Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Vote - and grab a treat; holidays at Disney; chilling with jellyfish

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

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November 6, 2018

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Vote - and grab a food, drink deal from Central Florida restaurants

Tuesday, Nov 6

Go vote — and then snag some free food or drink from local restaurants. ​​​​​​​

Election Day 'needs a cheerleader', so meet Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Michael Ertel

Election Day 'needs a cheerleader', so meet Seminole County Supervisor Michael Ertel, who's been waving pom-poms this close to 14 years now.

Forget polls: Sharks predict outcome of Florida Senate and governor's races

While the vast majority of Americans look to polls to predict election races, Florida used sharks.

Manatee Awareness Month: Where to see the sea cows — and how to help them

Save the Manatee Club's Manatee Awareness Month focuses on manatee conservation in Florida.

Pictures: At Disney's Animal Kingdom, scenes from a safari

Scenes from the Kilamanjaro Safari and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail, at Disney's Animal Kingdom, Tuesday, October 30, 2018.  (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Christmas is coming to The Courtesy Bar in downtown Orlando

The Courtesy Bar will again be transformed into Miracle on Orange, a Christmas-themed cocktail bar, from Nov. 23-Dec. 31 in downtown Orlando.

Holidays at Disney: Castle will light up — and be livestreamed — Thursday

Magic Kingdom's Cinderella Castle will light up for the world via livestream Thursday, Walt Disney World says. "Frozen" characters will be there.

9 favorites from the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

It'll soon be time to say goodbye to the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. This annual festival ends on Nov. 12. 

Florida police officer plays piano to assist elderly man and his daughter

A Pembroke Pines policeman showed himself to be a real-life "officer and a gentleman" when he used his piano-skills to rescue the day.

People magazine names Idris Elba 2018's Sexiest Man Alive

People magazine has named Idris Elba as 2018's Sexiest Man Alive, and the British actor says the honor has given him a boost of self-confidence.

Pictures: Chilling out with the jellyfish at Sea Life Orlando Aquarium

Guests check out the moon jellyfish at Sea Life Orlando Aquarium, Friday, October 26, 2018.  The 80 jellies assume the different colors projected by lighting in their 1,500-gallon habitat....

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