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Son and Daughter Day is celebrated on Aug. 11, and it is the perfect reminder for parents to spend some quality time with their children.

Miscellaneous is a neighborhood shop located in Ivanhoe Village that started when a sister duo saw the lack of local stores selling curated gifts and products.

A new duo has come to Disney Springs, bringing the magic of the Drawn to Life show by Cirque Du Soleil while also satisfying people’s hunger by offering a new dining experience with a special offer.

Since back-to-school is here, some may get a little anxious about the first week of school whether is their first or last one.

National Watermelon Day is on Wednesday and to celebrate the special occasion, here is a list of places in Orlando that serve watermelon-inspired dishes.

The 10m high sculpture was a highlight of the Commonwealth Games' opening ceremony.

Have you visited every water park on this list?

Have you visited every water park on this list?

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is kicking off Christmas in July by revealing a holiday-themed haunted house for Howl-O-Scream, plus savings on their Howl-O-Scream tickets, according to a news release.

Since back-to-school season is returning, here is a list of events happening around Central Florida that would help kids prepare to go back to the classrooms.

Cooking your own meal while eating out sounds a little unusual, but many find it can turn a night out into a fun dining experience.

Whether you want to become a wine expert or try something new, here is a list of wineries and tasting rooms around Orlando where you can find local, ethically sourced, quality wine.

SeaWorld Orlando is celebrating Shark Awareness Day by offering shark interactions to guests of all ages, according to the theme park.

Sale organizers said they will be offering a wide selection of items in Orlando like clothing for all ages and sizes, shoes, art, furniture, holiday décor, books, electronics, and more.

Seacrest started as a rescue facility with a pack of three and the whole educational aspect grew from that.

Floridians can enjoy the workout too, so here is a list of goat yoga places in Central Florida.

Orlando is full of more fun things to do than just going to theme parks; for those looking for a more ‘hands-on’ kind of thrill, the City Beautiful has an assortment of rock-climbing centers where visitors can scratch that bouldering, belaying or scrambling itch.

Veg-Fest is coming to Orlando with ample foods, drinks and activities for the whole family on Saturday, according to the organizer.

Orlando has a new entertainment venue and it’s centered around golf.

Whether you love taking pictures or admiring art, we have compiled a list of murals around Central Florida.

Next month, Orlando’s first and only “full liquor dog park & sports bar” is set to become reality with the opening of Pups Pub in downtown.

Whether you want try something new or just relieve some stress, now you can enjoy axe-throwing all around Central Florida.

Details for Saturday, March 12's events in downtown Chicago.

The Olympics can be so much fun to watch, whether you’re tuning in solo, with your significant other or as a whole family.

“I had a lot of fun, and I enjoyed every day with my wife,” he said with a smile. “I didn’t want to see her go, but she is in a better place. I’m glad to know she made a difference to you. ... To this day and forever she will always be Karen Lewis, my wife.”

Dinosaur lovers are in for a treat this month. Jurassic Quest is bringing life-size animatronic dinosaurs to Orlando with its drive-thru experience. “Safari Sarah” is a “dinosaur trainer” at Jurassic Quest and explained the exhibit can take about 45 minutes to an hour and a half depending on traffic flow. Full Screen Full Screen 1 / 11 Drive-thru dinosaur experience coming to Orlando (Credit: Jurassic Quest)She said there will be some extra features for guests to enjoy as they pass through the various scenes. All guests leave with a fun experience as well as a free, safari-style family photo from their vehicles with a dinosaur backdrop, its website said.

The park had been closed since mid-March to stop the spread of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/John Raoux)The preschool card is back at SeaWorld and Aquatica in Orlando, allowing children ages 5 years and younger into the theme parks for free for a year. To take advantage of the offer, you must register online for the promotion online by Feb. 3. [RELATED: Sesame Street Kids’ Weekend coming to SeaWorld Orlando]This offer is only available to Florida residents and does not include free parking, discounts, or any separately ticketed events. Families can get the same preschool card for Busch Gardens and Adventure Island as well.

Snowcat Ridge Alpine Snow Park is closing for the season Monday after opening on Nov. 20. Florida’s first snow park can only operate while temperatures remain low enough to keep the snow frozen. Less than a month after opening, Snowcat Ridge was shut down due to health and safety violations. Inspectors issued violations to the snow park concerning its use of temporarily modified shipping containers in the Alpine Village, the company said. A Snowcat Ridge official said the park will reopen in November but the exact date is to be determined.

Fun while it lasted: After a few cool and breezy days, a warmup is on the wayORLANDO, Fla. – After a year-long heat wave, Central Florida can officially write 2020 down in the record books. This continues to be the case for 2020, with two reporting stations reaching top spot for hottest year on record. 2020 Temperature Rankings2020 Rainfall Recap/Ranking:When it comes to rainfall across Central Florida, drier than normal conditions dominated the area for the first few months of the year, followed by a more active and stormier setup through the summer. Even though Central Florida was spared from any direct hit, increase in rainfall from nearby tropical systems, like Isaias, brought substantial totals to the region. The final count for 2020 rainfall totals was a mixed bag, depending on the location:

Here's what Dolly's friends at Second Chance Animal Rescue think of her:Dolly is one-and-a half-years-old and loves cuddling. Locke, pit bull terrier mixLocke is a male pit bull terrier mix being kept at Happy Trails Animal Rescue. Happy Trails Animal Rescue recommends placing Locke in a home without small children or cats. Here's what Locke's friends at Happy Trails Animal Rescue think of him:Locke is three years old and 75 pounds of pure love. Here's what Luke's friends at Happy Trails Animal Rescue think of him:Luke is a sweet boy.

