13 Films Of Halloween + Volusia Masks + Orlando VA Overwhelmed + Hotel Attack

Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Orlando Daily.

In this issue, you'll learn about a mask mandate in Volusia, a slight decline in hospitalizations locally, a man arrested for attacking a hotel employee, and the latest at Enzian Theater for Halloween. Now, let's get started.

First, today's weather: Rain until evening. High: 87 Low: 74.

Here are the top stories today in Orlando:

1. Volusia School District approved a mask mandate for students starting after Labor Day Weekend on September 7th. A doctor's note will be needed for exemption and the mandate will be effective until October 15th. (Spectrum News 13)

2. AdventHealth's Central Florida Division has started the transition from "red status" from "black status" as hospitalizations begin to fall from the latest surge of Coronavirus cases, although they are still high. Officials are still reminding residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine. (Fox 35 Orlando)

3. Orange County Sheriff's Office arrested a man who allegedly attacked a hotel employee with a machete at Econo Lodge off International Drive. Police say the man was seeking information about another guest and became angry when the worker would not give it to him. The man is facing attempted murder charges. (WESH)

4. The Orlando VA Health Care System is seeing an increase in COVID-19 deaths as the delta variant cases spike. Officials say this is the worst they have seen in the pandemic. The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs said Orlando leads the nation when it comes to facilities with positive cases. (Click Orlando)

5. Enzian Theater in Maitland has revealed its film choices for 13 Films of Halloween 2021. The list of films caters to a wide variety of audiences looking to get spooked this fall. It kicks off on October 2nd with The Toxic Avenger and runs through Halloween weekend.

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Today in Orlando

• Tanger Outlets Daytona Beach Hosts Labor Day Block Party. (4:30 PM)
• Cross Country - Osceola Home Meet @ Osceola High. (5:00 PM)
• JV Football vs. Olympia @ Home - Boone High School. (6:00 PM)
• Beekeeping 101: Is Beekeeping For Me? (6:00 PM)
• Charity Bingo - Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. (6:30 PM)
• Ragtime: A Summer Broadway Benefit Concert. (7:30 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Publix Chicken Tender subs are on sale. Yes, you're welcome.
• Disney World is testing fireworks out ahead of the theme park's upcoming 50th anniversary celebrations.
• Valencia College: "Are you still thinking about taking classes this fall? It’s not too late! Although full term classes have already started, Valencia College offers classes that start on September 27 and October 15. Register for one today through the lin..." (Instagram)
• Yelp Orlando: "️ + = Did you hear the news?? Our friends @lineagecoffeeroasting have been working hard behind the scenes to perfect their croissants and other baked goodies (if you’ve been to their UCF location then you already know ). Starti..." (Instagram)

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— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.

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