🌱 Cow Herd Blocks Osceola Co. Highway + SummerWeen This Weekend

Hello there, Orlando. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Hope you all have a great day. I'll get right to it.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 94 Low: 79.

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Here are the top five stories today in Orlando:

1. A herd of cows blocked all lanes on Florida's Turnpike in Osceola County on Monday, Spectrum News 13 reported. An Alabama cattle hauler driver said his semitruck caught fire, prompting him to pull over and release the animals, according to Florida Highway Patrol. He remained at the scene. (Subscription: Sun Sentinel, Free: Click Orlando)

2. Orlando Magic has filed a lawsuit against a local construction company regarding alleged missed payments in a sponsorship agreement. A breach of contract lawsuit was filed in the Orange County Circuit Court July 8 against Carroll Bradford Inc. regarding an alleged unpaid $454,208. (Subscription: Orlando Business Journal)

3. An Edgewater man has been arrested and charged after a home inspection company found dead dogs at his home. William Demchick faces four counts of felony animal cruelty. (WFTV)

4. A new fire station is planning to open by next summer in Orange County's unincorporated Horizon West. The area has experienced rapid growth since 2010 with over 44,000 new residents. (Spectrum News 13)

5. SummerWeen is happening at Boxi Park in Lake Nona this weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Guests can enjoy crafts, trick-or-treating, costume contests and face painting both days from noon to 4 p.m. Food and drink specials will also be offered during the event. (Click Orlando)

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Today in Orlando:

• Ladies Entrepreneurs Of Dr. Phillips at Burntwood Tavern Orlando. (noon)
• A Night Of Mystery & Magic at The Bureau Escape Rooms. (6 p.m.)
• Blue Swan Boulders Rock Climbing Class. (6:30 p.m.)
• Open Fencing at Orlando Fencing Sports Center. (7 p.m.)
• Moonlit Palm Trees at Painting With A Twist - Universal Area. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• City of Orlando is looking for a new coordinator for its Keep Orlando Beautiful program, a non-profit organization that provides education programs, public space initiatives, as well as volunteer cleanup and beautification events. (Bungalower)
• Indie-pop star Beabadoobee is coming to Orlando's Beacham located at 46 North Orange Avenue on November 3. Tickets can be purchased now online. (Orlando Weekly)
• Teachers and administrators are attending a School Safety Conference at Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando this week, presented by the Florida Association of School Resource Officers. The conference is happening amid a rise in mass shootings at schools around the country. (WMFE)
• Victoria & Albert's at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa opens Thursday, July 28. Disney Parks gave followers a look at the interior. (Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! See you all 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Orlando Daily? Contact me at carlosreportsnews@gmail.com