Marlo Joy, pit bull terrier mixMarlo Joy is a female pit bull terrier mix staying at Happy Trails Animal Rescue. Here's what Marlo Joy's friends at Happy Trails Animal Rescue think of her:She would be best in a home with non-dominant pups. Jack Jack, Jack Russell terrier mixJack Jack is a male Jack Russell terrier mix being cared for at Happy Trails Animal Rescue. Read more about how to adopt Jack Jack on Petfinder. Taco, beagle and rat terrier mixTaco is a male beagle and rat terrier mix staying at Happy Trails Animal Rescue.

Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of dogs currently available for adoption. Max, American bulldog mixMax is a handsome male American bulldog mix currently residing at Happy Trails Animal Rescue. Ollie, boxer mixOllie is a lovable male boxer mix currently housed at Happy Trails Animal Rescue. Mia, terrier and pit bull terrier mixMia is an adorable female terrier and pit bull terrier mix currently residing at Happy Trails Animal Rescue. Flex, pit bull terrier mixFlex is a male pit bull terrier mix being cared for at Happy Trails Animal Rescue.

Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of dogs available for adoption near you. Possum, pit bull terrier mixPossum is a charming male pit bull terrier mix currently residing at Happy Trails Animal Rescue. Louka, Ibizan hound mixLouka is a darling male Ibizan hound mix currently housed at Happy Trails Animal Rescue. Delia, Labrador retriever and Staffordshire bull terrier mixDelia is a lovable female Labrador retriever and Staffordshire bull terrier mix staying at A Cause 4 Paws Rescue. Max, schnauzer mixMax is a darling male schnauzer mix currently residing at A Cause 4 Paws Rescue.

Degas, domestic shorthairDegas is a male domestic shorthair kitten currently housed at Animals Deserving of Rescue Everywhere, Inc.Degas has had all his shots. Clover, domestic shorthairClover is a male domestic shorthair kitten being cared for at Animals Deserving of Rescue Everywhere, Inc.Clover is vaccinated. Miss Kitty Kitty, domestic shorthairMiss Kitty Kitty is a female domestic shorthair kitten being cared for at A Cause 4 Paws Rescue. Miss Kitty Kitty has had all her shots. Apply to adopt Miss Kitty Kitty today at Petfinder.

Chip, American bulldog mixChip is a lovable male American bulldog mix currently residing at the Happy Trails Animal Rescue. Louka, Ibizan hound mixLouka is a male Ibizan hound mix being cared for at Happy Trails Animal Rescue. Velvet, Belgian shepherdVelvet is a sweet female Belgian shepherd dog being cared for at Happy Trails Animal Rescue. Lucy, foxhound mixLucy is a darling female foxhound mix currently residing at Happy Trails Animal Rescue. Here's what Lucy's friends at Happy Trails Animal Rescue think of her:She's a bit of a lover!

ORANGE CITY, Fla. – The Orange City Council voted Tuesday to cancel its Fireworks and Fun independence event this summer, citing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Fireworks and Fun had been scheduled for June 27. The city said it will donate $10,000, a large portion of the money it will save by not hosting the event, to the Orange City United Methodist Church for its daily food pantry to serve the community. “It wasn’t easy to cancel our annual fireworks; it’s such a great time for everyone, but there isn’t a safe way to do it this year," Mayor Gary Blair said. The church gives away groceries, one bag per family per week, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to noon and every third Saturday.

There are dozens of kittens up for adoption right here in Orlando. Billie, tuxedo and domestic shorthair mixBillie is a lovable female tuxedo and domestic shorthair kitten currently housed at Helping Paws Humane Society. Sabrett, domestic shorthair and calico mixSabrett is a lovable female domestic shorthair and calico kitten being kept at Animals Deserving of Rescue Everywhere, Inc.Read more about Sabrett on Petfinder. Oscar, domestic shorthairOscar is a lovable male domestic shorthair kitten being kept at Animals Deserving of Rescue Everywhere, Inc. Grey Goose, domestic shorthairGrey Goose is an adorable male domestic shorthair kitten in the care of Animals Deserving of Rescue Everywhere, Inc.

There are dozens of dogs up for adoption right here in Orlando. Bruce, German shepherdBruce is a charming male German shepherd being cared for at DreamCatcher German Shepherd Rescue Inc.Bruce is the life of the party — he loves other dogs. Maverick, German shepherdMaverick is a male German shepherd being kept at DreamCatcher German Shepherd Rescue Inc.Maverick is looking for cat-free family. Ruby, pit bull terrier mixRuby is a winsome female pit bull terrier mix in the care of Second Chance Animal Rescue. This story was created automatically using local animal shelter data, then reviewed by an editor.

