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Tiny mermaid house drifted 200 miles off coast of Florida

A tiny house sporting a painting of a blond, blue-tailed mermaid apparently drifted 200 miles from Florida to south of Louisiana.

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NASA on the hunt for Planetary Protection Officer

Feel like you've got the right stuff to battle the likes of Marvin the Martian? Then NASA has the job for you: Planetary Protection Officer.

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Clermont's Justin Gatlin wins world 100, spoils Usain Bolt farewell

Usain Bolt had his farewell party spoiled Saturday when Justin Gatlin beat him in the 100 meters at the world championships.

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FSU legend Bobby Butler graduates 37 years later — even with an NFL-distressed brain

FSU legend Bobby Butler graduates 37 years after leaving FSU -- even with an NFL-distressed brain

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Century-old $5 bill sold at auction in Florida for $11,000

A $5 bill issued almost 100 years ago by a Florida bank was sold at auction for more than $11,000.

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Swallow-tailed kite named 'Apopka' migrates with virtual companionship

A swallow-tailed kite named 'Apopka' was fitted with tracking device and released at Lake Apopka for its annual migration.

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Disney completes track for Slinky Dog Dash at Toy Story Land

As work continues on the new Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios, construction crews hit a milestone in the land's signature ride, the Slinky Dog Dash roller coaster.

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New immersive 'Star Wars' experience set for Disney Springs

Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire will open in Orlando and Anaheim by holiday season of 2017

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Oviedo's Jenny Simpson finishes strong to earn silver in 1,500 at world track meet

Simpson, a former Oviedo High School cross-country and track standout, placed second in the women's 1,500-meter run at the IAAF World Championships in London.

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WFTV: Vanessa Echols marks 25 years at station

WFTV's Vanessa Echols: 'I am grateful to all the loyal viewers who've watched over the years. And I am humbled by knowing this kind of longevity in one place is rare in television news these days.'

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Tim Tebow to Miami Dolphins? Welcome to Stranger Things in NFL

Miami Dolphins considered signing Tim Tebow before going with Jay Cutler

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Electronic Arts' NBA video game will include WNBA players for 1st time

For the first time, Electronic Arts' NBA video game will include WNBA players

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Planet Hollywood Observatory: Over-the-top dishes in out-of-this-world setting

Planet Hollywood Observatory revamps menu, look at Disney Springs

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Pop-up combines barbecue, doughnuts

Smoke & Donuts is a pop-up restaurant that serves barbecue and doughnuts.

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Tavares' movie-like 'Polar Express' ride to launch Nov. 17, regular rides next month

Warner Bros. The Polar Express Train Ride will launch Nov. 17 and regularly scheduled vintage coaches will start sometime next month, officials from Orlando & Northwestern Railway said Tuesday.

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New bar and cafe coming near soccer stadium

A new bar from developer Timothy Green is being developed near the Orlando City Soccer Stadium in the Parramore district.

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M Bar opening in Orlando's Ivanhoe Village

M Bar is opening this weekend in Orlando's Ivanhoe Village.

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Adventure Lab is latest addition to Crayola Experience

Virtual challenges are part of new Adventure Lab activity at Orlando's Crayola Experience

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More launches could mean more business for contractors

As rocket launch activity grows, so do chances for contractors

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UCF lands $2 million donation for athletics village

Longtime UCF donors Tony and Sonja Nicholson pledge $2 million for the Knights' athletics village.

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