Father of teen who fell from ride wants answers: 'This should never happen'
A father wants to know why his son died on a ride. Yarnell Sampson said his 14-year-old son, Tyre, was visiting Orlando from St. Louis through a football program. He just wanted the kids to have fun and never expected this tragedy to occur.
A father wants to know why his son died on a ride. Yarnell Sampson said his 14-year-old son, Tyre, was visiting Orlando from St. Louis through a football program. He just wanted the kids to have fun and never expected this tragedy to occur.
Teen falls from Florida ride: Video shows moments leading up to deadly plunge
Witnesses say a 14-year-old boy fell from the Orlando Free Fall ride, which stands at 430 feet. It is the world’s tallest freestanding drop tower.
Witnesses say a 14-year-old boy fell from the Orlando Free Fall ride, which stands at 430 feet. It is the world’s tallest freestanding drop tower.
Teen dies after fall from drop tower ride at Orlando's ICON PARK, authorities say
A teenager fell to his death while riding an Orlando-area drop tower attraction, according to officials with the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
A teenager fell to his death while riding an Orlando-area drop tower attraction, according to officials with the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
After 4 months and 160,000 pounds of lettuce, Florida plans to wind down manatee feeding program
A pilot feeding program designed to reduce starvation issues amongst Florida manatees will soon conclude as experts say warmer waters are helping to disperse the population to their summer habitats, lessening the strain on natural resources.
A pilot feeding program designed to reduce starvation issues amongst Florida manatees will soon conclude as experts say warmer waters are helping to disperse the population to their summer habitats, lessening the strain on natural resources.
A wet dress rehearsal for a rocket? NASA prepares Artemis I for final test
Before any performance, whether a school play or a Broadway production, there is a dress rehearsal – usually many rehearsals – before opening night. The same goes for NASA's new moon rocket.
Before any performance, whether a school play or a Broadway production, there is a dress rehearsal – usually many rehearsals – before opening night. The same goes for NASA's new moon rocket.
Miami Beach banning alcohol sales after 6 p.m. this weekend amid violent spring break season
In Miami Beach, authorities say they've had enough with the violence during spring break and are limiting alcohol sales in certain areas this weekend where a curfew is in effect.
In Miami Beach, authorities say they've had enough with the violence during spring break and are limiting alcohol sales in certain areas this weekend where a curfew is in effect.
Tampa man arrested for having sex with 11-year-old after meeting at gas station, deputies say
Hillsborough County detectives arrested a 33-year-old man, saying he picked up a child at a gas station and had sex with her.
Hillsborough County detectives arrested a 33-year-old man, saying he picked up a child at a gas station and had sex with her.
Tampa volunteers rescue newborn baby from Ukraine
An 8-day-old baby boy is safe in Poland with his parents after a group of volunteers rescued the infant from war-torn Ukraine, according to Project Dynamo, an American non-profit rescue organization based in Tampa.
An 8-day-old baby boy is safe in Poland with his parents after a group of volunteers rescued the infant from war-torn Ukraine, according to Project Dynamo, an American non-profit rescue organization based in Tampa.
Gov. DeSantis issues proclamation declaring Sarasota swimmer 'real' winner over transgender athlete
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a proclamation declaring Sarasota native Emma Weyant the "real" winner of the NCAA Championship 500-yard freestyle after the top spot had gone to UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas, the first known transgender woman to win the title.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a proclamation declaring Sarasota native Emma Weyant the "real" winner of the NCAA Championship 500-yard freestyle after the top spot had gone to UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas, the first known transgender woman to win the title.
Inside Bob Saget's hotel room: Photos released of comedian's Orlando Ritz-Carlton suite
The Orange County Sheriff's Office has released photos of the hotel room where Bob Saget was found dead.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office has released photos of the hotel room where Bob Saget was found dead.
Beaumont-area drill team delivers 'inappropriate chant' during performance at Walt Disney World
Video of a Beaumont-area drill team is attracting social media attention following their performance at Walt Disney World in Orlando.
Video of a Beaumont-area drill team is attracting social media attention following their performance at Walt Disney World in Orlando.
'I killed a lady on the bridge': Florida drawbridge tender arrested after 79-year-old falls to her death
Police said video evidence contradicted the worker's statement that she walked out onto the balcony and visually checked the bridge for vehicles or pedestrians, saying her actions showed "reckless disregard of human life."
Police said video evidence contradicted the worker's statement that she walked out onto the balcony and visually checked the bridge for vehicles or pedestrians, saying her actions showed "reckless disregard of human life."
3-year-old Orlando girl's Irish dance moves go viral
"This little star is destined for BIG things."
"This little star is destined for BIG things."
Artemis-1 heads to launchpad in 'iconic moment' for NASA's new moon rocket
NASA began the process of rolling out the Space Launch System to the launchpad for the first time. The 322-foot-tall moon rocket known as Artemis-1 is headed to Kennedy Space Center launchpad 39B for the first time, but it won't be leaving Earth, at least not yet.
NASA began the process of rolling out the Space Launch System to the launchpad for the first time. The 322-foot-tall moon rocket known as Artemis-1 is headed to Kennedy Space Center launchpad 39B for the first time, but it won't be leaving Earth, at least not yet.
Florida men accused of tampering with gas pumps, stealing fuel in Bay Area
Two Tampa men are among a group of suspects facing felony charges for allegedly tampering with gas pumps and stealing fuel.
Two Tampa men are among a group of suspects facing felony charges for allegedly tampering with gas pumps and stealing fuel.
Schitt’s Creek-themed cruise to set sail from Florida
"Moira’s Party Boat: Ew, Cruising!" is set to sail from Miami on March 30, stopping in Key West, Florida, and then on to Nassau, Bahamas. The cruise will return to Miami on April 3.
"Moira’s Party Boat: Ew, Cruising!" is set to sail from Miami on March 30, stopping in Key West, Florida, and then on to Nassau, Bahamas. The cruise will return to Miami on April 3.
Watch: Trailcam spots python defending eggs from hungry bobcat
Biologists say they have now documented "antagonistic" interactions between a Florida bobcat and a python at the Big Cypress National Preserve in the Everglades.
Biologists say they have now documented "antagonistic" interactions between a Florida bobcat and a python at the Big Cypress National Preserve in the Everglades.
'Bracket of losers': More than 100 arrested in undercover Polk County sex sting
Polk County detectives say dozens were arrested during an operation focused on human trafficking, prostitution, and child predators.
Polk County detectives say dozens were arrested during an operation focused on human trafficking, prostitution, and child predators.
Bob Saget's injuries possibly caused by fall on carpeted floor, report states
Saget, 65, was found dead at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes Hotel in Orlando in January.
Saget, 65, was found dead at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes Hotel in Orlando in January.
Florida mother, daughter arrested after ‘kill list’ found on teen's phone, sheriff’s office says
A Florida student was arrested last week over an alleged "kill list," while her mother was taken into custody on unrelated charges, authorities said.
A Florida student was arrested last week over an alleged "kill list," while her mother was taken into custody on unrelated charges, authorities said.