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Two people have been arrested after an armed home invasion in west Orange County. View the full article

Former UCF star Bruce Miller was arrested and charged with misdemeanor spousal abuse, according to the Santa Clara Police log. View the full article

A motorcyclist is dead following a crash involving a school bus full of high-school students in Deltona Monday afternoon. View the full article

The field where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. once addressed a civil-rights rally, and Jackie Robinson and Babe Ruth once stepped up to the plate, will remain where it has been for 92 years. View the full article

The diet pills may have made her do it. View the full article

With a $30 million fortune at stake, U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson and his estranged wife, Lolita, sat on opposite sides of a tiny Orlando courtroom Monday. View the full article

An Orlando mother and her boyfriend have been arrested in the death of 1-year-old Asiyah Magee, which is now being investigated as a homicide, police announced Monday. View the full article

Orlando City Soccer Club, MLS need to clean up rowdy fan behavior before it starts View the full article

We recently started the new “Tastes of Aulani” series on the Disney Parks Blog so you can take home some of the delicious Hawaiian flavors of Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa. Today, our series continues with Chef Kevin from ‘AMA‘AMA – Contemporary Island Cooking, preparing the delicious Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos available during lunch. Enjoy the video and recipe below and then give these tasty tacos a try in your kitchen! Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos Makes 8 (6-inch) tacos Island Slaw 1 1/2 cups shredded green cabbage1/4 cup diced pineapple1/4 tablespoons finely sliced red onions1/4 tablespoons shredded carrots3 tablespoons rice vinegar3 tablespoons salad oilSea salt, freshly ground white pepper, to tasteSalsa 1 cup diced tomatoes3 tablespoons diced white onion1/4 teaspoon fresh minced garlic1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeds and white membrane removed, mincedSea salt, freshly ground white pepper, to tasteChipotle Sauce 1/2 cup light sour cream1 tablespoon minced chipotle in adobo sauce, or to taste1/4 teaspoon fresh minced garlicSea salt, freshly ground white pepper, to tasteGrilled Mahi Mahi 1 tablespoon olive oil1 pound mahi mahiSea salt, freshly ground white pepper, to tasteFor Serving 8 (6-inch) whole-wheat tortillasIsland SlawSalsaChipotle sauceFresh chopped cilantro, for garnishFor island slaw: Toss together cabbage, pineapple, onions, and carrots in a mixing bowl.TStir in rice vinegar and oil; season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.For salsa: Combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeños in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.For chipotle sauce: Mix sour cream, chipotle, and garlic together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.For grilled mahi mahi: Season grill pan with oil and heat over medium heat.Season the fish with salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, then turn and cook until just opaque, about 3 to 4 minutes more. Keep warm until ready to serve.To serve: Grill tortillas until warm on non-stick pan over medium heat.Evenly divide island slaw on each tortilla, then top with mahi mahi, salsa, and chipotle sauce. Garnish with cilantro leaves.Tastes of Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa: Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos at ‘AMA‘AMA by Tyler Slater: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog View the full article

We recently started the new “Tastes of Aulani” series on the Disney Parks Blog so you can take home some of the delicious Hawaiian flavors of Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa. Today, our series...From:Disney ParksViews:13625ratingsTime:01:29More inTravel & Events

Voters across Central Florida will go to the polls Tuesday, with the mayor's offices up for grabs in Maitland and Winter Park. View the full article

I’m delighted to share that several unique Disney Parks-inspired shirts will be coming to the Disney Parks online store in March 2015. Disney Design Group artist Richard Terpstra designed the two shirts that will be released from March 9-15, 2015. For the “Date Night at Disneyland Resort” shirt, Richard was inspired by vintage advertising from Disneyland park. This design will be offered for both women and men. I’m thinking this would be a perfect T-shirt for my fiancée and me to wear during one of our many dates to Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel. Richard’s other vintage shirt design, The Dapper Dans at Main Street, U.S.A., will be offered for men, women and youth. From March 30 to April 5, we will release two shirts that were inspired by classic Disney attractions from Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. The Adventure Thru Inner Space was designed by artist Ian Giles. This Tomorrowland attraction was found at Disneyland park from August 5, 1967 to September 2, 1985. It’s the one Disney attraction I wish I could have experienced as it looked amazing (as seen in this article). Richard designed the If You Had Wings shirt that combines visual elements from the attraction that operated in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park in Florida from June 5, 1972 until June 1, 1987. When attraction sponsors changed, it was replaced by If You Could Fly, which was open from June 6, 1987 to January 3, 1989. It’s the one attraction I vividly remember from my first visit to Walt Disney World in 1983. I still can’t believe I will soon own this shirt! These limited release shirts will be found at http://www.DisneyStore.com/ParkEvents during their respective release dates. Please allow 3-5 weeks for delivery (express shipping is not available). Unique Shirts Coming to Disney Parks Online Store for a Limited Time in March 2015 by Steven Miller: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog View the full article

