🌱 Orange County Library System Celebrating Century + Magic Win Streak

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Orlando Daily. Let's get this Thursday started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days. Today you'll learn about:

• 🛬 Disruptions could impact travelers this week at MCO amid fuel disruptions due to weather in the Gulf of Mexico.
• 🧇 The Dolly Llama, a popular dessert concept, is expanding to Central Florida from LA in early 2023.
• 💵 Congressman Maxwell Frost of Central Florida is donating donations from disgraced cryptocurrency CEO Sam Bankman-Fried after charges were filed against Bankman-Fried.

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Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 77 Low: 54.

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Here are the top stories today in Orlando:

1. The Dolly Llama, a waffle and ice cream destination based out of Los Angeles, will celebrate its grand opening and further expansion in Florida with its upcoming opening in Central Florida's Winter Garden on Jan. 7, 2023. The first 100 guests will receive a free Dolly Llama swag bag of merchandise and be eligible for giveaways and prizes. (Press Release Desk)

2. Incoming Congressman Maxwell Frost of Central Florida said he will donate campaign money from disgraced cryptocurrency CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, after the FTX founder was recently arrested for allegedly violating campaign finance laws. Frost is the first member of Congress from Gen Z. Campaign finance law was an important part of Frost's campaign for office as well. (Click Orlando)

3. Orange County Library System is celebrating a century of operation or 100 years of operation starting Jan. 7, 2023. The celebration will feature a rededication ceremony, photo retrospective, music performances, mocktails, and more. (Bungalower)

4. The Orlando Magic are finally on a winning streak, winning 4 games in a row for the first time since 2020. The Magic (9-20) beat the Hawks 135-124 on Wednesday night. In addition, Orlando scored a franchise-record of 50 points in the first quarter. (WFTV)

5. Travelers are being warned that disruptions by officials could come this week as Orlando International Airport (MCO) runs low on fuel. Authorities said weather along the Gulf Coast impacted the shipment of fuel to one of the busiest airports in Florida. (WPTV)

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Today in Orlando:

• Decompress From Stress at CarePlus Community Center. (11 a.m.)
• Totally Nineties Pop Culture Trivia Happy Hour at Orange County Regional History Center. (5:30 p.m.)
• OCVS Secondary Full Time Virtual Information Session. Virtual. (6 p.m.)
• 3rd Thursday Gallery Hop at Downtown Arts District. (6 p.m.)
• "Holiday Punch" Starring Laura Hodos at Orlando Shakes. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Orlando Weekly shared: "The Florida State Board of Education is slated this week to scrutinize LGBTQ support guides and bathroom policies for transgender students in 10 school districts, as state officials question whether they are violating a law." (Orlando Weekly via Instagram)
• Orlando Police Department shared: "The Recruiting team recently attended the Lake Tech Institute of Public Safety Graduation. We are happy to say two of their top students are currently processing with our agency." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
• Central Florida Zoo shared: "We are so grateful for the support we have received from our community in the wake of Hurricane Ian. It is a long road to recovery! We especially want to thank Central Florida Foundation for providing us with a $43,000 grant." (Central Florida Zoo via 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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