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Elsa Pets Available To Adopt + Osceola Motel Murder + Disney Art
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Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Orlando Daily.
First, today's weather: Rain in the evening and overnight. High: 91 Low: 76.
Here are the top stories today in Orlando:
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1. Disney's art installation on International Drive includes plans to include Toy Story and Star Wars in the mix. (Orlando Weekly)
2. The City of Orlando is potentially extending outdoor dining for restaurants. It eased restrictions during the pandemic for some businesses. Currently the rules are set to expire on August 1. (Click Orlando)
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3. An Osceola County man is under arrest and accused of shooting his girlfriend in the head at an Osceola motel on July 1st. Kaylan Vega, 24, is charged with murder. His brother is also being charged with accessory after the fact. (WESH)
4. Doctors from AdventHealth are saying thousands of cases of the delta variant are unaccounted for. Some of those cases could also be asymptomatic. (WESH)
5. The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando has more dogs that will soon be available to adopt thanks to Elsa. 28 dogs were rescued in the storm. (Fox 35 Orlando)
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Today in Orlando
- Wildflower Farm Goat Yoga. (9:00 AM)
- Fun & FREE Online Networking! (10:00 AM)
- Old Town Muscle Car Show. (3:00 PM)
- Celebration's Food Truck Friday & Movie Night. (5:00 PM)
- Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show at Wonderworks Orlando. (6:00 PM)
- Couples Cooking: Bring it to the Gathering at Publix Aprons Cooking School at Winter Park Village. (7:00 PM)
- Winter Garden's Friday on the Plaza. (7:00 PM)
- Madball + Special Guests at Soundbar Orlando. (7:00 PM)
- Orlando Pride vs. Racing Louisville FC. (7:00 PM)
- The Hound of the Baskervilles. (7:30 PM)
- Gryffin at The Vanguard. (9:00 PM)
Orlando Patch Notebook
- Orlando Weekly: "Across categories for amateurs, professionals and children, more than 8,000 #photographs were entered. Robin Ulery wa..." (Instagram)
- Downtown Orlando: "The Beacham has a legacy that flows deep below Orange Avenue. Built by Braxton Beacham Sr. in 1921, it was Orlando’s ..." (Facebook)
- Central Florida Zoo: "We're just one week away from Sunset at the Zoo on July 15! Adults, this is your chance to spend time with friends, u..." (Instagram)
- Orlando Science Center: "Houston, we're go for lunch! Join us Friday, July 9 at 12 p.m. for a live virtual talk with a member of NASA's Ar..." (Instagram)
- Official Gatorland Instagram: "Guess who’s babes are hatching this morning??? @danielle.lucas.87 #welcome #birthday #hatch #crocodile #crocodilesof..." (Instagram)
- Orange County, Florida : " Orange County Government Health Services Department has extended free COVID-19 testing at Barnett Park through Jul..." (Instagram)
- Universal Orlando Resort: "Nothing beats a Florida Sunset. ( : @dom_scalise)" (Instagram)
- Orlando City SC: "The boys on the road fighting the Fire in Chi-Town #VamosOrlando" (Instagram)
- Pet Alliance Greater Orlando: "Last night, Pet Alliance made the quick decision to drive up to Dixie County and rescue 28 dogs who were in the path ..." (Instagram)
- Orlando Weekly: "In a prime-time signal that things are ramping up to normal gear in live #entertainment, the #Amway Center is kicking..." (Instagram)
- Nature Conservancy in Florida: "Let’s celebrate the signing of the Florida Wildlife Corridor Act, and then the work begins! We thank @flgovrondesanti..." (Instagram)
- Orlando Weekly: "Taco #giveaway! The Tavern Bar & Grill on 75 E. Colonial is giving away one of their #delicious #Birria tacos + 1 d..." (Instagram)
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— 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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