🌱 Happy Halloween + Winter Park Fire-Rescue Documentary + Eatonville Election Fraud

Rise and shine, Orlando! Happy Halloween to those who celebrate. Let's get this Sunday started off right. Here's everything worth knowing around Orlando today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 76 Low: 58.

Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. 95% of Orange County employees have complied with the county's COVID-19 vaccine mandate so far. 10% of county employees were approved for religious or medical exemptions and 85% are vaccinated. (WFTV)

2. Orlando-based ITEC Entertainment was recently acquired by Pennsylvania-based live events firm TAIT. TAIT's clients include Carnival Cruise Line, Taylor Swift, Cirque du Soleil, and others. (Spectrum News 13)

3. A judge has ruled that Eatonville town councilman Tarus Mack must give up his seat due to election fraud. The judge says there were 2 illegal votes cast in the election. (WESH)

4. The Winter Park Fire-Rescue Department has released a four-part documentary series called “Answering the Call.” The series was timed to coincide with Patriot Day, a day that honors the firefighters who died responding to the September 11th attacks. The series can be watched online. (Bungalower)

5. Cedar's Organic Mediterranean Hummus has been voluntarily recalled after an allergy alert was issued on undeclared pine nut in the product. No illnesses have been confirmed to date, according to the FDA. (Patch Florida)

Today in Orlando:

• Central Florida Zoo's Boo Bash. Costumes are encouraged for all guests. All activities are included with Zoo Boo Bash admission. Enjoy not-so-scary decorations and activities including trick-or-treat stations. (9:00 AM)
• Windermere Parks and Rec Costume Parade. Bring your Halloween costumes and enjoy the parade and festivities at this free event. (9:45 AM)
• Halloween Scare Run 5k Race and After Party at Bill Frederick Park At Turkey Lake. (10:00 AM)
• Gatorland's Gators, Ghosts and Goblins. Learn about Florida's infamous monsters and enjoy multiple themed haunt zones, interactive characters, animal meet-and-greets, a Children’s Halloween Costume Parade with treat bags for all kids who participate at 1:30 p.m. as well. (10:00 AM)
• Halloween Sunday Funday - Movie Night at Lake Eola Park. Live Music, DJ's, food, vendors, prizes, and more. Movie night screening of "Addams Family" starting 7 p.m. Bring blankets, chairs, pillows and costumes. (2:00 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Visit Orlando: "Something wicked this way comes. #universalorlandoresort #universalorlando #harrypotter #wizardingworldofharrypotter #hogwarts #darkarts #castle" (Instagram)
• Official Gatorland Instagram: "It’s the last weekend of Gators Ghosts and Goblins!!! Y’all get dressed up and get on out here for some #halloween #family #fun #gatorland #babyanimals #jackolantern" (Instagram)
• Orlando City SC: "See you all on Sunday afternoon at @exploriastadium - Link to tickets in the bio." (Instagram)
• Central Florida Zoo: "Our Florida black bears enjoyed their pumpkin treats! If you're planning on putting out real pumpkins this Halloween, make sure to dispose of them properly to avoid unwanted visits from wild bears. . . #CentralFloridaZoo #CFZ #Hal..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Food & Travel Guide: "Boo! Get your hands on this spooktacular sushi roll @eatatbento this weekend before it’s gone - Last day is Oct 31! Zombie Roll - spicy tuna, steamed shrimp, krab, cucumber, fried wakame, eel sauce, spicy mayo Swipe f..." (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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