Orlando Daily: What's Happening Today (Tue, Jun 21)

Good morning, friends. It's me, Sarah Loganv, your host of the Orlando Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town these days. Here we go.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and less humid. High: 90 Low: 72.

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Here are the top stories today in Orlando:

1. July 4 weekend travel numbers expected to rise this year, Orlando is a top destination, AAA says (WFTV Orlando)
2. Universal sets plans for Fourth of July celebration (News 13 Orlando)
3. Kraftwerk's show in Orlando on Wednesday is a can't-miss proposition for those impacted by the singular sounds of the 'Man-Machines' (Orlando Weekly)
4. Orlando planning board OKs Ambassador Hotel conversion amid neighbors' concerns (Orlando Sentinel)
5. Central Florida Holiday Inn Club Vacations announces new CEO - Orlando Business Journal (The Business Journals)
6. Celebrate the 4th of July at Universal Studios Hollywood & Universal Orlando (insideuniversal.net)
7. Florida primary will be a scramble to fill US House seats (News 13 Orlando)
8. Disney tech patent could change how theme park lockers work in Orlando and beyond - Orlando Business Journal (The Business Journals)
9. Well-known Orlando female impersonator uses wig business to help cancer patients (WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando)
10. Death investigation underway in Altamonte Springs (WESH 2 Orlando)
11. The Summer of Minions begins at Universal Parks to celebrate the release of Minions: The Rise of Gru (insideuniversal.net)
12. Tanner Jones brings Couplet project home to Orlando for show with Into It. Over It. (Orlando Weekly)
13. Final candidates for Orange County superintendent make their case to the school board (WESH 2 Orlando)
14. Orlando among worst markets for first-time homebuyers: Bankrate - Orlando Business Journal (The Business Journals)
15. Wu-Tang Clan's GZA headed to Orlando to perform 'Liquid Swords' in July (Orlando Weekly)
16. Summer road trips to Orlando roll on despite skyrocketing gas prices (Orlando Sentinel)
17. Orlando-based SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. names chief financial officer - Orlando Business Journal (The Business Journals)
18. How Disney's delayed move to Orlando may affect momentum it created for Lake Nona as a corporate destination - Orlando Business Journal (The Business Journals)
19. Crafts, sculptures and more: Here are some art classes offered in the Orlando area (WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando)
20. Taiwanese tea chain Happy Lemon opening its first Florida location in Orlando (Orlando Weekly)
21. Jack White adds Orlando stop to Supply Chain Issues Tour (Orlando Weekly)
22. Kids train shelter dogs to help find ‘furever’ homes at this Orlando camp (WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando)
23. PadSplit finds rooms for Orlando renters with no 'good options' (Orlando Sentinel)
24. An Orlando Regions Bank branch closes, another opens - Orlando Business Journal (The Business Journals)
25. Ruby Lake home tops Dr. Phillips sales from June 11 to 17 (West Orange Times & Windermere Observer)
26. Brookshire teacher's creativity makes learning magical (News 13 Orlando)
27. Where to Watch Movies Outside in Orlando: Year-Round Guide (Orlando Date Night Guide)
28. Elevate Your Vacation Dining With Top Hotel Restaurants in Orlando (Visit Orlando)
29. Firefighters rescue worker pinned in tree in Longwood (WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando)
30. 'Eatonville is American history': A deep dive into The Town that Freedom Built (WESH 2 Orlando)

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Today in Orlando:

From my notebook:

