Tuesday, February 27, 2018

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February 27, 2018

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Splitting sides: Local and national comedians gather for Orlando Indie Comedy Fest

Friday, Feb 23

The four-day Orlando Indie Comedy Fest takes over six venues around the city.

Where to spend happiest of hours in Central Florida restaurants

Happy hour is a must at Orlando-area restaurants. Here's where to get the best deals on drinks and food.

Video: Owls boot eagles out their rebuilt nest

Bald eagles build nest but spotted owls take it over

NASA cranks Space Launch System engine test up to 11

The latest test of an RS-25 engine for NASA's Space Launch System saw the most powerful blast yet.

An eHarmony for adopting kids? Florida launches novel computer-matching pilot program

A wealthy tequila maker, his wife, two nonprofits and child-welfare workers are bringing a new system to match Florida's foster kids with prospective forever families. It's not quite eHarmony for adoption, but it's close.

Disney names hippo born at Animal Kingdom

The calf was the first born at the theme park in more than 13 years

Two full moons and lots of planet watching on tap in March

March will see a double dose of full moons and early morning risers will get a good view of Saturn, Jupiter and Mars.

SeaWorld's orphaned baby manatee moves to exhibit

Jose the baby manatee has been moved from a private area of SeaWorld to the TurtleTrek exhibit where the public can see the manatee calves fed their bottles at every three hours starting at 9 a.m.

After 150 years, masterpiece shines anew — and Central Floridians are first to see it

The Morse Museum of Winter Park is the first museum outside of the St. Johnsbury (Vt.) Athenaeum to exhibit a legendary painting, "The Domes of the Yosemite."

Orlando City unveils new white and purple away kit

Orlando City unveiled its new white and purple away kit Friday, relying on a group of fans to help show off the Lions' latest threads.

Longwood woman fulfills promise to late friend by running Disney Princess Half Marathon

Cara Koprowski of Longwood is running the 10th annual Disney Princess Half Marathon for the first time, and for a very important reason — to fulfill a promise she made to her late friend, Ann Higgins, who died when she was struck by a car last St. Patrick's Day near Seattle.

These days, we could all use more Mr. Rogers in our neighborhoods

On 50th anniversary, we could all use more Mr. Rogers in our neighborhoods … as tour at Rollins College reminds

'Survivor': Melbourne, Ocala players compete

'Survivor: Ghost Island,' the 36th edition of the franchise, features a fishing guide from Melbourne, a male model from the Florida Keys and a woman in graphic sales from Ocala.

Disneyland Paris set for expansion with Frozen, Marvel, Star Wars attractions

The company will spend 2 billion Euro on the projects, which will roll out in phases starting in 2021

The Edison in Disney Springs puts on a good show

The Edison in Disney Springs puts on a good show

'The Voice': Blake Shelton lands Ormond Beach singer

Kelly Clarkson sang for Ormond Beach hopeful Kaleb Lee, but he chose Blake Shelton as his coach on the season premiere of 'The Voice.'

Florida-bound Carnival Horizon getting final touches

The finishing touches are taking shape on board Carnival Horizon, which is set to debut in April and make its way to Florida this fall.

4Rivers making sandwich to raise money for Douglas High School shooting victims

Barbecue restaurant 4 Rivers Smokehouse is making a special "Soaring Eagle" sandwich with proceeds going to help victims of the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

Bike Week ready to roll into Daytona Beach

The 77th annual Bike Week wheels into Daytona Beach on March 9. The world's biggest motorcycle festival draws hundreds of thousands of biker fans in for concerts, rallies, contests and more until its end on March 18.

Johnny Weir's hair and I will star in next Winter Olympics

The Olympics should stop frauds like Liz Swaney from turning the Games into a joke.

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