Christina Watkins

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By Christina WatkinsClick here for updates on this story ST. CLOUD, Florida ( WESH) - A kangaroo seen on the loose in Osceola County is safe in a facility. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded to multiple calls in St. Cloud around 5 p.m. Monday. FWC says with help from another licensed kangaroo facility owner, the investigator found the animal about an hour later, calmly hiding in a thicket. "It was safely chemically immobilized," FWC said in a statement to WESH 2.

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A whole new world awaits for Disney fans. The company announced Wednesday a brand new theme park is opening up in Abu Dhabi. Disney says the waterfront resort will connect travelers from the Middle East as well as Africa, India, Asia, Europe and beyond. When it opens, this will be Disney's seventh theme park resort combing iconic stories, characters and attractions.

1 week ago | wesh.com | Christina Watkins

SALARY. ANOTHER KANGAROO ON THE LOOSE IN CENTRAL FLORIDA IS SAFE AT A FACILITY TONIGHT AFTER CAUSING JUST A LITTLE BIT OF CHAOS IN OSCEOLA COUNTY, AND NOW FWC IS ON THE HUNT FOR ITS OWNER. WILDLIFE OFFICERS TELL WESH TWO THAT THEY FOUND IT LAST NIGHT AROUND 6:00, AFTER GETTING REPORTS OF IT HOPPING AROUND THE STREETS OF SAINT CLOUD.

1 week ago | wesh.com | Christina Watkins

WESH 2 is celebrating Central Florida's educators for Teacher Appreciation Week. Many of the journalists in the newsroom grew up in this community, including WESH 2's Christina Watkins, who was born and raised in Seminole County. She went back to Oviedo High School to surprise her former Honors and Advanced Placement Chemistry teacher, Kathy Savage.

2 weeks ago | wesh.com | Christina Watkins

Universal Orlando Resort announced the general public can preview Universal Epic Universe ahead of the park's grand opening. After first only being available to select audiences, preview tickets are now on sale for general public visits through May 19. "Please note that during the preview period, availability of experiences within Epic Universe may vary as Universal puts the final touches on the park in preparation for its grand opening on May 22," Universal Orlando said in a release.