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TSA agents and other essential workers will have to continue work without pay as a government shutdown continues. Without a resolution from Congress, some TSA workers are left with fear and uncertainty about the stability of their jobs and livelihood.

The family of the man who died last month riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster is asking others who may have been hurt to come forward with their stories.

The medical examiner for the Orlando area ruled the cause of death as multiple blunt impact injuries and said the manner of death was an accident.

New details about the death of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala were released Friday.

The man in his 30s was found unresponsive after riding the coaster at Epic Universe on Wednesday. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

An Orlando restaurant owner has turned 49 parking spots outside her eatery into art spaces. This move is in response to a state mandate removing rainbow-colored crosswalks and other street art in Florida.

Under the funding agreement, Orange County pays $5 million and Orlando is responsible for the rest along with any cost overruns.

The rainbow battle for the crosswalk on Orange Avenue and Esther Street continued Friday with new signs placed on the road stating that "defacing" the crosswalk is prohibited.

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis responded on X, saying he wouldn't allow "state roads to be commandeered for political purposes."

Officials say that the crosswalk, a tribute to the 49 victims who died during the 2016 mass shooting, was painted over overnight.

On Saturday, 26Health hosted the grand opening of its Venus Center, which provides services such as breast exams, pap smears and fertility checking – but no abortions.

Comptroller Phil Diamond said the biggest concern was the misclassification of at least $3.5 million of tax money as private funds.