| Good morning. It's Friday, March 18. At the three-day pet-product industry annual trade show at the Orange County Convention Center, poop is big business. Columnist Scott Maxwell writes that SeaWorld's decision to stop whale breeding was simple: Captive whales are no longer good for business. And house hunting this weekend? See photos of homes in Central Florida with beautiful pools. Here's what else is happening in Central Florida. Have a great weekend. This week's Global Pet Expo in Orlando has drawn more than 1,300 vendors, record crowds, representatives from a $60-billion-a-year industry — and a lot of stuff for poop. [More] Disbarred attorney Julie Kronhaus has already been sued by several former clients, who say $1.5 million of their money disappeared. Now, she's being sued by her husband. [More] Ever since "Blackfish," the world learned how deadly killer whales can be, to trainers and other captive whales. SeaWorld had to evolve to meet changing demands from customers. And ending orca breeding program may be the best way to do that. [More] If a robot tried to talk to you at the shopping mall, how would you react? University of Central Florida adjunct professor Greg Welch hopes you would talk with it just as you would a human being. The goal is to improve his scientific research and eventually provide better training for doctors and soldiers. [More] In his first press conference since dropping out of the Republican presidential race Tuesday night following a loss to Donald Trump in the Florida primary, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio insisted he would be a private citizen when his Senate term ends in January. [More] In Kaká and Alex Morgan, Central Florida has two of the biggest soccer superstars in the world in its midst. Will Orlando become the soccer capital of the world? [More] Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon will look to bounce back against the Cleveland Cavaliers after off-night in Charlotte. [More] Orlando City is prepared to face NYCFC star David Villa and is eager to score its first win Friday. [More] Scott, 35, is one shot back of Jason Day in first round of Arnold Palmer Invitational. [More] Roundup and highlights from all the action from the first day of the tournament. [More] Kenny Chesney, Eric Church and Jake Owen to headline the Runaway Country music festival at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee from March 18-20. [More] For its production of "Don Quixote," Orlando Ballet turned its attention to far-off places. Not sunny Spain, where Miguel de Cervantes set his 17th-century novel about the nobleman most famous for battling windmills. But rather, the ballet turned to the bright lights of New York. [More] Oscar winner Sissy Spacek and filmmaker Mark Duplass will be the special guests at the 25th Florida Film Festival, which runs April 8-17. Organizers announced the festival lineup at a kickoff event Wednesday night at Maitland's Enzian Theater, headquarters of the annual event. [More] Walt Disney World has announced the singers coming the 2016 edition of Night of Joy, which is moving from its longtime location this year. [More] The most unique art happening this week takes place in historic downtown Sanford on March 19, 6-9 p.m. It's an art walk in and around First Street. [More] | 
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