A happy dose of uplifting news from Central Florida and beyond.
 YELUSWAP will feature guest performances and slams from poets in Orlando and around the nation. |   | |
 Johnny Brummit, an Orlando teen raised by his grandmother and, at times, the juvenile-justice system, took a microphone at the White House Thursday afternoon to tell President Donald Trump and a room full of administration officials about how a nonprofit job-training program has changed his life. | | | |
 Aloft Downtown Orlando and the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando celebrated the 100th dog adopted with a Hawaiian-themed "Bow Wow Luau." | | | |
 SeaWorld's Southern BBQ Sundae is a photo-op delight for barbecue fans, but it's only available for a limited time. | | | |
 Gatorland introducing Halloween event called Gators, Ghosts and Goblins. Included: scary actors, selfie spots, Octoberfest Pavilion and the famed Skunk Ape. | | | |
 The back-to-school sales tax holiday is set for Aug. 2-6 with items like school supplies that cost $15 or less, clothing costing less than $60 and computers costing $1,000 or less being exempt from taxes. | | | |
 Disney's Hollywood Studios opened Rock 'n' Roller Coaster 20 years ago with Aerosmith, a very fast start neon palm trees and a cast member named Chris. | | | |
 As the company celebrated in Titusville with the mostly symbolic gesture, economic leaders say the program's arrival adds to a region that has already been boosted by launch firms SpaceX and United Launch Alliance. | | | |
 Scoop Soldiers now offers poop scooping services in Orlando, and will soon expand to Tampa and Jacksonville. | | | |
 As Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge debut approaches, vacation rental homes are capitalizing with themed bedrooms. | | | |
 The Florida Department of Health in Orange County is hosting a free, family-friendly event on Aug. 2 in Orlando that's part of the Global Big Latch On. | | | |
 Ravenous Pig is opening a brewery next door to their Winter Park restaurant with plans for a beer garden between the two buildings. | | | |
 Disney World is spreading holiday joy farther into its theme parks -- especially Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom -- in 2019. | | | |
 Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park again tops global rankings compiled by TripAdvisor. Disney's Magic Kingdom is runner-up. | | | |
 Universal Orlando announces its latest Halloween Horror Nights House: Killer Klowns from Outer Space. | | | |
 Celebrating National Chicken Wing Day in Orlando? Check out some reader and staff recommendations.... | | | |
 The Black Walnut Spiked Cider at Bitters & Bottles in Orlando's North Quarter is an aromatic cold weather treat. | | | |
 Felipe Rodriquez Tequila House has the market cornered on location and vibe, but needs a little work to get all the way there. | | | |
 For people who want to feel relaxed and energized at the same time, Pabst Blue Ribbon is here for you. The brewer is now offering alcoholic coffee in Florida and four other states. | | | |
 The Walt Disney Company is donating $3 million to help save lions - its largest single gift to conservation. | | | |
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