Disney Moving Employees To Central Florida + EDC Orlando Lineup

Morning, people of Orlando! Carlos Hernandez here with a fresh issue of the Orlando Daily.

In this issue, you'll learn about local police accused of involvement in the U.S. Capitol Riot on January 6th, Disney moving thousands of employees to Florida, the latest on music festivals in Orlando, and more. Now, let's get started.

First, today's weather: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 92 Low: 76.

Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. A Windermere police officer named Kevin Tuck was arrested by the FBI in connection with the U.S. Capitol Hill riot. His son who worked for Apopka Police has also been arrested for being at the insurrection. (WESH)

2. Disney is moving 2,000 employees from California to Central Florida saying the move would "allow creative and business teams to be better integrated." (WFLA)

3. Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Orlando has announced the lineup for its 10th anniversary festival. Big names include Tiesto, Paul van Dyk, Kygo, Vintage Culture, and Zedd. Tickets are now available. (Orlando Weekly)

4. Volusia County Chair Jeff Brower is calling for more beachside building inspections after the Surfside condo collapse in Miami. He says he wants everyone in beachside condos and high rises to feel secure. (Spectrum News 13)

5. The Melrose Center is offering free access to recording studios, 3D printing labs and cameras at Orlando Public Library downtown. To access some of the areas, you may be required to take an introductory and instructional course to learn how to use the equipment. (WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando)

Today in Orlando

• Karma Cook out 5K at Baldwin Park. (7:00 AM)
• Saturday ACT - Colonial High School. (7:30 AM)
• SODurdays at Sod Depot. (8:00 AM)
• Cool Zoo Brings Exotic Animals to Orlando. (9:00 AM)
• American Red Cross Babysitters Training. (9:00 AM)
• Volunteer Day - House of Hope. (9:00 AM)
• TriKidz Youth Triathlon #2 (9:00 AM)
• Mini Goat Yoga at Alaska Farms. (9:30 AM)
• Prospective New Member Chat - Junior League of Greater Orlando. (10:00 AM)
• 407 Flea at Thornton Park. (4:00 PM)
• Central Area: Installation Post 275 - The American Legion, Department of Florida. (4:00 PM)
• Orlando Water Lantern Festival. (5:30 PM)
• Florida Online Concealed Carry Class. (6:00 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Orlando Fire Department: "Congratulations Firefighter Vann on 20 years of dedication to the city of Orlando Fire Department." (Facebook)
• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer: "This announcement highlights the continued collaboration in our community. We are excited to have Disney expand into ..." (Facebook)
• Yelp Orlando: "BITE30 GIVEAWAYHow many restaurants have you checked off your @bite30orlando passport so far? Well, it's still in..." (Instagram)
• Universal Orlando Resort: "What's your favorite King Julian saying? (: @deanna_coleman)" (Instagram)
• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer: "I often say that Orlando's small businesses help make our city more vibrant. Maxine's on Shine and owners Kirt and Ma..." (Facebook)
• Orange County, Florida : "Get your free COVID-19 vaccine to immunize yourself against the coronavirus! Barnett Park (4801 W Colonial Dr., Orl..." (Instagram)
• Orlando City SC: "The Power of Purple #VamosOrlando | #MLSAllStar" (Instagram)
• Downtown Orlando: "Throwin’ it back to 27 years ago when we hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup matches because we’re excited that the summer..." (Instagram)
• Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: "Tune in for the national Jimmy Awards® livestream tonight at 7:30 p.m. And watch for solos by Shina Mitchell and Migu..." (Facebook)
• Pet Alliance Greater Orlando: "Just LOOK at that smile! This cutie is named Handsome Rob and clearly it’s not a lie. He’s 4 years old and is cur..." (Instagram)
• Montgomery Biscuits: "We are proud to partner with @pulmuoneus_brand for our Korean Heritage Night feat. the Montgomery Kimchi! We will hav..." (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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