Orlando Daily: What's Happening Today (Tue, Jul 26)

Hey, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this summer morning with all the most important things happening in Orlando these days.Keep scrolling for the scoop...

First, upcoming weather:

• Tuesday: An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 94 Low: 78.
• Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m.. High: 94 Low: 78.

Shoutout to the awesome local businesses who keep this newsletter running:

• Is your home ready for hurricane season? Gary Landmesser and Hurricane Solutions bring over 20 years of experience installing and servicing shutters, storm panels and hurricane screens in our area. With shutter styles ranging from traditional to modern, you can find protection for your most valuable investment without compromising on looks. To help protect your home and family during hurricane season, use a local expert you can trust. Visit Hurricane Solutions here to learn more.

• Are you prepared for fire season and the rolling blackouts that come with it? Inergy’s portable solar power stations allow you to power essentials like your fridge, freezer, lights and phones during a power outage. When you add their compact solar panels, you can capture free energy from the sun while you power your life. Inergy’s flexible systems bring you peace of mind when the power goes out. To learn more, visit Inergy here.. Orlando readers, save up to $170 using the code Patch at checkout.

Click here to get your business featured in this spot.

Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. 2022 Orlando's Best Neighborhoods: Lawsona and Fern Creek (Orlando Magazine)
2. For King + Country Christmas tour coming to Amway Center (Orlando Sentinel)
3. Halloween Horror Nights 31 Multi-Night Tickets and more now on sale (insideuniversal.net)
4. Education Foundation of Osceola's "A Gift for Teaching" helping students and teachers, here's how you can help! (positivelyosceola.com)
5. US News gives top rankings to several Orlando-area hospitals (Orlando Sentinel)
6. Orange County commissioners to discuss proposed rent stabilization ordinance as prices skyrocket (FOX 35 Orlando)
7. Orange County tenants to weigh in on rent stabilization as commission talks continue (News 13 Orlando)
8. Active shooter scares in Orlando send crowds scrambling (FOX 35 Orlando)
9. Gators, Ghosts and Goblins returns to Gatorland this fall (WFTV Orlando)
10. WATCH: President Joe Biden delivers virtual remarks to NOBLE Conference being held in Orlando (WFTV Orlando)
11. OSHA presents more than $330K fine after worker’s death at Orlando Family Dollar (WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando)
12. Edoboy Standing Sushi Bar Soft Opens This Week + Runaway Emu (Patch)
13. Longwood father accused in daughter's stabbing death misses court, rushed into surgery (WESH 2 Orlando)
14. P-House: The rise and demise of a legendary gay resort (Bungalower)
15. Investigation reveals how two boys escaped the Orange County Regional Juvenile Detention Center (WFTV Orlando)
16. Universal Teases Return of Popular Ride, Refuses to Reveal Date (Inside the Magic)
17. Orange County Judge, Group 2: Jared Adelman and Andrew A. Bain (Orlando Sentinel)
18. Orange County Judge, Group 8: Elizabeth Starr and Michael Morris (Orlando Sentinel)
19. FDOH to host free Orange County cooking class for moms and moms-to-be (WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando)
20. Orange Co. School Board District 1: Rachel Kirby and Angie Gallo (Orlando Sentinel)
21. Vizcaya home tops Dr. Phillips sales from July 16 to 22 (West Orange Times & Windermere Observer)
22. Florida's Orange County sales tax hike will improve Orlando, says Mayor Jerry Demings - Orlando Business Journal (The Business Journals)
23. Quiet Restaurants in Orlando for a Super Chill Date (Orlando Date Night Guide)
24. Universal Orlando's Rock the Universe 2023 dates announced (insideuniversal.net)
25. This Little Underground: Jenny Lewis and Ray LaMontagne @ Bob Carr (Orlando Weekly)
26. Florida Icon Park drop tower death leads to possible changes for attractions industry - Orlando Business Journal (The Business Journals)
27. "You're Missing Out," Universal Warns Fans Not to Skip Classic Attraction (Inside the Magic)
28. Employees not washing hands cause 2 Central Florida restaurant shutdowns (Orlando Sentinel)
29. Magic is in the air at Harry Potter-themed LeakyCon in Orlando (WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando)
30. 2 arrested after man found ‘savagely beaten to death’ at Orlando shopping plaza (WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando)

Coming up in Orlando:

Tuesday, July 26

Wednesday, July 27

From my notebook:

