Reality TV + SpaceX Launch + Orlando Pride To Tokyo Olympics

Good Morning. My name is Carlos Hernandez and I am back to update you on the latest happening in the Orlando area.

In this issue, you’ll learn about an Orlando connection to the Tokyo Olympics, child care efforts for job seekers, SpaceX launch updates, and more. Now, let’s get started.

Today’s weather: The high is 90 and the low is 75 with partly cloudy skies.

Here are the top 5 stories happening around Orlando:

1. Four Orlando Pride players are headed to the Tokyo Olympics. The U.S. WNT has been drawn into Group G with Sweden, Australia and Riley’s New Zealand team and kicks off play on July 21st against Sweden at 4:30 a.m. ET. (Fox 35 Orlando)

2. A Central Florida nonprofit is helping parents find child care. Child care has been a big issue for parents during the pandemic and is cited as one of the major reasons why the labor force has not returned. (Spectrum News 13)

3. SpaceX is targeting no earlier than this week for its upcoming Falcon 9 launch from Florida. The latest will be Tuesday at 2:56 p.m. (Click Orlando)

4. A Kissimmee family is competing in an upcoming episode of BYUtv’s “Survivalists." The show sends families on a 3-day survival course without any connection to technology. The episode airs on June 29th. (Orlando Sentinel)

5. The Naked Cupcake is coming to Lake Nona this fall. (Click Orlando)

Today in Orlando:

• Kids Bowl Free at Boardwalk Bowl. (11 a.m.)
• Open Gym at Obstacle Ninja Academy. (1 p.m.)
• Audubon Park Community Market. (5 p.m.)
• Kids Yoga by The Loft on Main in Windermere. (6 p.m.)
• Circus Lena in Kissimmee. A 90 minute production with acrobats, jugglers, clowns, aerialists, hand balancing, and more. (7 p.m.)

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That's all for today. I will be back tomorrow with the latest happening in Orlando. My inbox is open if you have any tips to send or want to reach out: orlando@patch.com.

-Carlos Hernandez

About me: I have lived in Florida since 1999 and covered the Orlando area for nearly 10 years, mainly with a focus on food through my blog at CarlosEats.com.