First Florida aware on Wednesday June 19 2019 10:55 am . Tags: Butterbeer, Chocolate Frogs, Escape from Gringotts, Flight of the Hippogriff, Forbidden Forest, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, Harry Potter, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Hogwarts Express, Honeydukes, J. K. Rowling, Orlando, Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Parks & Resorts, Wizarding World of Harry Potter
123 For fans of J. K. Rowling’s magical series, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is one of the best theme parks in the world—and you can only get the full experience in Orlando, Florida. The park features incredible rides, delicious food, and authentic experiences that will transport you into the wizarding world. Learn all […]
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First Florida aware on Thursday July 06 2017 11:23 am . Tags: Florida Highway Patrol, Hot Air Balloon crash, Orange County Fire Rescue, Orlando, Winter Garden
137 A hot air balloon was transporting 16 people Monday morning July 3, 2017 when wind conditions forced an emergency landing that ended up in a pond in Orange County, Florida. Florida Highway Patrol and Orange County Fire Rescue responded about 8:00 a.m. Monday July 3, 2017 to State Road 429 and Western Way for […]
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First Florida aware on Sunday July 03 2011 9:23 pm . Tags: Magical Midway, Orlando, park fatality, ride fatality
567 Justin W. Honeycutt, 30, was killed while working Saturday on the Star Flyer ride at the Magical Midway, 7001 International Drive in Orlando. The ride was not operating for guests when Honeycutt climbed the ride that rises over 230 feet into the air. The ride moved and apparently a counterweight struck the maintenance worker […]
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First Florida aware on Saturday April 23 2011 7:20 pm . Tags: gas prices, Orlando
124 Suncoast Energys, located near the Orlando International Airport, was charging $5.69 a gallon for regular gasoline on Friday. That’s the highest of any gas retailer in the nation, according to price tracker gasbuddy.com. Orlando International Airport Gas Map from GasBuddy.com
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First Florida aware on Thursday March 31 2011 6:03 am . Tags: air safety, Florida, Kissimmee, Orlando, traffic controller, traffic controller suspension
121 A small private Cirrus SR22 plane heading to a nearby general aviation airport in Kissimmee, Fla., had been out of radio contact for over an hour in the skies near Orlando, Florida Sunday. Pilots of a Southwest Boeing 737 were asked by a Florida air traffic controller supervisor to change course and take a […]
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