• Orlando City SC: "NEWS: Orlando City SC Acquires Colombian Winger Iván Angulo. More details at the link in the bio. #VamosOrlando | #DaleMiAmor" (Orlando City SC via Instagram)
• Orlando City SC: "NEWS: Orlando City SC Loans Homegrown Wilfredo Rivera to Indy Eleven. More details at the link in the bio. #DaleMiAmor" (Orlando City SC via Instagram)
• Universal Orlando Resort: "Name a better combo than ice cream and Volcano Bay (: @ohmissliv)" (Universal Orlando Resort via Instagram)
• Orlando Food & Travel Guide: "EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2022 presented by @corkcicle is going on now through November 19, 2022! ‍🍽 Running for 129 days, guests can embark on a tasty tour across 6 continents with over 20 Global Marketplaces an..." (Orlando Food & Travel Guide via Instagram)
• Orlando Police Department: "You saw the OPD Team train for the Heroes Grappling Tournament in support of the First Responders Children's Foundation and Adopt A Cop BJJ. Now help us say congratulations to the team for winning the competition! Thank you for the op..." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
• Orlando Police Department: "On Friday, Deputy Chief James Young and members of the Orlando Police Department joined the LGBT+ Center Orlando - The Center and our community to celebrate individuals and businesses that exemplify leadership in #diversityandinclusion i..." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
• Yelp Orlando: "#MeetTheElite :: Meet Eddie P. // @givemebites (also known as Brunch Papi), a 3-year #YelpElite who loves basketball and supporting all things local. You might also know Eddie as this year’s official Orlando Taco Week Ambassador for @Orl..." (Yelp Orlando via Instagram)
• Orlando Police Department: "Our SWAT team, Mounted Patrol and Motors Unit were happy to spread the cheer with our partners at Orlando Fire Department and see the smiles in the faces of the children and staff at AdventHealth Orlando!! #ChristmasInJuly" (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
• Orlando Fire Department: "Join us for our Change of Command Ceremony as we welcome new OFD Chief Charlie Salazar." (Orlando Fire Department via Facebook)
• The Florida Aquarium: "It’s International Day of Conservation for Mangrove Ecosystems! Tune into our Stories on Facebook and Instagram to learn more!" (The Florida Aquarium via Instagram)
• Central Florida Zoo: " Construction Alert! Starting today, Graze will be under construction on weekdays to renovate the guest area inside. You can still order your lunch at the Tiki Hut located at the Wharton-Smith Tropical Splash Ground, or place a mob..." (Central Florida Zoo via Instagram)
• Orlando Police Department: "As Chief Orlando Rolón gets ready to retire this week, surprise guests made a visit to the Let's Talk Nation USA show to give their best wishes to the Chief. Bethune-Cookman University Dr. Randy Nelson, Bishop Derrick L. Mcrae, and retir..." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
• Orlando Police Department: "National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives - NOBLE's 46th Annual Training Conference and Exhibition is in the City of Orlando - Government this week. Yesterday, Chief Rolón welcomed law enforcement professionals who have t..." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
• City of Orlando - Government: "Spreading Summer Cheer to patients and families! The Orlando Fire Department partnered with Orlando Police Department to share encouraging messages to AdventHealth for Children patients during the special Christmas in July event. Thank y..." (City of Orlando - Government via Facebook)
• Ciudad de Orlando: "¿Está planificando un evento en Downtown Orlando entre noviembre 2022 y abril 2023? Falta 1 semana para que pueda solicitar ayuda financiera. El Programa de Becas para Eventos Especiales del Community Redevelopment Agency está aceptando ..." (Ciudad de Orlando via Facebook)
• Audubon Park Garden District: "Whiskey, Honey and Lemon Cocktail - $6 all day and night long Mondays til 9 pm. Plus, additional cocktail specials and happy hour for select beer and wine. #apgd #homegrown #locallyowned" (Audubon Park Garden District via Facebook)
• Orlando Science Center: "Giveaway alert! We’ve partnered with @myfloridaprepaid and @modsftl to bring you science-packed prizes! How to enter: Ask your child the question in our post and share their answer in the comments below. Creative answers are encourag..." (Orlando Science Center via Instagram)
• Audubon Park Garden District: "Today (July 25) is the LAST DAY to register to vote if you plan to vote in the August primary. Register online here: https://www.peoplepowerforflorida.com/en/vote" (Audubon Park Garden District via Facebook)
• Ciudad de Orlando: "Participe en la Academia de Policía para Hispanos, un curso de cinco semanas que tiene como objetivo fomentar las relaciones entre el Departamento de Policía de Orlando y la comunidad hispana. Todos los cursos se ofrecerán en español y u..." (Ciudad de Orlando via Facebook)
• Creative City Project: "Looking for some fun plans? Saturday at 2PM, you can catch an acoustic show at the Winter Park Library, with performances from the Ron and Bari Duo and Debbie Barnes Keep the music rolling with an 8PM show from David Mackenzie’s Mind Mel..." (Creative City Project via Facebook)