Jet, domestic shorthair mixJet is a male domestic shorthair kitten currently housed at Catapalooza, Inc.Jet gets along well with other cats. Dash, domestic shorthairDash is a charming male domestic shorthair kitten being kept at Cats In Knead, Inc. Tucker, domestic shorthair mixTucker is a darling male domestic shorthair kitten in the care of the Helping Paws Humane Society. Olympus, domestic shorthair mixOlympus is a sweet male domestic shorthair kitten currently residing at the Helping Paws Humane Society. Read more about how to adopt Olympus on Petfinder.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some cuddly canines up for adoption? There are dozens of deserving dogs up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Orlando. Animal shelters and pet rescue groups work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of dogs currently available for adoption. Bogie, Irish wolfhound and Staffordshire bull terrier mixBogie is a male Irish wolfhound and Staffordshire bull terrier mix staying at Furever Bully Love Rescue.

There are dozens of puppies up for adoption right here in Orlando. Tia, hound and beagle mixTia is a female hound and beagle puppy currently residing at Puppy Pleasers Rescue. Tia will get along great with your other dogs, cats and children. Mia, hound and beagle mixMia is a female hound and beagle puppy currently residing at Puppy Pleasers Rescue. Mia loves cats, dogs and children.

From a solar energy open house to a taco and tequila crawl to a cooking class , there's plenty to enjoy in Orlando this week. Reymont Street - Open House by Sunpower by esaSolarFrom the event description:Interested in learning more about solar energy? Stop by this free open house and hear from your neighbors about their experience installing solar panels. When: Saturday, March 7, 12-6 p.m.Where: Registration location coming soon!, 15 N. Orange Ave., Check in- 11am-3pm for VIPs and 12pm-3pm for GeneralAdmission: $20 (Taco & Tequila Crawl (Group Deal 4+); $22.5 (Taco & Tequila Crawl Ticket); $37.5 (VIP Taco & Tequila Ticket and T-Shirt). Click here for more details, and to get your ticketsSUNS3T Day Party at the PatioFrom the event description:Calling all dance fans!

Fear of impending China tariffs may have actually given some toymakers a cushion against the early impacts from the recent coronavirus outbreak. "If there's a delay of two, four, six weeks in getting the flow going again, we should be able to cover that. Still, Foreman said workers at the company's factories live throughout China, so many need to travel from central and northern China to the southern provinces where the factories are located. "We're searching all over to get masks to send over to China because the people can't return to work and really can't even leave their homes without the masks." Foreman said his company has been exporting masks made in the U.S. to China.

Cute Stuff, terrier and retriever mixCute Stuff is a female terrier and retriever puppy staying at Puppy Pleasers Rescue. Cute Stuff will get along great with your other dogs, cats and children. Sweetie Pie, terrier and retriever mixSweetie Pie is a darling male terrier and retriever puppy staying at Puppy Pleasers Rescue. Taffy, terrier mixTaffy is a darling female terrier puppy staying at Puppy Pleasers Rescue. Taffy is friendly as can be — she's happy to keep company with other dogs, cats and children.

When: Friday, Jan. 24, 6-9 p.m.Where: The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave. When: Friday, Jan. 24, 9 p.m.-Saturday, Jan. 25, 12 a.m.Where: Will's Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave. When: Friday, Jan. 24, 10 p.m.- Saturday, Jan. 25, 2 a.m.Where: Lil Indie's , 1036 N. Mills Ave. When: Friday, Jan. 24, 10 p.m.- Saturday, Jan. 25, 2:30 a.m.Where: Tier Nightclub, 20 E. Central Blvd. When: Friday, Jan. 24, 10:30 p.m.- Saturday, Jan. 25, 2 a.m.Where: Mai Thai, 22 E. Pine St.

Lou, Russian blue and domestic shorthair mixLou is an adorable male Russian blue and domestic shorthair mix being cared for at Helping Paws Humane Society. Lucy, domestic shorthairLucy is a female domestic shorthair cat currently residing at Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. Ollie, domestic longhair and domestic shorthair mixOllie is a male domestic longhair and domestic shorthair mix currently residing at Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. Pockets, domestic shorthairPockets is a sweet female domestic shorthair cat being cared for at Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. Dalilah, domestic and domestic shorthair mixDalilah is a lovable female domestic and domestic shorthair mix currently residing at Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando.

Basic Fun CEO Jay Foreman told CNBC on Friday that the company would have had to lay off employees in the new year if an initial trade deal with China didn't work out. If the levies were implemented, Foreman said, about 15% of Basic Toys' U.S. workforce and a handful of international employees would have been laid off. Reports of a potential phase one trade deal began circulating this week, with sources telling CNBC on Thursday that a phase one deal had been reached between the world's two largest economies. However, confusion ensued Friday morning when Trump tweeted that a report was "completely wrong, especially their statement on Tariffs." But I really am happy to hear the president announce the phase one deal."