Action For Manatees + Vaccine Mandate + Orange COVID-19 Rules

Good morning, Orlando! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday, July 28 started. Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

In this issue, you'll learn about actions being take to slow COVID-19 spread, a vaccine mandate at the Orange County Tax Collector office, a push to help dying manatees, and more. Now, let's get started.

First, today's weather: Rain in the afternoon and evening. High: 90 Low: 77.

Here are the top stories today in Orlando:

1. The Orange County Tax Collector Scott Randolph has mandated that all employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19. He sent out a memo declaring that all of his employees would need to receive a COVID-19 vaccination or find a new job. (Orlando Weekly)

2. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is taking action to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the county. The changes will revolve around the use of masks and vaccinations within the county. (Click Orlando)

3. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio is joining with 10 members of Florida's congressional delegation to call for more action on behalf of Florida manatees, which are experiencing record deaths. They want the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to make federal funds available to address algae blooms. (WMFE)

4. Cornell Fine Arts Museum is getting a new building off Rollins campus, three times the size of the current space. (Bungalower)

5. A new healthy restaurant concept called Bitebound is set to open in Winter Park by the end of 2021. The goal is to "serve up healthy eats in bowls that are "family-friendly" and great for the budget-conscious." (Orlando Weekly)

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Today in Orlando

• Buffalo Soldiers Day - The American Legion, Department of Florida. (All day)
• Baseball: Jr State Tournament - The American Legion, Department of Florida. (All day)
• Department Service Officers School - The American Legion, Department of Florida. (All day)
• Device Checkouts for 6th graders - Odyssey Middle School. (8:30 AM)
• Secondary Information Session - OCPS Virtual School. (9:00 AM)
• Wildflower Farm Goat Yoga. (9:00 AM)
• EVERY THURSDAY - $13 Day and Evening Cruises. (11:00 AM)
• Slot Tournament - EVERY WEDNESDAY - Only $10 Buy-in. (11:00 AM)
• 2021-2022 Safety Patrol Meeting - Audubon Park School. (11:00 AM)
• Uniform Fair - Pinar Elementary School. (1:00 PM)
• Teen TopGolf - Hemophilia Foundation Greater Florida. (2:00 PM)
• Organization Committee - Ivanhoe Village Main Street. (5:30 PM)
• Jones HS Capital Renewal Update - Orange County District. (6:00 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Universal Orlando Resort: "Tell us in the comments, were you here on opening day? ( : @caityjaynecosplay)" (Instagram)
• Visit Orlando : "Rosé all day? We'll cheers to that! : @kayy.all.dayy" (Instagram)
• The Florida Aquarium: "DYK? The Aquarium has planted over a thousand mangrove propagules on various coastlines in Tampa and St. Pete to prom..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Food & Travel Guide: "GIVEAWAY ALERT! Want to win a $25 gift card to @mengs.kitchen’s special one night only pop-up at @pompomsteahou..." (Instagram)
• Pet Alliance Greater Orlando: "Captain’s Log. Stardate 74893.7. Picard here. Commander Troi - the tabby - and I have been residing in this strange b..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Health: "We are excited to share that our hospitals have been recognized as Best Hospitals and High Performing Hospitals for 2..." (Facebook)
• Orlando Fire Department: "Congratulations to Lt. Bernoska for achieving 20 years of serivce to the community." (Facebook)
• Orlando Police Department: "SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING, and we'll do something. You never know when the information you have could be the missi..." (Facebook)
• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer: "We should all be proud that through our City of Orlando youth programs, our community is providing young residents wi..." (Facebook)
• Girls on the Run Central Florida: "Girls on the Run is committed to helping more girls discover the joy and confidence that comes from movement and achi..." (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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