• Melrose Center: "Thursday at 10:30 in our Video Studio Lighting Techniques class, gain experience using industry grade lighting kits and accessories to master three and four point lighting set ups. ocls.info" (Melrose Center via Instagram)
• ReThink Your Commute: "Here’s your reminder to register for the Scoops & Spokes! This two-part event will help families learn how to safely commute on their bikes. At the “Bike Roadeo & Repair Day” on July 30, you’ll learn bike safety and repair tips, and get ..." (ReThink Your Commute via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hidden Oaks: "Suspicious behavior. - Toyota Corolla. (Black and tinted windows) parked in front of our neighbor’s house right after we put the rented lawnmower on the back of our truck to return it. I don’t think they saw my husband was on the other s..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Washington Shores: "Today my neighbor and I both had an ipad delivered from AT&T via FedEx. - It was our addresses but another name...a few hours later, a girl came to the door looking for the package. My door first, then about 20 minutes later she came ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Florida Center North: "We are looking for a dog sitter from this Thursday night until Tuesday night… - Your place or ours would be a conservation, although the 2 small dogs are really set up to manage easy at our house. You just need to open the back slider t..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Starlight Ranch: "#popcornremoval - #drywall #plaster #paint #pressurewashing #texture" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Windrift: "As some of you may know, on 7/21/22, our father was called home. - We are currently making arrangements to honor his wishes, and with your help, we could make it all possible. I appreciate any help you can provide. We love you, daddy, an..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hunter's Creek: "Baked Goodies - Cupcakes. Pastries. (Quesitos, Guava, Guava&Cheese, Fruits) Flan. (Vanilla, Cheese, Coconut) Tres Leche (Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry) -Party platters special pricing. Ask about our other baked goods! Lactose Intole..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Suntree: "Hi, looking for any recommendations for washing machine repair person! - Thanks in advance!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Starlight Ranch: "Strictly quality work at reasonable prices - Free estimates 4072691675" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Colonial & Goldenrod: "Comienso de la capellania en lakeland - Mañana a las 7pm estas invitado" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, College Park: "Hi everyone! - Does anyone have a good recommendation for a cleaning person they use that is reliable, trustworthy and affordable? I’m in the college park area." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Eagle Creek: "CREMA de Nona business networking group meets every Tuesday 8:45-10am at Nona Blue Restaurant. - No fees ever. Free to attend. No requirements to buy breakfast as the restaurant isn't open at that time. Just pure networking the way it sh..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Pinehill: "Hello, - My name is lisa. I have a husband, daughter, and son. I am beginning my 17th year at a title 1 school. Please feel free to look or donate to one of my projects or our amazon wishlist. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/J6..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, College Park: "Hello Neighbors! - I just wanted to recommend Lorena’s house cleaning service. She just left my home and it is spotless! She’s very professional as well. She does not speak English, but with her translation app, communication is easy. ..." (Nextdoor)
• Chief of Police Saima Plasencia, Ocoee Police Department: "Motivational - Monday" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Colonial Town North: "Free stuff at curb 1423 lake highland drive: - Very large Dog bed Clothing rack on wheels Working collapsible grill Outdoor table and chairs More to come!!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cypress Springs: "Did anyone lose a German Shepherd close to Cypress Springs? - It showed up in our door about 30 minutes ago. Looks like it escaped from its leash. No tag" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Pinehill: "Watch out for a young black male around 18 years old or so he say his name is Jaylen and his phone number is 321-577-1213 he is a fraud and gives you this sad story about just graduated need money for his new job clothes,steel toes boo..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sky Lake South: "Looking for someone to repair my dryer. - It turns on but not heating up." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, College Park: "my car was broken into last night between 11-1:30 they took my cards. - to 711 on lee road and wawa on fairbanks. this was on HARRISON AVE in college park. they took everything i had including electronics. please repost and share id this..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Williamsburg: "hey i’m giving away my dog.. - she’s only 8months old..pm me for more info on her thank u have a bless day️" (Nextdoor)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon.

— Contributing Writer

About me: Test test Update 7/21/21

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Orlando Daily? Contact me at carlosreportsnews@gmail.com