Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Portraits of coronavirus heroes; United Arts hits fundraising goal; More acts of kindness

A happy dose of uplifting news from Central Florida and beyond.

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May 12, 2020

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Pandemic portraits: Orlando's frontline workers still show up

Through the coronavirus pandemic, Orlando's frontline workers have continued showing up for work every day. Here are their portraits and stories.

United Arts smashes annual fundraising campaign's goal

United Arts raises nearly a million dollars more than in 2019.

Coronavirus prompts acts of kindness in Central Florida

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

Navy's Blue Angels fly over Florida in salute to coronavirus fighters

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels took to Florida's skies Friday to give thanks to those on the front line of fighting coronavirus. The Florida stops includes Jacksonville and South Florida from West Palm down to Miami.

Gatorland's School of Croc, once a 2-week project, rolls to its 50th show

Gatorland: School of Croc's Savannah Boan keeps rolling with reptiles

Broadway musical 'Hamilton' is coming soon to Disney Plus

Broadway musical "Hamilton" is headed to Disney Plus on July 3.

'Fringe Today': What to watch for this week

Here are highlights from Orlando's online "Fringe Today" festival.

REI celebrates anniversary with deal on bikes

REI is taking 15 percent off Co-op bicycles May 15-25 for the store's anniversary.

One Florida zoo reopening this weekend

While Central Florida theme parks remain closed, at least one Florida zoo is set to reopen.

These Central Floridians are working on the future of the arts

Central Florida Vocal Arts and the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts help develop the artists of tomorrow.

Quarantine cut-up: Derek Gores shares collage technique for fun, at-home art project

Melbourne-based artist Derek Gores shows how to make a fun collage with materials from around the house.

Orlando Fringe conjures festival spirit online with 'Fringe Today'

More than 100 Orlando Fringe shows and events are on the schedule of "Fringe Today."

Disney Plus review: Flying and flirting with 'The Three Caballeros'

Disney Plus review: 'The Three Caballeros' fly, flirt, sing, samba

PODCAST: Disney to reopen Disney Springs on May 20 and Shanghai Disneyland on May 11. What about Orlando theme parks? (Ep. 48)

Theme park reporters Dewayne Bevil and Gabrielle Russon discuss when Orlando's Disney World turnstiles might spin again and what protocols will be in place to make guests feel safe.

Pollo Tropical thanks nurses with free Tropichops

For National Nurses Week, Pollo Tropical is offering nurses free Classic Chicken Tropichops 6-8 p.m. through May 12.

Anger Management Rage Room opens in Orlando this weekend

Anger Management Rage Room is a new business opening in Orlando for people to blow off some steam by breaking printers, TVs and glass bottles.

Disney World could reopen in late July, one analyst predicts

One analyst, who acknowledges he is making assumptions, predicts Disney World could open July 22 if it follows a similar timeline to Shanghai Disneyland.

Disney Springs to reopen in phases beginning May 20

Walt Disney World's reopening process will begin with parts of Disney Springs on May 20

Around Orlando, families are getting 'tea-p'd' with kindness

College Park's Infusion Tea is finding ways to spread joy to Orlando families through their "tea-peeing" of area front lawns. Care packages include a sign, two rolls of toilet paper and loose leaf tea.

Disney: New face masks for sale, benefiting nonprofit organization

Disney selling face masks featuring characters; nonprofit to benefit

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