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Future is murky for former bin Laden property in Florida

August 6, 2019 at 1:21 p.m.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The future of land once owned by a brother of 9-11 terrorist Osama bin Laden is murkier since the Florida town of Oakland rejected a developer's request...

The Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas steams into her new home at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Thursday, Nov 11, 2010. The ship becomes the largest cruise ship in the world, only a few feet larger than her sister, the Oasis of the Seas, also based in Fort Lauderdale.

Pictures: Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas

July 13, 2019 at 7:26 a.m.

Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas debuted in 2010. The second Oasis-class vessel, it is a sister ship to Oasis of the Seas and held the record of world's largest...

Jim Bronzo walks from the charred remains of his home with Camille the raccoon at the Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary on Baron Road in east Orange County, Fla., on February 4, 2019. Bronzo started the not-for-profit sanctuary in 1985.

Screaming peacock saves owner of Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary from fire that kills 41 animals

July 17, 2019 at 2:27 p.m.

A screaming peacock awoke Jim Bronzo early Monday to flames that devoured his home and 41 animals at the Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary in east Orange County. "I looked out...

A Norwegian supporter poses ahead of the 2019 Women's World Cup Group A football match between Norway and Nigeria, on June 8, 2019, at the Auguste-Delaune Stadium in Reims, eastern France. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP) (Photo credit should read LIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP/Getty Images)

Pictures: Fans at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup

July 1, 2019 at 7:59 a.m.

Photos of fans at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup

This is the 26th annual celebration of the harvest, with blueberries in pies, cobblers, jellies, syrups and more. Also includes a bake-off, country store, arts and crafts, children's games, parade, talent contests, tasting party and cash raffle grand prize. 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Andrews Square; free; 386-748-1618; <a href="http://wellborncommunityassociation.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">wellborncommunityassociation.com</a>

Pictures: Travel events in Florida in June

May 29, 2019 at 4:59 p.m.

See what's happening around Florida during the month of June.

Located under The Orlando Eye Ferris wheel at the I-Drive 360 attraction, this exhibit features more than 400 skeletons. Adults tickets for those 13 and older are $19.99 while children ages 3-12 are $12.99, but discounts are available if you book online. <a href="http://skeletonmuseum.com/">skeletonmuseum.com</a>

Things to do this weekend in Orlando and Central Florida

March 11, 2020 at 10:27 a.m.

There are so many things to do in Central Florida on any given weekend that it can be overwhelming. Here's a guide to help you decide what to do. This...

Royal Caribbean Perfect Day at CocoCay welcomed its first ship on Saturday, May 4, 2019 as Navigator of the Seas let loose about 3,500 guests to the island with much of its $250 million in upgrades in place including a 13-slide water park, zip line and helium balloon.

Pictures: Royal Caribbean revamp of CocoCay

May 6, 2019 at 12:17 p.m.

Royal Caribbean announced a $250 million upgrade to CocoCay as part of its Perfect Day Island Collection. The private island will get a 13-slide water park including the tallest slide...

A formidable barrier keeps eyes off of most of the construction for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, which opens in August at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park.

Pictures: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge coming to Disney parks

May 29, 2019 at 7:02 p.m.

Construction images and renderings of the "Star Wars"-themed lands coming to both Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disneyland. The name of the new lands is Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady rides in a victory parade after the team's Super Bowl victory over the St. Louis Rams in 2002.

Stars visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios (and Disney-MGM Studios)

May 12, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.

Actors, singers, athletes and other celebrities stopped by Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park -- originally known as Disney-MGM Studios i- in its first 30 years.

Once a month, the St. Augustine Lighthouse offers moonrise tours, where visitors can enjoy a view of the nation's oldest city, enhanced by the sight of the sun setting behind the city and the moon rising over the Atlantic. 7:30 p.m.; 81 Lighthouse Ave.; $30 (includes champagne and hors d'oeuvres); 904-829-0745; <a href="http://staugustinelighthouse.org" rel="noopener" target="_blank">staugustinelighthouse.org</a>

Pictures: Travel events in Florida in August

August 23, 2019 at 12:13 p.m.

See what's happening around Florida during the month of August.

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