🌱 DeSantis Wins Re-Election + The Santa Workshop Experience Opens

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• 🗳️ Gov. Ron DeSantis was re-elected on Tuesday in the state of Florida. The race is expected to contribute to his national profile.
• 💼 Several companies in Central Florida are taking advantage of economic incentives to create hundreds of new jobs.
• 🎅🏻 The Santa Workshop Experience has opened for 2022 in Icon Park.

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Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won reelection Tuesday in a race that is expected to contribute to his rise to national politics. The Associated Press called the race a few minutes after 8 p.m. in the evening. (Subscription: Tampa Bay Times, Free: CNN)

2. Several companies in Central Florida are taking advantage of government economic incentive programs to create a combined 508 new jobs. Participating companies include Home Lending Pal, Iron Galaxy Studios, and others. (Subscription: Orlando Business Journal)

3. The Santa Workshop Experience has opened for 2022 and turns Icon Park's district into a holiday-themed winter wonderland from now through Dec. 24. Children participating can ride the Carousel and Wheel for free at ICON Park and adults can enjoy 50 percent off. (Attractions Magazine)

4. Universal Orlando will kick off its holiday celebrations this Saturday, Nov. 12 through Jan. 1, 2023. The celebrations will include Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Grinchmas, Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy's, and more. (Positively Osceola)

5. Orange County Library System will celebrate 100 years on Jan. 7, 2023. The celebration will be held at Orlando Public Library in downtown Orlando. Events will be held around the library system to mark the milestone throughout 2023. (Orlando Weekly)

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Today in Orlando:

• Veterans Day Breakfast at Ana G. Mendez University — Metro Orlando Campus. (9 a.m.)
• Windermere Lunch Business Networking Event at Legends Resto & Lounge. (11:30 a.m.)
• Orlando Fintech Meetup at UCF's East Colonial Incubator. (6 p.m.)
• Taverna Opa Orlando Ohio Dinner. (6:30 p.m.)
• Truffles & Trifles Family Cooking Class. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Orlando Fire Department shared: "The Orlando Fire Hockey Club played the Orange County Fire Rescue Department, Florida Hockey team in an annual charity game at the RDV Sportsplex Ice Den." (Orlando Fire Department via Facebook)
• City of Orlando - Government shared on Tropical Storm Nicole: "In preparation for the storm, the city is making sand available for residents to shovel and bag." (City of Orlando - Government via Facebook)
• Orlando Police Department shared: "Please help us congratulate Officer Lowry, who has been recognized by his superiors and Chief Smith as one of our Officers of the Month!" (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
• Central Florida Zoo shared: "Ahead of Subtropical Storm Nicole, we have made the decision to close the Zoo from Wednesday, Nov. 9, through Friday, Nov. 11. This will give our team time to prepare and clean up our property." (Central Florida Zoo via 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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