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One of the four people charged with murder in connection with the June 1 homicide of Rayshaan Berry in Titusville is the daughter of a Brevard County deputy, the Sheriff's Office said. View the full article

Universal Orlando Resort's 25th-anniversary celebration Sunday was apparently more of a throwback to opening day than planned. View the full article

The teen daughter of "Queen of Versailles" stars David and Jackie Siegel died Saturday after being found unresponsive in their Windermere home, Orange County Sheriff spokesman Jeff Williamson said. View the full article

Four people were charged with murder in connection with the homicide of Rayshaan Berry in Titusville Monday, the Brevard County Sheriff's Office said. View the full article

A 10-year-old-boy suffered a "significant injury" after he was bitten by a shark off Cocoa Beach Sunday morning, Brevard County spokesman Don Walker said. View the full article

After more than three years of planning, Sonya Baumstein is waiting no longer. View the full article

Fans from across the country will get a chance to marvel at the newly-renovated Citrus Bowl as the stadium once again hosts the Russell Athletic and Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus bowls this fall. View the full article

This week, Mickey Mouse and the “Happiest Balloon on Earth” were in Sacramento to celebrate as the California State Senate and Assembly proclaimed June 1, 2015 as “Disneyland Day!” During the day, the “Happiest Balloon on Earth” floated over the Capitol lawn before Mickey Mouse and Disney Ambassador Allie Kawamoto visited young patients at UC Davis Medical Center. Disneyland Resort’s visit included a stop in West Sacramento, where 500 volunteers from Disney, KaBOOM! and the city of West Sacramento built Disney’s largest KaBOOM! playground ever. Check out Kevin’s original post for more images and details of the day. We also unveiled a new, extraordinary entertainment experience for guests of all ages coming to Disney Springs called The NBA Experience at Walt Disney World Resort. The NBA Experience at Walt Disney World Resort is going to be a one-of-a-kind destination featuring hands-on activities that put families and guests of all ages right in the middle of NBA game action. You’ll be able to explore inside the world of professional basketball with numerous interactive experiences and enjoy a restaurant and retail store. Check out our original story for more details about The NBA Experience at Walt Disney World Resort. Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week. Behind the Scenes of Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland Park with Walt Disney Imagineering – Matterhorn Bobsleds recently reopened at Disneyland park, following a refurbishment that brought many new creative elements to this classic attraction – including a whole new look for its most famous resident, the Abominable Snowman. See an Exclusive Sneak Peek of ‘Ant-Man’ at Disney California Adventure Park Starting June 19 – Soon, you’ll be able to get a glimpse of the next evolution of Super Hero when the Bug’s Life Theater at Disney California Adventure park hosts a sneak peek of the high-stakes, tension-filled adventure, “Ant-Man”! QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park? – This week was the anniversary of the opening of Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park here at Walt Disney World Resort. How well do you know this park? Give your knowledge a test! Rhino Kiama Makes Her Big Debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Earlier this year, thousands of you voted to name our female baby rhino Kiama. She has been growing rapidly – gaining about three or four pounds a day – and now you can see her during your next adventure on Kilimanjaro Safaris! Team Disney VoluntEARS Raises More than $30,000 for Cancer Research and Runs Tinker Bell Half Marathon at Disneyland Resort – While training together for the 2015 Tinker Bell Half Marathon, Team Disney VoluntEARS raised more than $30,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through the organization’s Team in Training program. Six Scrumptious Desserts Debut for Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration – It’s a party, so you’re allowed to eat dessert first. For the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration, here are six new sweets for 60 years, and they’ll stay on the menu throughout the celebration. Disney Parks Blog Weekly Recap by Thomas Smith: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog View the full article

