Orlando Daily: What's Happening Today (Thu, Mar 10)

Happy Thursday, people of Orlando! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note. Here's everything happening in Orlando today.

First, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 82 Low: 69.

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Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Orlando police: Suspect stabbed older woman multiple times during Best Western robbery (WESH 2 Orlando)
2. Property appraisers struggle to keep up among fast and furious Orlando home sales (Orlando Sentinel)
3. Storms inbound for Orlando before 40-degree cold front Saturday night (Orlando Sentinel)
4. #OSNow PODCAST: Florida issues guidance against COVID-19 vaccine for kids and CFCArts' canceled 'Ragtime' finds new venue (Ep. 813) (Orlando Sentinel)
5. SeaWorld successfully returns 10 endangered sea turtles back to the ocean (FOX 35 Orlando)
6. 'Hoping for the best': Family of 5 without home after Orlando apartment fire (WESH 2 Orlando)
7. Like father, like daughter: History made at Orlando Fire Department (FOX 35 Orlando)
8. Musical inspired by "Drop Dead Gorgeous" now playing at Renaissance Theatre in Ivanhoe Village (Bungalower)
9. Orlando Health: Micropremie is Tiniest Baby to Ever Graduate from NICU (positivelyosceola.com)
10. Registered sex offender accused of recording boys in Orlando church bathroom (WESH 2 Orlando)
11. Second Harvest Food Bank receives $300000 grant from Florida Blue (The Apopka Voice)
12. Sprinkle list: Senate, House sprinkle some love on UCF (Florida Politics)
13. Orlando police officers, citizens honored for heroic acts (WESH 2 Orlando)
14. Central Florida minority nonprofits work to close COVID-19 testing gap (News 13 Orlando)
15. United Way announces $1 million mental health effort for Central Florida (Orlando Sentinel)
16. Orlando concert picks: American Aquarium at Tuffy's, Converge and more at the Abbey (Orlando Weekly)
17. Orlando business travel gets a boost as COVID-19 cases continue to drop (WFTV Orlando)
18. Russian Ballet Orlando Suffers War Impact + Volusia County Scam (Patch)
19. The Maitland Jazz and Blues Festival is set for April, with Jimmy Hall and more performing for free (Orlando Weekly)
20. Video game studio plans Orlando office expansion — All the details - Orlando Business Journal (The Business Journals)
21. With No Park Reservations, Universal Extends Hours For Massive Holiday Crowds (Inside the Magic)
22. Why a roomful of people in Winter Park donated $505000 ... without being asked | Commentary (Orlando Sentinel)
23. SeaWorld Orlando's new executive chef adds European flair to its Seven Seas Food Festival, but keeps many favorites from past years (Orlando Weekly)
24. The future of immersive theme parks is in a field in the middle of France (Orlando Weekly)
25. Tasty Chomps hosting secret menu at Tabla Indian Restaurant locations (Bungalower)
26. Orlando Is The 2022 Spring Break Destination (Orlando Magazine)
27. Orlando plastic recycling company fuels Florida construction with capital raise - Orlando Business Journal (The Business Journals)
28. Cheapest gas prices: Orlando, Daytona, Kissimmee, Sanford (News 13 Orlando)
29. At least 13 Orlando SunTrust and BB&T branches closed after Truist merger - Orlando Business Journal (The Business Journals)
30. After Two Months Of Ride Closure, Universal Construction Appears Silent (Inside the Magic)

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Today in Orlando:

