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Shocking sexual allegations against Gators basketball coach Todd Golden could bring down entire athletic program | Commentary

These charges against Todd Golden are so volatile, why didn't AD Scott Stricklin suspend him immediately pending a full investigation?




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Gators’ coach Todd Golden acknowledges UF investigation amid stalking, sexual harassment accusations

Todd Golden ran Saturday's practice after the No. 21 Gators had a day off following Thursday night's 81-60 home win against Jacksonville. He is expected to be on the sidelines when  Grambling State visits at the O'Connell Center Monday night.




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Universal: Halloween Horror Nights dates set, tickets on sale

Universal announces dates for Halloween Horror Nights 2023 edition. Single tickets are on sale for event, which starts Sept. 1.




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Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Flamingo fortunes may be found on baseball diamond

A flamingo success story at Disney's Animal Kingdom involves the birds and the bees ... and baseball?




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PODCAST: Disney unveils robotic rabbit and Tron enters soft opening phase at Magic Kingdom (Ep. 183)

Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Katie Rice and Dewayne Bevil discuss the robot, modeled after the character Judy Hopps from Disney’s 2016 animated film “Zootopia,” and when it might show up at theme parks.




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Engaging robots could be roaming Disney parks in near future

Theme park experts say advanced robotics technologies help bring popular film and TV characters to life in convincing ways.




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A year after Tyre Sampson’s death, father vows to keep teen’s memory alive

“Justice for Tyre will always be the case. His legacy is more important than anything,'' said the father of the teen who died on the Orlando Free Fall drop ride.




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First look: ‘All Systems Are Go’ (with the ‘Peanuts’ gang) at Kennedy Space Center

“All Systems Are Go” is a new stage show with big puppets, 'Peanuts' characters at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.




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Disney to begin first of 3 layoff rounds this week, CEO says

Disney is starting the first of three waves of layoffs this week as part of its plan to cut 7,000 jobs across the company.




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10Best poll: Voters give nods to top theme parks, roller coasters, other attractions

Orlando's theme parks and attractions dominate the nominations of 10Best travel website's reader poll.




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Gatorland’s new Croc Rock course: Climb a wall, navigate a bridge, zip down a zip line

Gatorland opens Croc Rock, a three-pronged adventure with rock climbing, a swinging bridge and zip line.




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House bill would make counties pay for Visit Florida

House leaders want to cut off state funding for the Visit Florida tourism-marketing agency, with money instead drawn from the 62 county tourist-development councils.




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‘We are changing the future:’ Disney World workers approve contract for $18 minimum wage

Disney’s lowest-paid full-time workers will earn at least $18 an hour this year under a contract union members overwhelmingly approved Wednesday.




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Fun Spot goes even more huge with new roller coaster at Atlanta park

Fun Spot owner John Arie Jr. is enthused about his huge, new roller coaster coming to Atlanta park.




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Untangling DeSantis-Disney legal dispute could take years

The potential legal battle between Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney over Reedy Creek could take years and cost millions.




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A ‘journey to freedom’: Lolita the orca will be released back into home waters after decades in captivity

Lolita, the 57-year-old orca who’s been held in captivity at the Miami Seaquarium on Virginia Key since the 1970s, is expected to be returned to her home waters in the Puget Sound, where she will live out the remainder of her days.




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Moody seeks Disney-Reedy Creek records; DeSantis says, ‘you ain’t seen nothing yet’

Gov. Ron DeSantis vows to keep fighting for control of Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District.




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DeSantis asks for probe of Disney-Reedy Creek agreements

Gov. Ron DeSantis asked Florida’s chief inspector general on Monday to look into agreements the Reedy Creek Improvement District made with Disney.




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Gatorland: Closer look at Croc Rock, baby goats and a rescue alligator named Winchester

Gatorland introduces rock-climbing wall, Winchester the rescue alligator, three baby goats and future crocodile spot.




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Disney: Long-awaited Tron ride officially rolls into Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World's much-awaited Tron Lightcycle / Run roller coaster officially opened at Magic Kingdom Tuesday.




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Theme Park Rangers Radar: Disney Springs Art Walk, Cinderella Castle change, name that Tron tune

Theme Park Rangers Radar takes a Disney Springs Art Walk, looks at Cinderella Castle change, hears a Tron ride musical moment




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Port Canaveral seeks solutions to broker smooth cruise and space relationship

It’s actually good one of the world’s largest cruise ships strayed into the safety zone and delayed a SpaceX rocket launch, Port Canaveral CEO Capt. John Murray says.




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Ticket offer: SeaWorld + Busch Gardens for $99.99

Two-day, two-park tickets for SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay selling for $99.99.




