Tuesday, December 19, 2017

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December 19, 2017

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Video: Counting the manatees at Blue Spring

Friday, Dec 15

Counting manatees at Blue Spring State Park with a manatee specialist.

Orlando's new signature food is … um, what?

Orlando's new "signature" dish is honey nougat glace. Ever heard of it? Neither has Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell.

'Mannequin Skywalker' rides Blue Origin's new crew capsule

Blue Origin's 'Mannequin Skywalker' has rocketed almost all the way to space, just in time for the new Star Wars movie.

Disney Animal Kingdom's baby tigers make their debut

Disney also released new photos of the brother and sister duo that are named Anala and Jeda.

Sick teen gets her wish, spends a day at UCF as medical student

Hannah Culler's wish was to be a medical student for one day at UCF medical school and Make-A-Wish Foundation made it happen. During her visit, medical students also surprised her with a white coat ceremony.

The force behind Orange County toy drive: 'I have a social responsibility' to help

For a decade, Star Wars fan Jon Weiss has been a force in campaigns to collect toys for needy youths in Central Florida.

Christmas comes early at an Orange County women's facility

For women at an Apopka-area drug-and-alcohol-rehabilitation shelter, it will be Christmas Day. Stephanie Bowman of One Heart for Women and Children brought tons of gifts for children Sunday with help from retired NFL players.

SeaWorld: New walruses making debut in theme park

Young Ginger, born at the park, and Aku, rescued near Alaska, can now be observed by visitors

Moana inspired Christmas tree goes viral on social media

Alfredo Majuri Vargas Christmas tree creation inspired on a Disney movie looks so real that it got thousands of visits on social media in a matter of days.

Disney reveals new images for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Some new renderings and images for the upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge were revealed at an event at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

'Florida Project' rated No. 1; young actress a top scene-stealer

New York magazine acclaims 'The Florida Project' 'the best film of 2017 by a wide margin,' and Vanity Fair picks star Brooklynn Prince a top scene-stealer for the year.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sees off UCF graduates with message to help their community

Former NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 70, shares lessons he's learned in sports, life

Man stranded on Lake Eola fountain: Swans don't 'judge him'

The man who got stranded on the fountain in the middle of Lake Eola after taking a joy ride on a swan boat said he went on the ride because swans don't "judge him," a police report released Monday says.

Sonny's BBQ headed to Central Florida Zoo

Winter Park-based restaurant chain Sonny's BBQ is taking over concessions at the Central Florida Zoo in Sanford.

Dog show brings out the best in young handler

The AKC National Championship brings out handlers such as Tori Tarr to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

Scott Frost wins AP coach of year honors after leading UCF to perfect season

Scott Frost won Associated Press coach of the year honors after leading UCF to a perfect season, including a conference title and a bid to the Peach Bowl.

First trailer released for Disney's 'The Nutcracker and the Four Realms'

It's never too early to plan for the holidays, even those more than a year away as Disney released the trailer for "The Nutcracker and the Four Realms."

Cirque du Soleil's 'La Nouba' replacement will focus on Disney

Cirque du Soleil announces details on "La Nouba" replacement show.

First look: Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire VR attraction at Disney Springs

Disney World visitors can now interact with the Star Wars universe with virtual stormtrooper gear

Farmers market coming to Parramore at Orlando City Stadium

The Parramore Farmers Market is set to debut Jan. 6 at Orlando City Stadium.

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