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Obituary: William A. Fields (1918-2013)
William A. “Bill” Fields, 94, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013. Born Nov. 5, 1918, in Larue County, Ky., he was a son of the late James S. and Ruth Pottinger Fields. Mr. Fields was a veteran of World War II, where he served in the United...Tags: World War II (1939-1945), Science and Technology, U.S. Army
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Christmas Countdown: When does it all end at the theme parks?
The more, the merrier, right? The Christmas celebrations last for quite a while after Dec. 25 at Orlando's theme parks attractions. Here's a last-call list for the recurring holiday programming: DEC. 22 and 23: Mannheim Steamroller's last two concerts...
Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, Orange County Regional History Center, Gary Sinise, Holidays, Entertainment Events
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Kennedy Space Center: Kids-for-free ticket offer through Jan. 7
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has a new, temporary ticket deal: One child, age 11 and younger) gets in free with one paid adult admission. The offer is valid through Jan. 7. Adult admission is $50, and $40 for children ages 3-11. The offer is...
Tags: Travel, Tourism and Leisure, Science and Technology, Space Programs
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Kennedy Space Center: Celebrate 'Holidays in Space'
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is again celebrating the season with "Holidays in Space" programming through Jan. 1. Among the sights: strolling carolers, visits with Santa Claus (and story time with Mrs. Claus) and a 42-foot Christmas tree in...
Tags: IMAX, Holidays, Science and Technology, Space Programs
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Wednesday Morning Reads: Immigration, property insurance and squatters
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelTALLAHASSEE — Good morning and happy Wednesday. Here's what we're reading this morning. * Orlando Sentinel writes that NASA is balking at state plans to build a commercial launch pad at Kennedy Space Center and the state is rushing to persuade... -
Florida travel calendar for January
Check out festivals and events in January across the state.
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Coming up this week
Jan. 26, Feb. 2: Just for Kids. SeaWorld Orlando. SeaWorld Orlando kicks off its...Tags: Fine Arts, Gainesville, State Parks, Viniculture, Tampa
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Posey gets science seat
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelWASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Bill Posey has landed a seat on the House science committee — an appointment that ensures Central Florida, and Kennedy Space Center, have a voice on the panel with oversight of NASA and the space world. The selection,... -
Kennedy Space Center: Celebrate ‘Holidays in Space’
Theme Park Rangers - Orlando SentinelKennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is again celebrating the season with “Holidays in Space” programming through Jan. 1. Among the sights: strolling carolers, visits with Santa Claus (and story time with Mrs. Claus) and a 42-foot Christmas... -
A look at what's on tap for Orlando theme parks in 2013
Expect at least five major projects to open at Central Florida theme parks and attractions in 2013. •Antarctica — Empire of the Penguin, SeaWorld Orlando: The ride combines a mobile-simulator platform with a trackless navigation system....
Tags: Trips and Vacations, Amusement and Theme Parks, Theme Park Vacations, International Drive, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry
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Statue of Liberty indefinitely closed by Sandy damage on island
Among Superstorm Sandy victims still struggling to recover: Liberty Island. The Statue of Liberty remains indefinitely closed to the public due to damage on the island, joining another shuttered national icon, the Washington Monument, which has been...
Tags: Arts and Culture, NASA, Fire Island, Arts, Ellis Island
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Trips to the moon for sale soon? Wait and see
It's been exactly 40 years since NASA's last manned lunar mission, Apollo 17, launched from the Kennedy Space Center. This week, the National Research Council released a report that said that the space agency was losing its edge and needed to hone its...
Tags: Trips and Vacations, Los Angeles Times, NASA, SpaceX, Travel
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Florida travel calendar for November
Check out festivals and events in November across the state.
View events this coming weekend, or view the whole month's offerings by region below:
Coming up this week
Through Dec. 23. The Cannonball Christmas Express. Tavares. On select dates, the...Tags: Public Officials, Fine Arts, State Parks, Viniculture, Hobbies
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