Thursday, April 21, 2016

Bear exhibit at zoo & New rides at Disney

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Good morning. It's Thursday, April 21. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will break ground on a new exhibit that will teach visitors about the Florida black bear and how residents can co-exist with the wild animals. After announcements made during a three-day media briefing, we now some specific dates for when new shows, rides and other attractions will be opening at Walt Disney World.

Also here's a first look at the 'Rivers of Light' attraction at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Here's what else is happening in Central Florida. Have a great day.

Today's Top Headlines

Zoo exhibit to teach about living with bears

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens on Thursday will break ground on a new educational exhibit that will teach visitors about the Florida black bear and how residents can co-exist with the wild animals. [More]

Florida GOP delegates could face historic decision

It's possible that at the convention in Cleveland, neither Donald Trump nor Texas Sen. Ted Cruz could have the necessary 1,237 delegate votes necessary for victory on the first ballot. [More]

When to expect new rides, shows at Disney World

We now have more specific dates - if not exactly exact ones - for when new shows, rides and other attractions will be opening at Walt Disney World, thanks to announcements made during a three-day media briefing. [More]

New law cracks open Florida self-driving car research

A new Florida law puts the state at the helm of researching what may be transportation's most futuristic technology: self-driving cars. [More]

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Once homeless, men find voice in Toastmasters club

A homeless shelter may not be the most likely place to host a Toastmasters club, but the men of the Orlando Union Rescue Mission have embraced it whole-heartedly. Two have already gone on to regional competition. [More]

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Today's Top Sports News

Mike Bianchi: Pro Bowl is Orlando's chance to make NFL take notice

The NFL is allowing Orlando to make a bid for the Pro Bowl: Orlando needs to seize the opportunity and get its foot in the NFL's door. [More]

Brian Schmitz: Being Jerry Greene's friend was a hoot

Orlando Sentinel columnist Jerry Greene passed away Wednesday at 74 [More]

MLS weighs suspension of Orlando City midfielder Antonio Nocerino

Orlando City midfielder Antonio Nocerino is suspended for the New York Red Bulls game Sunday. [More]

ESPN fires Curt Schilling following controversial Facebook post

ESPN announced that it has fired network analyst and former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling following his comments on Facebook about transgender people. [More]

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Jerry Greene, longtime Orlando Sentinel columnist, dies at 74

Jerry Greene, who kept Orlando Sentinel readers informed and amused for almost 40 years with his unique sports reporting, died Wednesday. He was 74. [More]

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Today's Top Entertainment News

Vegan, vegetarian choices abound

The number of vegan and vegetarian restaurants is expanding in Orlando. [More]

'Game of Thrones': HBO offers free preview

HBO offers a free preview weekend featuring 'Game of Thrones,' 'Silicon Valley' and 'Veep.' [More]

Disney previews 'Rivers of Light,' announces 'Jungle Book' show

Walt Disney World previewed its "Rivers of Light" show created for Disney’s Animal Kingdom - and then announced another show for the theme park based on "The Jungle Book" late Tuesday night. [More]

For its upcoming production, Opera Orlando hopes you're laughing out loud

Opera Orlando is ready for "boisterous beginnings" with two comic offerings. [More]

Wrestling star Chyna found dead at home

Chyna, who rose to fame as a wrestler and actress, was found dead Wednesday in her home in Los Angeles, her manager said. She was 46. [More]

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