• Universal Orlando Resort: "We'll be your treasure under your rainbow (: @becca.travels.21)" (Universal Orlando Resort via Instagram)
• Orlando City SC: "Double goal performance for Ercan Kara to make his way onto the Team of the Week bench #VamosOrlando | #DaleMiAmor" (Orlando City SC via Instagram)
• Orlando Weekly: "Florida has topped 74,000 COVID-19 cases in each of the past two weeks, while more than 75,000 residents have died from the virus since the pandemic started, according to a report released Friday by the state Department of Health. Flor..." (Orlando Weekly via Instagram)
• The Florida Aquarium: "Does the heat have you redder than our red reef hermit crab? This summer’s extreme temps are a result of the “heat dome” sitting over the U.S! When strong, high-pressure atmospheric conditions mix with hot air moving east and getting tr..." (The Florida Aquarium via Instagram)
• Central Florida Zoo: "It's the loooooongest day of the year, which makes it perfect for World Giraffe Day! Did you know Rafiki is the taller of our two giraffes? He stands at 16 feet tall, and Gage is around 14 feet tall! Next time you visit, see if you ca..." (Central Florida Zoo via Instagram)
• Pet Alliance Greater Orlando: " Calling all fosters! We know it’s hard to say farewell, but it’s not meant to be because goodbye is the goal! Parting ways just means you’re ready to take in more pets in need. @petcolove wants to hear your foster breakup story. ..." (Pet Alliance Greater Orlando via Instagram)
• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer: "Today we celebrated our City of Orlando - Government McNamara Employees of the Year. Kenson Benjamin and Mira Tanna from the Office of Business and Financial Services, Jessica Frye from Housing and Sgt. Stephen Marra from the Orlando Pol..." (Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer via Facebook)
• Orlando Weekly: "TOMORROW, June 21st is Go Skate Day!🛹 Check out the event at Howard Middle School from 5-8pm. There will be a Best Trick Contest with a $2500+ cash prize! Plus free food & drinks! Contest entry is FREE. For more info visit gosk..." (Orlando Weekly via Instagram)
• Downtown Orlando: "Happy #FirstDayofSummer even though it feels like summer almost every day in Florida " (Downtown Orlando via Facebook)
• Orlando Fire Department: "Proud of newly promoted Engineer Fussell and his family visit in support." (Orlando Fire Department via Facebook)
• Orlando Health: "At 16 weeks pregnant, Emily Halverson experienced severe abdominal pain that resulted in a diagnosis of colonic volvulus, the surgery for which required removing the right half of her colon and part of her intestine. Dr. Anthony Gielow, ..." (Orlando Health via Facebook)
• Orlando Police Department: "Thank you to the Orlando Police Foundation & Park Square Homes, net proceeds from the sale of this house that will be built, will go towards giving back to local law enforcement & the community they serve. Chief Orlando Rolón joined the ..." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
• Orlando Fire Department: "Congratulations to newly promoted Lieutenant Thomas in his new role." (Orlando Fire Department via Facebook)
• Thornton Park District: "The Thornton Park Neighborhood Association Gardening & Beautification Committee has selected their 2022 Summer Yard of the season at 819 E. Pine Street!!! Many congratulations to the owners...just beautiful! Orlando Main Streets T..." (Thornton Park District via Facebook)
• Audubon Park Garden District: "The #APGD Bastille Bash is back! Join us on July 9th in the APGD for this fun (almost entirely indoors and air-conditioned) event! We're sharing a few reasons we’re excited to go this year: Expanded hours for our French Market (1-7PM)..." (Audubon Park Garden District via Facebook)
• Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: "Shangela is bringing the Fully Lit Tour to Steinmetz Hall on November 2. Tickets go on-sale this Friday at 10 a.m. bit.ly/3Ocz6lh" (Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts via Facebook)
• Orlando Fire Department: "Day two of #SafetyStandDown continues with a focus on roadway safety. Florida law requires you to #MoveOver a lane — when you can safely do so — for stopped emergency vehicles." (Orlando Fire Department via Facebook)
• Orlando Health: "Did you know yoga can improve your digestive health by reducing stress, increasing circulation and even helping move contents through your gastrointestinal tract? Read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/3y480XV #InternationalYogaDay #Yog..." (Orlando Health via Facebook)
• Orlando Health: "With 24 active Beacon Awards for Excellence in nursing care – more than any other healthcare system in Florida – Orlando Health demonstrates its ongoing commitment to building patients’ trust, supporting team members and physicians, and ..." (Orlando Health via Facebook)
• Orlando Health: "Yoga, meditation and positive affirmations can help children learn to recognize and communicate their feelings. Try repeating these positive affirmations together with your child: I am kind. I am strong. I believe in myself. ..." (Orlando Health via Facebook)
• Thornton Park District: "So we did not know that June 21st is #nationaltakeaselfie Day? But we love that News 6 WKMG / ClickOrlando recognized the Thornton Park Parking Garage.Mural install as one of the places to celebrate it! P.S. Thank you aga..." (Thornton Park District via Facebook)
• City of Orlando - Government: "And just like that… it’s summer o’clock. Let’s kick off the weekend with a FREE Family Event! " (City of Orlando - Government via Facebook)
• Thornton Park District: "Tonight is the night! Orlando Draft Tour from 6-8p! Free entry! With special guests & ticket giveaways! Orlando Main Streets #thorntonparkdistrict #TPD #itsavibe" (Thornton Park District via Facebook)
• Melrose Center: "We welcomed a delegation from the City of New Orleans to the Center today for a tour, including the Directors of Economic Development, Workforce Development, Marketing & Communications, & Project Management, & the CEO of the Downtown Dev..." (Melrose Center via Instagram)
