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Associated PressJanuary 4, 2016

A recently fired caricature artist at Universal Orlando Resort tried to kill his manager by stabbing him in the neck with scissors on New Year’s Day, according to a police report released Monday. Frederick Torres, 33, was charged with attempted first-degree murder for his attack on Glenn Ferguson at the Islands of Adventure park. Both […]

Associated PressDecember 1, 2015

Orlando’s hope of having the world’s tallest roller coaster is one step closer to becoming reality. Orange County’s board of commissioners granted zoning approval Tuesday night for the $500 million Skyplex Orlando project. The unanimous vote means that developer Joshua Wallack and his family can go forward with plans to build the 570-foot “Skyscraper” coaster […]

Associated PressDecember 1, 2015

It’s decision day for a developer’s planned $500 million project that would bring the world’s tallest rollercoaster to Orlando’s International Drive. Orange County’s Board of Commissioners is set to vote Tuesday on whether to grant zoning approval for Skyplex Orlando. Opposition led by neighboring Universal Orlando says the proposed 570-foot “Skyscraper” coaster, which would have […]

Associated PressNovember 8, 2015

When the Wallack family announced plans last year to construct the world’s tallest roller coaster as the centerpiece of a $500 million entertainment complex on Orlando’s International Drive, their vision was praised by business owners hoping it would help draw tourist dollars to an aging strip between Universal Orlando and SeaWorld. More than a year […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 27, 2015

One of the top policy priorities for the Florida chapter of Americans for Prosperity heading into the legislative session this year has been to oppose a tax incentives package that would lure movie and television productions to the Sunshine State. And its advocacy has now been emboldened by a state report that says that the state doesn’t get a robust […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 27, 2015

One of the top policy priorities for the Florida chapter of Americans for Prosperity heading into the legislative session this year has been to oppose a tax incentives package that would lure movie and television productions to the Sunshine State. And its advocacy has now been emboldened by a state report that says that the state doesn’t get a robust […]

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Caricature artist charged with attempted murder in Universal Orlando attack

Board approves plan for world’s tallest coaster in Orlando

Orange County Commission to decide fate of Skyplex Orlando project

Future of Orlando roller coaster is in doubt

AFP keeps up the heat on opposing tax incentives for TV & movie productions in Florida

AFP keeps up the heat on opposing tax incentives for TV & movie productions in Florida