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

Disney World confirms return of popular holiday show

1 day ago | wdbo.com | Laurel Lee

Jollywood Nights, a popular Disney World holiday event, is set to return in 2025. ▶ LISTEN TO ORLANDO’S MORNING NEWS EXPRESS PODCAST ON WDBO Casting calls for Seasonal Dancers and Seasonal Vocalists have been posted, hinting at an upcoming announcement. Additionally, a specific show, “What’s This? Tim Burton’s THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS Sing-Along,” is confirmed to be returning, with auditions open until July 9.
Luxury cruise passengers rescued after fast tides left them stranded on remote island

2 days ago | wdbo.com | Laurel Lee

NewsWeatherTrafficElection 2024Opens in new windowOn AirOn DemandContestsGroup ChatMoreLocalBy Laurel LeeJune 26, 2025 at 2:49 pm EDTSilversea Silver Shadow Silversea Silver Shadow (Facebook) By Laurel LeeJune 26, 2025 at 2:49 pm EDTTen passengers from Silversea’s luxury cruise ship Silver Cloud were stranded on a remote Australian island after the tide changed faster than anticipated during a shore excursion on Adele Island.
Walt Disney World launches major dining reservation upgrades

5 days ago | wdbo.com | Laurel Lee

NewsWeatherTrafficElection 2024Opens in new windowOn AirOn DemandContestsGroup ChatMoreLocalBy Laurel LeeJune 23, 2025 at 4:19 pm EDTWalt Disney World Summer Splash 2025 By Laurel LeeJune 23, 2025 at 4:19 pm EDTDisney has updated their dining reservation system to make it easier for guests to find and book dining reservations at their favorite restaurants.
Study: Teens with ‘addictive’ phone use more likely to be suicidal

1 week ago | wdbo.com | Laurel Lee

A recent study published in the medical journal JAMA found a link between social media addiction, phone and video game addiction, and a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children. ▶ LISTEN TO ORLANDO’S MORNING NEWS EXPRESS PODCAST ON WDBOThe study looked at data on over 4,000 children nationwide starting at ages 9 and 10, with around one-third becoming increasingly addicted to social media by age 14.
Woman allegedly married ex-boyfriend without his consent, police say

1 week ago | wdbo.com | Laurel Lee

A Texas woman has been charged with stalking after allegedly marrying her ex-boyfriend without his consent and leaving a marriage certificate at his home. ▶ LISTEN TO ORLANDO’S MORNING NEWS EXPRESS PODCAST ON WDBOKristin Marie Spearman, 36, was arrested and released on bond with an emergency protective order in place.
Amazon Prime members can get $1 off per gallon over 4th of July weekend

1 week ago | wdbo.com | Laurel Lee

Amazon’s Prime Day 2025 will run for four days from July 8 to July 11, offering exclusive discounts for Prime members. ▶ LISTEN TO ORLANDO’S MORNING NEWS EXPRESS PODCAST ON WDBOOne of the early deals includes a $1 per gallon gas discount for Prime members from July 3 to July 6 at select gas stations. READ: Amazon announces Prime Day detailsTo avail of the discount, members need to sign up for BP’s Earnify rewards program and link their Prime account.
JetBlue to cut more flights, other costs with break-even 2025 ‘unlikely’ due to weaker travel demand

1 week ago | wdbo.com | Laurel Lee

JetBlue Airways is implementing new cost-cutting measures, including reducing flights and parking aircraft, due to soft travel demand. ▶ LISTEN TO ORLANDO’S MORNING NEWS EXPRESS PODCAST ON WDBOThe airline is also looking to wind down underperforming routes and re-assessing its leadership team.
Possible dwarf planet found at edge of solar system

1 week ago | wdbo.com | Laurel Lee

NewsWeatherTrafficElection 2024Opens in new windowOn AirOn DemandContestsGroup ChatMore Local By Laurel Lee June 16, 2025 at 3:06 pm EDT Dwarf planet 2017 OF201 The discovery of dwarf planet 2017 OF201 hints at a 'population behind it with hundreds of objects possessing similar properties.' (Image credit: Illustration by Julia Wytrazek / Getty Images) By Laurel Lee June 16, 2025 at 3:06 pm EDT Scientists have potentially discovered a dwarf planet, named 2017 OF201, in the outer solar system...
Mattel and OpenAI form new partnership

2 weeks ago | wdbo.com | Laurel Lee

Mattel, the maker of Barbie dolls, is partnering with OpenAI to introduce A.I. technology into its products▶ LISTEN TO ORLANDO’S MORNING NEWS EXPRESS PODCAST ON WDBOThe collaboration aims to enhance play experiences and expand the reach of Mattel’s brands. While the first A.I.-powered product is set to launch later this year, the company has not revealed which brand will be the first to incorporate the technology.
Study: Excessive use of disinfectants in ICU may raise risk of antibiotic-resistant infection

2 weeks ago | wdbo.com | Laurel Lee

NewsWeatherTrafficElection 2024Opens in new windowOn AirOn DemandContestsGroup ChatMoreLocalBy Laurel LeeJune 13, 2025 at 3:26 pm EDTBy Laurel LeeJune 13, 2025 at 3:26 pm EDTA recent study published in The Lancet Microbe has found a direct correlation between the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and universal disinfection procedures in intensive care units.