🌱 City Of Winter Springs Vacancies + Orlando Gator Cannibals Captured

Hi there, Orlando! I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today we'll cover these stories and more:

• City of Winter Springs has a few vacancies open including city manager and public works director.
• A Florida photographer recently captured a cannibal alligator eating a small alligator at Orlando Wetland Park.
• Foreigner is now open in Aubudon Park.

But first, today's weather: Periods of sun. High: 70 Low: 49.

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Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. City of Winter Springs has a few vacancies open, including one for city manager and public works director. Commissioners considered a national search but want to open the door first to those who live in Florida or Winter Springs. (Click Orlando)
2. A Florida photographer recently captured a photo at Orlando Wetlands Park when she stumbled upon a cannibal large alligator snacking on a smaller gator. The photographer uploaded the images to a Facebook group for wildlife photos. (Orlando Patch)
3. Winter Park Voice, a hyper-local newsroom, has hired Beth Kassab as their new editor. Kassab previous spent 20 years at the Orlando Sentinel as a journalist. Kassab recently served as chairwoman of UF's Department of Journalism Advisory Board from 2018-2020. (Bungalower)
4. Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger has admitted that Disney has been "a little bit too aggressive" in price hikes. Iger made the admission last Thursday the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference. Disney has struggled since the pandemic. (Fox 35 Orlando)
5. Foreigner is now open at 2816 Corrine Drive by Redlight Redlight in Audubon Park. The restaurant features a 10-seat chef's table experience built around an open kitchen. The concept is backed by Johnny and Jimmy Tung. (Bungalower)

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Today in Orlando:

• Kids LEGO Club at Oldsmar Public Library. (3:15 p.m.)
• Pokemon Roller Skate Party at Skate World Tampa. (6 p.m.)
• Candlelight: A Tribute To Beyoncé at Centro Asturiano De Tampa. (6:30 p.m.)
• Ernestine Black at New World Tampa. (6:30 p.m.)
• Yoga at Midtown Tampa. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Orlando Weekly shared: "Chicago-based '80s diner chain Jojo's Shake Bar will bring some not-so-healthy eats and nostalgic feels to Orlando this week. The retro-inspired eatery and bar will celebrate its grand opening March 18 and 19 at Pointe Orlando." (Orlando Weekly via Instagram)
• Downtown Orlando shared: "Keep more 💰 in your pocket and choose SunRail. Save on gas and parking as you travel stress-free for 49 miles with 16 stations through Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Volusia counties." (Downtown Orlando via Instagram)
• Orlando Science Center shared: "Thank you, Universal Orlando Foundation, for supporting Orlando Science Center's educational outreach programming. The Universal Orlando Foundation is committed to making a difference in Central Florida." (Orlando Science Center via Instagram)
• Orlando Police Department shared: "Central Florida Crimeline announced that a $10,000 reward can be offered to a tipster if it leads to an arrest in the homicide of Angela Sutton Washington. Find out more about this case and the work Crimeline does for our community." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— 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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