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  • 3 weeks ago | wftv.com | Q McCray

    MARION COUNTY, Fla. — An 81-year-old Ocala woman was arrested last week for allegedly pepper-spraying her neighbors, including two young girls, ages three and six. The unusual incident reportedly started because of children playing with bubbles. Ada Anderson is now facing several charges of battery. Her neighbor, April Morant, said her daughters were playing in their yard when Anderson allegedly started yelling and then sprayed them. “Bubbles,” Morant said. “Literally.

  • 1 month ago | wdbo.com | Q McCray

    ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe officially opened its gates on Thursday, marking the area’s first major U.S. theme park debut in more than two decades. The celebration kicked off at 8 a.m. with a dazzling fireworks display over Celestial Park, the park’s central hub. Due to overwhelming demand, Universal opened the park an hour earlier than scheduled to accommodate eager guests. The festivities began the night before with a star-studded blue carpet event.

  • 1 month ago | wftv.com | Q McCray

    ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe officially opened its gates on Thursday, marking the area’s first major U.S. theme park debut in more than two decades. The celebration kicked off at 8 a.m. with a dazzling fireworks display over Celestial Park, the park’s central hub. Due to overwhelming demand, Universal opened the park an hour earlier than scheduled to accommodate eager guests. The festivities began the night before with a star-studded blue carpet event.

  • 1 month ago | yahoo.com | Q McCray

    Epic Universe opens with fireworks, celebrities, economic promiseUniversal Orlando’s Epic Universe officially opened its gates on Thursday, marking the area’s first major U.S. theme park debut in more than two decades. The celebration kicked off at 8 a.m. with a dazzling fireworks display over Celestial Park, the park’s central hub. Due to overwhelming demand, Universal opened the park an hour earlier than scheduled to accommodate eager guests.

  • 1 month ago | wftv.com | Q McCray

    SANFORD, Fla. — Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Amy Pennock has completed an internal audit of her office, revealing several concerns stemming from the previous administration under former Supervisor Chris Anderson. Pennock, who assumed office in January 2025 after defeating Anderson in the August 2024 Republican primary, reported that many poll workers hired during the 2024 election cycle lacked proper employment verification.

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Q McCray
Q McCray @QMcCrayWFTV
22 May 25

Today’s the day!!! @UniversalORL #EpicUniverse opens today!!! We’ve got you covered with everything you need to know and what you can expect when the theme park opens. Watch @WFTV for more. https://t.co/rmHpuV9tVM

Q McCray
Q McCray @QMcCrayWFTV
21 May 25

It’s almost that time. @UniversalORL #EpicUniverse opens tomorrow. If you’re looking for family fun and brand new immersive worlds we’ve got you covered. Watch @WFTV for a sneak peak. https://t.co/m3QLWhV4jq

Q McCray
Q McCray @QMcCrayWFTV
15 Jan 25

#BreakingNews driver is rescued from pickup in a retention pond. @WinterParkPD & #WinterParkFireDept are on scene. Cause is still under investigation. Watch @WFTV for more. https://t.co/1p4sPlgKJE