Tuesday, March 3, 2020

New baby zebra at Disney; Firefighter dances until son leaves NICU; Girl advertises dog's adoption

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March 3, 2020

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Disney shares baby zebra, sitatunga images from Animal Kingdom

Disney's Animal Kingdom has welcomed two newborns to its herd and shared images of the baby zebra and sitatunga on social media.

Seminole firefighter uses to TikTok dance moves for son and wife in NICU

Chris Askew, a Seminole County firefighter, has danced his way to internet fame as he danced for 48 days on the app TikTok until his wife and son came home from the hospital.

Pitbull mix that is 'totally best friend material' seeks furever home

Reggie the pitbull mix — who is "totally best friend material," according to his foster mom's daughter — is looking for his new home with the help of Furever Bully Love Rescue.

Broadway's Denée Benton returns home in style | Review

Denée Benton: Orlando Sentinel review of the "Hamilton" star's concert in Orlando.

Orlando Museum of Art discounts memberships for March

The Orlando Museum of Art will knock $10 off the price of annual memberships through March 31.

Florida Strawberry Festival returns with fresh fruit, fair fun and music

The Florida Strawberry Festival returns to Plant City for its 85th year of fresh fruit, fair rides and music. The festival pays homage to Plant City's 10,000 acres of farmland and annual crop yield worth more than $360 million.

Aquatica ramping up Riptide Race rider

Aquatica, SeaWorld's water park, ramps up new Riptide Race raft ride

Central Florida Fair brings farm animals, rides and fried food to Orlando

The Central Florida Fair is back for its 108th annual event with farm animals, fair food, carnival games, rides, entertainment and more.

'Today' rides into Universal Orlando, broadcasts show live

NBC's 'Today' rides into Universal Orlando, broadcasts four-hour show live

Bem Bom honored as Restaurant of the Year in 2020 Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards

Bem Bom is the critic's choice winner for Best Overall Restaurant in the 2020 Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards.

Martin Lawrence talks touring, 'Bad Boys' ahead of Orlando show

Comedian and actor Martin Lawrence discusses "Bad Boys" and the Lit AF Tour ahead of the show's return to Orlando.

Let it grow: A survival guide to Epcot's flower and garden fest

Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival: A Disney World survival guide

Disney Cruise Line targets 3 new ports for summer 2021

Disney Cruise Line will spend summer 2021 in Europe, Alaska and the Caribbean, its final summer with just four ships in the fleet.

Joe Rogan set to blow some minds at Amway Center

Podcast host and comedian Joe Rogan will bring his Sacred Clown Tour to Orlando's Amway Center.

'Mean Girls' captures the funny, subversive spirit of the film | Review

'Mean Girls': Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm's review of the touring Broadway show at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

'Henry IV, part 1': A prince and a play in search of an identity | Review

War is a long time coming in Orlando Shakes' latest 'Fire and Reign' production.

Grab a discount on a second pair of Crocs at The Florida Mall

Through Feb. 29, get a second pair of Crocs at the Florida Mall in Orlando for 25-40 percent off.

Winter Garden named Florida's 10th and newest 'trail town'

Winter Garden has been named Florida's 10th and newest "trail town" thanks to its access to the West Orange Trail.

Weather Channel highlights Tribune employee's Antarctica marathon

Tribune Publishing's Yolanda Stevens completed a marathon in Antarctica and will be featured on the Weather Channel to discuss her experience.

6 Orlando destinations, including Victoria & Albert's, earn top Forbes Travel Guide honors

As expected, Victoria & Albert's restaurant at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa earned the only five-star rating for Orlando this year.

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