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  • Why Orlando’s Venezuelans are rallying after Maduro’s dramatic capture
  • Why are deaths at Orlando’s Disney World suddenly drawing scrutiny?
  • How UCF’s Orlando crowd helped topple No. 17 Kansas

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📰 News we're reading

• Orlando Venezuelans celebrate capture of Nicolás Maduro (mynews13.com) — Orlando’s Venezuelan community gathered at Lake Eola Park to celebrate and reflect after news that Nicolás Maduro was captured by U.S. forces, sharing both relief and uncertainty about what comes next. Local group Casa de Venezuela held a press conference and plans a Sunday rally at First Baptist Church in Orlando as residents watch developments in their home country closely.
   

• Authorities investigating suspected suicide at Disney World amid surge of deaths (nydailynews.com) — Authorities are investigating a man’s death at Disney Springs’ Orange Garage, adding to a string of recent fatalities and medical emergencies tied to the Orlando-area Disney World properties. Local deputies and national outlets are tracking multiple 2025 deaths at Disney resorts, cruises, and attractions, raising concern among Central Florida theme park visitors and workers.
   

• UCF delivers upset of No. 17 Kansas in Big 12 opener (statenews.net) — UCF men’s basketball just stunned No. 17 Kansas 81-75 in their Big 12 opener in Orlando, giving Knights fans a court-storming moment at home. Jordan Burks’ late three and Riley Kugel’s three-point play sealed UCF’s 11th straight win and a statement victory for the Orlando-based program.
   

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