Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Making instruments is more than a hobby for some Central Florida enthusiasts; A mom who donated her son's organs meets the girl who has his heart at Disney; An Orlando airport gets creative when faced with a projected pilot shortage

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April 9, 2019

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Making instruments more than a hobby for some Central Florida enthusiasts

Instrument makers share their challenges and the passions the drive them to build new sound machines.

Mom donates her murdered son's organs. Four years later, she meets the girl who has his heart at Disney World.

Her baby was murdered in 2014. Even in her grief, his mother wanted to help somebody else so she donated his organs. Years later, she meets the little girl she saved at Walt Disney World.

Projected pilot shortage will impact air travel - what one Orlando airport is doing about it

The aviation industry is banking on the next generation of potential pilots to maintain future air travel. An estimated 1.3 million new pilots are needed to fly current and new fleets for the two largest commercial jet manufacturers, Boeing and Airbus, within the next twenty years.

Brevard Zoo named one of the best in the country

Brevard Zoo got top marks on its facility, but it wasn't the only Florida zoo to make the top 30.

Magic's refuse-to-lose mentality pays off with playoff berth

The Orlando Magic have gone 21-9 in their past 30 games to reach the playoffs, and it's a reflection of the personality the team has built this season.

Pizza Press, the newspaper-themed pizzeria, opening in west Orange County

The Hamlin Town Center development in western Orange County is getting the region's second Pizza Press restaurant.

Brothers mix symbolism and whimsy with social messages

The work of Einar and Jamex De La Torre is on view in the "Rococolab" exhibition at Rollins College's Cornell Fine Arts Museum.

Orlando Science Center's admission will be $10 for 1 day

One day's worth of Orlando Science Center experiences will cost $10 on April 14.

'Charlotte's Web' this year's choice for One Book, One Community reading events

This year's One Book, One Community focuses on E.B. White's "Charlotte's Web." Events at local libraries run from April 7 to May 10.

'Hamilton,' 'Dear Evan Hansen,' now 'Fosse/Verdon'

Broadway veterans of 'Hamilton' and 'Dear Evan Hansen' take a frank look at legends Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon in the FX series 'Fosse/Verdon.'

Elizabeth Hart returns with stories of renewal, renovation

'Ready, Set, Renovate!' and host Elizabeth Hart return for a third season that features a high-rise, a beachfront condo, a tiny house and a chicken coop.

It's National Twinkie Day: Blue Man Group talks Twinkies

In honor of National Twinkie Day on April 6, we talked with Wes Day of the Blue Man Group about their relationship with the famous American snack cake.

Flying with the Geico Skytypers at Lakeland's Sun 'n Fun Fly-In and Expo

The Geico Skytypers fly six WWII SNJ planes in close formation to write messages in the sky. Check out this first-person view flying with them at Lakeland's Sun 'n Fun Fly-In and Expo.

In World War II epic, daughter writes dad's 'posthumous memoir'

Joanie Holzer Schirm draws on interviews with her father and letters he left to write 'My Dear Boy,' a World War II epic billed as a 'posthumous memoir.'

'Survivor': Orlando attorney displays true grit

Orlando attorney Aurora McCreary gave 'Survivor' fans something to talk about when she won immunity. 'Survivor' and the Chicago dramas were Wednesday's ratings leaders.

PODCAST: The lure of the opening day — new theme park experiences and those on the horizon (Ep. 139)

Dewayne Bevil and Gabby Russon discuss the recent openings of SeaWorld's Sesame Street, Disney's Lightning McQueen show at Hollywood Studios and Legoland's Lego Movie World. They also look ahead to the Harry Potter roller coaster and a little thing called Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

100,000-square-foot indoor water park coming to Gulf Coast theme park

The Park at OWA in Foley, Alabama, plans to open a luxury RV park by the end of the year and a resort hotel and the water park by 2021.

Beefy King still savoring Daniel Tosh praise

Daniel Tosh's mention of Beefy King on his Comedy Central show has brought new customers to the Orlando restaurant.

How Disney World put together its new Lightning McQueen attraction

How Disney World built its new Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy, giving the "Cars" movie franchise a home at Hollywood Studios.

Disney: Bo Peep set for theme-park appearances in 'Toy Story 4' mode

Bo Peep, a character in the upcoming 'Toy Story 4' movie, will also be seen in Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park this summer

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