Orlando FreeFall ride death: $20 belt may have saved teen's life, expert says
An amusement ride inventor said Tyre Sampson’s death could have been prevented with a simple addition to the seat.
An amusement ride inventor said Tyre Sampson’s death could have been prevented with a simple addition to the seat.
Gabby Petito case: Laundrie family attorney files motion to dismiss lawsuit from victim's parents
Laundrie family attorney Steven Bertolino has filed a motion asking a Florida judge to dismiss a civil lawsuit from the parents of Gabby Petito, arguing that there are no facts to support their claims of "intentional infliction of emotional distress." Rather, he argued that Chris and Roberta Laundrie were exercising their right to remain silent.
Laundrie family attorney Steven Bertolino has filed a motion asking a Florida judge to dismiss a civil lawsuit from the parents of Gabby Petito, arguing that there are no facts to support their claims of "intentional infliction of emotional distress." Rather, he argued that Chris and Roberta Laundrie were exercising their right to remain silent.
Orlando FreeFall ride death: Video shows Tyre Sampson in seat moments before falling
Tyre Sampson,14, reportedly fell out of his seat, but the harness was still in a down and locked position when the ride stopped, according to a report.
Tyre Sampson,14, reportedly fell out of his seat, but the harness was still in a down and locked position when the ride stopped, according to a report.
Family of teen who fell from Orlando drop tower ride petition to have it shut down for good
About two dozen people marched along International Drive on Tuesday calling for the Orlando FreeFall ride to be shut down for good.
About two dozen people marched along International Drive on Tuesday calling for the Orlando FreeFall ride to be shut down for good.
GoFundMe pulls down fake accounts for Tyre Sampson's family created by scammers
Scammers are taking advantage of the ICON Park tragedy by trying to defraud people who want to help the family of the teenager who fell off the Orlando FreeFall drop-tower.
Scammers are taking advantage of the ICON Park tragedy by trying to defraud people who want to help the family of the teenager who fell off the Orlando FreeFall drop-tower.
Orlando FreeFall death: Ride safety experts say teen's harness was not properly secured
Forensic inspectors from Explico Engineering out of Michigan spent hours Tuesday afternoon taking a close look at the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park, at times using a laser scanner. FOX 35 News asked two ride safety experts to take a look at a video recorded on the evening of the deadly fall.
Forensic inspectors from Explico Engineering out of Michigan spent hours Tuesday afternoon taking a close look at the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park, at times using a laser scanner. FOX 35 News asked two ride safety experts to take a look at a video recorded on the evening of the deadly fall.
Woman visits Disney World every month, donates plasma to cover costs: 'I can help somebody'
Liz Gramlich says that her regular visits with her sister to Disney began in 2020.
Liz Gramlich says that her regular visits with her sister to Disney began in 2020.
Florida deputies arrest over 160 in Panama City Beach during 'dangerous' spring break weekend
Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford said that 161 people were arrested and jailed over during the “difficult, trying and dangerous weekend." He noted that 78 of those arrested were from Alabama and that officers seized 75 guns.
Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford said that 161 people were arrested and jailed over during the “difficult, trying and dangerous weekend." He noted that 78 of those arrested were from Alabama and that officers seized 75 guns.
Orlando FreeFall rider death: Operations manual shows boy exceeded attraction's weight limits
The operations manual for Orlando FreeFall, the drop tower ride at ICON Park where a 14-year-old boy died last week after he seemingly fell out of the ride's restraints, indicates that the boy exceeded the ride's weight restrictions.
The operations manual for Orlando FreeFall, the drop tower ride at ICON Park where a 14-year-old boy died last week after he seemingly fell out of the ride's restraints, indicates that the boy exceeded the ride's weight restrictions.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill prohibiting gender identity, sexual orientation instruction in grades K-3
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "Parental Rights in Education Act" into law during a visit to Classical Preparatory School in Spring Hill. The bill bars instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity for young public-school students.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "Parental Rights in Education Act" into law during a visit to Classical Preparatory School in Spring Hill. The bill bars instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity for young public-school students.
No dog left behind: Retired military K-9 with collapsed spinal cord gets new lease on life
When a K-9 who once helped the military find explosives and missing people became paralyzed, a former Sarasota County deputy stepped in to help the dog roll into his retirement years.
When a K-9 who once helped the military find explosives and missing people became paralyzed, a former Sarasota County deputy stepped in to help the dog roll into his retirement years.
Family of teen who fell from ride at Orlando's ICON Park want it closed for good
The family of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson have hired attorneys after the boy fell to his death from the Orlando Free Fall ride on Thursday night.
The family of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson have hired attorneys after the boy fell to his death from the Orlando Free Fall ride on Thursday night.
Dollywood closes drop tower ride made by same manufacturer as Orlando FreeFall
Tyre Sampson, 14, fell off of the FreeFall ride at Orlando's ICON Park on Thursday night. The ride is 430-feet-tall, according to the attraction. The ride is operated by the SlingShot Group of Companies.
Tyre Sampson, 14, fell off of the FreeFall ride at Orlando's ICON Park on Thursday night. The ride is 430-feet-tall, according to the attraction. The ride is operated by the SlingShot Group of Companies.
How teen fell off ride at Orlando's ICON Park: Deputies, state inspectors investigate causes
The frantic moments after a 14-year-old boy fell to his death from the Orlando Free Fall ride at ICON Park late Thursday night were all caught on camera.
The frantic moments after a 14-year-old boy fell to his death from the Orlando Free Fall ride at ICON Park late Thursday night were all caught on camera.
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.
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.