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Hurricane Irma survivor Irma the owl finds home at SeaWorld

Tuesday, Apr 24

Hurricane Irma took its toll on more than just humans across Florida, but also a little screech owl, who suffered a fractured wing, but now has a new home at SeaWorld Orlando.

Meet a few Central Floridians who give back by volunteering

In honor of National Volunteer Month in April, we highlight a few Central Floridians who give back to the community.

I'm a cat lady and proud of it. Just don't call me crazy.

Meet my animal family. You might notice there are no dogs, just cats. Don't call me crazy.

Pictures: UCF unveils 2017 national championship rings

UCF presented members of the 2017 undefeated team with national championship rings during Saturday's spring game.

Cats and dogs, together? Jaguars want you to bring your dog to NFL games

Now you can take your best friend along with you to Jacksonville Jaguar games. The team has announced it is building an in-stadium dog park.

'The Voice': Ormond Beach singer advances

Kaleb Lee of Ormond Beach advances to next week on 'The Voice,' but viewers sent another of Kelly Clarkson's team packing.

The Queen is now in charge at Medieval Times

She is a feminist at heart, but for 15 years, the actress played the role of princess faithfully at Medieval Times. Eveleena Fults wasn't allowed to ride a

Blake Bortles shows he can be crowd pleaser at football camp in Oviedo

Jacksonville Jaguars QB Blake Bortles, who played at UCF, returned to his alma mater, Oviedo High School, on Saturday to host a football camp for youths ages 8-14.

Parrot on pirate ship to announce Tampa Bay Bucs' fourth-round NFL draft pick

The Tampa Bay Bucs have asked Zsa Zsa the parrot to make their fourth-round draft pick from the deck of the iconic pirate ship at Raymond James Stadium.

National DNA Day: How to celebrate in Central Florida

April 25 is National DNA Day. Here's your guide to celebrating in Central Florida.

Former columnist inspires students ... and current columnist

Former columnist inspires students ... and current columnist

Star Wars Half Marathon runner uses force of storied movie franchise for good

Big Star Wars fan Carrie Nugent of Winter Park will run in three races during the Disney Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend.

Bison on the loose in Tallahassee — because it's Friday in Florida

There's a bison roaming around Tallahassee, and the Leon County Sheriff's Office is working to find the owner of the young animal.

Melbourne air show organizers pay tribute to fallen Thunderbirds pilot

The organizers of the Melbourne Air & Space Show created a memorial to fallen Thunderbirds pilot Maj Stephen Del Bagno, call sign Cajun, who died in a crash on April 4 in Nevada. Bagno last performed at the March air show in Melbourne.

Local chef cooking at James Beard Foundation Awards Gala

Hari Pulapaka of DeLand's Cress Restaurant will be cooking at the James Beard Foundation Award Gala on May 7, assited by Josh Oakley of Sanford's The Smiling Bison as well as Dr. Jenneffer Pulapaka.

National Pigs in a Blanket Day: How to celebrate in Central Florida

April 24 is National Pigs in a Blanket Day. Here's your guide to celebrating in Central Florida.

Florida Hospital campuses get 'A' from group that grades patient safety

The spring 2018 Hospital Safety Grades report by the Leapfrog Group shows that Florida Hospital campuses maintained an A grade in safety.

On a roll: Skyline Attractions ships out coaster cars

The cars for a new roller coaster named for the Batman villainess have been shipped from the warehouse of Orlando's Skyline Attractions, destined for a Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, in Vallejo, Calif. The vehicles were manufactured here, a city known worldwide for rides —  but not for making them.

Oviedo's Sushi Pop expanding to Winter Park

Oviedo-based Sushi Pop plans to open a second restaurant in late summer at 115 E. Lyman Ave., according to general manager Anu Nanda. It's the former spot occupied by the Boi Brazil steakhouse.

NASA to make orbiting lunar base decision in early 2019

NASA looks to make a decision on which private company gets to build the first part of the planned orbiting lunar base called the Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway.

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