🌱 5th Annual FusionFest Coming + Osceola County D-SNAP Benefits

Hello again, everybody! I'm Carlos Hernandez and glad to be back with your fresh copy of the Orlando Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now, including:

• 🛒 Osceola County residents impacted by Hurricane Ian can apply for D-SNAP benefits today.
• 🎵 Music Among The Lakes is a new event coming to Windermere this Friday, Nov. 5.
• 📅 FusionFest is returning to downtown Orlando this month.

Today is Japanese Culture Day. The annual Orlando Japan Festival will return on Nov. 6 in Kissimmee and bring plenty of culture to enjoy.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 84 Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Orange County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man who allegedly snuck himself and a child inside Disney's Magic Kingdom theme park without paying admission and proceed to shove two employees who tried to stop him. The cost of admission for both of the people would have been $210, according to the affidavit. (Fox 35 Orlando)

2. An Orange County homeowner who shot and killed a man last week told deputies the man who died was trying to steal his birds, according to a report. The incident happened on Ponderosa Drive off Hoffner Avenue, near Goldenrod Road. (Click Orlando)

3. Osceola County residents impacted by Hurricane Ian are eligible to complete their application for D-SNAP benefits in-person starting today at Heritage Park. Families who qualify for federal food assistance can use the assistance at grocery stores and farmers markets. (WMFE)

4. Music Among the Lakes is coming this Friday, Nov. 5, to Windermere Town Hall grounds. The Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra and Orlando Philharmonic be performing at the event. Guests are invited to bring blankets and chairs to experience the inaugural event. (West Orange Times & Windermere Observer)

5. The fifth annual FusionFest is returning to downtown Orlando in November. The event will include a citizenship ceremony, a cosplay segment complete with contest, and a music and dance show. (Orlando Magazine)

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Today in Orlando:

• Goodwill Two-Day Hiring Event at Taft-Vineland Warehouse. (10 a.m.)
• "Charlotte's Web" at Orlando Shakes. (10:15 a.m.)
• Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening at City Beautiful Signs and Graphics. (4 p.m.)
• Taste Of Baldwin Park. (6:30 p.m.)
• Milk District Comedy Thursdays at Barley & Vine Biergarten. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Orlando Fire Department shared: "Congratulations to Lt. Cadorette, who received his 25-year service award. He is currently serving on Engine 5, C-Shift in the SODO area." (Orlando Fire Department via Facebook)
• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer shared: "We're creating the 8.5-mile Downtown Loop to help pedestrians and cyclists safely move throughout our community. The Downtown Connector Path on Anderson Street is part of this project." (Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer via Facebook)
• Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts shared: "The musical revolution continues in Walt Disney Theater. 'Hamilton' is here through Nov. 20 — so get tickets today. Part of our AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando 22/23 season." (Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts via Facebook)

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• Play Day for a Cause at Kiddie Academy of Clermont (November 5)
• Play Day for a Cause at Kiddie Academy of Apopka (November 5)
• Online Webinar with Orlando personnel about artificial turf (November 5)
• Taxes in Retirement Webinar (November 7)
• Alternative Products Expo takes over Tampa! — Get your free ticket now!! (November 10)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you soon!

— 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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