New Orlando Concerts + Mosquito Health Advisory + Vaccines

Good morning. I hope everyone had a great weekend. My name is Carlos Hernandez and I am back to update you on the latest happening in the Orlando area.

In this issue, you’ll learn about new concerts coming to Orlando, demonstrations in downtown Orlando for Palestine, a mosquito health advisory, COVID-19 vaccines for children, and more.

Today’s weather: High of 91 and low of 67 with sunny skies.

Here are the top 5 stories happening around Orlando:

1. Hundreds marched in downtown Orlando outside Orlando City Hall on Saturday after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. This was the second week of marches in support of a “free Palestine”. Members of the local Colombian community and Black Lives Matter showed up in solidarity with the movement in Orlando. (Orlando Sentinel)

2. A new Orlando concert series called the Plug will launch in June featuring local pop musicians and Latin music stars from Puerto Rico that have worked with Luis Fonsi and Beyoncé. The event will kick off in downtown Orlando on June 3rd. (Orlando Weekly)

3. Orange County schools are offering COVID-19 vaccines to younger students with events planned throughout the summer as the district plans to review mask rules next month. (Click Orlando)

4. A farm in Parramore is supplying healthy food at an affordable cost to residents. People can receive 10-pound bags of produce at an affordable price and the farm can give out up to 500 pounds per month. (Spectrum News 13)

5. The Orange County Department of Health has issued a health advisory for mosquito-borne diseases. Chickens in Orange County have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis which raises human risk for infection. (WMFE)

Today in Orlando:

• Stand-Up Comedy Classes at The Orlando Comedy Club & Improv (6 p.m.)
• Monday Falcon Club Meet-Up (6:30 p.m.)
• CFC Arts Big Band presents A Tribute to Jazz at Frontyard Festival (8 p.m.)
• Gator Week at Wild Florida Airboats. Enjoy a week full of gator-themed activities and demonstrations (all week)

Orlando Patch Notebook:

• If you’re looking to dine with animals, Kathleen Christiansen from the Orlando Sentinel has a list up with options at theme parks around the area.
• Orlando City SC beat Toronto at Exploria Stadium on Saturday and remains undefeated.
• The I-Ride Trolley will be back in service starting May 27th after being temporarily suspended due to the pandemic.
• Orlando Fringe Festival is running through May 31st.

That's all for today. I will be back tomorrow with the latest happening in Orlando. My inbox is open if you have any tips to send or want to reach out: orlando@patch.com.

-Carlos Hernandez

About me: I have lived in Florida since 1999 and covered the Orlando area for nearly 10 years, mainly with a focus on food through my blog at CarlosEats.com.