eligible for the controversial vouchers. In six Central Florida counties, more than 3,200 students are using the s...

12/10/2019

Orlando co***ne trafficker sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison, feds say bit.ly/2MzeHs7

An Orlando man was sentenced to about 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to trafficking hundreds of kilograms of co***ne by mail, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Friday.

08/10/2019

Orlando bids to host NFL Pro Bowl again in 2021 bit.ly/338IWwL

Orlando, which has hosted the NFL Pro Bowl game since 2017, is hoping to keep the pro football all-star game in the City Beautiful through 2021.

08/10/2019

Orlando utility to launch $9 million hydrogen system and more than double solar energy bit.ly/30QjuL3

Orlando Utilities Commission will test hydrogen system for generating electricity, while doubling its solar energy.

08/10/2019

Cinemark offers $5 movies Tuesdays for club members bit.ly/2Vn738h

Movies at Cinemark theaters in Orlando will be $5 on Tuesdays with a free Movie Club membership.

08/10/2019

Mike Bianchi: Ho hum, Orlando City fires another coach
bit.ly/2IxMWz4