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Here’s how to practice food safety for the holidays

News Staff
Friday, December 13, 2019
Practicing holiday food safety With the holiday season fast approaching, the Florida Department of Health is encouraging Floridians to keep food safe by practicing basic food safety measures while preparing meals during the holidays.
Osceola News-Gazette

Osceola News-Gazette

Behind the scenes of 2 beloved holiday films

News Staff
Friday, December 13, 2019
Holiday movies have a way of making audiences laugh and cry while inspiring those warm and fuzzy feelings that perfectly complement the season of family and giving. Depending on the individual, favorite movies may include old classics or new releases.
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Surprising ways nature can improve health

Krista Stump
Friday, December 13, 2019
You’re at a local park. The sun is shining and there’s a gentle breeze. You hear the leaves of nearby trees rustle and the slight movement of water from a lake. You take a deep breath of fresh air and immediately feel better. You feel stress melt away and you are suddenly feeling more at ease.
PHOTO/TODD ANDERSON Guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios stop for a selfie at the entrance to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance on the attraction’s opening day, Dec. 5, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista. The groundbreaking new attraction inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge brings guests into a climactic battle between the Resistance and the First Order.

PHOTO/TODD ANDERSON Guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios stop for a selfie at the entrance to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance on the attraction’s opening day, Dec. 5, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista. The groundbreaking new attraction inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge brings guests into a climactic battle between the Resistance and the First Order.

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance brings even more thrills to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World Resort

News Staff
Friday, December 13, 2019
The groundbreaking new Disney attraction Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance made its debut Dec. 5, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort.
Courtesy of Fun Spot America The name for Fun Spot’s newest roller coaster is the Hurricane. (Right)

Courtesy of Fun Spot America The name for Fun Spot’s newest roller coaster is the Hurricane. (Right)

FUN SPOT AMERICA KISSIMMEE NEW COASTER IS THE HURRICANE

News Staff
Friday, December 13, 2019
Hurricane season is over, but visitors to Fun Spot Kissimmee can still ride one. The theme park held a contest to name it’s new roller coaster, and according to the Fun Spot website, the ride is called “Hurricane” and the winner was listed at Savannah K.
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ICON PARK HOSTING LIGHT UP I-DRIVE: NEW YEAR'S EVE EDITION

News Staff
Friday, December 13, 2019
The countdown to 2020 will reach new heights this New Year’s Eve at ICON Park with Light Up I-Drive: New Year’s Eve Edition. At 400 feet above Orlando, guests can toast to celebrate the new decade with champagne served in a private capsule and drinks aboard the Sky Bar.
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THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS

News Staff
Friday, December 13, 2019
The First United Methodist Church of Kissimmee, 215 Church St., Kissimmee, will present its Christmas concert titled “The Sounds of Christmas” Sunday, Dec. 15, at 3 p.m.
FILE PHOTO Each year, Dave Johnson arrives at the Boggy Creek Resort and RV Park by airboat to give toys to atypical children of the Russell Home.

FILE PHOTO Each year, Dave Johnson arrives at the Boggy Creek Resort and RV Park by airboat to give toys to atypical children of the Russell Home.

Santa Claus trading in sleigh for airboat to deliver presents for Russell Home kids

News Staff
Friday, December 13, 2019
On Saturday, the atypical children of the Russell Home in Orlando will receive a very special surprise: a visit from Santa Claus by airboat. For the last 39 years, 82-year-old Dave Johnson has dressed up as Santa Claus and brought toys to the children of the Russell Home.
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Ginger Express coming to a station near you

News Staff
Friday, December 13, 2019
SunRail riders can get a start on the holidays with the Gingerbread Express, sponsored by Orlando Health. The special one-night event is Friday, Dec. 13, where you can take a ride on the Gingerbread Express to a fun-filled family event adjacent to the Winter Park / Amtrak station.
Kay Schreiner, who started Paws Against Domestic Violence, sits with her dogs, from left, Marsoc, Malek and Kimber.

Kay Schreiner, who started Paws Against Domestic Violence, sits with her dogs, from left, Marsoc, Malek and Kimber.

Paws Against Domestic Violence to host kickoff fundraiser

Charlie Reed - For the News-Gazette
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Kay Schreiner knows firsthand just how much dogs can help survivors of domestic violence. Marsoc, her 5-year-old Belgian Malinois, “saved me,” said Schreiner, herself a survivor. “I didn’t want to leave the house, not even to go grocery shopping.
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