J Balvin Returns + Unlicensed Daycare + Central Florida Mask Mandate Rules

Hey, Orlando! Let's get you started this Sunday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Humid and overcast throughout the day. High: 88 Low: 75.

Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Orange County schools made calls to parents saying the district will continue the mask mandate in the classroom despite an appeals court granting Florida’s request to ban mask mandates. Brevard County schools said its mask policy has not changed. Volusia County schools will consider the latest appeals court decision during a school board meeting Tuesday. (Click Orlando)

2. Deaths from COVID-19 in Florida surged to 2,448 deaths recorded in the latest state report. Vaccinations numbers across Florida show a decline in vaccinations week-over-week. An additional 100,249 were infected with the COVID-19 virus this past week, a decline from the previous week of 129,202. (WFLA)

3. A Brevard County woman was arrested after police said she was running an unlicensed daycare and that children was harmed there. 37-year-old Jessica Bogoeff appeared in court on Friday to fight the accusations. Police say the daycare has been in operation since December and they worry there could more injuries associated it. (WESH)

4. Latin superstar J Balvin on Friday announced a return to Orlando's Amway Center in May 2022. The last time he played in Orlando was 2019 and he is returning to promote his new album. Tickets go on sale on Friday, September 17th. (Orlando Weekly)

5. Atlanta United beat Orlando City Soccer 3-0 on Friday night. Orlando had its seven-game unbeaten streak end, the longest in club history. Atlanta won five of it's last six games. (Spectrum News 13)

Today in Orlando:

• Sensory Sunday - Crayola Experience Orlando. (10:00 AM)
• Downtown Orlando Farmers Market. (10:00 AM)
• Rollins College Women's Soccer vs #1 Flagler College. (11:30 AM)
• Cupcakes & Cocktails Class at Candland Designs Co. (6:00 PM)
• Open House: PolyJamorous (in-person). (7:00 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Orlando Weekly: "Because we're still in this pandemic somehow (SERIOUSLY HOW), the Dr. Phillips Center has updated its policy for indoor concerts. Starting Oct. 1, they will require all concert attendees to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-1..." (Instagram)
• Pet Alliance Greater Orlando: "What a busy, but beautiful Saturday morning here at the Pet Alliance! Over 200 dogs and cats were just transported from rural costal shelters across Louisiana and Mississippi that were affected by Hurricane Ida. Pet Alliance, as..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer: "More than 400 first responders lost their lives on 9/11. That number has grown as additional first responders have died of illnesses related to rescue and recovery efforts. Susie and I were honored to join District 3 Commissioner: Robert..." (Facebook)
• City of Orlando - Government: "Our Orlando Main Streets program helps revitalize and preserve historic Orlando neighborhood commercial districts, and create a sense of place and culture for residents. Main Streets help make things like unique local events, new small b..." (Facebook)
• ThrillGeek: "Lights. Camera. HACKTION. @HorrorNightsORL #HHN30" (Twitter)

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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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