🌱 Disney Employees Arrested In Sting + New Smyrna Beach Curfew

Morning, Orlando! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 89 Low: 69.

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Here are the top five stories in Orlando today:

1. The Orange County Sheriff's Office issued its final report into comedian Bob Saget's death just two days after a judge ruled to permanently block the release of further autopsy records of the former "Full House" actor. "The Orange County Sheriff's Office will comply with the order, while remaining committed to transparency and following the law regarding access to public records," the sheriff's office told Patch. (Orlando Patch)

2. The Polk County sheriff said more than 100 people were arrested in a prostitution, human trafficking and child predator sting. Those arrested include a retired judge from Illinois, a few restaurant managers and several who work at Disney. (WESH)

3. Timucua Arts Foundation is bringing back its "Month of Jazz" performance series at the end of March, with several weekends of performances lined up to suit all tastes on the spectrum of jazz music. (Orlando Weekly)

4. Six Orlando teens traveled to New York for the 14th annual CTeen Shabbaton, an international gathering of close to 3,000 Jewish teens. Last year, the COVID-19 pandemic forced CTeeners online for a virtual Shabbaton. Times Square came alive with Jewish messages, as the billboards of American Eagle, Express, and Clear Channel were overtaken by CTeen's customized videos. (Heritage Florida Jewish News)

5. A 60-day curfew for unaccompanied minors is in effect in parts of New Smyrna Beach in response to "disruptive spring break crowds," city officials said Wednesday. The curfew is in effect for people under 18 east of Riverside Drive and for groups of 30 or more elsewhere in the city limits from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday, Saturday and legal holidays, city officials said. (WFTV)

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Today in Orlando:

• Songs At Sunset at Nona Adventure Park Events. (5:00 PM)
• Cirque Du Soleil Drawn To Life at Walt Disney World Resort. (5:30 PM)
• Tyler, The Creator - Call Me If You Get Lost at Amway Center. (7:00 PM)
• Orlando Ballet Premiere Collection at Harriett's Orlando Ballet Centre. (7:30 PM)
• Southeastern Pro Rodeo at Southeastern Livestock Pavilion - Ocala. (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Orlando's Magic Wine Festival & Auction is back on Saturday, March 19 at the Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes Orlando. Events include an outdoor wine festival from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the hotel's expansive Da Vinci Lawn; a live auction from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom; followed by a celebratory dinner and entertainment. (Scott Joseph's Orlando Restaurant Guide)
• Three Oakland Police officers were commended on Thursday for their bravery rescuing two residents from a burning home on Tuesday morning. (Fox 35 Orlando)
• Orlando-based drag queen and accomplished singer/performer Ginger Minj has landed a role in the upcoming Disney+ film, Hocus Pocus 2, according to Entertainment Weekly. (Bungalower)
• The City of Orlando is working on launching a new "Building Permit Fee Rebate" program for certified affordable housing projects. (Bungalower)

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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.