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Theme Park Rangers Radar: Overlooked at Animal Kingdom plus wardrobe words from ambassadors

Theme Park Rangers Radar looks for overlooked animals at Disney World, learns about WDW ambassadors' clothing.




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Icon Park: Wheel’s onboard game introduces retro Florida feel

Wheel at Icon Park brings back onboard game, this time called Great Florida Road Trip with retro feel, faux cameras




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Disney sues DeSantis, alleging ‘government retaliation’ in Reedy Creek feud

Disney accuses DeSantis of running a “targeted campaign of government retaliation” in the feud over the Reedy Creek Improvement District.




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Our guide to theme park people-watching

There is prime people-watching to be had at Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld theme parks




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‘On a roll,’ Universal’s theme parks set earnings record

Universal parent company Comcast’s executives are hopeful this year’s sizeable theme park investment will pay off as the division set an earnings record last quarter and the company’s international theme parks “roar” back from COVID restrictions.




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PODCAST: Impact of Disneyland dragon fire, BBot security robot rolls into town and Icon Park debuts retro game (Ep. 187)

On this episode of Theme Park Rangers, Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Katie Rice discuss the fire that damaged the Maleficent dragon at Disneyland and its impact on Disney World shows.




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Marni Jameson: Smile! Heirloom photographer elevates common keepsakes

The Home and Lifestyle author talks with keepsakes photographer Shana Novak about how she takes the poignant items in people's lives and elevates them.




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Grand jury indicts man in Kissimmee hookah bar killing; alleged accomplice agrees to testify

Fatal shooting of 25-year-old Joshua Mitchell took place outside Café Lungo in November 2023




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Plant Doctor: What to know if you’re planting broccoli for the first time

Tom MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including care of broccoli, pindo palms, tibouchina, California poppies, azaleas, flax lilies, liriope and bromeliads




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Xander the Great! Schauffele takes British Open for 2nd major title this year

His 6-under 65 at Royal Troon overcame a two-shot deficit and gave the Americans a sweep of the four majors for the first time since 1982.




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Jon Rahm wins 1st LIV Golf title; Jhonattan Vegas takes 3M Open to end drought

The 29-year-old Spanish star is one seven LIV players in the Olympics next week at Le Golf National outside Paris.




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Koepka wins LIV Golf Greenbrier in playoff over Rahm

The FSU alum, who also won LIV Golf Singapore this year, picked up his fifth career victory since the Saudi-funded league began in June 2022.




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Matsuyama survives collapse to win FedEx Cup playoff opener; Koepka tops Rahm in LIV Golf

The start of the PGA Tour’s postseason had tense moments at the top of the leaderboard and on the bubble to determine the top 50 players in the FedEx Cup who advanced.




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Space Florida IDs six key projects to increase rocket launches

Space Florida officials think six projects, ranging from an improved electrical system to replacing a bridge, need about $100 million a year through public and private investments.




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Wall Street makes wagers on the likely winners and losers in a second Trump term

While strong rhetoric on the campaign trail can cause these big swings, not all of the promises turn into actual policy.





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Holiday flights are cheaper this year — here’s how to book smart

The holiday airfares out there have dipped across the board this year, compared with the same period in 2023.




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Justice Department sues to block UnitedHealth Group’s $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys

UnitedHealth is seeking to add Amedisys to Optum, its subsidiary that provides care as well as pharmacy and technology services.




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UF’s Todd Golden will coach against Grambling State amid allegations of stalking, sexual harassment

Todd Golden released a statement a day earlier acknowledging an ongoing school inquiry and said he's considering “defamation claims" as he consults with attorney Ken Turkel of Tampa.




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How the Hurricanes can make the College Football Playoff after their first loss of the season

Despite losing their first game of the season, the Hurricanes still control their own destiny and can make the ACC title game and College Football Playoff.




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Cole Anthony continues to battle back into Magic rotation

Following a stronger start to November, Cole Anthony is progressing back to form, which could bode well for the Magic.





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Beede’s Breakdown: How Magic crushed Hornets to open NBA Cup play

Franz Wagner totaled a season-high 32 points in three quarters when the Magic opened NBA Cup Group A action vs. Charlotte at Kia Center.




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Lightning coach Jon Cooper’s ‘Coop’s Catch’ charity surpasses $1 million to help kids with cancer

Monday morning, Cooper held his seventh annual “Coop’s Catch for Kids” charity fishing tournament, which benefits pediatric cancer research. Cooper’s first tournament in 2016 raised $60,000. This year’s event has brought the grand total to more than $1 million.




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Column: Hollywood is so lost it can’t even satirize itself. It’s time to rewatch HBO’s ‘The Comeback’ instead

HBO’s superhero movie satire “The Franchise” has no new ideas and it’s not even funny. Ironically, the 20-year-old Hollywood satire called “The Comeback” feels more timely.




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Chef Henry Moso’s handroll bar, Mosonori, has soft opening in Winter Park

Mosonori, a new handroll bar by James Beard Award finalist Henry Moso, has soft-opened in Winter Park.




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Got a pre-holiday hankering? Orlando’s got serious Thanksgiving sandwich game

With Pom Pom’s Mama Ling Ling off our cravings menu for good, it’s time to review some of Orlando’s best options for a classic “leftover sando.”





