Tuesday, November 21, 2017

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November 21, 2017

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Toddler receives life-saving bone-marrow transplant from baby brother

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Jessica Gibbens was only seven weeks pregnant with her second son when her older son, Grant, was diagnosed with leukemia. Grant's baby brother, Wyatt, ended up being a perfect match and a bone marrow transplant saved Grant.

Bigger love — OPD officer, wife, add 3 adopted children to original 6

No one has to tell Adam Gruler that life is precious — and sometimes fleeting. The Orlando Police officer was among those exchanging fire with the Pulse Nightclub shooter in June 2016. But on Friday, he and his wife, Jaimi, will adopt three children — to add to the six they have already.

Star Wars forges Disney employees' connection with theme park

Hollywood Studios employees have a special connection to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Their names will appear, hidden from the public, on a beam that serves as the highest point in the new land.

Newest Magic jersey could be out of this world

Magic's new Nike "City" jersey could really far out with a space theme and stars.

The Bacon Express making its tasty way through Central Florida

The Bacon Express making its tasty way through Central Florida

Tales from the Central Florida Ale Trail

Currently, 18 breweries make up the Central Florida Ale Trail and more are coming soon. On this edition of Orlando Sentinel Snapshot, we sample some local beers and share some tales from the Central Florida Ale Trail.

December filled with holiday boat parades across Florida

Check out a list of holiday boat parades throughout the state.

Swans at Lake Eola get TLC at annual roundup

The swan roundup at Lake Eola provided veterinary care to about 50 of the park's iconic birds at the annual volunteer event in 2017.

Disney reveals planet name in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge coming to Hollywood Studios

While Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge won't arrive to Disneyland or Disney's Hollywood Studios until 2019, the name of the planet the team has created has been revealed.

YouTube star 'sWoozie' is from Central Florida

Adande "sWoozie" Thorne has his own YouTube channel, and he's the host of "Lace Up: The Ultimate Sneaker Challenge."

Disney weddings: Spouses Allison Holker, Stephen 'tWitch' Boss host

'Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings' will be a December special and a series that debuts in summer 2018 on Freeform.

Macy's parade: 'Frozen' Olaf balloon debuts

Smokey Robinson, Jimmy Fallon, Patti LaBelle and Gwen Stefani will entertain during Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC. Olaf from 'Frozen' is a new balloon.

Area restaurants on OpenTable's 100 Best Restaurants for Group Dining list

OpenTable named Central Florida restaurants to 100 best restaurants for group dining list

Leesburg Christmas House offers multitude of holiday decorating, gift ideas

Leesburg Christmas House offers multitude of holiday decorating, gift ideas

Toy Story Land welcomes first giant statues at Disney's Hollywood Studios

The first two giant statues have arrived to Toy Story Land as Jessie and Rex take their place ahead of the summer 2018 opening at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Once homeless, hairstylist gives back to others at Lake Eola in Orlando

A Miles of Help Through Christ event at Lake Eola offered food, haircuts and entertainment to homeless community

New high school program aims to groom future Orange County teachers

Orange County starts new high school magnet program for high school students who want to be teachers

Kissimmee families in need receive ingredients for Thanksgiving dinner

A truckload of frozen turkeys, bags with boxed mashed potatoes, canned beans and cranberry sauce from Sedano's supermarket pulled into Kissimmee City Hall on Friday. 

Universal: Our first look at Wizarding World Christmas, revamped Macy's parade

Hogwarts Castle gets a virtual makeover and Universal Studios debuts big new floats for the holidays

Curtis Earth runs Orlando's first trivia empire

Trivia host Curtis Earth keeps audiences coming back.

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