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Friday, October 30, 2026

Orlando

city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

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An Orlando woman has been identified as the victim of a fatal alligator attack that occurred while she was swimming in a Central Florida river, prompting wildlife officials to issue renewed warnings about dangerous…

Former NFL defensive end and sports broadcaster Marcellus Wiley was arrested Saturday in Orlando, Florida, after his wife accused him of threatening to kill her and becoming physically aggressive during an incident at a…

Orlando-based venture capital founder Kyle Asman launched the Build With Conviction Personal Pledge through Backswing Ventures to encourage long-term discipline, resilience, and continuous learning among entrepreneurs and professionals, citing burnout and high startup failure rates as motivation. The pledge urges replacing short-term thinking with consistent goal-setting and steady work, reflecting Asman’s experience in banking and venture capital.

Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights is adding a Fortnitemares-inspired scare zone featuring the Battle Bus and exclusive characters at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, with merchandise tied to the experience. The event runs from Aug. 28 to Nov. 1 at both parks, and tickets and limited merch are available now or will be shortly.

LatestGlobal Produce Show Opens Amid Shopper ShiftsAt IFPA’s Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando, exhibitors reported productive buyer meetings as convenience, health, technology and product differentiation shaped discussions amid rising costs and tariff concerns. Consumer research highlighted more selective, convenience-focused shopping, growth in online and alternative retail channels, and food-safety concerns, with value, freshness and quick meal solutions influencing produce purchases.Oct 17, 2026