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🌱 Brevard Kids COVID-19 Vaccines + J. Henry's Barber Shop Fire + Volusia Teen Charged

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Get on up, Orlando! Let's get this Monday started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.


First, today's weather:

Sunny; pleasant, less humid. High: 72 Low: 54.

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Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Vaccines: The Brevard County Department of Health will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5 to 11 today at Viera Clinic, Melbourne Clinic, and Titusville Clinic. (WFTV)

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2. A fire destroyed J. Henry's Barber Shop in Parramore on Friday night. The barber shop has been in operation since the 1990s. No one was injured in the fire. Donations are being taken to help rebuild. (Fox 35 Orlando)

3. Planned Construction: A new mixed-use office building is coming soon near East End Market on Corrine Drive. Two single-family, mid-century homes would be demolished to build new two-story offices. (Bungalower)

4. A 14-year-old boy has been arrested for shooting a man trying to buy marijuana at a home in DeBary, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said. The teen is charged with attempted murder with a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm by a juvenile, and violation of juvenile probation. (WESH)

5. The Leapfrog Group this week released the fall 2021 Hospital Safety Grade, assigning a letter grade to the nation's general hospitals. It rates hospitals on how well they prevent medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections that kill or harm patients. (Patch Florida)


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Today in Orlando:

  • Orlando City Hall Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Site. (9:30 AM)
  • Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Council meeting at Barnett Park Gymnasium. (9:30 AM)
  • Lady Braves Basketball vs. University @ Home. (6:00 PM)
  • First Timers' Thanksgiving at Publix Aprons Cooking School at The Marketplace at Dr. Phillips. (6:00 PM)
  • Boys Basketball vs. Evans @ Colonial. (7:30 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

  • Visit Orlando: "And I think to myself, what a wonderful world: @stevenmadow #lakeeola #downtownorlando #downtown #cityscape #orlandofl #travel #city" (Instagram)
  • Orlando Fire Department: "Newly promoted Engineer Dimmick receives his new shield! Congratulations" (Facebook)
  • Yelp Orlando: "Finally got our hands on some @nomadbakehousefl this weekend at @warehausorlando! Follow along with them to find out about their next pop-up and how you can order from them this holiday season! #orlandobakery #yelporlando" (Instagram)
  • Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: "R&Bingo is bringing the party here next Thursday night. Make a team and register today for their musical bingo. bit.ly/31RnWzi Part of our revamped Frontyard Festivalâ„¢, presented by AdventHealth Orlando." (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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