Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Snake on a plane?, sharks in the skies, rooster in the news

A happy dose of uplifting news from Central Florida and beyond.

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July 10, 2018

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Orlando hotel's dog-adoption program off to "awesome" start

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The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando wasn't sure what to expect when it partnered with a downtown hotel to showcase dogs for adoption. But six weeks in, the success rate has been "awesome," executive director Stephen Bardy says.

Orlando's new area code (689) might be the worst area code ever ... unless we make it "MUY!"

Orlando's new area code (689) might be the worst area code ever ... unless we make it "MUY!"

Boca Raton cop wows social media by lip-syncing to 'Frozen' song

Boca Raton police officer Jimmy Jalil lip syncs "In Summer'' from the Disney movie "Frozen" from inside his squad car. The video has become a social media sensation.

Orlando couple exchange vows in rehabilitation hospital

Orlando's David Alcober and his wife, Aloma, had been united in civil matrimony for 34 years when he ended up in a rehab center after spinal surgery, unable to walk. They decided it was time to rectify their lack of a holy union — the Catholic Church had never recognized their marriage.

Snake on a plane? Miami TSA thwarts attempt to smuggle python onto flight

TSA agents at Miami International Airport on Sunday stopped a smuggler who was hiding a live python inside a computer hard drive.

Goldendoodle Bentley found in East Orange neighborhood 3 days after bolting during fireworks

Bentley is home The 3-year-old Goldendoodle, which ran off during July Fourth fireworks in downtown Avalon Park, was found at about 4 a.m. today wandering around Avalon.

Sharks take to the skies with new Southwest Airlines paint jobs

Southwest Airlines is celebrating Shark Week with five special airplane paint jobs.

UFC fighter subdues drunken jerk, world applauds

On the night before being inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, Matt Serra defeated a drunk in a Las Vegas restaurant.

Video shows joy of 4-year-old girl with cerebral palsy taking first steps

A video of a 4-year-old with cerebral palsy excitedly taking her first steps will put a smile on your face.

Woman attempts world record for chin-ups ... while hula hooping

An Ohio woman attempted a world record for doing chin-ups while hula hooping.

No more jarring 'cock-a-doodle-doos,' but beloved rooster Milfred will live on, stuffed by taxidermist

Milfred the rooster was an uncommon chicken and, after the gamecock died in May, his owner, Maureen Jacobson, turned to a crowd-funding site to raise money to hire a taxidermist to preserve her brightly feathered friend, who also inspired a book and a mayor's proclamation.

Pictures: Drum Corps International in Orlando

Check out photos of Drum Crops International at Orlando's Camping World Stadium on Sunday, July 8, 2018.

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