Posts Tagged "wofl fox 35"

New way to break into cars

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) – At Orlando Premium Outlets off International Drive, cops say thieves have come up with a clever way to steal from shoppers, “All the victims are tourists.” Sgt. Vincent Ogburn says, the rental cars of four different customers were broken into, Dodges and Fords, “A new technique that we’re seen, some type of pen…read more →

Lost black bear trapped in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. (WOFL Fox 35) — A nearly 200 lbs. Florida black bear was tranquilized and trapped near South St. and South Parramore in Orlando, at one point the bear climbed up into a tree, as a crowd of spectators waited anxiously to see what the bear would do next. A bear sighting is far from the norm for the…read more →

Universal Orlando launches 4-day deal and dining program

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) – Universal Orlando has launched a 4-day vacation package and a new dining program. The vacation package starts at $899 per family of four, tax inclusive. The package includes: Four night accommodations at a nearby Universal Partner Hotel 3-Day Base Ticket to both Universal Orlando theme parks Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World…read more →

Thousands of new jobs in Central Florida

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) – There is great news for job seekers. a new survey shows there’s more than 11,000 job openings in Central Florida. You may think Universal Citywalk is all fun and games, but according to OrlandoJobs.Com , Universal is one of 162 employers offering jobs, “Universal studios all you think is Harry Potter and cashier…read more →

Orlando Magic hosts ‘Seats for Soldiers’ night

ORLANDO, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) – for the eighth year overall, the Orlando Magic and Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, teamed up to honor military men, women and their families with Seats for Soldiers Night on Friday. The Magic, Harris Corporation and season ticket holders donated more than 1,000 tickets to the Magic/Cavs matchup for active…read more →

Capacity crowds fill area attractions

ORLANDO, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) – the entrance ramp leading off of Interstate 4 to Universal Orlando looked more like a parking lot at midday.  It’s going to be next to impossible to get into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter for many who did make it inside Islands of Adventure (IOA) on Wednesday. Universal announced that IOA was filled…read more →

Orange County deputy saves man from fire

ORLANDO, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) – an Orange County Sheriff’s deputy is being called a hero for saving an elderly man from his burning home. Around 5:45 a.m. Thursday morning Deputy Miguel Rosario heard the emergency call of a house fire on Micco Drive on his way in to report for duty. he was the first to arrive. The adult…read more →

Orlando Magic’s full schedule released

ORLANDO, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) – the National Basketball Association today released its 2011-12 regular season schedule. the Orlando Magic will open its 23rd season on Christmas Day (Sunday, December 25) at Oklahoma City. Tip-off is 8 p.m. the Magic will host their home opener on Monday, December 26 at Amway Center against Houston. Tip-off is 7 p.m. FULL ORLANDO…read more →

Teen thrown from pickup truck bed

EUSTIS, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) – A 16-year-old boy was ejected from the bed of a pickup truck when the driver of the truck, the boy’s mother, made an abrupt stop. Rebecca Nolan, 33, was traveling along County Road 439 in Lake County when she made a left turn into a private driveway. As she turned, investigators said she saw…read more →

Holidays at Universal Orlando

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) – The Grinch and the Whos from Whoville are back at Universal Orlando along with the Macy’s Holiday Parade. The Holidays fanfare runs from December 3, 2011 through January 1, 2012, offering guests incredible entertainment themed for the season at both Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. at Islands of Adventure, adults…read more →