🌱 Disney Announces Affordable Housing Developer + Jingle Eve Coming

Good morning, friends! It's Thursday in Orlando and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community, including news about:

• 🚑 An Orlando police officer was injured after being dragged by a vehicle at a traffic stop.
• 🏘️ Walt Disney World has selected a developer for its upcoming affordable housing development.
• ❄️ Jingle Eve is coming to Ivanhoe Village on Nov. 19.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and cooler. High: 67 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories today in Orlando:

1. An Orlando police bike officer was injured after being dragged by a vehicle at a traffic stop, according to police. The incident happened near the 100 block of North Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando at around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Police said the driver was out of the vehicle and refused to cooperate during the traffic stop, which caused a struggle that left both people injured. (Click Orlando)

2. A child was found dead at InTown Suites Extended Stay on Major Boulevard near South Kirkman and Vineland roads on Tuesday evening. "This is an isolated incident, and police are not looking for a suspect," police said. (WFTV)

3. Walt Disney World has selected its developer for an upcoming affordable housing development coming to southwest Orange County. The development will be built, owned, and managed by The Michaels Organization. New renderings were presented by Disney with the announcement. (Fox 35 Orlando)

4. A man was found dead inside an Orlando home on Tuesday night on Frigate Drive near State Road 436. The man's body was found in a workshop in his home. No information about a potential suspect has been released as of Wednesday evening. (WESH)

5. Ivanhoe Village is hosting its annual Jingle Eve on Saturday, Nov. 19. The event will run from Orange Avenue and Virginia Drive to Gaston Edwards Park. The event will feature a “12 Wines of Christmas” walk. (Bungalower)

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Today in Orlando:

• Coffee Club Nona at Sam's Club Lake Nona. (8:30 a.m.)
• Rock & Brews 8th Anniversary Celebration Ribbon Cutting. (5 p.m.)
• 3rd Thursday Gallery Hop at Downtown Arts District. (6 p.m.)
• Daniel Tosh: Florida Trash Tour at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. (7:30 p.m.)
• Makers Mark Rooftop Blackout at Elevate Rooftop Lounge. (9:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• A Christmas tree is officially lit at MCO to mark the holiday season. (Twitter)
• Tampa-based SoFresh restaurant chain plans to open five locations in the Orlando area in the next year as it rapidly expands. (Subscription: Orlando Business Journal)
• United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties are joining other agencies today to give away food for Thanksgiving to those in need. Over 500 turkeys are up for grabs. (WMFE)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. I'll see you soon!

— 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