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Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Kids celebrate coronavirus heroes; 10 people who make Orlando a better place to live; Bikes are back

Central Florida kids help celebrate coronavirus 'Heroes'

Orlando Repertory Theatre part of national "So Many Heroes" performance.

10 People Who Make Orlando a Better Place to Live (2020) | Commentary

Teachers, doctors, nonprofit leaders, an Alzheimer's caregiver and a nurse. These are some of the 2020 list of '10 People Who Make Orlando a Better Place to Live.'

Bikes are back: Cycling surges, shops are slammed amid pandemic

In Central Florida and many parts of the country, cycling and bike shops are experiencing a surge prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Kyle's Bike shop isn't taking repair appointments for weeks, Orange Cycle struggles to keep up with demand and David's World Cycle is busy, too.

Coronavirus prompts acts of kindness in Central Florida

As the coronavirus pandemic worsens, some Central Floridians are performing acts of kindness.

Former WWE star, Orlando native competes on NBC's 'Titan Games'

Orlando native Dasha Kuret will compete on season two of NBC's "The Titan Games."

Universal Orlando: Theme parks to reopen June 5

Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay theme parks reopen June 5

Orlando Shakes, WUCF team to air children's play as Shakes workers return

Orlando Shakes' production of "Jack and the Beanstalk" will air on TV.

As cultural institutions reopen, Orlando Museum of Art seeks public's input

Orlando Museum of Art, Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens will both re-open June 2.

Island H2O Live water park reopens Saturday

Island H2O Live, the Margaritaville Orlando water park, reopening Saturday

Sea turtle nesting in Florida: Loggerheads, leatherbacks off to strong start

Due to warm weather earlier this year and other favorable conditions, sea turtles nesting season is off to a strong start along Florida's east coast, especially for loggerhead and leatherback turtles.

PODCAST: Disney Springs reopens with face masks, temperature checks and excited visitors (Ep. 51)

Orlando Sentinel theme park reporter Dewayne Bevil talks from Disney Springs about the new rules in play at the Walt Disney World dining and shopping complex and how visitors are embracing the new restrictions.

Breakfast sandwiches stir up debate (and deliciousness) at Stasio's Deli

It's the most important meal of the day, and Stasio's Italian Deli & Market serves up a taste of home for Northeasterners. And for some, a side of good-natured divisiveness.

Books-A-Million has promo code for 15 percent off

Bookseller Books-A-Million is taking 15 percent off orders over $25 with an online promo code.

From Shakespeare to singing, arts groups creatively craft messages for supporters

For cultural organizations, engaging patrons without seeing them is an art until itself.

GameStop flash sale takes up to 50 percent off video games

Get up to 50 percent off pre-owned games at GameStop for their flash sale through May 20.

Spotted: People wearing masks and riding SeaWorld's Mako coaster

There has been a sighting of a roller coaster in motion at SeaWorld Orlando theme park on Tuesday, and it included riders wearing different kinds of face coverings.

Disney Springs reopens with new rules, old favorites

There are new rules in play as Disney Springs reopened to masked visitors, who trickled into the sprawling shopping and dining complex to find old favorites mixed in with new rituals.