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"Bourbon" the whippet, shown by owner Cheslie Smithey, was crowned Best in Show during the AKC National Championship at Orange County Convention Center on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.

Pictures: AKC National Championship dog show in Orlando

December 17, 2020 at 6:28 p.m.

The AKC National Championship is back in Orlando, bringing thousands of dogs and handlers to Central Florida for competitions in conformation, obedience, agility and more. This year, the show goes...

Visitors slide down the snowy slopes at Snowcat Ridge, Florida's first snow park, near Dade City on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020.

Pictures: Snowcat Ridge, Florida’s first snow park

November 25, 2020 at 9:21 p.m.

Snowcat Ridge, Florida's first snow park, is now open in Dade City featuring a 400-foot tubing hill, an arctic igloo and an Alpine Village.

"Van Gogh Alive" features a 40-minute multimedia experience showcasing the work of the famous Dutch post-impressionist, including "The Starry Night," at the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020.

Pictures: “Van Gogh Alive” at the Dali Museum

November 20, 2020 at 7:48 p.m.

"Van Gogh Alive" brings new life to more than 3,000 images of works by the Dutch post-impressionist at The Dali Museum in St. Petersburg.

A Christmas vignette dubbed "A Magnolia Christmas" is for sale with all the trimmings during the Festival of Trees at Orlando Museum of Art on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020.

Pictures: Festival of Trees at Orlando Museum of Art

November 18, 2020 at 9:07 p.m.

Trees with gift packages are displayed and available in a ticketed drawing during the Festival of Trees at Orlando Museum of Art on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. Guests browse wreaths...

The home of David Nubar and Frank Boyce at 2811 Clemwood St. in Orlando is lit up with more than 220,000 lights in memorial of COVID-19 victims on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020.

Pictures: Early holiday lights displays in Central Florida

November 16, 2020 at 9:57 p.m.

Amid a trying year, some Central Floridians are rushing to put out their twinkle lights and displays earlier than ever in an effort to spread holiday cheer.

Various artifacts uncovered at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park are on display in St. Augustine on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020.

St. Augustine Fountain of Youth may be Florida’s oldest attraction

November 17, 2020 at 6:40 p.m.

This story is the second in a recurring series called "On The Road," which details Florida history through the lens of attractions and historical sites. Long before Florida became the...

John Fraser is the owner and general manager at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park in St. Augustine on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020.

Pictures: Fountain of Youth in St. Augustine

May 25, 2021 at 7:38 p.m.

St. Augustine, commonly known as the nation's oldest city, is also home to Florida's oldest attraction, the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, a site with history dating back to the...

Linn Cove Viaduct Road is a seven-mile section of the Blue Ridge Parkway that winds alongside Grandfather Mountain. The intricate viaduct is internationally recognized as impressive as the colors that surround it.

Fall road trips: 10 tips for planning the perfect car-based getaway

October 9, 2020 at 7:01 p.m.

This year may come to be remembered as the moment the great American road trip made its comeback. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are turning to car-based trips to...

A cult member gets electrocuted at Scream n' Stream, a new haunted drive-thru attraction at Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures in Kissimmee on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020.

Pictures: Scream n’ Stream drive-through haunted attraction

October 1, 2020 at 1:35 p.m.

Set on the swampy shores of Lake Tohopekaliga, Scream n' Stream tells the story of an abandoned drive-in theater with cult members and curiosities that come alive in the dead...

The Birdhouse is an open-air lodging option at the Suwannee Cabin Sanctuary on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/34939135">Airbnb.com</a>

Pictures: Florida’s most unique Airbnbs

August 26, 2020 at 9:03 p.m.

As a vacation destination, Florida has no shortage of unique lodging, from houseboats to treehouses to tiny homes to Airstream trailers. Here are some unique Airbnbs found around the Sunshine...

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