Walt Disney World fans come from all over to see the Atlanta Braves make their spring training home at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and Walt Disney World in Florida, but the game on the...From:Disney ParksViews:186023ratingsTime:02:56More inEntertainment

Fun news for those of you visiting Disney World this week! Slow Food Orlando is sponsoring Eat Local Week in The City Beautiful — and it’s happening right now! While the event showcases eating, drinking, and shopping local throughout the Central Florida Region, there are opportunities to celebrate local growers and producers by dining in some of our favorite Disney Restaurants. Enjoy menus featuring locally-sourced ingredients all this week, showcasing ingredients from Florida farms, ranches, and fisheries. And the list of participating Disney restaurants includes some of our tried and true favorites. Choose from The Wave…of American Flavors or California Grill in Disney’s Contemporary Resort. We’ve enjoyed delicious seasonal dishes in both. A Beautiful View and the Season’s Best Flavors at California Grill At Disney’s Grand Floridian, dine slow-food style at the beautiful Citricos. Or hop over to Disney’s BoardWalk for dinner at Flying Fish Cafe — hands down, one of my absolute favorite spots! (Read our latest review of Flying Fish here.) The Flying Fish Cafe is Always an Excellent Choice, Especially for Seafood, Like Their Killer Crabcakes But we aren’t finished! Yachtsman Steakhouse, known for perfectly prepared steaks and seasonally-inspired sides, will also be participating. Finally, end your Eat Local tour at Jiko in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. It’s a beautiful restaurant that always offers a nice respite, and the kitchen never ceases to surprise us with the best of seasonal offerings. Beautiful Surroundings at Jiko If you choose to venture off of Disney Property, you’ll find that even more fun and tasty adventures await you. While some of the events took place this past weekend, there’s still plenty more to enjoy between now and Saturday, March 14! Eat LocalIn addition to the myriad of participating Disney Restaurants, other area locales are also offering menus featuring locally-sourced ingredients all week. These include Citrus, Crimson Tavern, The Rusty Spoon, Swine & Sons, and Wild Ocean Seafood Market. Learn LocalHop on I-4 and travel up to Sanford to attend the Lexicon of Sustainability Pop-Up on March 13 from 6-8PM. You’ll engage in a learning experience about the local food movement, as told by a collection of photo collages that highlight the movement’s leaders nationwide. This is event is free, and will feature Florida made/grown refreshments. Voluntary donations to support Celery Soup, Florida’s Folk Life Play, will be accepted. Location: Jeanine Taylor Folk Art Gallery, 211 East 1st St., Sanford, Florida Drink LocalDid you know that Florida is brewing some great beer? The Sunshine State is also home to a number of wineries as well. Beautiful Cask & Larder Beer While you’ll find lots of spots around the area to enjoy some of these local treats, you can visit a number of Orlando-area restaurants that double as microbreweries. Check out the following if local craft beer is your passion. Hourglass Brewery, 480 South Ronald Reagan Blvd., LongwoodCask & Larder, 565 West Fairbanks Ave., Winter ParkWop’s Hops, 419 South Sanford Ave., SanfordLakeridge Winery, 19239 US 27 North, ClermontQuantum Leap Winery, 1312 Wilfred Dr., OrlandoShop LocalFinally, if you’d like to check out some of the best that Central Florida has to offer, pop into these producer-run stores and producer-only markets anytime throughout the season: Audubon Park Community Market, Mondays from 6-10PMBrevard Farmers Market, Thursdays from 3-7PMWild Ocean Seafood Market, Port Canaveral and TitusvilleL&L Farms, SamsulaLong & Scott Farms, Mt. DoraWhat a fun way to enjoy the community surrounding one of our favorite spots! Field to Feast Inaugural Event at Long & Scott Farms To learn more and to view menus, visit EatLocalWeek.com or follow them on Facebook for lots of information. Will you be enjoying any of the events brought to you by Slow Food Orlando during Eat Local Week? Let us know in comments below — and we’ll see you there! 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: The Most Popular Disney World Restaurants (And Alternatives When They’re Full) Disney World and Disneyland Dining for Valentine’s Day Walt Disney World Steak Gallery View the full article

The recent expansion of Disney California Adventure park gave us even more ways to immerse our guests in new stories, and we’re excited to continue this expanded storytelling this year with the addition of the Grizzly Peak Airfield. The first phase of this expansion, the all-new Smokejumpers Grill, opens March 20. This new quick-service location takes inspiration from the brave men and women who fight wildfires in our California forests. In addition to a whole new look, the location will feature an updated menu with tasty items like a Bacon Cheddar Burger, Grilled Chicken & Jack Sandwich and Chili Cheeseburger! This is just the beginning of the Grizzly Peak expansion, which will bring new building exteriors, landscape features and more to the former Condor Flats area. Lush pine trees will bring cool areas of shade, making our guests feel they have been transported to California’s High Sierras. When the rest of the area opens later this spring, Soarin’ Over California will also reopen with updates to its screen and projection system, bringing a visually enhanced experience. We’ll have more details to share here on the Disney Parks Blog as the project progresses. New Smokejumpers Grill Opens March 20, Part of Grizzly Peak Expansion at Disney California Adventure Park by Erin Glover: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog View the full article

