Krispy Kreme Vax Freebie + Renaissance Theatre Company Ivanhoe Village + Federal Food Aid

Hello, neighbors! Carlos Hernandez here with the Thursday edition of the Orlando Daily.

In this issue, you'll learn the latest on Orlando's Renaissance Theatre Company, a freebie offer from Krispy Kreme, a food assistance program Florida is missing out on, and more. Now, let's get started.

First, today's weather: Possible light rain in the morning. High: 88 Low: 75.

Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Krispy Kreme is offering more freebies to vaccinated customers from August 30th to September 5th. Customers can now enjoy 2 free donuts with proof of vaccination after big success in the initial run of its promotion. (Click Orlando)

2. Orlando's Renaissance Theatre Company is opening a new HQ in Ivanhoe Village this October. There will be a fundraiser event from September 10th to September 11th with performances and an exclusive tour of the facility. The first big show will be Nosferatu, an "immersive horror experience."(Orlando Weekly)

3. Florida has yet to sign up a new summer food assistance program offered by the Biden Administration and could be missing out on $820 million in aid, including available retroactive pay for families. Families would receive $6.82 for a child’s meal, for a total of about $375 per kid. Currently there is no indication Florida will participate. (WMFE)

4. Orange County Sheriff John Mina is encouraging other law enforcement members to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Deputy First Class Craig Seijos passed away from complications related to COVID-19 earlier this month. 240 law enforcement officers across America passed away from COVID-19 in 2020 (Fox 35 Orlando)

5. West Side Crematory in Winter Garden says there is an influx of dead bodies like never before and worse than the first wave of COVID-19. Many funeral homes are too busy to answer the phone or comment to local news. The area where bodies are stored prior to being cremated is "stacked to the ceiling." (WESH)

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Today in Orlando

• SAC Meeting - Orlando Gifted Academy (3:30 PM)
• Back-to-School Drive Telethon on WKMG News 6. (4:00 PM)
• August Parent Night/SAC Meeting - Rosemont Elementary School (5:00 PM)
• SAC/PTA - Ivey Lane Elementary School (5:00 PM)
• Major Insect Pests in the Home Vegetable Garden at UF IFAS Extension Orange County Master Gardeners. (6:00 PM)
• Topsy Turvy Masquerade: A Celebration of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Stephen Schwartz at Central Florida Community Arts. (7:30 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Orange County Public Schools voted to reinstate a full mask mandate and removed an opt-out option.
• Orlando Food & Travel Guide: "Only 2 more days till the kickoff of @visitorlando’s #MagicalDining! Here is a first look at one of Orlando’s newest Magical Dining participants: @russellsonlakeivanhoe The restaurant’s theme was inspired by a business man named Geo..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Main Streets: "Today Mayor Dyer and Commissioner Hill made a visit to @hebninutrition in the newly established West Lakes Market Street. Hebni Nutrition is a community-based, not for profit agency formed in 1995 to educate high-risk, culturally diverse..." (Instagram)
• City of Orlando Neighborhood Relations: "Check out Sue's Seed Exchange! This retired horticulturalist in Orlando's Wadeview Park neighborhood isn't quite ready to give up the plant game, so she's decided to share her passion while building community. What a great way to #LoveOr..." (Facebook)
• Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida: ""All local shelters have suffered outbreaks, and some facilities have had to temporarily halt new admissions. The Coalition for the Homeless has had to shut down its volunteer program — a critical source of manpower — after reopening it ..." (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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