Disney World Brings Back Passes + Hispanic Leaders Urge Vaccines

Morning, Orlando! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on today in Orlando.

In this issue, you'll learn the latest on Disney World, Orange County Public Schools, rowdy passengers, and more. Now, let's get started.

First, today's weather: Rain in the evening. High: 90 Low: 75.

Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Walt Disney World has brought back annual passes as it prepares for its 50th anniversary in October 2021. (Orlando Weekly)

2. Orange County Public Schools is requiring employees to wear face masks regardless of vaccination as the debate continues over masks in schools. Governor DeSantis has threatened to defund schools that mandate masks for students as cases rise in the state. (Fox 35 Orlando)

3. A Frontier passenger from Ohio departing from Florida over the weekend was duct-taped to a plane after being accused of groping two female flight attendants and punching a male flight attendant. (Click Orlando)

4. The new school year hasn't even started yet and Orange County School District says it is already monitoring more than two dozen cases of COVID-19. Superintendent Barbara Jenkins says the district is offering $200 for any employee who shows proof of vaccination.(WESH)

5. Democratic U.S. Rep. Darren Soto and several other Hispanic community leaders in Central Florida Wednesday urged people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. (Florida Politics)

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Today in Orlando

• Orlando City Hall Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Site. (9:00 AM)
• STEM at Princesses and Princes. (10:30 AM)
• Boomers Club 2-4-1 - EVERY THURSDAY - $13 Day and Evening Cruises. (11:00 AM)
• Dr. Rocky in Pienza, Italy | LIVE STREAM TOUR. (1:00 PM)
• Northwest Neighborhood Center Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Site. (2:30 PM)
• Silver Pines Academy K-12 Learning Center Sneak Peek. (3:00 PM)
• AdventHealth's Back to School Bash. (5:00 PM)
• Thursday Night Market in Thornton Park. (6:00 PM)
• Central Area: Installation Post 5 - The American Legion, Department of Florida. (6:00 PM)
• Village Park ES Sneak Peek - Orange County District. (7:00 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Universal Orlando Resort: "Can't believe you all believed this was a churro stand. sksskssks ( : @timboslice1018)" (Instagram)
• Universal Orlando Resort: "E.T Appreciation Post. ( : @littlesophiebug)" (Instagram)
• Orlando City SC: "See y'all real soon Get your tix in the bio #VamosOrlando | #ORLvMIA" (Instagram)
• Visit Orlando : "Flow rider flips a little higher. : @joelstvens & @jay.captura" (Instagram)
• Pet Alliance Greater Orlando: "Everyone raise a paw and say hi to Dakota, the cutest pittie to ever hit this city! She’s a sweet but shy girl with a..." (Instagram)
• Downtown Orlando: "Step back to the roaring twenties at @GatsbyOnChurch, a new jazz lounge in downtown. They specialize in live music, c..." (Instagram)
• Valencia College: "Because of the growing number of COVID cases in Central Florida, we are strongly urging our students and staff to get..." (Instagram)
• The Florida Aquarium: "Watermelon ASMR is the thing you didn’t know that you needed in your life! #WatermelonDay #Watermelon #Sloth #Lemur #..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Weekly: "Giveaway! Make plans to join the wedding experts @theweddingstroll for their Downtown Wedding Stroll on Sunday, at..." (Instagram)
• Nature Conservancy in Florida: "Hey Photographers! Have your work reviewed by expert judges - enter The Nature Conservancy's Photo Contest for a chan..." (Instagram)
• Pet Alliance Greater Orlando: "You've sent in your photos now it's time to get out there and vote! Cast your vote here: http://ow.ly/JpmT50FIOhm Wh..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Police Department: "CLASS IN SESSION: Our 2021 Citizens Police Academy is now underway. During this 6-week course, participants will get ..." (Facebook)
• Orlando Police Department: "GOOD WORK: Our detectives were proud to assist our law enforcement partners in this important online operation that y..." (Facebook)
• Yelp Orlando: "#MeetTheOwners :: Meet Abby Espanol, Marri Le, and Quyen Pham — owners of Bankada Boards (@bankadaboards)! This Asian..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Fire Department: "Congratulations to Fire Emergency Communications Specialist Jade Chisholm-Taylor on 5 years of service with OFD." (Facebook)
• Yelp Orlando: "Biting into a chocolate chip cookie just tastes like home. Shoutout to our very own hometown hero @GideonsBakehous..." (Instagram)
• Orange County, Florida : "NUEVO CENTRO DE PRUEBAS COVID-19 DESDE EL VEHÍCULO: Econ Soccer Complex (8035 Yates Road, Orlando, FL 32807)..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Police Department: "HAPPY 231ST BIRTHDAY: On this date back in 1790, #Congress created the "Revenue Marine" to combat smuggling and enfor..." (Facebook)
• Downtown Orlando: "Step back to the roaring twenties at Gatsby On Church, a new jazz lounge in downtown. They specialize in live jazz, c..." (Facebook)
• Orlando Police Department: "WE REMEMBER: Officer John Owen was 24 years old when he was shot and killed by a man who had escaped from an inmate w..." (Facebook)
• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer: "We're continuing to work with our partners to make the vaccine accessible to residents in their neighborhoods. Today ..." (Facebook)
• Orange County, Florida : "Use a broom to sweep off sidewalks and driveways. This simple practice is energy efficient and can save approximately..." (Instagram)
• Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: "Leading lady Angelica Lozada is our newest #studentspotlight, supported by AdventHealth Orlando. She'll make her debu..." (Facebook)
• Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: "Superhero fans, assemble your teams. Our free Trivia Nights are back in action starting August 11—including food and ..." (Facebook)
• Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: "Meet our latest #studentspotlight, supported by AdventHealth Orlando. Some call him Connor Neun. This weekend, audien..." (Facebook)
• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer: "Our partners at Orange County have opened a new testing site at the Econ Soccer Complex." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Central Florida: "For today's What's Cooking Wednesday, Chef Gary wants to share his recipe for Tomato Basil Tart! This kid-friendly re..." (Facebook)
• Melrose Center: "Learn how to program an Arduino to customize control of electronic components, such as LEDs, sensors, and buttons." (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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