The 2015 Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and ESSENCE Magazine concluded with a commencement ceremony! Steve Harvey left this year's dreamers with a reminder about of the ...From:Disney ParksViews:718ratingsTime:01:06More inTravel & Events

Complete your visit to the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival with an exclusive wearable Disney Gift Card created especially for this year’s event. With a new Festival-themed design, the mini Disney Gift Card has all the functionalities of a regular Disney Gift Card, with the added convenience of wearing it around your wrist. Enjoy the sights and scents of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival while discovering foods that highlight the taste of spring. Simply use your Disney Gift Card at any festival kiosk, and enjoy! This year’s design will be available exclusively at Epcot and Epcot Resort locations for a limited time during the Festival. Activate your Disney Gift Card with as little as $15, then just swipe or scan to pay for food and more. The fun doesn’t have to end after the Festival! Reload your Disney Gift Card on property as often as you like, and use it for practically all things Disney throughout Walt Disney World Resort and at other Disney destinations nationwide. New Wearable Disney Gift Card Designed for Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World Resort by Virginia Scanlon: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog View the full article

The 2015 Disney Dreamers Academy's “Conversations With…” panelists shared insight and advice about the journey to achieving a dream. Speakers included Disney Channel Actress and Singer...From:Disney ParksViews:91ratingsTime:01:26More inTravel & Events

At the 2015 Disney Dreamers Academy Career Open Mouse, Dreamers showcased what they learned during Deep Dive career workshops and networked with industry experts. Here's how the ...From:Disney ParksViews:00ratingsTime:01:31More inTravel & Events

During Day 2 of the 2015 Disney Dreamers Academy, Dreamers were paired with industry experts to learn more about the career of their choice. Steve Harvey and some of the Dreamers share why...From:Disney ParksViews:00ratingsTime:01:28More inTravel & Events

Day 2 of the 2015 Disney Dreamers Academy featured an inspirational presentation by renowned Bishop T.D. Jakes. #DDA2015 www.disneydreamersacademy.com SUBSCRIBE: http://di.sn/q7h About ...From:Disney ParksViews:80ratingsTime:01:20More inTravel & Events

Celebrate Magical Moments with your Family | Walt Disney World Being together as a family is what truly matters. But when you meet at Walt Disney World Resort, being together is not only special…it's magical! Let Walt Disney World show your family...From:Disney ParksViews:10ratingsTime:00:31More inTravel & Events View the full article

The Haunted Mansion, and the different versions of it at Disney Parks around the globe, are among my favorite to write about because they have such great storylines – and stories – to tell. In today’s sunrise shot, which was snapped by photographer Tom Bricker, you can see the sun rising over Phantom Manor at Disneyland Park (in Paris). Not only is it a lovely shot, but this photo actually illustrates a cool fun fact about the attraction: Unlike other Disney Parks around the world, this Haunted Mansion-type of attraction actually appears in Frontierland. (At Walt Disney World Resort, you can find it in Liberty Square, at the Disneyland Resort in California it’s located in New Orleans Square and at Tokyo Disneyland, it’s in Fantasyland). Daylight Strikes Phantom Manor at Disneyland Paris by Jennifer Fickley-Baker: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog View the full article

Last week, you heard from Chef Arnaud Lallement, advising chef at Remy, about his role with Disney Cruise Line. We are privileged to have him, a three Michelin-starred chef from France, work alongside the award-winning Victoria & Albert’s Chef Scott Hunnel to develop the menu at our premier fine dining restaurant on the Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream. In this next video, Chef Arnaud talks through some of what makes the cuisine at Remy so unique and exceptional. A word of warning before you watch … your mouth is about to begin watering! Recently I’ve shared with you some of the newest ways you can experience the unparalleled cuisine at Remy, beyond our leisurely dinner. Take a look back at my previous posts to discover our many fine dining options for your next voyage with us: Disney Cruise Line Expands Collection of Premium Culinary Offerings at Remy, Including New Progressive Tasting ExperienceA Mouthwatering Glimpse at Remy’s Dessert Experience on the Disney FantasyCaviar Selections and Seasonal Truffle Menu at Remy on the Disney Fantasy and Disney DreamBehind-the-Scenes: Three Michelin-Starred Chef Arnaud Lallement Discusses His Culinary Creations at Disney Cruise Line’s Remy by Salah Chetbi: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog View the full article

Disney Cruise Line Chef Arnaud talks through some of what makes the cuisine at Remy so unique and exceptional. http://di.sn/6004FEma Read more on the Disney Parks Blog: http://bit.ly/1wIci3V...From:Disney ParksViews:13718ratingsTime:01:23More inTravel & Events