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PODCAST: 12 Disney theme parks. 12 days. Every ride. (Ep. 184)

“It was equal parts travel logistics, physical endurance and Disney stuff,” says Nathan Firesheets about his Disney Global Ride Challenge.




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Star sighting: Bucs linebacker Shaquil Barrett at Legoland Florida

Picture it: Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Shaquil Barrett becomes first Buc on new Pirate River Quest boat ride at Legoland Florida theme park.




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DeSantis: I’ll kill Reedy Creek deal, consider hotel tax, tolls for Disney World

Gov. DeSantis says he will void the Reedy Creek deal that stripped the new board of its power and consider new hotel taxes and tolls on Disney World.




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Icon Park: New Play Pass includes entry to multiple attractions

Icon Park's new Play Pass includes admission to Wheel, Madame Tussauds, Sea Life, Museum of Illusions, more.




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‘Jeopardy’ asks ‘Who is Walt Disney?’ — Orlando man knew and won

Walt Disney is the answer (er, question) in Final Jeopardy, and it helps makes an Orlando man the winner




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Island H2O water park sets Glow Foam Party for adults

Island H2O Live Water Park plans Glow Foam Party for April 29 at the Kissimmee attraction.




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At a glance: Park reservations rules change soon for Disney passholders

Disney World passholders will soon have more leeway with theme park reservations.




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Disney CEO Iger makes Time 100 ‘most influential people’ list

Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger has been named to the Time 100 “most influential people” list of 2023.




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Reedy Creek finds ‘no records exist’ for Moody’s probe into Disney agreements

Attorney General Ashley Moody came up empty on a public records request about agreements the Reedy Creek Improvement District’s board made with Disney.




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DeSantis says lawmakers will reassert control of Reedy Creek, jokes about building prison

Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed Monday that the Florida Legislature will soon reassert control over Disney World’s Reedy Creek




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25 very specific things to like about Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney's Animal Kingdom turns 25: A look at the theme park's likable traits.




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Lawmaker files plan to undo Reedy Creek deal; Trump says Disney ‘destroyed’ DeSantis

Gov. Ron DeSantis drew fire from former President Donald Trump and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie for his battle with Disney.




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Theme Park Rangers Radar: Poseidon bows out, Disney anniversary juggling and a look at what’s next

Theme Park Rangers Radar waves goodbye to Poseidon’s Fury and the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. Plus: What's next.




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Disney World annual passes: What to know as new sales resume Thursday

Walt Disney World begins selling annual passes to new customers Thursday after months of being on "pause."




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Bills to kill Disney-Reedy Creek deal move to Senate, House floors

Proposals to void Disney’s last-minute development agreement with Reedy Creek are their way to the House and Senate floors.




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‘Mickey’s Freedom’ act urges Disney World to move to North Carolina

North Carolina Democrats want to take advantage of the bad blood between Disney and the state by enticing Walt Disney World to relocate to the Tarheel State.




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Disney’s Reedy Creek deal violated state law, attorneys for DeSantis board say

Attroneys for the new DeSantis board say the disputed Disney-Reedy Creek agreements violated state law.




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Disney deal: 2 water park days for price of 1

Disney World deal includes 2-day ticket for Typhoon Lagoon water park for the price of a 1-day ticket.




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SeaWorld dives into international waters with Abu Dhabi park

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will be different that any other attraction the Orlando-based company offers, a top company executive says.




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PODCAST: Poseidon’s Fury at Islands of Adventure closing and Disney’s Animal Kingdom turns 25 (Ep. 186)

The Theme Park Rangers say goodbye to Poseidon’s Fury at Universal’s Islands of Adventure and celebrate Animal Kingdom’s birthday.




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Star sighting: Geena Davis at Magic Kingdom

Star sighting: Actress Geena Davis checks out Tron ride at Magic Kingdom during Disney World visit




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Why is Ron DeSantis so determined to keep taking on Disney?

DeSantis’ war with Disney has some fellow Republicans questioning why he’s spending so much time battling Florida’s biggest name in tourism.




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Disney’s Animal Kingdom celebrates 25th birthday, Earth Day

Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park celebrated its 25th birthday, which doubles as Earth Day, on Saturday.




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Universal’s theme park plans unaffected by CEO’s exit, company says

NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell’s departure from Comcast on Sunday for “inappropriate conduct” will not affect the company’s ongoing and upcoming theme park projects.




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Lawmakers unveil plan to inspect Disney World monorails

Lawmakers will take up an amendment requiring the Florida Department of Transportation to inspect Disney World's monorails.




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Florida Senate panel OKs Disney World monorail inspections

Disney World’s monorail system is poised to get state oversight as Gov. Ron DeSantis battles the theme park giant.




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Robocop BBot will ‘walk’ the beat at Orange County Convention Center

The robot’s debut next month does not signal the AI takeover just yet, convention center leaders say.