Jury awards family of Tyre Sampson $310 million in Orlando Freefall death case

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The family's son fell out of the ride and died in 2022.

Blue Man Group returning to Orlando at ICON Park

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The company closed its show at Universal Orlando with the pandemic, and did not reopen it.

Merlin buys Orlando Eye, will call it Orlando Eye

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The company bought the attraction from ICON Park.

Florida legislature passes two bills in response to free fall tower deah

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The bills change reporting requirements and access to active investigation documents.

Mother of Tyre Sampson settles with operators of Orlando Free Fall

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The 14-year-old boy fell to his death from the ride about a year ago.

Sparks fly on The Wheel in Orlando when it loses power, three hours pass evacuating guests

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The fire department says 20 cabins were occupied by guests.

Florida seeks $250k fine against Orlando drop tower operator for teen death

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Tyre Sampson fell out of the drop tower in March.

Orlando FreeFall tower will be removed

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The decision was made in light of the death of Tyre Sampson in May.

Florida ag commissioner proposes ride safety draft bill

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The legislation comes in response to the death of Tyre Sampson on the ICON Park drop tower.

Autopsy report released in teen death at Orlando Free Fall

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Cause of death described as blunt force trauma.