🌱 'Cobra Kai' Stars At MegaCon + Nazi Rally Arrests + Apoka Viral TikTok Video

Good morning, neighbors! Carlos Hernandez here with your brand-new copy of the Orlando Daily.

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A couple of showers. High: 72 Low: 60.

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Here are the top five stories in Orlando today:

1. Otronicon is returning to the Orlando Science Center on Presidents Day Weekend, from Friday, February 18th to Monday, February 21st. The science festival and tech expo is presented by the University of Central Florida's Office of Research. (WFTV)

2. The SOKO Marketplace has been created to provide a venue for entrepreneurs of color impacted by lack of access to start-up funds and brick-and-mortar space. Lawanda Thompson, president of the Equity Council Corp, says, "The money doesn't circulate through our community like it does everyone else's community, and that's mainly because you don't see shopping centers dedicated to Black business." (WESH)

3. The Orange County Sheriff's Office announced the arrests of three men Friday who are accused of attacking a Jewish victim during a Nazi rally near Alafaya Trail and Waterford Lakes Parkway. Deputies arrested 46-year-old Joshua Terrell, 47-year-old Jason Brown, and 45-year-old Burt Colucci. Terrell and Colucci both face battery charges, while Brown faces a charge of grand theft. (Click Orlando)

4. A viral TikTok video shows Apopka police officer Nathan Tuck, who allegedly took part in the January 6th Capitol Riot Insurrection, violently arresting a Black man in his driveway. Tuck is a member of the Proud Boys hate group. Former law enforcement officer Jason Friend is the man in the video being arrested. Friend is suing the city over alleged police brutality, negligent hiring practices, and mistreatment at the jail. (Orlando Weekly)

5. "Cobra Kai" stars William Zabka and Martin Kove are the latest celebrity guests set to appear at MegaCon Orlando from May 19th to May 22nd. They join a lineup that includes "The Lord of the Rings" stars Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan. Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes and other actors from "Clerks" are also set to appear. (Spectrum News 13)

Today in Orlando:

• Clermont Farmer's Market at Historic Downtown Clermont. (9:00 AM)
• Universal Orlando Resort Mardi Gras. (9:00 AM)
• Valentine's Day Cards & Picnic at Green Acres Farm Of Oviedo. (10:00 AM)
• Rollins College Men's Tennis vs Atlantis University. (10:30 AM)
• Live at Timucua: Derrick Harris & The Eighth Note Collective. (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Disney’s Frozen musical will open soon in Orlando.⁠ ⁠ The Broadway show will make its inaugural Orlando run from February 24th to March 6th at the Walt Disney Theater of the Dr. Phillips Center.⁠ ⁠ (Instagram)
• Orlando Weekly has teamed up with Universal Pictures to give away a limited amount of Fandango gift cards for you and a special someone to see this Valentine's Day must-see romantic comedy "Marry Me," starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson. (Instagram)
• Registration is now open for Presidents' Day Camp and Spring Break Camp at Central Florida Zoo. Register your child for fun at the zoo. (Instagram)
• Recently, City of Orlando announced the Community Violence Intervention Initiative, a partnership between the city's Family Parks and Recreation and Orlando Police Department. (Facebook)
• Orange County Utilities is hosting a job fair on Tuesday, February 15th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Orange County Convention Center's North Concourse. Attendees are encouraged to apply online before the event for the quickest process at the event. (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.