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Air Transat will discontinue US service for Northern Summer 2026 as it winds down Florida flights: Montreal–Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood will run 2 weekly A321s until June 13, 2026; Montreal–Orlando is canceled from May 4, 2026; and Quebec City–Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood will run 1 weekly A321neo until May 30, 2026.
Orlando-based Darden Restaurants said it will shut down all remaining Bahama Breeze locations in the U.S., ending the brand after 30 years. Of the 28 locations, 14 will permanently close by April 5, while the other 14 will be converted to other Darden concepts over the next 12–18 months (with operations continuing during conversions). The company expects no material impact on its finances and will relocate as many affected employees as possible within the Darden portfolio.
More than 1,000 people gathered near Fashion Square Mall in Orlando on Jan. 31, 2026, to demand ICE leave Central Florida as part of the Ice Out of Orlando protest. The diverse crowd waved signs and chanted while motorists honked; police kept a low profile, and organizers estimated turnout could approach 2,000 with no notable incidents.
Dallas-born Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested in Orlando after allegedly driving 104 mph on SR 429 with tailgating and lane violations, charged with dangerous excessive speeding. The piece also notes a prior August arrest at Seattle-Tacoma Airport for a domestic-violence incident and mentions Dallas honors she has received, including a track named after her and a Dallas Day bearing her name.
The Rays advanced a stadium/mixed-use plan by signing a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Hillsborough College to explore a Dale Mabry campus site, aiming for a 2029 opening while Tropicana Field remains leased through 2028; funding remains uncertain as officials weigh public support, and ownership changes have renewed talk that Orlando could become a fallback if progress in Tampa stalls.
Spoilers from AEW Collision taped January 21, 2026 in Orlando show Hangman Page defeating Katsuyori Shibata; Kris Statlander defeating Isla Dawn; Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta retaining the CMLL world heavyweight title over Roderick Strong; Kyle Fletcher and Konosuke Takeshita defeating Austin and Billy Gunn; Kazuchika Okada making an entrance moment after the main; Davis & Doyle defeating Alec Price & Jordan Oliver; Andrade El Idolo defeating Magnus; Willow Nightingale retaining the TBS title against Julia Hart; the show closed with Willow celebrating with Harley Cameron and Orange Cassidy. The event was taped after Dynamite due to weather, originally planned for Arlington, Texas.
Rays owners favor a Hillsborough College site in Tampa for a new baseball stadium, but Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan says Orlando could become the team’s fallback if a deal stalls, noting Orlando’s stronger bed-tax revenue and ongoing hurdles to an agreement in Tampa; DeSantis signaled state help only for roads/sewers, not the stadium, as MLB radars keep the Rays in Tampa Bay.
Twelve swans at Lake Eola in Orlando have died recently, suspected to be due to bird flu, prompting investigations by local officials. The swans are iconic symbols of the city, and necropsies are underway to determine the exact cause of death.
The Trump administration proposed a policy requiring international tourists, including those from the UK and other visa-waiver countries, to submit five years of social media history to enter the U.S., sparking concerns about privacy, free speech, and potential negative impacts on tourism, especially in Orlando. Critics argue it could deter visitors and harm the local economy, despite the administration's focus on security.
A Delta flight from Orlando to Los Angeles made an emergency landing in Tampa due to an odor onboard, with no injuries reported; passengers were rebooked on another flight and the plane later continued to Los Angeles.
There has been a concerning increase in deaths among visitors at Disney World and Disneyland recently, with four deaths reported at Disney World in Orlando over the past 20 days, including medical emergencies and a suicide, raising questions about safety despite no direct links to park attractions or staff.
Two intoxicated sisters were removed from a Frontier Airlines flight in Orlando after shoving a gate agent and resisting arrest, with bodycam footage capturing the incident. They faced charges of battery and disorderly conduct, highlighting issues with airline policies on passenger intoxication and the handling of such incidents. The event underscores concerns about airline staffing and enforcement of alcohol policies at boarding gates.
The United Football League (UFL) is expanding for the 2026 season by adding three new teams in Columbus, Louisville, and Orlando, aiming to enhance fan engagement and stadium attendance, while also rebranding existing teams to play in soccer stadiums. The league plans to grow from 8 to 16 teams over the next decade.
Bill Belichick and Scott Frost, who played together on the Jets in the late 1990s, are facing off in Orlando, where Belichick's college team, UCF, is favored to beat North Carolina. The game marks a reunion between the two coaches, with Belichick's team aiming to extend a two-game winning streak.
A man in his 30s died after becoming unresponsive following a ride on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe in Orlando. The park is cooperating with authorities, and the ride was closed at the time of the incident. The park, which opened in May, features multiple immersive attractions.