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In the News

Universal Orlando crowds return as Epic Universe gets ready for big opening

Attendance at Universal theme parks returned by the end of 2024 after a summer slowdown, the company disclosed Thursday.

Coverings’ educational offerings to address color trends, aging in place design and more

Coverings, the show dedicated to ceramic tile and natural stone, has announced its lineup of education, including presentations on color trends, aging in place design, economic outlooks and more, alon...

VMX 2025: A Record-Breaking Celebration of Innovation, Education and Thought Leadership in Veterinary Medicine

VMX 2025 wrapped up last evening setting a bold new standard for innovation, education and leadership in veterinary medicine. VMX 2025 offered more than 1,300 hours of continuing education for veterin...

All Out Grand Nationals 2025 Coverage

The All Out Grand Nationals is an elite all-star cheerleading event at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, featuring hundreds of teams.

What Not to Miss at Vision Expo East 2025

Vision Expo East, the leading conference and exhibition for eyecare and eyewear professionals, is set to make its Orlando, Florida debut at the Orange County Convention Center from February 19-22, 202...

What to know about MegaCon Orlando: Who’s attending, tickets, more

MegaCon’s four-day convention is back in Orlando where comics, sci-fi, horror, anime and gaming enthusiasts can unite. The convention hosts a place to celebrate pop culture. Attendees can “get an au...

Orange County holds large-scale exercise to prep for potential attack

This Wednesday, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Orange County Fire Rescue and the sheriff’s office conducted a full scale exercise with actors using fake blood and weapon to ...

Emergency preparedness drill at Orange County Convention Center enhances safety for millions

On Wednesday morning, a realistic drill at the Orange County Convention Center prepared agencies for terror attacks, emphasizing teamwork and safety for the millions of annual visitors.

SpaceCom Discussion About NASA Relocation

During a panel discussion about public-private partnerships during the commercial space convention SpaceCom’s final day at the Orange County Convention Center on Thursday, the top-voted question duri...

SpaceCom Moon Exploration Panel Discussion at OCCC

In a Wednesday panel discussion at the SpaceCom conference at the Orange County Convention Center, representatives from Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Amentum joined NASA officials to lay out progress to...

VMX Gives Back to Local Students

For the typical animal lover, the bones laid out on the table at the VMX 2025 veterinary conference in Orlando would be an unnerving sight. For Dr. Jasmine Bruno from the American Society for the Prev...

Seminole Financial Contribution to SunRail

Seminole County this week took its first financial step toward supporting a years long plan to connect SunRail passengers to the massive Orlando International Airport and theme park district in neighb...

 

Latest Videos

FOX 35 | Surf Expo 2025

WESH 2 | EV Charging Station Commemoration

News 13 | IAAPA at OCCC

News 13 | MEGACON 2025 at OCCC

News 13 | Orange County ESOL Pilot Program Expansion

WFTV 9 | OCCC Economic Impact

WFTV 9 | GSX Security Conference to discuss issues at 2024 conference

WFTV 9 | OCCC x OUC Charging Stations

News 13 | Orlando Boat Show Day 2

FOX35 | Orlando Boat Show Day 2

FOX35 | Orlando Boat Show Live - 2

FOX35 | Orlando Boat Show Live

WESH 2 | Orlando Boat Show at OCCC (Interview)

WFTV 9 | Central Florida Kids and Family Expo

WESH 2 | Central Florida Kids and Family Expo

WFTV 9 | Central Florida Kids and Family Expo at OCCC

News 13 | State of the County at OCCC

WESH 2 | State of the County at OCCC

WTFV 9 | A Gift for Teaching Backpack Event

FOX35 | David Martin visits NPE

News 13 | Sunshine Corridor Planning and Costs

FOX 35 | Lynx bus route with stops at OCCC

WESH 2 News | Orlando Boat Show Interview with General Manager

FOX 35 | AKA serving in Orlando and Convention at OCCC

News13 | February TDT Update and MEGACON Impact

FOX 35 | MegaCon Start Date

WESH 2 | Space Congress Convention

WESH 2 | SpaceCom 2024

NEWS 13 | MegaCon Preview

FOX 35 | PGA Show with David Martin

ABC7 | Assistant Security Supervisor Eric Ocasio featured for heroic actions

Golf Channel | PGA Show at OCCC

WKMG | Student Activity at VMX

WKMG | VMX Drone Show

WESH 2 | Florida Wedding Expo

NEWS 13 | MLK Event at OCCC

WESH 2 | MLK Event at OCCC

FOX 35 | MLK Event at OCCC

WESH 2 | Florida Wedding Expo Interview

FOX 35 | David Martin at Surf Expo 2024

WESH 2 | Orlando Home and Garden Show at OCCC

WESH 2 | OCCC Hosts Lockheed Martin Presentation to Help Veterans

FOX 35 | AKC National Championships 2023 with David Martin

WESH 2 | IAAPA 2023 Lights Up The Convention Center Floor

WKMG 6 | Theme Park Enthusiasts Gather for IAAPA 2023

WFTV 9 | Record-Breaking Drone Show at The OCCC

FOX35 | IAAPA with David Martin

WESH 2 | IAAPA Day 3

WESH 2 | IAAPA at OCCC

News 13 | IAAPA Drone Show