Florida Tonight: Halloween Events, Pizza Masters, and Christmas Merch

Halloween Haunts at Busch Gardens

• 🎃 Howl-O-Scream is returning to Busch Gardens and SeaWorld Orlando for its 26th year, promising bone-chilling haunted houses and frightful scare zones.
• 🎪 The event features five haunted houses, including "Mars" (Mars Alien Research Station), "Raven Mill," "Lamb to the Slaughter," "Shadows of Wonderland," and "Circus Fear."
• ⚠️ Five scare zones, two returning and three new, connect the haunted attractions, with one based on "Hansel and Gretel."
• 🎟️ The event runs from September 5th to November 1st, and advance ticket purchases online are recommended, with a "Fear Pass" available for skipping lines.

Universal Volcano Bay Nights

• 🌋 Universal Orlando is hosting its fall edition of Volcano Bay Nights, an after-hours event allowing guests to enjoy the water park at night.
• 🎶 Guests can experience rides and slides with minimal waits, enjoy exclusive snacks, live music, and character interactions from 7 to 11 p.m.
• 💰 Tickets for this special event start at $99 per person.

Florida News Roundup

• 🐾 A K9 named Walker in Escambia County paused mid-action for a photo, showcasing professionalism and charm.
• 📚 The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office raised over $7,500 for classroom supplies for students at four elementary schools.
• 🌅 Beautiful sunset photos from Dana Beach in Broward County were featured, highlighting the beauty of the Florida coast.
• ⚾ The Miami Marlins are offering a $3 food deal in section 36, with some tickets as low as $10, making ballpark visits more affordable.
• 🐻 A black bear was spotted wandering in an Orlando apartment complex, safely relocated by FWC and nicknamed "Thomas the Train Engine."
• 🐆 A rescued bobcat, "Bob 107," treated at Naples Zoo for a fractured leg, has since given birth to two cubs who are being tracked with radio collars.
• 👶 A baby boy named A'nun was born in Riverview weighing an impressive 13 lbs 15 oz, potentially the largest baby delivered at St. Joseph's Hospital.

National Cheese Pizza Day and Culinary Recognition

• 🍕 In honor of National Cheese Pizza Day, the segment highlighted top pizza spots and chefs in Florida.
• 🏆 Javier Ramirez, owner of L'Artisa in Miami, was recognized as the #35 best pizza chef in the world at the Best Pizza Awards in Milan.
• 👨‍🍳 Ramirez, who transitioned from finance to pizza making, is known for his sourdough cold-fermented dough and uses high-quality whole wheat flours.
• 🌶️ His ideal pizza includes acid (tomatoes), fat (Parmigiano-Reggiano), salt, and heat (chili flakes like Piment d'Espelette).

Early Christmas Cheer at Disney World

• 🎄 Disney World is already showcasing Christmas merchandise for the upcoming holiday season, with items available for preview.
• 🎁 Featured merchandise includes ornaments, festive sweaters, Santa Mickey mugs, stockings, gingerbread Mickey squishmallows, and a giant Santa Mickey purse.
• ✨ New Mickey ears and a long-sleeve shirt are available for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party attendees.
• 🕎 Disney also has offerings for Hanukkah, including sweaters, mugs, and a pen.

Miss America Pageant in Orlando

• 👑 The Miss America pageant is taking place in Orlando, with 52 contestants representing states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico.
• 🎤 Preliminary rounds for evening gown and talent have concluded, with the red carpet event tonight and finals on Sunday at the Dr. Phillips Center.
• 🇺🇸 Miss Florida, Paris Richardson, a UF graduate with degrees in public health and health administration, is competing and was a top finisher in the health and fitness category.
• 🏆 Florida last won the Miss America title in 2004.

Jonas Brothers Concert Added

• 🎶 A newly added concert date for the Jonas Brothers in Orlando has been announced for Monday, October 27th, at the Kia Center.
• 🎤 They will be joined by The All-American Rejects for this performance, following their previously sold-out show.