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yardbarker.comBrowns Trade 2025 Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to Rams for Draft Assets
The Cleveland Browns traded defensive end Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams on June 1, 2026. Cincinnati Bengals tackles Orlando Brown Jr. and Amarius Mims commented on facing Garrett's replacement, Jared Verse.
nypost.comOrlando Magic Hire Spurs Assistant Sean Sweeney as Head Coach
The Orlando Magic named San Antonio Spurs associate head coach Sean Sweeney, 41, as the franchise's 16th head coach on May 29, 2026. Sweeney replaces Jamahl Mosley, who was fired after the Magic lost a first-round series to the Detroit Pistons.
manilatimes.netFriendly Technologies CEO to Present at Fiber Connect 2026
Friendly Technologies announced that CEO Ilan Migdal will present at Fiber Connect 2026 in Orlando. The session will cover value-added services and Smart Home management for broadband providers.
Nbc News11 Survive After Bahamas Plane Ditches in Atlantic 80 Miles Off Florida Coast
A Beechcraft BE30 ditched in the Atlantic after engine failure on a flight from Marsh Harbour to Freeport, Bahamas. All 11 adults were rescued by an Air Force combat helicopter crew already airborne on a training mission after an emergency signal alerted authorities. Survivors sp…
pbs.orgFlorida Halts Sloth Imports for Two Months After Dozens Die at Orlando Facility
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ordered a temporary ban on sloth imports following the deaths of dozens of wild-born animals at a business called Sloth World. The two-month prohibition took effect Wednesday and will last until July 10. More than 98 percent o…
yahoo.comRochester Man Sentenced to 21 Months for Threatening Police Officer
Orlando Justice, 38, received a 21-month prison term after conviction on transmission of threatening communications in interstate commerce. The sentence triggers standard federal incarceration and supervised release requirements that now take effect immediately upon designation t…
awfulannouncing.comNine Orlando Street Gang Members Plead Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking
Nine members or associates of the RMS/EBK gang in Orlando pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of trafficking fentanyl. The convictions trigger mandatory minimum sentences and signal continued federal pressure on local distribution networks that supplied the drug across Cen…
marketwatch.comFrontier Adds Capacity at Airports Where Spirit Had Large Presence
Frontier Group Holdings Inc. has added 3 million seats to its schedule between June and September following the shutdown of Spirit Airlines on May 2. The additions target airports including Orlando, Las Vegas and Dallas-Fort Worth. Most other U.S. carriers are reducing or holding…
dailyalert.orgIsraeli Youth Cheerleaders Win Bronze at International Competition in Orlando
The Israeli Youth Pom team of girls aged 12 to 14 placed third at the International Cheer Union World Championships held in late April 2026 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. This marked the first time Israel sent a full contingent and stood on the podi…
thesouthafrican.comOrlando Pair Sentenced to Prison for $148 Million Payroll Fraud
Rene Mauricio Escobar and Juana Nelida Escobar received prison terms from U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger after convictions on conspiracy to commit tax fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The judgment requires $37,174,388 in restitution to the IRS for unpaid payroll ta…
upi.comDeSantis Signs Florida Congressional Map into Law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional map into law on May 4, 2026, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court limited the Voting Rights Act's role in redistricting. The map targets Democratic-held seats near Orlando, Tampa Bay, and South Florida, potentially shifting Flori…
The GuardianOrlando City Rallies from 3-0 Down to Beat Inter Miami 4-3 in Thrilling MLS Encounter
Orlando City rallied from a 3-0 deficit to beat Inter Miami 4-3, with Martín Ojeda scoring a hat-trick. Lionel Messi contributed one goal and two assists for Miami, who remain winless in four games. Other MLS results included a Philadelphia Union draw and a San Diego FC loss.
winnipegfreepress.comDetroit Pistons Defeat Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7 to Advance in 2026 NBA Playoffs
The Detroit Pistons secured a 116-94 victory over the Orlando Magic in Game 7 of the first-round 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 3, 2026, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Fans chanted 'Angel Reese' during the game, targeting Magic center Wendell Carter Jr., amid context inv…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIsrael Set to Participate in Cheerleading World Championships for First Time
Israel will make its debut at the 2026 Cheerleading World Championships in Orlando, US, from April 22 to 24. The Israeli Cheer Union announced the participation, highlighting three teams competing in various categories. The event, organized by the International Cheer Union, marks…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTyrese Maxey leads 76ers past Magic in NBA play-in tournament
Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic 109-97. The victory secured the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewWaymo Opens Public Robotaxi Rides in Miami and Orlando, Introduces Teen Accounts in Phoenix
Waymo announced that fully autonomous robotaxi rides are now available to the general public in Miami and Orlando. The company also introduced highway travel in Miami and accounts for teens ages 14 to 17 in Phoenix. These services began on April 15, 2026.
SemaforThoma Bravo Founder Orlando Bravo Speaks on SaaS Opportunities at Semafor Event
Orlando Bravo, founder and managing partner of private-equity firm Thoma Bravo, addressed software-as-a-service companies at the Semafor World Economy event on Wednesday. He stated optimism for firms showing niche leadership and AI leverage amid lower valuations. Thoma Bravo mana…
Photo: Maxim Klimashin / UnsplashPoll: 42% of Consumers Reject Safe Robotaxis, 58% Open to Them
A poll by EV Intelligence Report indicates 42 percent of consumers would never consider using a robotaxi even if 100 percent safe, while 56 percent prefer human-driven taxis over safe robotaxis. Tesla's robotaxi service operates only in Austin following its launch last year. Waym…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS Authorities Arrest Former Brazilian Intelligence Chief Wanted for Coup Allegations
US authorities arrested Alexandre Ramagem Rodrigues, Brazil's former intelligence agency chief and a key ally of former President Jair Bolsonaro, in Orlando. He faces extradition demands from a Brazilian judge for his alleged role in a coup plot. The arrest follows his flight to…
gamereactor.euLos Angeles Lakers Welcome Return of Guard Marcus Smart After Injury
The Los Angeles Lakers have Marcus Smart back from an injury sustained on March 21 during a win over the Orlando Magic. The injury occurred as the team completed a nine-game winning streak, their best of the season. Smart's return adds defensive capabilities to the roster at this…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewLawsuit Alleges Frontier Airlines Passenger Groped Teenage Girl on Flight to Florida
A lawsuit filed by a 17-year-old girl claims a passenger on Frontier Airlines Flight 3855 groped her during a flight from Philadelphia to Orlando on April 29, 2024. The complaint states the passenger consumed five vodka drinks served by flight attendants despite signs of intoxica…