Orlando Daily: What You Need To Know Today (Mon, Mar 14)

Good morning, people of Orlando! Contributing Writer here with your Monday copy of theOrlando Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partial sunshine. High: 74 Low: 61.

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Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Orlando officials signal support for Demings' sales tax plan for transportation (Orlando Sentinel)
2. Orlando man killed in collision with semi-truck in Haines City early Monday (The Ledger)
3. Listen in: UCF associate athletic director for football remembers fallen journalist Brent Renaud (WMFE)
4. Map It: Orange County Board of County Commissioners Approves Final Redistricting Plan (Orange County Government, Florida)
5. Orlando suburban property of 200+ acres sold to developer with mixed-use plans - Orlando Business Journal (The Business Journals)
6. ‘Wanted to get to the beach:’ Casselberry woman busted going 110 mph, police say (WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando)
7. Universal Finally Reopens "Lost" Attraction After Multiple Years Closed (Inside the Magic)
8. 'A new standard': Orlando tech community weighs in on startup Stax hitting $1B milestone (The Business Journals)
9. COVID increase in Altamonte Springs wastewater not a concern (News 13 Orlando)
10. New research by UCF’s Limbitless Solutions to test brain’s ability to adapt to bionic limbs (WFTV Orlando)
11. FDEO: Orlando Metro gained highest number of private sector jobs in December (WFTV Orlando)
12. Bob Saget: Florida judge permanently blocks release of some records (FOX 35 Orlando)
13. Orlando couple to launch into space alongside Pete Davidson on Blue Origin flight (WFTV Orlando)
14. A Most Magical Gathering (Visit Orlando)
15. Focus On With Dr. Sadek: Genetics of Epilepsy, Part 2 (Orlando Magazine)
16. Set sail with pirates, mermaids and dragons at this Orlando dinner show (WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando)
17. See where Orlando ranks among best cities for St. Patrick's Day celebrations - Orlando Business Journal (The Business Journals)
18. Lack of Latino lawyers motivates UCF political science/criminal justice student to push for change (Orlando Sentinel)
19. Winter Park transforms as Sidewalk Art Festival returns (WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando)
20. US journalist, director of UCF series killed in Ukraine (FOX 35 Orlando)
21. Some worry, but Orlando theaters move away from masks (Orlando Sentinel)
22. Orlando parks: Grad Bash, Mardi Gras, Super Nintendo World (Orlando Sentinel)
23. Man with one arm fights for right to theme-park thrills (Orlando Sentinel)
24. Orlando's former Willoughby's Open Hearth Restaurant drew high-end diners, but also drama (Orlando Sentinel)
25. 2022 Legislative Session in review (News 13 Orlando)
26. Traffic Inbox: Tough to turn off 441 in Apopka (News 13 Orlando)
27. Dr. Raul Pino, Orange County Health Director, returns from administrative leave: No charges filed by State 'essentially vindicates him' says Mayor Demings (The Apopka Voice)
28. Downtown Orlando hosting historic walking tour on Thursday, April 7 (Bungalower)
29. Universal Team Member Allegedly Threatens Guests Over Phone Usage (Inside the Magic)
30. AREA15 Coming To Orlando + Disneys Boardwalk Resort Updates (Patch)

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Today in Orlando:

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Peppertree: "Hey how’s everybody? - I’m Daniel 23 years old . And I’ll like to know where can I play some soccer, I’m not good I just love it , maybe some amateur team or any place somebody goes to play friendly matches . Thanks !!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Joann: "Hi guys I was wondering if anyone in the downtown Orlando area had any bins they wanted to give away with lids I am going to be moving and I don’t want to use boxes because I’m afraid to get roaches. - Thanks y’all " (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lawsona/Fern Creek: "Hi all. - Does anyone have a recommendation for a mechanic who can replace valve stem seals on the valves of an engine (not the valve stems on a tire..). From research, it looks like a machine shop or engine shop could do this. Big bo..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Silver Ridge Phase IV: "Can you pour a concrete slab or do you know someone who can? - Please provide their name & contact info. Thanks!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Beggs Rd: "Can anyone tell me what the laws are for motorcycle riding in residential neighborhoods. - These kids EVERYDAY ride the neighborhood like it's a mudpit. I'm talking at least 50/60mph. Doing wheelies, towing lil ones with no helmets. My ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lake Eola Heights: "Looking for the Best Pho in downtown Orlando area. - Granddaughter would to have it for dinner tomorrow Andddd go!!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Jackson Park: "Hello Neighbors, Daniel zubieta here! - I have a had a great couple of months in this community so far. No complaints and very happy. Beautiful community and everyone seems to be clean/ respectful. Something I appreciate the most! H..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, The Greens: "Anyone know what these arrests were about? - 3/12/2022 around 6:45pm" (Nextdoor)
• Chief of Police Saima Plasencia, Ocoee Police Department: "New Daylight Savings Routine - Let’s start a new routine! Safe cars save lives! Check your VIN number today to see if a recall repair is needed to keep you and your family safe." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Fairways: "Neighbors said person KNOWs about golf carts MY CHARGER won't charge my golf cart??? - LAURA ROBERTS 321-276-3227" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Kingswood Manor: "Hi Neighbors! - I'm in search of some cinder blocks - please let me know if you have any you can part with and i'd be happy to pick them up :)" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Landstar: "I have tickets for this epic freestyle event at Level 13 in Orlando florida. - March 26 hit me up for tickets 3478445296" (Nextdoor)
• Chief of Police Saima Plasencia, Ocoee Police Department: "Daylight Savings Time - Driving Tips" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Park Lake/ Highland: "Two Chihuahuas dogs on lose on Thornton and Canton 8:40 pm - Saw two dogs on the lose. They kept running away when I tried to get them off the road." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Magnolia Springs: "Does anyone have suggestions for mobile lawnmower repair. - I need my riding mower to be tuned up and the blades changed." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Rain Tree: "Hello everyone, - Please watch your houses. Me and my husband put 4 tables in our truck to give them back to the company that we rented to our son’s birthday party and this afternoon someone stole 1 of the tables. We just realized when d..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lawsona/Fern Creek: "These two people just talked about entering the code in my door and then instead banged on it really hard and ran away. - Anyone know why they’re doing this or have the same issue? I’m on N Hillside Ave." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Park Lake/ Highland: "IKEA desk for sale - Attractive utilitarian IKEA desk for sale. Good condition. Great drawer space. Keyboard tray also available 47 wide 24 deep 29 tall" (Nextdoor)
• Chief of Police Saima Plasencia, Ocoee Police Department: "9PM ALERT! - 9PM ALERT! Time for our #9PMRoutine. A nightly reminder to make sure you have removed your valuables, locked your car, and turned the porch light on. Crime Prevention starts with you! #9PMRoutine" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Country Walk Reserve: "Orlando for Ukraine Fundraiser - Hot Meals for Ukrainian Refugees - We are organizing an Orlando based fundraiser to help feed Ukrainian refugees - please join us - To donate, please visit: https://donate.wck.org/team/411729 Chef José A..." (Nextdoor)
• Bethany VanGyzen, Neighbor: "Hi I'm Beth, this is the closest I could get to Port Orange on here, so thanks for bearing with me! I'm looking for a room to rent or a studio/efficiency that I can move to. I don't have much so I don't need much room, just a private pla..." (Patch)

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— Contributing Writer

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