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Beggs Rd: "Biggs landscaping n lawns is out doing estimates for any of your yard needs rake clean up cut mow blow and go rock install sod installs fence install fence repairs palm tree trimming light tree work mulch plant install anything u can th..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Spring Lake: "Anyone lose your dog? - Beautiful pup. I have him in my backyard please contact me." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Little Lake Barton Shores: "Found dog. - Text 904-214-6565" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Pinehill: "Looking for weekly or biweekly lawn cutting, edging, trimming and clean-up? - Call Brandon now 497-937-8493 he will be on his way’" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Crescent: "How much do most of y’all pay for pest control services? - Just looking to compare prices. Massey is coming today to inspect, will see if I go with them. Our only pests is tiny roaches I see in kitchen sometimes." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sun Vista Woods: "Hola saludos, mi nombre es Patricia Marte soy consultora de belleza independiente Mary Kay Cosmetics , estamos en una campaña de encuentra la solución a tus problemas de piel, acné, manchas, arrugas. - Déjame saber para recibir un faci..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ridgemoore: "Found dog (large, dark brown and white pitbull/mix? - ) at the south end of Countryridge Place in Ridgemoore by the brick wall. Doesn’t seem to have a collar but we have not approached too close." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Chatham Place Dr.: "My mom is here visiting from Wisconsin & she wants to get a professional haircut. - Does anyone know of a cool stylist that specializes in short hair? South side Orlando" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Nona Preserve: "Any recommendations for a good allergist? - Thanks in advance." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wetherbee Estates: "Hi everyone - Who do I need to contact about a dead animal behind my house? There are flies around it and the smell is awful." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Orange Tree-Dr. Phillips: "Need tile work done call Sam ! - They are quick and did beautiful job laying 1300 square feet." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cypress Springs: "Anyone lose a cat near Cypress Springs elementary school? - Looks domesticated, no collar visible, and runs when approached." (Nextdoor)
• Chief of Police Saima Plasencia, Ocoee Police Department: "Wanted Wednesday - It is #WANTEDWEDNESDAY! TURN HER IN! BRANDY VILLEGAS IS WANTED FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR -BATTERY! TURN HER IN! BE ANONYMOUS! EARN A REWARD! @Crimeline is waiting on your call! BE ANONYMOUS by calling 1-800-423-TIPS(8477),..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wadeview Park: "Good Afternoon everyone! - My husband and I run a cleaning business called Save The Stress Services and we offer residential, commercial, and window cleaning. Please feel free to email us at savethestress.servies@gmail.com or call us at ..." (Nextdoor)
• Chief of Police Saima Plasencia, Ocoee Police Department: "Tip A Cop For Special Olympics - It is time for our Tip A Cop event at Texas Roadhouse Ocoee Florida to benefit Special Olympics! Come out and join us as we serve you! 10% of your total food purchases will be donated!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Westpointe: "Fascia Cleaning - Does anyone recommend a good solution or company that can remove rust stains or thoroughly clean fascia?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sand Lake Cove: "Looking for moving boxes. - If anyone has some, please reach out. Thank you." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Landstar: "Profesional painter - Interior in exterior Cabinet repainting" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Harbor East: "She-ra - my wife and I would love to give her a new home with large yard and dog friend. Contact Joe Ojeda, we are 5 minutes away." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Fairways: "What a way to wake up. - This morning I was woke up by our yorkie barking at 4:15am got up checked my camera screen and there was a man or woman siphoning my car person took off left hose in car with hose still running spewing gas the pe..." (Nextdoor)
• Roberto Perez, Neighbor: "Hi my wife and I have a financial service office and we are looking for people who want to work with us. We provide training for more information DM me" (Patch)

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About me: Sarah Logan is proud to have been “born in the woods and raised in the mud, ” an upbringing that has given her the survivalist instinct of a hunter. Seeing her competition as nothing more than prey, Logan never backs down from a fight, and she doesn’t think twice about trading headbutts or closed fists with anyone foolish enough to try her. Starting in the U.S. independent scene in 2011, Logan quickly carved out a rugged reputation. She polished her skills in Japan, where she trained under former WWE Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku at the Kaientai Dojo, and by the time headlines heralded her WWE signing in fall 2016, she had achieved notoriety in Europe and Mexico, too. Not only is Logan adrenalized by a good fight, but she’s also deceptively powerful, having won multiple Olympic weightlifting events. On the Nov. 21, 2017, edition of SmackDown LIVE, Logan suddenly burst onto the scene, alongside Liv Morgan & Ruby Riott, to systematically lay waste to SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte, Natalya, Becky Lynch and Naomi. Then, the 2018 Superstar Shake-up brought her to Raw, and she proceeded to unleash anarchy nearly every Monday night with her Riott Squad cohorts. At WrestleMania 35, Logan turned in one of her most impressive performances, racking up several eliminations and finishing the over-the-top-rope melee as the runner-up. Much like she did in her youth, Logan employs a hunter's mentality whenever she steps into the squared circle, and her fellow Raw Superstars would be wise to avoid her crosshairs. Update. Update 7/21/2021