🌱 2022 Special Olympics USA Games Orlando + LGBTQ+ Center Counseling

Hello again, hello! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Orlando Daily. Let's get this Saturday started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Wind and rain. High: 84 Low: 73.

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Here are the top five stories in Orlando today:

1. The LGBTQ+ Center, said those in need can receive counseling under their Orlando United Resilience Services program and has resumed in-person counseling, which was paused earlier in the pandemic. The Center is located at 946 North Mills Avenue. (Fox 35 Orlando)

2. The 2022 Special Olympics USA Games will be held in Orlando from June 5 to June 12. The games are expected to feature roughly 5,500 athletes, coaches, and officials from across the country as well as 15 additional countries from North and South America competing in 19 Olympic-style events. (Bungalower)

3. State Attorney Monique Worrell held a press conference in Orlando Thursday afternoon to discuss the recent shootings in the area and plans to address them. Worrell encouraged citizens to contact law enforcement if they are concerned about someone committing gun violence. Her office is looking into other ways to prevent gun violence, although no specifics were provided. (WESH)

4. The 33rd annual Zora Fest! kicked off Friday with the beginning of its three-day Outdoor Festival of the Arts in Eatonville. The 2022 season has been dubbed “Celebrations for the Generations,” according to the Association to Preserve the Eatonville Community (P.E.C.). (Click Orlando)

5. Kissimmee loan officer, Evelisse Hernandez, is accused of running a scheme to help home buyers acquire bigger loans than they might have qualified for otherwise by forging documents. She is now facing federal charges including bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. (WFTV)

Today in Orlando:

• CommUNITY Rainbow Run at onePULSE Foundation. (8 a.m.)
• Summer Vegetables For Central Florida at Harry P. Leu Gardens. (9:30 a.m.)
• Bank Of America Museums On Us Weekend at Orlando Science Center. (10 a.m.)
• WOB Bar & Kitchen Orlando Hosts Aloha Brunch! (11 a.m.)
• Sol Cafe - Once Upon A Time Edition at Ember. (10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Orlando City announced the re-signing of goalkeeper Mason Stajduhar to a three-year contract that will see him with the Lions through 2025, with a club option for 2026. Stajduhar joined the Lions as a homegrown player in 2015 and had his option exercised following the 2021 season. (The Mane Land)
• Wine Bar George at Disney Springs in Orlando is hosting a Spanish wine lunch with Master Sommelier George Miliotes and the export directors from both Muga and Alvear on Wednesday, June 16 from noon to 2:30 p.m. (Orlando Patch)
• Two Orlando Health hospital leaders have been named by Becker’s Healthcare as Community Hospital CEOs to Know for 2022. (Orlando Health via Facebook)
• Orange County's Hurricane Expo is today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at West Orange High School. Hear this year's Hurricane season forecast from meteorologist Amy Sweezey. Receive free storm preparedness items while supplies last. (Orange County, Florida🍊 via Instagram)
• Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida's anniversary t-shirt design contest is extended to June 10. The chosen winner will have their shirts produced for sale. (Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update.

— 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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