It’s been another busy week in Disney news! Vivoli Gelateria Opening Soon in The Landing Area of Disney Springs As we look around and see friends and family celebrating the kickoff to Summer, we are also ramping up to another busy season of fun in the Parks. Hold onto your hat as we check out more breaking news on the Disney Springs front as well as updates to the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine schedule. Read on to learn the latest! Disney Food NewsVivoli Gelateria is opening later this month in The Landings at Downtown Disney (soon to be Disney Springs)!Also on the Disney Springs front (can we just commence to calling it that??), The NBA Experience (and Restaurant) has also been announced.More Booths and Special Events have been confirmed for the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival.Testing of an all-inclusive, one price for Disney World Refillable Mug is currently taking place at Port Orleans Resort.We’re discerning fact from fiction was rumors swirl around upcoming Disney Dining Plan changes. Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including menu updates, restaurant closures, special events, and more! We’ve got all the latest for you, so check it out before you go. DFB Reader FindsIf you find a fun new food — or other edible awesomeness — in or about Disney, share a photo with us on facebook or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday! Today, we’re featuring some lighter eats at the Parks! @CosplayForJedi shared this delicious dish and tweet with us about his vegan meal at Yak and Yeti: I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again Yak and Yeti hooks it up for the vegans.” Vegan Options at Animal Kingdom’s Yak and Yeti @TheRaz2007 also checked in with some fresh flavors from Magic Kingdom’s Tortuga Tavern (yep, it’s opened right now!) Lunch at Magic Kingdom’s Tortuga Tavern Do you have a favorite Disney Food find? Share your photos with us! Deal of the Week: 2015-2016 Disney World Vacation Must-Have E-Book Sale!Do you have a Walt Disney World Trip on the books for this year? Woohoo!! There’s nothing more exciting than counting down the days to your next Walt Disney World Trip! But, even the most spontaneous Disney fan knows that planning ahead is the key to a stress-less vacay. And that mantra is absolutely true when it comes to dining. If you really want to dine in the hottest restaurants, you pretty much have to plan ahead. Be spontaneous, of course. But get a couple Advance Dining Reservations in place. But which ones? That’s where Disney Food Blog comes in, because we are all about the planning!! You already enjoy our reviews, news, and tips daily on our Blog. But did you know — that’s JUST the tip of the iceberg. Because we have lots more to share with you in our complete line of DFB Guides. If you’re ready for a fun, easy way to personalize eating and drinking your way through Disney, then check out the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining 2015 e-Book. Fully updated for your 2015-2016 adventures, the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining 2015 e-Book is an instantly downloadable PDF guide, featuring over 490 full-color pages of photographs, information, and advice about our favorite subject — Eating Your Way Through Disney! So you save time and money as you enjoy planning one of the most important parts of your trip. And to thank all of you for your support of DFB, we are offering extra savings on our most popular DFB Guide right now. Just enter promo code 2015 at checkout and you’ll save $4 off of our cover price of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining 2015 e-Book! But if you’d like to enjoy even more detail, check out another great offer. DFB Everything Bundle SALE!If you’d like even more great information, pictures, and tips, then the DFB Everything Bundle is the right fit for you. And to get you ready for that next big trip, we are offering the DFB Everything Bundle for $15 off the already low price! It’s like getting an entire book for free. Just enter promo code Everything15 at checkout to take advantage of this offer. The Everything Bundle includes, well, Everything! When you purchase this special bundle of DFB Guides, you’ll get it all: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2015 EditionThe Updated DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom SnacksThe Updated DFB Guide to Epcot SnacksThe Updated DFB Guide to Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios SnacksA Pre-Order of the 2015 DFB Guide to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, and the 2014 Edition for FREE as an immediate downloadA Pre-Order of the 2015 DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays, and the 2014 Edition for FREE as an immediate downloadDFB Dining AdventuresThat’s every book in our collection of critically-acclaimed DFB Guides. And with the convenient e-book format, you can load your books onto as many electronic devices as you want. Have them at your fingertips, ready to plan and take with you into the Parks. Just download and off you go! Han Solo Carbonite Fridge The DFB Everything Bundle is already a terrific bargain at well below 40% off the individual prices of the books, but we’re excited to offer you these additional savings for a limited time. Enter promo code Everything15 at checkout to take advantage of this offer. Shop in confidence, knowing that all of our DFB Guides are 100% guaranteed. Thanks for your support of DFB!On to the Round-Up!Mickey Fix does it again with another must-have item for any Star Wars fan — the Han Solo in Carbonite Fridge! WDW For Grownups shares a review of dinner at Nine Dragons in Epcot’s China Pavilion. AKL Resort takes a closer look at the Dining Options at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Gorillas Don’t Blog offers a nostalgic look at the very earliest of Disneyland Days with pictures of the Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship. Disney Parks Blog highlights Mickey’s Backyard Barbecue and shares that you can book this fun event four nights each week during the Summer. Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook Fan Related posts: Disney Food Post Round-Up: April 26, 2015 Disney Food Post Round-Up: May 17, 2015 Disney Food Post Round-Up: May 31, 2015 View the full article

Leonard "Leo" Stay was known for his big smile, frequent jokes and willingness to help. View the full article

The teenager shot and killed by his older brother Friday night in an apparent case of mistaken identity was identified late Saturday as Leonard "Leo" Stay. View the full article

