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Desmond Meade selected as Orlando Sentinel's Central Floridian of the Year; Disney, SeaWorld and Universal offer pet-friendly accommodations; Air guitar presents a serious opportunity for some Floridians

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April 2, 2019

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Desmond Meade selected as Orlando Sentinel's Central Floridian of the Year

Amendment 4 leader Desmond Meade is named Central Floridian of the Year by the Orlando Sentinel. Meade is the leader of a movement that restored voting rights back to over one million ex-felons in Florida.

Disney, SeaWorld and Universal pet options allow furry friends to join your vacation

There are a plethora of boarding, kenneling and hotel options for Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Orlando Resort visitors traveling with pets.

'This isn't just for fun:' Air guitar presents serious opportunity for some Floridians

For some Central Floridians, air guitar represents a more serious pursuit than just fun. The US Air Guitar Southeastern Championships are at The Geek Easy in Winter Park on April 13.

Central Florida Dairy Queen tries to reunite lost stuffed dog with owner: report

A Dairy Queen in Oviedo has been using social media to try and reunite a stuffed animal with its owner.

Ravenous Pig opening brewery next door in Winter Park

Ravenous Pigs' owners have purchased the building next door to their destination restaurant and are converting it into a full-service brewery not only to serve suds, but to supply beer to its other restaurants.

Florida Film Festival: Richard Dreyfuss to attend

Oscar-winner Richard Dreyfuss will attend the Florida Film Festival for an April 19 screening of 'The Goodbye Girl,' which brought him the big prize.

Legoland Florida: Rides rumble into new Lego Movie World

Three rides in Legoland Florida's Lego Movie World have familiar elements, but they're also a little bit twisted.

Artist's Talk: 'Andrew M. Grant: Elements'

Painter Andrew M. Grant discusses his exhibit "Elements" hanging at the Hannibal Square Heritage Center in Winter Park.

Tim Allen to play Orlando in August

Tim Allen, star of 'Last Man Standing' and 'Home Improvement,' will deliver his stand-up act on Aug. 2 at the Dr. Phillips Center.

MegaCon Orlando adds 'Wonder Woman' Lynda Carter

Lynda Carter, star of 'Wonder Woman' in the 1970s, will join MegaCon Orlando in May for a day.

News 13 Hero of Year: Sanford woman fighting human trafficking

Spectrum News 13 salutes seven people who had been profiled in the station's Everyday Heroes segment.

City of Orlando poised to embrace LGBT-certified businesses

The city of Orlando is poised to become the first in the state to embrace certified LGBT-owned businesses, a move that officials say should expand the kind of opportunities now reserved for minority- and women-owned businesses.

Picture it: Hot spots for Sesame Street selfies at SeaWorld

Photos will be a must once you get to Sesame Street, a new land with super selfie potential at SeaWorld Orlando.

Lake County Fair set to open — a staple since 1921 and 'a throwback to simpler times'

The Lake County Fair opens its 10-day run on April 4 at the fairgrounds near Eustis. As always, the old-fashioned event features food, rides and exhibits.

Orlando singer advances on 'American Idol'; Nobel laureates visit 'Big Bang Theory'

This week: 'This Is Us' and "Will & Grace' offer season finales. Orlando singer Alyssa Raghu continues on 'American Idol.' Kit Harington hosts 'SNL.'

Making a living: Artsts talk about the tradeoffs they make for their passions

Central Florida musicians, artists and comedians work hard to do what they love.

A closer look at Kennedy Space Center's immersive Astronaut Training Experience

Visitors to Kennedy Space Center can participate in the Astronaut Training Experience to simulate what it's like to train as a space explorer.

Harold Garde looks to 'Burn This Down' in new exhibit at Mills Gallery

"Burn This Down: Reflections on the Art World" at Orlando's Mills Gallery features new works by 95-year-old abstract artist and New Smyrna Beach resident Harold Garde.

First look: 'Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy' at Disney's Hollywood Studios

'Cars' hero Lightning McQueen spins into new show at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park

Spectrum News 13 honors 'Everyday Heroes'

Ybeth Bruzual hosts 'Spectrum News 13 Salute to Everyday Heroes' at 7 p.m. Saturday on the cable news channel.

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