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  • Orange County Public Schools is being sued by a mom who said the district discriminated against her over the discovery of an OnlyFans page.
  • Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is closing temporarily in February at Universal Orlando.
  • Police have arrested two suspects accused of attacking an elderly citizen during Christmas in Brevard County.

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  1. A Florida mom has launched a lawsuit against Orange County Public Schools. She claimed the district banned her from volunteering at her son's school after officials discovered her OnlyFans page, according to multiple reports. The school district is being sued for invasion of privacy and civil sexual cyberharassment. (Orlando Patch)
  2. Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, one of the most popular theme park attractions in Orlando, is closing temporarily at Universal Orlando Resort starting Feb. 21. Orlando Informer was the first outlet to report the news to their social media channels. (Inside The Magic)
  3. One of the top community leaders for the Orlando Magic NBA team is retiring at the end of the month, according to a report from Orlando Business Journal. Linda Landman Gonzalez is retiring but will remain a consultant for the team for the time being. (Subscription: Orlando Business Journal)
  4. Police have arrested two people suspected of an attack on an elderly citizen in Brevard County during Christmas. The victim has dementia and has been unable to provide testimony to police. The main suspect, a man in his 30s, is believed by police to have struck and choked the victim in the incident. (Click Orlando)
  5. A Volusia County teenager who is accused of shooting at deputies during a break-in has pleaded no contest to three criminal charges, including attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. The teenager has been sentenced 20 years in prison. (WESH)

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Today in Orlando:

  • How To Grow Spring Cut Flowers In Central Florida at Harry P. Leu Gardens. (10 a.m.)
  • Orange County Heritage Day: Planes, Trains, & Automobiles at Orange County Regional History Center. (10 a.m.)
  • Tai Chi In The Garden at Mead Botanical Garden. (10:30 a.m.)
  • Faded Kingdom Beer Festival at World Of Beer. (noon)
  • Washington Street Night Market at The Falcon Bar & Gallery. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Orlando Weekly shared: "Five local rescue pups have gone the distance and will be competing in this year's all-star Puppy Bowl. Florida Little Dog Rescue have gotten called up to the big game." (Orlando Weekly via Instagram)
  • Orlando Police Department shared: "Congratulations to Detective Nitza Maldonado of the Special Enforcement Division on her promotion to sergeant." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
  • Orlando Fire Department shared: "Orlando Firefighters responded to a 2-alarm fire at the Avalon 31 apartments on Semoran Boulevard yesterday. Fire crews quickly contained the fire." (Orlando Fire Department via Facebook)

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