Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Mermaids captivate at Weeki Wachee Springs; Man saves duckling; Sanford eatery is a family affair

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Weeki Wachee Springs: Mermaids captivate audiences in newly renovated underwater theater

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park has been famous for its mermaid shows since the attraction opened in 1947. The park also features Florida's only spring-fed water park.

Video: Florida man rescues duckling and reunites it with siblings

One duckling was in good wings when a South Florida man rescued, rehabilitated and reunited the duck with its siblings as seen on a recent Reddit post.

Dali's Lao/Thai Café in Sanford: A mom and pop (and mom and pop) operation | Review

For the diverse family behind this small Sanford eatery, cooking is a family affair.

Heart attack forces Florida teen to miss Shawn Mendes concert, so he gave her a call

A Florida teen planned on spending her birthday at the Shawn Mendes concert but was unable to attend after she went into cardiac arrest.

Chasing the cheddar: A reporter's hunt for Chick-fil-A's newest menu item

It's the Atlanta-based chains first new side item since 2016. No word yet on whether it's cow-approved.

How St. Luke's puts the magic in 'Mary Poppins'

Go behind-the-scenes to experience the technical wizardry of "Mary Poppins."

Disney World workers can get tuition paid upfront at University of Arizona, which joins schools in Disney Aspire

Last year Disney announced it will pay all tuition, fees and book expenses upfront for full-time and part-time hourly employees in a new program known as Disney Aspire. Now, more schools are joining.

Paw Park: Sanford spot draws inspiration from dogs

Paw Park in Sanford is designed with dogs in mind, from paw print-covered agility equipment to a plethora of water stations, recreational fire hydrants and canine-inspired art.

'Property Brothers' stars bring book tour to Orlando

"Property Brothers" stars Drew and Jonathan Scott bring their tour for their book "Builder Brothers: Better Together" to Orlando on Sept. 11. They'll be at the Barnes & Noble in Colonial Plaza Mall.

WUCF FM's Kayonne Riley named JazzWeek Programmer of Year

Kayonne Riley, who has been with WUCF FM since 1994, has received Programmer of the Year honors from JazzWeek.

Here's how to get free beer at Orlando's theme parks

Free beer! Aquatica Orlando is giving visitors drinks for a special summer promotion.

Using 'The Mikado' to embrace Japanese culture, female power

Opera del Sol presents "The Mikado" from Aug. 9-11.

Hop on board Volcano Bay's stuffed plantain canoe

Volcano Bay's stuffed plantain canoe brings sweet and savory together.

'Farewell,' 'Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood': standout summer movies

In a summer of sequels and superheroes, Lulu Wang's 'The Farewell' and Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood' stand out at the multiplex.

Former anchor Carole Nelson Pond: 'I do not have AFib now'

Former Orlando TV anchor Carole Nelson Pond supplies a hopeful health update: 'The cardioversion worked, and I do not have AFib now.'

Florida couple gets engaged at Shawn Mendes concert – Mendes stops the show to congratulate them

A Florida woman proposed to her girlfriend at the Shawn Mendes concert in Orlando. Mendes stopped the show to congratulate them.

Disney Stars Wars cost $1 billion to build in Orlando, creating 5,500 construction jobs

Here's how Disney avoided leaks as thousands of constructions crews built the $1 billion expansion, seeing firsthand one of the company's most expensive secrets.

'Lucy in the Sky': Astronaut drama touches down Oct. 4

'Lucy in the Sky,' an astronaut drama with Natalie Portman in a role based loosely on Lisa Nowak, arrives in theaters Oct. 4. The scheduling should help the film's awards chances.

Disney's Animal Kingdom: Wild Africa Trek offers in-depth safari adventure

Walt Disney World's Wild Africa Trek at Animal Kingdom takes guests on a three-hour adventure, where they'll climb into animal enclosures, navigate rope bridges above crocodiles, enjoy a meal in the middle of the savanna and more.

National S'mores Day is Aug. 10: Here's where to get toasted

Caught without a campfire on Aug. 10? You don't need one to partake in National S'mores Day celebrations.

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