Ocoee Firefighter + Central Florida Dalmatian + Reality Series

Good Morning and welcome to a new week. 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 a music reality series in Orlando, Ocoee firefighter’s battle against a brain tumor, Central Florida star Dalmatian, and more. Now, let's get started.

Today’s weather: The high is 88 and the low is 76 with scattered thunderstorms.

Here are the top 5 stories happening around Orlando:

1. An Ocoee firefighter is being surrounded with community support after undergoing brain surgery for a tumor. He is out on short-term disability and is working towards recovery. (Click Orlando)

2. A new music reality series called “Pop Star Studio” has begun filming in Orlando. Some of the potential candidates are from Florida. (Orlando Sentinel)

3. Firefighters in Volusia County battled and contained a nearly 2,000 acre brush fire this weekend. The fire was reported near Possum Camp Road. (Click Orlando)

4. A Dalmatian from Central Florida is a star in Disney's new “Cruella” movie. The dog was taken in as a rescue dog from a Missouri family that got him from a breeder. (Fox 35 Orlando)

5. Lightning struck a Winter Garden home Sunday and sparked a fire. The fire is under control and no injuries are reported.(Click Orlando)

Today in Orlando:

• Free Meals for Kids - Summer Break Spot at St. Michael's Episcopal Church. (9 a.m.)
• Orange County Housing Finance Authority meeting. (10 a.m.)
• Audubon Park Community Market. (5 p.m.)
• Monday Trivia at Bloodhound Brew. (7 p.m.)

Orlando Patch Notebook:

• Mediation over vaccine requirements on cruises has failed between Governor DeSantis and the CDC.
• A rainbow appeared during the Pulse 5-year memorial service.
• Orange County Public Schools has a list of Pfizer vaccine sites this week for eligible students.
• Orange County Parks and Recreation is recruiting volunteer coaches to share their talents at 11 centers for youth basketball, flag football, soccer, and volleyball this fall.
• Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is now hiring multiple positions.
• Orlando Weekly has a gallery up with the 49 keepsakes of the victims in the Pulse shooting.

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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.