FDA Fully Authorizes Pfizer Vaccine + New SeaWorld Coaster + Ziggie's Pizza Open

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

In this issue, you'll learn the latest on COVID-19 vaccine approval and the implications, Perla's Pizza reopening under a new name, an off-duty officer arrested for punching a man at a restaurant, a new roller coaster coming to SeaWorld, and more. Now, let's get started.

First, today's weather: Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 90 Low: 75.

Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. SeaWorld Orlando's Ice Breaker roller coaster will open in February 2022 after delays. It will send riders up a 93-foot-tall spike that sits at a beyond-vertical angle of 100 degrees. (Orlando Weekly)

2. An off-duty Edgewater police officer was arrested Sunday in New Smyrna Beach on allegations that he punched a man outside a restaurant. The police report states the off-duty officer made advances on a woman, who told him she was married and not interested in him. (Click Orlando)

3. The FDA on Monday granted full approval to the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for people ages 16 and older. It is expected to open the door to more vaccine mandates and boost public confidence. (WESH)

4. Perla’s Pizza has reopened in Ivanhoe Village under a new name called Ziggie's Pizza after the original owners parted ways. It is currently open from 5 p.m. to midnight on Saturday and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays. (Bungalower)

5. Carnival Cruise Lines says starting August 28th, cruise guests over the age of 12 will now need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have a medical condition that does not allow them to be vaccinated. Guests must provide proof of age or medical exemption at the time of check. That includes Florida. (Spectrum News 13)

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Today in Orlando

• Underclassman Picture Day - Boone High School. (7:00 AM)
• State of The Village - Ivanhoe Village Main Street. (7:30 AM)
• Camping World Stadium COVID-19 Vaccine Site. (9:00 AM)
• Alternative Lawn Lifestyles: Options for the Modern Florida Lawn. (3:00 PM)
• Boys Golf vs. Bishop Moore - Boone High School. (4:00 PM)
• School Board Meeting - Orange County District (4:45 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Winter Park has asked residents to conserve water to avoid a system-wide boil notice as COVID-19 patients use up liquid oxygen in the hospitals.
• Universal Orlando Resort: "We also get this excited when we step into Universal! ( : @dillionjohnlalor)" (Instagram)
• Orange County, Florida : "#IGotMyShot mobile COVID-19 vaccine schedule: Tuesday, August 24: Jim Beech Recreation Center (1820 A D Mims Road, Ocoe..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Health: "We're proud to participate in Orlando Science Center's Food Heroes series, exploring the complexities of our food system. This week, Sara Riehm, a registered dietitian, discussed fun ways to pack nutritious lunches this school year. #Cho..." (Facebook)
• Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: "Experience a lost culture through mesmerizing Chinese dance, costumes and backdrops with Shen Yun. See it all unfold September 22–26. https://bit.ly/3iSpz5M" (Facebook)

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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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