🌱 Disney Meet And Greets + The Veranda For Sale + Dead Body Found

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Let's get this day started. These are the most important things going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 91 Low: 76.

Here are the top stories today in Orlando:

1. An uninsured man was charged $29,000 for COVID treatment at Orlando Health despite a federal law requiring free treatment. When he contacted the local news and informed the hospital about the law, suddenly the charges were erased. Orlando Health says the man was never actually invoiced and the chances of him actually being charged we slim. (Orlando Weekly)

2. The Veranda at Thornton Park is up for sale with a $3.1 million asking price. It is currently the home to outdoor markets, concerts, and the Sperry Deli and Creamery. (Bungalower)

3. The dead body of an unspecified adult was found Tuesday afternoon in an Orlando retention pond, according to police. The cause of death is under examination. (Click Orlando)

4. Governor DeSantis is under attack for being the only Governor in all 50 states to not apply for an additional $2.3 billion in COVID relief for schools. The attacks come as the Governor seeks to keep schools open without mask mandates and as the Governor's new Surgeon General doubts quarantines and vaccines. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

5. Walt Disney World is bringing back character meet and greets starting in November as its 50th Anniversary continues. The Indiana Jones stunt show will also return. (Fox 35 Orlando)

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Today in Orlando:

• School Board Medical Advisory Committee. (9:00 AM)
• Tai Chi - 1st Unitarian Church of Orlando. (9:00 AM)
• 1st Thursdays October - Sp00ky pARTy at Orlando Museum of Art. (6:00 PM)
• Homecoming Game - Colonial High School. (7:00 PM)
• Harry Styles With Special Guest Jenny Lewis at Amway Center. (7:00 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Universal Orlando Resort: "Mark your calendars because #UniversalMardiGras is back from Feb. 5 – Apr. 24! The beads are back, the parade is back, the concerts are back, the food is back, but this year it’s louder, wilder, and spicier than ever. " (Instagram)
• Orlando City SC: "Six regular season games to go and the Lions are #InTheHunt for the playoffs. Join in during October and stop by our art installations across the Orlando area! Details at the link in the bio." (Instagram)
• Pet Alliance Greater Orlando: "We know this community loves Pet Alliance, but we are still in awe of how Central Florida stepped up to support us these past couple weeks. In the wake of the fire on September 15, countless people have reached out with kind words of car..." (Instagram)
• Nature Conservancy in Florida: "The deadline to apply for the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Sequestering Carbon Tree Planting Grant program is this Thursday. This $10 million grant enhances the climate-capturing power of new and restored forests..." (Instagram)
• Central Florida Zoo: "The final Sunset events of the year are this month, rain or shine! Mark your calendars and join us on Thursday, October 21 for Sunset at the Zoo for adults 21+, and Friday, October 22 for Family Sunset at the Zoo. Learn more on our websi..." (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.

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