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Peg O’Keef is back in town, trading superheroes for ‘Pride & Prejudice’

Peg O'Keef, the acclaimed actor and Orlando theater mainstay for decades, is directing a modern adaptation of "Pride & Prejudice" at Rollins.




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UCF takes down FAU to remain unbeaten

UCF entered Tuesday’s game ranked last in the Big 12 in field-goal accuracy (39%) and last in 3-point shooting (22%), but shot 54% (32 of 59) against the Owls. That included a season-best 46% (13 of 28) from 3.




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Pictures: UCF Knights Men’s basketball team win third straight against Florida Atlantic Owls 100-94.




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Fast facts: Learn more about Dolphins’ Day 2 picks in the NFL draft, CB Cam Smith and RB Devon Achane

Get to know South Carolina cornerback Cam Smith and Texas A&M running back Devon Achane, the Miami Dolphins' second- and third-round picks in the NFL draft, and more on how Miami will likely use them.




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Chris Perkins: Dolphins drafted the best players available with first two picks instead of filling needs. Stay tuned ...

The Dolphins selected the best players available in the NFL draft on Day 2, and they're convinced they did the right thing. However, some think they should have filled their needs, especially when it comes to tight end, right tackle and left guard.




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Ira Winderman: Heat could use a Herro, but there still is a formula vs. Knicks

Tyler Herro may never be missed more than in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks. But there still is a way for the Miami Heat to keep it rolling in the NBA playoffs.




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UF draft tracker: LB Ventrell Miller heads to Jacksonville Jaguars

UF linebacker Ventrell Miller of Lakeland is staying close to home after the Jacksonville Jaguars selected him No. 121 overall during the NFL draft.




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Reverberations of Larson’s violent Talladega wreck ‘unsettling’

The collision twisted and broke the support bars in Larson’s Chevrolet’s roll cage.




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Hagerty tops No. 1 Vero Beach to join Lake Highland Prep in FHSAA girls lacrosse state semifinals

Hagerty topped No. 1-ranked Vero and Lake Highland cruised to region final wins as both reached FHSAA state semifinals. Lake Mary fell short.




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FSU football transfer tracker: Safety Travis Jay enters portal

The Seminoles have another transfer heading out of Tallahassee after the April 15 Garnet and Gold Showcase.




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Fast facts: Learn more about Dolphins TE Elijah Higgins and OT Ryan Hayes, Miami’s sixth- and seventh-round draft picks

Here’s what you need to know about Stanford WR-TE Elijah Higgins, the sixth-round pick for the Miami Dolphins, and Michigan OT Ryan Hayes, the seventh-round pick.




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Dolphins take college WR who will play TE, offensive tackle on Day 3 of NFL draft

The Miami Dolphins selected a talented college wide receiver who has the size to play tight end in the NFL with their sixth-round selection on the final day of the 2023 NFL draft, and then grabbed an offensive tackle in the seventh round.




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Cincinnati Bengals grab Miami Hurricanes cornerback DJ Ivey in seventh round

Ivey went to the Bengals with pick No. 246.




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Chris Perkins: How do they fit? A closer look at Dolphins’ 2023 draft class

The Miami Dolphins only had four picks in the 2023 NFL draft, but they improved their team's talent base. Here's a closer look at the Dolphins' draft class -- cornerback Cam Smith, running back Devon Achane, tight end Elijah Higgins, and offensive tackle Ryan Hayes.




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FSU draft tracker: Panthers take DB Jammie Robinson in 5th round

Jammie Robinson's selection by the Panthers extends Florida State's streak to 40 consecutive NFL drafts with at least one player selected.




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UCF draft tracker: No Knights picked, multiple UDFAs sign with NFL teams

Although no Knights were selected in this year's NFL Draft, multiple former UCF players signed as undrafted free agents with NFL teams.




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No. 1 Lake Mary rallies and Winter Park rolls in FHSAA boys lacrosse

No. 1 Lake Mary was 4 goals down before rallying in FHSAA boys lacrosse. Winter Park advanced to state tourney; Lake Highland was rained out.




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Dolphins give big money to nose tackle, bring in prospects with local ties among undrafted free agents

The Miami Dolphins immediately got to work adding undrafted free agents to their rookie class upon completion of the NFL draft Saturday night.




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UCF football transfer tracker: 7th Knight enters the portal

The spring portal opened April 15, and moves are expected to take place before the 15-day window closes.




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Chris Perkins: How did Dolphins fare in the draft compared to AFC East foes? Let’s take a look

The Sun Sentinel grades the Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, New York Jets and New England Patriots' 2023 NFL draft class and analyzes which AFC East team fared the best in the division.




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Dolphins undeterred by first-round forfeiture; Grier, McDaniel talk CB, RB situation, Taylor Lewan and more

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier and coach Mike McDaniel detail operating without their first-round pick and answered other offseason questions.




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Mike Shannon, who spent 50 years in the St. Louis Cardinals broadcast booth after winning 2 World Series, dies at 83

Mike Shannon, a two-time World Series winner and longtime St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster, has died. He was 83.