Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Co-op residents strive to live healthy, happy and sustainable lives; NBC's 'Today' praises an Orlando author's book; First group completes UCF's program for students with disabilities

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April 23, 2019

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Life is better shared for members of Peanut Butter Palace co-op house

Earth Day in Orlando: For members of the Peanut Butter Palace permaculture co-op, life is better when shared through community living and sustainability projects.

NBC's 'Today' praises Orlando author's 'great book'

NBC's 'Today' brings attention to Orlando author Larry Loftis' 'Code Name: Lise' and endorses the true World War II saga as 'a great book.'

First group completes UCF program for students with disabilities

The first students will complete a UCF program for students with disabilities this spring.

Meet the man that Dwayne Johnson calls 'The Rock's Rock'

Dwayne "The Rock'' Johnson and "Good Morning America'' host Robin Roberts collaborated on a short film about a man with Down Syndrome who is a close friend of Johnson's.

UCF grad's comedy wins Florida Film Festival audience award

Winners at the Florida Film Festival included 'Postal,' a comedy directed by UCF alum Tyler Falbo, and 'The Next Edition,' a short about the Parkland shooting.

Report finds the cheapest theme park in Florida

Fun Spot America was the only major Florida amusement park that offered free parking, said the report from HomesToGo, a vacation rental search engine.

Food trucks can park in downtown Orlando starting May 3

Next month, downtowners will have new lunchtime, dinner and late-night options in Orlando: Food trucks.

WonderWorks, astronaut team up on educational project

Don Thomas, who flew on four Space Shuttle missions, will make appearances as part of WonderKids, an educational project of WonderWorks Orlando.

Universal sets dates for 2019 holiday celebrations

Grinchmas, Harry Potter, Mannheim Steamroller and a Macy's parade will be at home for the holidays again at Universal Orlando in 2019

Lemon-glazed doughnuts return to Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme's lemon-glazed doughnuts return for only one week beginning April 22 and here's where you can find them in Orlando and Central Florida.

Florida Film Festival: Richard Dreyfuss says acting gets to truth

Richard Dreyfuss, in town for a screening of "The Goodbye Girl" at the Enzian Theater in Maitland, discussed the role and more.

Universal: New Potter coaster to show off 'blast-ended skrewt'

Universal Orlando has announced five creatures that will be seen in roller coaster set to open this summer at Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

PODCAST: 'Game of Thrones' recap, season 8, episode 2 — 'The things we do for love' (Ep. 155)

As the Night King and his army of the dead approach, the living inside Winterfell deal with what could be their last night. Orlando Sentinel television critic Hal Boedeker and editor Jeff Weiner recap the second episode of Game of Thrones' final season.

Disney Springs: Ins and out of Grapefruit Garage parking

New Grapefruit Garage adds to parking options for Disney Springs. But where are you?

Miranda Lambert hits the road to Orlando

Award-winning country singer Miranda Lambert brings her Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars Tour to the Amway Center.

Avengers get epic send-off at 'Endgame' world premiere

Fans and the stars of "Avengers: Endgame" admitted seeing the movie was an emotional affair at the premiere Monday night in Los Angeles.

'American Idol': Orlando singer advances; Adam Lambert to return

Orlando singer Alyssa Raghu, 17, makes it through Disney Night on 'American Idol' and next will receive tutoring from Adam Lambert for a Queen-themed episode.

Disney: 'Rivers of Light' update coming to Animal Kingdom

Disneynature footage, Disney animation will be added to "Rivers of Light" show at Animal Kingdom theme park starting in late May.

'Killing Eve,' 'Americans,' 'Sesame Street' win Peabody Awards

The Peabody Awards will honor 'Killing Eve,' 'Barry,' 'Pose,' 'The Good Place' and 'The Americans,' which was called 'among the best TV shows in history.'

BTS loves 'Friends,' fans' screaming

Korean pop group BTS talks 'Friends,' fans and military service in a report this weekend on 'CBS Sunday Morning.'

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