17 New Frontier Nonstop Routes + World's Tallest Attractions

Hello, people of Orlando! Carlos Hernandez here with a fresh Orlando Daily.

In this issue, you'll learn about new airline routes coming to Orlando, attractions at ICON Park, reaction to the new push for masks by the CDC, and more. Now, let's get started.

First, today's weather: Possible light rain in the evening. High: 92 Low: 77.

Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Frontier Airlines is launching 17 new nonstop flights from Orlando. Destinations include Antigua & Barbuda; Belize City, Belize; Cozumel, Mexico; Liberia, Costa Rica; Montego Bay, Jamaica; Nassau, The Bahamas; San Salvador, El Salvador; and Turks & Caicos. The airline now employs 1,000 MCO-based team members. (WFTV)

2. The world's tallest attractions are set to open at Orlando's ICON Park by December 2021. The "Orlando Slingshot" and "Orlando Free Fall" are set to join "Orlando StarFlyer" in an effort to make ICON Park a travel destination for thrill-seekers. (WESH)

3. Orlando residents and leaders are reacting to the CDC push for masks with mixed feedback. Some business owners are saying it is making them want to reevaluate protocols in their businesses while citizens are divided over whether to wear a mask or not. Without a government mandate, it is up to citizens and businesses to protect their own health. (Click Orlando)

4. Orlando City Commissioner Jim Gray has filed to seek reelection, and retired Orlando police officer Bill Moore has filed to challenge him for District 1. (Florida Politics)

5. Irish Pub Finnhenry’s Public House in downtown Orlando announced on Facebook this past Sunday that it would be closing down. (Bungalower)

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Today in Orlando

• JobNewsUSA.com Orlando Job Fair - 100s of Jobs in Multiple Industries! (10:00 AM)
• Baseball: Tournament Certification Due. (All Day)
• Anniversary of Army Chaplain Corps - The American Legion, Department of Florida. (All Day)
• National Membership Workshop - The American Legion, Department of Florida. (All Day)
• Device Checkouts for 7th & 8th graders at Odyssey Middle School, Media Center. (8:00 AM)
• Orange County Intergovernmental Risk Management Committee meeting. (10:00 AM)
• STEM at Princesses and Princes. (10:30 AM)
• Family Wheel at Super Awesome Cool Pottery. (12:00 PM)
• Starset Acoustic Private Event at Hourglass Brewing. (4:00 PM)
• Unik Title's Back to School Collection Drive. (5:30 PM)
• Women's Self Defense Class - OPD Headquarters. (6:00 PM)
• Kindergarten Welcome Walk - Oak Hill Elementary School. (6:00 PM)
• Thursday Night Market in Thornton Park. (6:00 PM)
• Dueling Pianos at Jewel. (8:30 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Pet Alliance Greater Orlando: "Thank you to our friends & supporters at Boomerangs Thrift Store for their generous donation! Boomerangs Thrift..." (Instagram)
• Orange County, Florida : " Did you miss your second COVID-19 vaccination? Experts say it's not too late to go back and get it - even if you'..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Fire Department: "Congratulations to Lt. Creasman for receiving his 15 years of service award." (Facebook)
• Nature Conservancy in Florida: "A #CivilianClimateCorps means investing in our workforce and making our communities more climate resilient. Thank you..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Police Department: "SELL SAFE: If you're cashing in on the re-sale of those collector kicks, cell phone, or other items thru your favorit..." (Facebook)
• Orlando Science Center: "Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known! : @leon_mazairac From their earliest moments, babies are a..." (Instagram)
• Downtown Orlando: "After a battle of goalkeepers, @Everton Football Club's Asmir Begovic stopped Juan Moreno’s penalty to earn a 10-9 vi..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer: "The recent announcement that Disney plans to create a regional campus for its Parks, Experiences and Products team in..." (Facebook)
• Orange County, Florida : " #IGotMyShot mobile COVID-19 vaccine schedule: Thursday, July 29: InTown Suites Extended Stay Orlando - Lee Road ..." (Instagram)
• Thornton Park District: "Join us on August 12th from 6:30-9:30pm for a fun night of Art, Music, Night Market and Adult Libations!! Grab your P..." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Central Florida: "Tune into another Healthy Living LIVE segment with Chef Gary tonight! He'll be demonstrating how to make Peach Avocad..." (Facebook)
• Creative City Project: "Don't miss your chance to relax and enjoy ambient orchestral music at Re:Charge. Pack your yoga mat, your favorite pi..." (Facebook)
• Downtown Orlando: "After a battle of goalkeepers, Everton Football Club's Asmir Begovic stopped Juan Moreno’s penalty to earn a 10-9 vic..." (Facebook)
• Thornton Park District: "Calling all Artists & Makers! Join us in Thornton Park District for a fun night of displaying, creating, and selling ..." (Facebook)
• City of Orlando - Government: "Do you have a cool photo of an Orlando historical building? Submit it for the 2022 Historic Preservation Calendar ..." (Facebook)
• Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: "Starting Thursday at noon, annual luminary donors get early access to Steely Dan tickets. Join for as little as $95—a..." (Facebook)

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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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