Carnival Cruise Updates Travel Rules + MCO Labor Day Week Rush + EDOBOY Coming Soon

Up and at 'em, Orlando! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right.

In this issue, you'll learn about new testing requirements on a cruise line, a new standing sushi bar coming soon, enforcement coming on "vaccine passports", a busy weekend at Orlando International Airport, and more. Now, let's get started.

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First, today's weather:

Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 88 Low: 73.

Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Carnival Cruise Lines has released new testing requirements Thursday for fully vaccinated guests. Starting September 13th, vaccinated guests will be required to get tested for COVID-19 within two days prior to the sailing date. Masks are also now required at all indoor settings. (Click Orlando)

2. The Florida Department of Health will begin enforcing a "vaccine passport ban" this month on September 16th. The fine will be $5,000 for businesses, governments and school districts that attempt to require vaccines for non-employees. Some companies are using a loophole in the law to still ask for them. (WFTV)

3. Officials at Orlando International Airport (MCO) say this Labor Day weekend they are expecting more than 303,000 departures, a 7% increase above Labor Day weekend in 2019. They expect the holiday period to end Tuesday. (WESH)

4. 37-year-old Daytona Police Officer Adam Webb has died from COVID-19. He is said to be the first officer of the Daytona Beach Police Department to die during the pandemic. A GoFundMe has been setup to help his family with medical expenses. (Fox 35 Orlando)

5. EDOBOY, a new standing sushi bar, is opening in Mills 50 this winter. The 700-square-foot space will feature an eight-person bar for an "eat and go" experience. It will offer nigiri sushi and a selection of hand rolls that features a local daily catch. (Orlando Weekly)

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Today in Orlando:

• Beekeeping 201: Beekeeping Basics - UF IFAS Extension Orange County Master Gardeners. (10:00 AM)
• Clear the Shelters - Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. (12:00 PM)
• Rollins College Women's Soccer vs University of West Alabama. (2:30 PM)
• Brew & View: Hocus Pocus. (6:00 PM)
• Varsity Football HOME vs Oak Ridge. (7:00 PM)
• Disney On Ice presents Mickey's Search Party. (7:30 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Nature Conservancy in Florida: "Each unique habitat in Florida is critically important to the survival of unique species. Several distinct types of wetlands are found in Florida. Along the coast we have salt marshes, brackish marsh (salt and freshwater mixed). Brackish..." (Instagram)
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• Orlando Fire Department: "New photos from Kenner, Louisiana as Florida US&R Task Force 4 surveys #HurricaneIda damage. Orange County Fire Rescue Department, Florida Seminole County Fire Department Osceola County Fire Rescue and EMS City of Kissimmee Fire Departme..." (Facebook)
• City of Orlando - Government: "As a city, we believe our community thrives when we support local organizations that enrich our residents' lives. The Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Matching Grant Program was implemented in 1994 to partner with neighborhood associations, scho..." (Facebook)
• Orlando Health: "Although they may sound scary, ovarian cysts don’t necessarily mean you have cancer. And while they are common, there are times your doctor may recommend surgery. Read on to learn what Dr. Natasha L. Spencer has to say on the matter. #Ov..." (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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