🌱 Fried Chicken Window + OUC Clean Energy Push + Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Terminated

Good morning, Orlando! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here are the most important things going on today in Orlando.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warm. High: 87 Low: 70.

Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Fired: Orange County Fire Rescue battalion chief Stephen Davis has been fired for not reprimanding unvaccinated firefighters, according to a termination letter. Davis was hired in April 2007 and promoted to battalion chief in 2018. (WESH)

2. Itsa Chicken is now open in Orlando's Milk District. The fried chicken window is located at Whiskey Lou's at 121 North Bumby Avenue. Updates are being posted to social media and its website. (Bungalower)

3. The Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) is calling for partners in its goal to power all customer homes and businesses with 100% clean energy by 2050. University of Central Florida and Orlando City Soccer have already joined in the effort. OUC plans to phase out its two coal plants and transition to solar, natural gas and other sources of renewable energy. (WMFE)

4. Electric Vehicles: Florida lawmakers have begun the process of discussing on how the state might spend its share of the $7.5 billion in the federal infrastructure bill earmarked for building new electric vehicle charging stations. Lawmakers said more charging stations are needed to meet growing demand despite more than 4,000 chargers already in-state. (Spectrum News 13)

5. Titusville waitress Lang Vo lost her lotto winnings to a Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) overpayment issue. She received $175 instead of $1,000 with an explanation that the missing funds were directed to the DEO because of an unemployment benefits overpayment. (Click Orlando)

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Today in Orlando:

• Jeremiah's Ice Night Benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Florida. (12:00 PM)
• Fall Chorus Festival MPA - Colonial High School. (1:30 PM)
• Jingle Eve Planning Committee - Ivanhoe Village Main Street. (5:30 PM)
• 9th/JV Football vs. Jones @ Jones - Boone High School. (6:00 PM)
• 3rd Thursday Gallery Hop - Downtown Arts District. (6:00 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Pet Alliance Greater Orlando: "Gorgeous Cybal is patiently awaiting someone to give her a good scratch behind the ears. Come meet her at the Sanford shelter! . #adoptdontshop #Picme #iadopted #petsmartcharities #adoptorlando #petalliancego #petallianceorlando #orla..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Fire Department: "In the spirit of giving to those in need, we have partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps and the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation where you can drop new, unwrapped gifts at any one of our 17 Orlando Fire Stations." (Facebook)
• Orlando Weekly: "Looking to make Halloween plans?! Stay #chill with a regular #party, or start confronting your deepest fears at Tropicana Halloween 2021. Check out the beautiful outdoor venue and #dance like never before to old school, modern an..." (Instagram)
• Central Florida Zoo: "We are ONE MONTH AWAY from the start of Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild! Who's already got their tickets? Get yours on our website! . . . #AsianLanternFestival #ALF2021 #CFZAsianLanternFestival #CFZ #CentralFloridaZoo #HolidayEv..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer: "Solar energy is good for public health, our economy and our efforts to address climate change in a meaningful way. We're doing our part at City of Orlando - Government as 52 of our facilities are powered through OUC - The Reliable One's ..." (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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