Epic Universe death report | Worrell defends sentence | $2.5B toll road in Poinciana | Environmental protection job cuts | Disney's $1B OpenAI investment

Epic Universe death report | Worrell defends sentence | $2.5B toll road in Poinciana | Environmental protection job cuts | Disney's $1B OpenAI investment

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Orlando Morning Report Friday, December 12, 2025

Stay informed — sign up for these newsletters Evening Update WEEKDAYS Stay up to date on the most important Central Florida news and information of the day. Sign up Epic Universe death report | Worrell defends sentence | $2.5B toll road in Poinciana | Environmental protection job cuts | Disney's $1B OpenAI investment Good morning. It's Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. The weather forecast calls for sunny skies with a high of 73 and low of 53. Click here for more weather. 'Blood surrounding him': Report details horrific Epic Universe death The sheriff's office said the roller coaster fatality was an accident, and no criminal charges were warranted. Read more → State Attorney Worrell defends sentence given to College Park attacker Worrell said the sentence was appropriate given Florida sentencing guidelines. Read more → Controversial $2.5 billion toll road in Poinciana moves forward The decision marks the final step in a project more than seven years in the making, overcoming lawsuits, public scrutiny and low toll projections. Read more → Florida leads nation in cuts to environmental protection jobs, report says The state cut 19% of the full-time jobs at its Department of Environmental Protection from 2010 to 2024, according to the newly released report. Read more → Disney invests $1B in OpenAI in deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video tool Fans can generate and share videos featuring Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars characters. Read more → Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations States with laws could lose access to broadband funding, according to the order. Read more → Florida Supreme Court rejects intellectual disability argument in refusing to halt execution The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday refused to halt next week's scheduled execution of Frank Walls, rejecting argument about intellectual disability. Read more → SpaceX launches 1st of 5 missions on tap in next 8 days on Space Coast SpaceX and United Launch Alliance are combining for a busy week of rocket launches on the Space Coast. Read more → Property tax proposal advances, now teed up in the Florida House A proposed constitutional amendment that would increase the homestead property-tax exemption for residents who have property insurance is ready to go to the full Florida House. Read more → Season's eatings around the Orlando metro It's the most wonderful time of the year … for letting someone else do the cooking! Here's where to find your low-stress holiday dining plans, Orlando, whether you're staying in or headed out on the town. Read more → Thompson: Neat service, nice bites at Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak Orlando at Disney | Review Two-time James Beard Foundation Award-winner Michael Mina opened the 10th Bourbon Steak at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin in July. Read more →

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