🌱 Brevard Schools Receive Bomb Threats + DeLand Sonic The Hedgehog Robber

Happy Saturday, Orlando! Here are the most important things happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Cooler; an a.m. shower or two. High: 65 Low: 57.

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Here are the top five stories today in Orlando:

1. DeLand police are searching for a man who held up a Florida Credit Union with a hammer while wearing a Sonic the Hedgehog mask. Police were called on Wednesday, just before 4:30 p.m. to 1735 N. Woodland Blvd. The man was also wearing a black hoodie, black pants, and was carrying a black or gray bag. (Click Orlando)

2. A Deltona Middle School math teacher in Volusia County has been arrested amid an investigation into his conduct with a teenage student. 29-year-old Carlos Aguirre Rendon of Longwood was arrested on Wednesday after it was reported he kissed a student on the lips in his classroom. (Fox 35 Orlando)

3. A shelter-in-place order was issued Friday at West Shore Junior/Senior High School in Brevard County after a reported bomb threat. Officials said all students and staff are accounted for and safe. The second threat to a Brevard County school on Friday. (WFTV)

4. Walt Disney World has started updating its road signs with different colors for the first time since the 90s. The iconic purple and red signs will be replaced with blue, white and yellow signs. The color change comes as Disney World celebrates its 50th anniversary. (Spectrum News 13)

5. City of Winter Park and the Multifaith Education Project are hosting the 19th Annual Trees for Peace Interfaith Tree Planting Project on Tuesday, February 8th at 11:30 a.m. at Phelps Park at 1206 N. Phelps Ave. Participants will include students from The Geneva School, Jewish Academy of Orlando, and Leaders Preparatory School. (Bungalower)

Today in Orlando:

• Winter Park Farmer's Market at Central Park West Meadow. (8:00 AM)
• Yoga in the Garden at Mead Botanical Garden. (9:00 AM)
• The 47th Annual Mount Dora Arts Festival. (9:00 AM)
• Reggae In The Park: A Celebration Of Legends In Clermont at Lake Hiawatha Preserve. (11:00 AM)
• Virginia Drive Live! at Ivanhoe Village Main Street. (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Orlando Fire Department Firefighter Keith celebrated 20 years of service on Friday. (Facebook)
• Community members of Kissimmee are remembering former Kissimmee Mayor George Gant, who served on the City Commission for over 20 years and was deeply rooted in the community. A memorial service to remember his life will take place on Monday, February 7th, at 10 a.m. at the First Church of the Nazarene. (Twitter)
• A voluntary statewide tornado drill is planned next week for Wednesday, Feb. 9, as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week. (Spectrum News 13)

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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.