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Winter Park teen's radio station raises over $30K for first responders

Winter Park native and Lake Highland Preparatory School junior founded D100 Radio in 2014. He started a fundraiser through the radio station to benefit first responders amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Firehouse Subs' meal deal feeds families and saves lives

Firehouse Subs' Family Meal Deal keeps bellies full and does some good.

Coronavirus prompts acts of kindness in Central Florida

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

Disney Plus review: Horsing around with 'Ichabod and Mr. Toad'

Disney Plus review: 'Ichabod and Mr. Toad' bring Sleepy Hollow, British tale to screen

Soak in the spa with these deals

The Spa Orlando has several deals for guests looking to pamper themselves.

'Friends' brunch coming to Orlando

A "Friends"-themed brunch is coming to Orlando.

Get a free smoothie from Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is giving away 1 million free smoothies through June 2.

Fringe Today: A diverting online theater fest (with a few warnings, too)

Fringe Today showed Orlando's wildest festival in a new light.

WonderWorks sets reopening for May 29

WonderWorks Orlando, an International Drive attraction, to reopen May 29

Lake vacation, Airbnb rentals approved to reopen

 

Disney Springs M&M's store still set to open this year despite coronavirus

The new store remains on schedule.

A smashing good time: Inside Orlando's Anger Management Rage Room

Inside Orlando's Anger Management Rage Room, visitors pay to smash bottles, printers, TVs and more to blow off some steam.

Use McDonald's app to score these deals

McDonald's has deals available on coffee and french fries through its app.

KFC enters the chicken sandwich battlefield. Is it better than Popeyes?

KFC just announced it will be testing its new chicken sandwich in 15 locations around the Orlando metro. We hit the drive-thru to see how it fared against Popeyes.

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.

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.

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