Former Clermont Officer Arrested + Volusia Member Hospitalized + Families Win Override

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First, today's weather:

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

Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. A former police officer has been arrested on felony charges and is accused of stealing nearly $50,000 from a police union while he was its president. Former Clermont officer Jeremy Kevitt obtained an ATM card and spent money from Clermont Police Officers Union bank accounts without approval. They discovered it after an overdraft charge was made to the account. (Click Orlando)

2. The iconic event venue Ballroom at Church Street in Orlando is set to be torn down ahead of a new mixed-use tower’s construction. The new project will have 200,000 square feet of office space, 230 residential units and 4,000 square feet of retail space. (WFTV)

3. Florida Judge John C. Cooper ruled Wednesday to to override the automatic stay of an appeal from Gov. Ron DeSantis on masks. This allowed Cooper's previous written order stand that blocked the state government and Gov. Ron DeSantis from stopping school districts having mask policies, as well as ending fines against schools. (WFLA)

4. Lasting Impressions 3D is now open at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The event will run through September 26th. It includes pieces by Debussy and Ravel, as well as French standards by Piaf, Aznavour and Mouskouri. (WESH)

5. Volusia County Council member Fred Lowry, who has promoted conspiracy theories about COVID-19 and is seeking re-election, is now hospitalized with the virus. He called Dr. Fauci “Dr. Falsey” and said the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases was a "liar and pervert."(Orlando Sentinel)

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Today in Orlando:

• Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Site. (9:00 AM)
• Behind the Frames - New STEAM Gallery Features UCF School of Visual Arts and Design at Orlando Science Center. (10:00 AM)
• 9th/JV Football vs. Winter Park at Winter Park. (6:00 PM)
• Thursday Night Market in Thornton Park. (6:00 PM)
• Thornton 2nd Thursday Wine & Art Walk at Wine & Corks. (6:30 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Rep. Darren Soto said Wednesday that he is experiencing mild symptoms of COVID-19 after testing positive for the virus. He received monoclonal antibody treatment to reduce potential symptoms and encourages citizens to get the vaccine.
• Universal Orlando Resort: "Ready to experience the Dark side of magic? Join us at #WizardingWorldOrlando beginning September 18." (Instagram)
• Orlando City SC: "Fought hard for a big win at home " (Instagram)
• Orange County, Florida : "As a community, let's build immunity against COVID-19. As of September 6, 2021: 67.62% of Orange County residents 12+ have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Let's fill that orange! Visit ocfl.net/IGotMyShot to sta..." (Instagram)
• Central Florida Zoo: "Learn together when you join us at our ZOOventure Family Workshops! Visit our website to register now for our upcoming workshop, Fun with Taxonomy, on Wednesday, September 22. . . . #CentralFloridaZoo #CFZ #OrlandoParents #SanfordParents..." (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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