American Pharoah broke one of the most famous dry spells in sports Saturday — 37 years — and joined Secretariat, Seattle Slew and Affirmed as one of 12 Triple Crown winners in the history of thoroughbred racing. View the full article

Mount Dora police are searching for a 24-year-old man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting outside the Rodeo Country Nightclub early Saturday morning. View the full article

Britain's royal family has released the first official photos of month-old Princess Charlotte, photographed by her mother in the arms of elder brother Prince George. View the full article

Brevard County deputies continued Saturday to investigate the killing of a man whose body was found Monday on the side State Road 50 near Titusville. View the full article

The purple-and-green tote bag Carolyn Hanratty carried Saturday was brimming with some of her most prized Beatles possessions — the base of a lava lamp, a copy of "The Yellow Submarine" record and a tin lunch box. View the full article

Storms with strong wind gusts of more than 40 mph are possible soon over Osceola County, the National Weather Service in Melbourne said. View the full article

In less than 24 hours, two fatal crashes in Polk County claimed the lives of a 4-year-old boy and a 20-year-old woman. View the full article

Universal Studios' Orlando debut was not exactly a show stopper. Attendance fell short of projections even as the theme park gave out free tickets for months to make up for chronically malfunctioning rides. View the full article

A man shot and killed someone he thought broke into his home Friday night, then realized the person was his 17-year-old brother, an Orange County Sheriff's lieutenant said. View the full article

For the past six years, the only excavation in the rolling hills of south Lake County pegged for a vast development has been by gopher tortoises tunneling into the sandy soil. View the full article

Those lovable pooches, Lady and the Tramp, will celebrate their 60th Anniversary next week! And they still look so young! And to kick off the event the right way, D23, the official Disney Fan Club, will be launching their very first Fanniversary, Home Edition. If it sounds like big fun to you, then head over to the D23 website for more details. There, you can find everything you need to create your very own Lady and the Tramp Anniversary Celebration in the comfort of your own home — including invitations, decorations, crafts, and games. They even have great recipes in case you need menu inspiration. To join in the party, tune in to social media the weekend of June 12-14, when D23 will share new and classic content about the film. If you’d like, you can also join in the largest Lady and the Tramp viewing party, ever! Just cue up the film on Saturday, June 13, at 5:00PM PDT and watch. Use the hashtag #D23Fanniversary to share with other fans. During the party, D23 will be live tweeting fun facts, commentary, and questions for the audience. Speaking of, we’re excited to share the perfect drink for your Lady and the Tramp Party. Check out this delicious mix for Bella Notte Sangria, which you can make with or without alcohol! Bella Notte Sangria — Just In Time for Your Lady and the Tramp Fanniversary Event! It’s the perfect drink to toast this animated classic. Bella Notte SangriaIngredients: For Non-Alcoholic Version: 2 cups orange juice 2 cups pineapple juice 1 orange, sliced into rounds 1 Lime, sliced into rounds 1 lemon, sliced into rounds 1 apple, diced into chunks 2 cups lemon-lime soda For Alcoholic Version, Add: 4 cups Chianti 1 cup brandy 1/2 cup triple sec Instructions 1. Wash all fruits thoroughly, especially the apple. Leave peels on for color. 2. In a large pitcher, stir the orange and pineapple juices together. If making the version with spirits, add in chianti, brandy, and triple sec, and stir well. 3. Add fresh fruits into the pitcher and cover tightly. 4. Refrigerate at least 3 hours but preferably overnight for up to 24 hours. This allows the fruit to soak up the liquids. 5. Just before serving, add lemon-lime soda. Serve in glasses over ice. So mix up a pitcher (or two) of Bella Notte Sangria, and be sure to use and follow the hashtag #D23Fanniversary to share with other fans! Will you be joining in the D23 Fanniversary honoring Lady and the Tramp? Leave a comment and let us know! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook Fan Related posts: Lady and the Tramp Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe Review: “Lady and the Tramp” and “Cinderella” Cupcakes at Disney’s Hollywood Studios News! New Eats and Drinks Debut to Celebrate Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary View the full article

When Air Force Staff Sgt. Kevin Ball returned to Eatonville from his two tours in Afghanistan — with stops in South Korea, Turkey, Romania, and Kyrgyzstan among others — he brought back an enduring lesson: View the full article

On his second day on the job as chief executive, Robert Iger steeled himself for a crucial presentation to the Walt Disney Co. board of directors. View the full article

A small sinkhole that forced the closure of several lanes of traffic near the intersection of Maguire Road and West Colonial Drive in Ocoee has been repaired, police said. View the full article