Condo Trouble+ Teacher Relief Fight+ Old CityArts Building Sold

Happy Monday, Orlando! Let's get this day started. Here's everything going on today in Orlando.

In this issue, you'll learn the latest about Orlando City SC, Orange County gang charges, a dispute over teacher bonuses, and more. Now, let's get started.

First, today's weather: Rain in the evening and overnight. High: 92 Low: 76.

Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Dozens of people have moved out of their condos at Images Condos in Kissimmee after an engineer sounded the alarm that several walkways could collapse. Many want to know why they are only finding out now. (WESH)

2. The old CityArts Factory in downtown Orlando was recently purchased by a New York-based company called Positively Pine Street LP. It sold for around $5 million and plans for the building have yet to be revealed to the public. (Bungalower)

3. Orlando City SC has lost for its second time to New York Red Bulls, making their first home loss for the season in Orlando. (Spectrum News 13)

4. More than 30 people were recently arrested or wanted on racketeering charges as part of a Central Florida crackdown on gang activity, according to Orange County Sheriff John Mina. The operation began last year after what was described by the sheriff as gang shootings. (Orlando Sentinel)

5. The plan by Governor DeSantis to use COVID-19 relief funds passed by Congress to give $1,000 bonuses to Florida teachers has run into a roadblock. The Federal Government is arguing the bonuses do not fill the intended purpose of the funds and is improper spending. (Click Orlando)

Today in Orlando

• Advent Health Watermelon 5K. (7:30 AM)
• Wicked at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. (9:00 AM)
• City of Winter Park's July 4th Celebration (on the 5th). (9:00 AM)
• Public Skate at RDV Ice Den. (12:00 PM)
• Family Wheel at Super Awesome Cool Pottery. (12:00 PM)
• Audubon Park Community Market. (5:00 PM)
• Orlando Scrabble Club at Wirz Park. (7:00 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Orlando Science Center: "Happy 4th of July! We are OPEN this weekend! From laser light shows to cool chemistry experiments, beat the heat (a..." (Instagram)
• Universal Orlando Resort: "Front row riders, show yourself! @southeast.coaster.rider)" (Instagram)
• Orlando City SC: "Thanks for the support all night, fam! We go again on Wednesday against Chicago. @rasmussenuniversity | #VamosOrl..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Fire Department: "Welcome back Florida US&R Task Force 4! We're so glad you have all safely returned home." (Facebook)
• Universal Orlando Resort: "Love is Universal, but Love is also Waturi Fusion." (Instagram)
• Orlando City SC: "Adding a little ️tonight #ORLvRBNY" (Instagram)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday. I'll see you around! If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.

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