🌱 Greenberg Faces $1 Million+ In Fines And Prison + Disney Prices

Good morning, neighbors. It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Orlando Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening in town these days. Today's briefing includes updates on...

• ⚖️ Former tax collector Joel Greenberg was ordered to pay over $1 million in damages to Seminole County nad could face life in prison at sentencing in December.
• 💵 Disney is raising prices in December, citing overwhelming demand.
• 🎡 Orlando's ICON Park is opening a new attraction.

But first, today's weather:

Clouds and sun with a shower. High: 79 Low: 57.

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Here are the top stories today in Orlando:

1. Former Central Florida tax collector Joel Greenberg will pay Seminole County government more than $1.3 million in restitution to help cover the county's losses while he was in office, according to an announcement from the county. Greenberg is facing a mandatory minimum of 12 years in prison and a maximum of life in prison after sentencing Dec. 1. (Click Orlando)

2. Theme park giant Disney is raising prices in December, citing overwhelming park demand from guests. Tickets will rise to as much as $179 at Hollywood Studios and up to $180 at Magic Kingdom. Ticket prices will change depending on on date and demand. (Patch Orlando)

3. Orange County's first and last Radio Shack will finally close down in mid-December after over five decades of business near downtown Orlando. It will be replaced by a smoke shop in early 2023. (Bungalower)

4. Orlando is hosting its first ever LEGO Convention next March when the Orlando Brick Convention comes to Osceola Heritage Park in Central Florida. Proceeds from the event will benefit Creations for Charity, which helps underprivileged children around the world receive new LEGO sets during the holidays. (Orlando Weekly)

5. Orlando's ICON Park is opening a new experience at The Wheel called “The Great Florida Road Trip, A Classic Vacation and Photo Travelogue with the Flamingo Family." The interactive game will give visitors a look at Florida before the arrival of major theme parks. More details will be shared Thursday at the IAAPA Expo at Orange County Convention Center. (Spectrum News 13)

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Today in Orlando:

• Cirque Du Soleil Drawn To Life at Waalt Disney World Resort. (5:30 p.m.)
• Eat To The Beat Concert Series at America Gardens Theatre. (5:30 p.m.)
• Lady Braves Basketball Vs. Winter Park at Winter Park. (6 p.m.)
• Design Committee Meeting at Ivanhoe Village Main Street. (6 p.m.)
• Rollins College Women's Basketball vs. Webber International University (Fla.) at Warden Arena. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Orlando Police Department shared: "Detectives are currently in the process of identifying the owners of over 70 stolen cell phones during EDC weekend. Through taking proactive steps in their investigative efforts, OPD's property detectives were able to arrest 3 individuals who had a backpack containing the stolen cellphones." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
• City of Orlando is putting “safety coaches” in middle schools to control school violance. 5 middle schools will be part of the program. The commissioner behind the project says the officials will be trained on de-escalation and mental health. (Click Orlando)
• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer shared: "In September 2021, a fire caused great damage at Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando's facility, taking the lives of 17 cats. The non-profit received an outpouring of support from our community, which made the recent ribbon cutting for its temporary cat shelter in downtown Orlando even more meaningful." (Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer via 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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