AdventHealth "Green" + Orlando Science Center + Finding Nemo Show

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Let's get this day started. Here's everything worth knowing in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Rain in the evening and overnight. High: 88 Low: 74.

Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. AdventHealth Central Florida will transition to "green" status today, a return to mostly normal operations as the number of patients hospitalized from COVID-19 falls from a peak of 1,700 on August 23rd. (WESH)

2. Coronavirus-related deaths in children more than doubled in the past six weeks in Florida. Although most kids have comorbidities, hospitals are increasingly seeing children who are healthy hospitalized as well. Research shows some kids are also susceptible to "long COVID", which is when symptoms continue after initial recovery for an unspecified amount of time. (WFTV)

3. A new show based on the popular film "Finding Nemo" will debut at Disney's Animal Kingdom next year in 2022 and development is underway. It is a reimagining of its "Finding Nemo — The Musical" show. (Spectrum News 13)

4. Orlando Science Center will offer $10 admission for one day only on September 19th to allow families to enjoy the space at a discount. It is recommending guests buy tickets in advance at the website. (Orlando Weekly)

5. Volusia County Public Schools changed its policy to include a form for parents to have their children opt-out from wearing a mask in class in addition to a medical opt-out. The decision comes after Governor DeSantis threatened to withhold funding from school districts who mandate masks without an opt-out. (Click Orlando)

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Today in Orlando:

• Jeremiah's Ice Night Benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida. (12:00 PM)
• PTA Cici's Pizza Spirit Night - Lake George Elementary School. (3:30 PM)
• Jingle Eve Planning Committee - Ivanhoe Village Main Street. (5:30 PM)
• 3rd Thursday Gallery Hop - Downtown Arts District. (6:00 PM)
• CCA South Palm Banquet and Auction - Coastal Conservation Association. (6:00 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Orlando Fire Department: "Crews responded to this apartment fire at Maxwell Terrace today. Thankfully, no one was injured. Investigators are still determining a cause." (Facebook)
• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer: "During Hispanic Heritage Month we celebrate the cultures and contributions of Hispanics nationally and here in our community. As we continue the efforts to create a more equitable Orlando for all, we’re committed to recognizing the diver..." (Facebook)
• Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: "Since 2014, we’ve impacted 633,000+ kids and adults through our AdventHealth School of the Arts and other educational programs. Join us and celebrate National Arts in Education Week by donating to our Arts For Every Life® Fund. bit.ly/38..." (Facebook)
• Orlando Police Department: "#HispanicHeritageMonth2021, when we celebrate the contributions & diverse cultures that make up our Hispanic community, begins today. Stay tuned to our #socialmedia throughout the month to get to know more about some of the Hispanic offi..." (Facebook)
• Orange County, Florida: "Orange County Government is beginning the important process of redistricting. It is critical that the residents of Orange County engage in this process. Redistricting is accomplished by adjusting the boundaries of Orange County’s si..." (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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