Laurel Lee

Orlando

Producer, Reporter and Host at WDBO-FM (Orlando, FL)

Pushing buttons and taking names. Gracie Award Winner. WDBO Reporter/Producer/Sometimes-Host. Star Wars enthusiast. 501st. Dog fan.

Articles

Six lost Texas hikers spend 25 hours trapped on Colorado mountain, rescuers say

4 days ago | wdbo.com | Laurel Lee

NewsWeatherTrafficElection 2024Opens in new windowOn AirOn DemandContestsGroup ChatMoreNewsBy Laurel LeeJune 03, 2025 at 3:35 pm EDTA person hiking in the woods. (Stacker/Stacker) By Laurel LeeJune 03, 2025 at 3:35 pm EDTGREENHORN MOUNTAIN, CO — A group of six hikers from Texas, including five minors, got lost in rugged terrain on a Colorado mountain during a day hike near Graneros Creek.
Snakes on a plane: smuggler caught with dozens of venomous vipers

5 days ago | wdbo.com | Laurel Lee

A passenger was caught smuggling dozens of venomous vipers into Mumbai, India from Thailand. The snakes, including three spider-tailed horned vipers, five Asian leaf turtles, and 44 Indonesian pit vipers from the passenger, were hidden in checked-in baggage. The passenger was arrested, and the snakes were seized by Mumbai Customs. This incident is a rare seizure of snakes in Mumbai, where customs officers more commonly find smuggled gold, cash, or drugs.
Burnout is at a 10-year high for U.S. workers

1 week ago | wdbo.com | Laurel Lee

A recent report by Glassdoor reveals that burnout among US workers has reached its highest level in a decade, with employee satisfaction dropping and concerns about senior leadership growing. Employee reviews mentioning burnout increased by 32 percent year-over-year in Q1 2025, the highest share since tracking began in 2016. Workers reporting burnout give their employers lower ratings, with work-life balance suffering the most.
Alcoholic drinks industry predicted to be worth $34 billion by 2034

1 week ago | wdbo.com | Laurel Lee

The global alcoholic drinks sector is projected to grow by $16 billion in the next five years, reaching a value of $34 billion within a decade. Developing markets like India and Brazil showed strong growth in beverage alcohol volume and value in 2024. Non-alcoholic drinks and RTDs continued to grow, with non-alcoholic beer volume expected to surpass ale as the second-largest beer category worldwide.
Haribo recalls sweets after some are found to contain cannabis

1 week ago | wdbo.com | Laurel Lee

Haribo has issued a recall for its 1kg Happy Cola F!ZZ sweets in the Netherlands after traces of cannabis were found in some packs. Several individuals reported feeling ill after consuming the product, prompting the recall. The affected batch carries a best-before date of January 2026 and the production code L341-4002307906. A spokesperson for the food safety body in the Netherlands (NVWA) said some had reported “dizziness” after eating the sweets.
Sugar from soda, fruit juice, linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes

1 week ago | wdbo.com | Laurel Lee

A recent study conducted by researchers at Brigham Young University suggests that the type and source of sugar consumed may play a significant role in the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The study, published in Advances in Nutrition, analyzed data from over half a million individuals worldwide and found that sugar consumed through beverages, such as soda and fruit juice, was consistently linked to a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Airline complaints hit a record high

3 weeks ago | wdbo.com | Laurel Lee

NewsWeatherTrafficElection 2024Opens in new windowOn AirOn DemandContestsMoreNewsBy Laurel LeeMay 16, 2025 at 4:02 pm EDTBoeing 737 MAX airplanes are seen parked on Boeing property near Boeing Field. (David Ryder, Getty Images) By Laurel LeeMay 16, 2025 at 4:02 pm EDTA recent study found that complaints against U.S. airlines hit a record high in 2024, with passengers holding airlines accountable for unpleasant experiences.
Man jailed 7 hours for DWI was really having stroke, lawsuit says

3 weeks ago | wdbo.com | Laurel Lee

NewsWeatherTrafficElection 2024Opens in new windowOn AirOn DemandContestsMoreNewsBy Laurel LeeMay 15, 2025 at 4:26 pm EDT(kali9/Getty Images/iStockphoto) By Laurel LeeMay 15, 2025 at 4:26 pm EDTA Missouri man has filed a federal lawsuit after being wrongfully arrested for driving while intoxicated while actually having a stroke. The man and his wife filed the lawsuit against twelve Greene County employees.
Internal report: FEMA not ready for hurricane season

3 weeks ago | wdbo.com | Laurel Lee

An internal report from the Federal Emergency Management Agency reveals that the agency is unprepared for the upcoming hurricane season, with uncertainty among officials about their mission and deployment plans. Plummeting morale and staff departures due to budget cuts have further hindered disaster response efforts. The agency’s operations have been siloed, with limited coordination across agencies, paused trainings, and collaborations with state partners not happening.
Designer brand Burberry cutting jobs worldwide

3 weeks ago | wdbo.com | Laurel Lee

Iconic fashion brand Burberry is planning to cut nearly one-fifth of its workforce by 2027, involving around 1,700 positions, as part of a reorganization strategy to enhance collaboration, agility, and profitability. Sales at Burberry fell 6% in the fourth quarter, slightly less than the anticipated 7% decline. Burberry previously reported a 4% increase in U.S. sales in the third quarter despite weakness in other regions.