{"id":263406,"date":"2026-05-08T13:02:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T13:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/263406\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T13:02:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T13:02:09","slug":"worker-dies-at-orlando-international-airport-officials-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/263406\/","title":{"rendered":"Worker dies at Orlando International Airport, officials say"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Orlando International Airport. (Copyright 2025 by WKMG ClickOrlando &#8211; All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">ORLANDO, Fla.  \u2013 An Orlando International Airport staff member is dead after an on-the-job incident.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">In a statement to News 6, officials said it is mourning the loss of a staff member who died while working at the airport.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 ewwUYq\">The MCO community is deeply saddened about the loss of an airport staff member, and we send our condolences to his friends and family. <\/p>\n<p>Orlando International Airport<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">No additional details about the circumstances of the death were immediately available.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">This is a developing story. Check back for updates. <\/p>\n<p>Breaking News Alerts<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kiwhtN\">Get breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>Kodak Black seen walking out of a Florida jail on Thursday night after drug arrest<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:43<\/p>\n<p>Kodak Black seen walking out of a Florida jail on Thursday night after drug arrestInside Orlando\u2019s strangest property and its long-awaited future<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:23<\/p>\n<p>Inside Orlando\u2019s strangest property and its long-awaited futureFlorida requires heart screenings for student athletes<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:51<\/p>\n<p>Florida requires heart screenings for student athletesHottest weather in 100 days arrives in Central Florida. 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Here\u2019s the weather whiplash timelineCrowds line up to see President Trump in The Villages<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:40<\/p>\n<p>Crowds line up to see President Trump in The VillagesFlorida executes James Hitchcock for murder in Orange County<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:12<\/p>\n<p>Florida executes James Hitchcock for murder in Orange CountyFlorida appeals court refuses to free lawyer jailed for contempt in HOA battle<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:20<\/p>\n<p>Florida appeals court refuses to free lawyer jailed for contempt in HOA battleMedia will witness the execution of James Hitchcock in Florida tonight<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:53<\/p>\n<p>Media will witness the execution of James Hitchcock in Florida tonightCentral Florida cancer patient loses thousands to online puppy con tied to fake delivery company<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:35<\/p>\n<p>Central Florida cancer patient loses thousands to online puppy con tied to fake delivery companyWhat to know about the execution of James Hitchcock tonight in Florida<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:39<\/p>\n<p>What to know about the execution of James Hitchcock tonight in FloridaWhy rip currents at the beaches are dangerous and how to escape one<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:44<\/p>\n<p>Why rip currents at the beaches are dangerous and how to escape oneOrlando Magic go ice-cold as Pistons rally from 24 down to force Game 7<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:32<\/p>\n<p>Orlando Magic go ice-cold as Pistons rally from 24 down to force Game 7Lower water levels at Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs. 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