GM sees opportunity for hydrogen as diesel alternative
GM is participating in a five-year federally funded project that will deploy its hydrogen fuel cell technology in a vehicle for use by a utility company.
Disney, Universal report leg injuries, loss of consciousness on rides
Visitors at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando experienced leg injuries, shortness of breath and loss of consciousness on rides at their theme parks in the first three months of 2024, a state report revealed Thursday.
The document listed eight guest injuries at Disney and two at Universal from January through March.
In January, a 63-year-old visitor injured her leg while leaving the ride vehicle for the Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, and a 70-year-old guest fell and injured her leg while loading into Epcot’s Spaceship Earth attraction.
At Magic Kingdom, a 32-year-old female lost consciousness while aboard Space Mountain, and a 46-year-old had head pain and nausea after riding Tron Lightcycle / Run roller coaster. Both were reported in January.
Four other Disney World incidents involved pre-existing conditions, according to the report. A 73-year-old male lost consciousness after riding Spaceship Earth in January. A 68-year-old female felt shortness of breath after riding Slinky Dog Dash, a roller coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in February. A 44-year-old female had a seizure after experiencing Frozen Ever After, a water ride at Epcot, in March.
States sue to block U.S. rules curbing tailpipe emissions in cars, light trucks
Republican attorneys general from 25 states on Thursday sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to block rules intended to reduce planet-warming emissions from cars and light trucks and encourage electric vehicle manufacturing, arguing the agency exceeded its legal authority.
People on the move
Boards of directors
Heather Dartez, director of graduate programs at Full Sail University, Winter Park, was appointed to the Orlando Downtown Arts District board of directors.
Ken DeGilio, course director at Full Sail University, Winter Park, was appointed to the Ten Thousand Villages of Winter Park board of directors.
Real estate
Tamara Sula has joined NAI Realvest, Orlando, as a commercial real estate associate.
Stian Funk has joined NAI Realvest, Orlando, as a commercial real estate associate.
Zach Cichocki has joined NAI Realvest, Orlando, as a commercial real estate associate.
Other
Ellen O’Connor was promoted to chief executive officer of Dave’s House, a nonprofit that works to end homelessness for people with serious mental illness through the development of permanent supportive housing.
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Recent Central Florida bankruptcies
Chapter 7
Central Florida individuals and businesses that have filed for liquidation under Chapter 7 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code include:
Create Inc., 15502 Stoneybrook West Parkway, Suite 104-149, Winter Garden. Filed: March 29. Assets: $0. Liabilities: $219,878. Major creditors: U.S. Small Business Administration, Washington, D.C., $219,878. Creditors meeting: April 25.
Chapter 11
Central Florida individuals and businesses that have filed for reorganization and protection from creditors under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code include:
Winter Garden Health and Wellness LLC, 15820 Shaddock Drive, Suite 130, Winter Garden. Filed: March 29. Assets: $151,466. Liabilities: $990,276. Major creditors: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Concord, Calif., $273,762; MMP Capital Inc., Farmingdale, N.Y., $171,095; MMP Capital Inc., Farmingdale, N.Y., $64,439. Creditors meeting: May 6.
1009 4th Street LLC, 1009 S. 14th St., Leesburg. Filed: April 2. Assets: $0-$50,000. Liabilities: $0-$50,000. Major creditors: Not available. Creditors meeting: May 6.