First SpaceX Civilian Launch + SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream Opens + Orange Job Applicants

Morning, Orlando! It's Monday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in town today.

In this issue, you'll learn about a change to job applicants at Orange County, the fate of a Bar-B-Que spot in Winter Park, a woman and her baby found dead, a new Halloween-themed event, and more. Now, let's get started.

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First, today's weather:

Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 89 Low: 74.

Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Job applicants at Orange County government will no longer be asked if they have previous criminal convictions starting next month. Officials hope to improve work access for those with a criminal record and bring opportunities for residents in underrepresented communities.(WFTV)

2. Bubbalou’s Bodacious Bar-B-Que has permanently closed in Winter Park. The restaurant was in operation since 1986 and blames the COVID-19 pandemic for hurting the business. The employees have been relocated to its Apopka location. (Bungalower)

3. A 20-year-old woman and her baby were found dead inside a car at an Orlando-area parking lot this past week. The bodies of Massania Malcom and 1-year-old Jordania were found after being dead for a number of days, according to Orange County Sheriff John Mina. Officials say the cause of death for the baby appears to be extreme heat, while Malcom was fatally shot. (NY Daily News)

4. SeaWorld Orlando kicked off its first-ever Howl-O-Scream event this past weekend. The themed event features 4 original haunted houses, 4 scare zones, as well as roaming haunts and two live shows. (Click Orlando)

5. SpaceX is preparing to launch the first all-civilian crew from Florida's space coast in the next few days. Inspiration4 mission is sending 4 regular people into space. The mission is being led by billionaire Jared Isaacman. The crew is raising money and awareness for St. Jude cancer research for children. (WESH)

Today in Orlando:

• Bowling vs. Olympia @ Winter Park Bowl. (3:00 PM)
• After School Coding at My STEM in Lake Mary. (3:00 PM)
• Audubon Park's Community Market. (5:00 PM)
• LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance Orlando Chapter "Meet & Greet" at Bites & Bubbles. (5:00 PM)
• New Musical Discovery Series - The MEZZ at The Abbey. (7:00 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• The U.S. Department of Education has filed a civil rights investigation in the State of Florida over its ban on mask mandates.
• Orange County Parks and Recreation: "We want to hear from you! @OrangeCoParksFL #FutureParkAlongLittleEconRiver virtual 2nd meeting is online thru 9/15. Review the presentation then take the survey..." (Twitter)
• Ricardo Williams: "Today I joined others at @OrangeCoFL to speak in support of infill housing. This must be central to our region’s vision in order to build a more inclusive and sustainable community." (Twitter)
• SpaceX: "Falcon 9 and Dragon vertical on historic Launch Complex 39A ahead of launching @Inspiration4x" (Twitter)
• City District: "What. A. Turn. Out. We collected trucks full of garbage and kept Orlando looking beautiful in our 1st ever Sunday Funday Clean-Up. Couldn’t have done it without our nearly 60 volunteers and community partners at @citybeautiful @DWNTWN_ORLANDO @UCFDowntown @valenciacollege" (Twitter)

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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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