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Month: July 2020

PODCAST: Shedding a few tears over Universal’s cancellation of Halloween Horror Nights (Ep. 59)

PODCAST: Shedding a few tears over Universal’s cancellation of Halloween Horror Nights (Ep. 59)

Universal Orlando has canceled Halloween Horror Nights for this year. Orlando Sentinel reporter Dewayne Bevil talks with Clint Gamache, owner of theme park website ThrillGeek.com, about Universal’s announcement, scenarios where the event could have moved forward, and how HHN 30 might look in 2021.

Orange County commissioner Betsy VanderLey loses contract with engineering firm

Orange County commissioner Betsy VanderLey loses contract with engineering firm

The announcement comes after the Orlando Sentinel reported that Orange County Commissioner Betsy VanderLey failed to disclose income from Orlando-based DRMP — a company that holds contracts with both Orange County and the Central Florida Expressway Authority, where VanderLey is also a board member.