🌱 DeSantis Signs Vaccine Bills + The Hall On The Yard + Orlando Airport Workers Strike

Happy Friday, Orlando! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

A passing morning shower. High: 76 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed four special session bills aiming to combat COVID-19 vaccine mandates at car dealership, Brandon Honda, on Thursday. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, and others joined DeSantis in bashing vaccine mandates and calling for "freedom." (Click Orlando)

2. Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz says he is open to hiring Kyle Rittenhouse as an intern. Rittenhouse is accused of killing two people and injuring a third during a protest against the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last summer. (WESH)

3. Orlando International Airport wheelchair attendants are striking for better wages and benefits. They say they are fed up and that essential workers deserve better. Many say they are relying on food stamps to survive. The strikes are ahead of busy Thanksgiving travel. (WFTV)

4. The Hall on the Yard is now open in Ivanhoe Village. The food hall has been in the works for some time and houses 12 individual food stalls. Beyond the food there is also three bars, a beer garden, and coffee service at the hall. (Bungalower)

5. The first Florida location of midwest burger chain Sickies Garage is now open in Kissimmee. It is located at 7640 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway. It is open 7 days a week and open until midnight on weekends. (Orlando Weekly)

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Today in Orlando:

• Tai Chi in the Garden - Mead Botanical Garden. (10:30 AM)
• Holiday Edible Wreath Workshop presented by The House On Lang & Bomb Blooms. (5:30 PM)
• Yoga Under The Stars at Orlando Brewing. (7:00 PM)
• Velvet Unplugged featuring Seth Glier - Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando. (7:00 PM)
• Taste of the Westside: West Lakes Free Community Concert. (7:00 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Yelp Orlando: "#MeetTheOwners :: This week we’re introducing you to the owners of Farm & Haus (@farmandhausorlando), Brittany & Patrick Lyne! They just recently celebrated 5 YEARS since their cafe opened inside @eastendmkt and began serving the Orlando..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer: "Launching a new small business always has its difficulties. Opening doors during a pandemic is especially challenging. That's why I was happy to stop by two businesses this week to congratulate their owners on one-year anniversaries. Jam..." (Facebook)
• Downtown Orlando: "The countdown for What's Up Downtown for the Holidays has begun! During this event, you will experience song and dance performances from local talent. 🎼⁠ December 2 at 11:30 am ⁠ 📍Lake Eola Park⁠" (Instagram)
• Orlando Police Department: "NOW HIRING: If you've considered a career in law enforcement, the role of Airport Operations Officer might be for you. You can make $44,000 annual salary. Read more about the benefits & application process here: http://orlando.gov/airpor..." (Facebook)
• Orlando Science Center: "From January's Great Spirit Moon to June's Strawberry Moon, did you know that each month's full moon has a different name? 🌕 The lunar phases have been used for centuries to help keep track of time or seasons. English translations of f..." (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.

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