• YMCA of Central Florida: "Did you know that when school is out for summer, kids can lose up to three months of reading skills? This often means their back-to-school performance is behind where they ended in the spring. Creating a summer reading list is a great..." (YMCA of Central Florida via Facebook)
• Orlando Health: "It's not too late to join the last family nutrition session!" (Orlando Health via Facebook)
• Orlando Police Department: "SIGN UPNNO Business Safety Summit: Help prevent crime against your business, employees & customers. This crime prevention summit is a collaborative effort between local City of Orlando - Government businesses & OPD. Learn how to handle..." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
• Ciudad de Orlando: "Acompañe al alcalde de Orlando, Buddy Dyer, al ‘45º Fuegos Artificiales en la Fuente’ el domingo 4 de julio de 4:00 p.m. a 10:00 p.m. en el parque Lake Eola. Disfrute de entretenimiento en vivo, diversión familiar y comidas y bebidas dis..." (Ciudad de Orlando via Facebook)
• Creative City Project: "It’s officially summer We are so fortunate to live in an area with so many amazing outdoor activities! Remember to stay hydrated and don’t forget your sunscreen 🧴 #orlando #summer #summersolstice" (Creative City Project via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Robinsdale: "Enjoying bird feeders yesterday afternoon, then the next time I looked to mice were on it.. - I love my birds and squirrels ( don't tell me rats with fluffy tails, I get it) but I don't want the mice/rats. Suggestions?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Live Oak Estates: "Any idea what this is? - Ground hornets?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Imperial Estates: "Nikki Fried ( an apt name given her warped lack of mental capacity to understand what freedom is actually) took to bashing our governor and brave protector of rights as American citizens. - This lady is the worst governor hopeful and i r..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Conway Acres: "Shop My Avon catalogs online, purchase and have shipped directly to your home. - No sale hassles, just text "Avon" to the number listed and I'll send you the link to my website. Free shipping to your home on orders $60 or contact me to p..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Stonebridge Commons: "Hello Neighbors, my name is Daniel Fazenda a Licensed Journeyman Electrician and Smart Home Specialist. - I'm on Instagram as @danielfazenda.je I speak Spanish and English. Just hit me up for a budget, I'm ready to do my best for you! I..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Westpointe: "(SHARING) IS THIS YOUR CAT? - friendly siamese cat in Metrowest- Posted on FaceBook" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wetherbee Estates: "ISO travel baseball league in the S Orlando or N kissimmee area. - I have a 11u, 12u and a 9u. Thanks" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Tivoli Village: "If anyone is missing a yellow tabby cat, there is one hiding in the woods behind my townhouse. - I’m sorry I didn’t get a picture. Not sure if it’s a male or female. Small stature. Looks fairly young. My daughter tried giving it treats, ..." (Nextdoor)
• Chief of Police Saima Plasencia, Ocoee Police Department: "Motivational - Monday" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cypress Lakes: "What’s going on in Oxford Grande? - Lots of cops cars" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Medallion Estates: "Salutations my friends and neighbors. - I recently joined the board of a local non-profit, All Star Dads. They’re having their annual fatherhood breakfast next week. In the meantime, they have some pretty sweet auction items, if interest..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wedgefield - Orlando: "Hello. - I'm looking for a Companionship/Care Taker for my mother in law that lives in Wedgefield. Most of the time it will be Companionship. Please message me for further details. Requires a driver's license and live in preferred. Thank..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sand Lake Hills: "UPDATE!!! - Our lake is not safe. Do not bring any more ducks over here. Our farm ducks were afraid of the new ducks and were trying to stay away from them on the other side of the storm drain. We are now missing our oldest original duck..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Airport North: "Ideas para embellecer tu hogar @caraotaconstruction - Luis Figuera (917)794-10-68" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, So Goldenrod Safe Neigh.: "This little guy hitchhiked or was a stowaway on my trip back from South Carolina. - We don't have pets at our house, so I need to know if someone can provide a good home before going to animal rescue services" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Woodsong: "Service.. - Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.. I am well... I'm Back so please inbox me if anyone looking for my Service.. Thank you" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Woodstock: "If you need a house painter call Deleon painting LLC 321 217 6515 - Been painting over 25 year and you can look it up license and insured" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Shore: "Anyone wanting a buy a nice 2,000 - Sqrft 4/2 home on the water walking distance to Moss Park Elementary? If you know anyone selling in Isle of Pines we are looking to get back to the country living of Lake Nona. Let’s make it a win win ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Pine Castle: "Accident at Randolph Boat Ramp? - Does anyone have details on what happened tonight at the Randolph boat ramp in Belle isle/Pine Castle? There are 5-6 emergency vehicles there." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lake Nona: "Hello! - My daughter Camila is available this summer for babysitting at anytime. Great with kids of all ages and has personal means of transportation. He loves to cook and play with kids, and is also fluent in English and Spanish! Text h..." (Nextdoor)

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

— Sarah Loganv

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

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