Orange Deputy Dies From COVID + Vaccine Race + New Rosemont Gym

Hey, people of Orlando! Carlos Hernandez here with the Saturday copy of the Orlando Daily.

First, today's weather: Rain in the evening. High: 92 Low: 76.

Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Deputy Craig Seijos to COVID-19 complications. He is one of several first-responders to pass away this week from COVID-19. (WMFE)

2. Brevard County employees could receive at least $1,000 for getting vaccinated for COVID-19 as the government races to get ahead of the delta variant. (WESH)

3. The City of Orlando opened a new gym at Rosemont Neighborhood Center on Friday in a move to help make the quality of life better for residents. (Orlando Weekly)

4. An Orlando library is honoring graffiti artist Nic 707, who died of COVID-19, with a free "Instafame Phantom Art" exhibition from now until August 31st. (Click Orlando)

5. 500 CVS positions are open in Orlando as the company increases its minimum wage pay to $15 in July 2022. (Click Orlando)

Today in Orlando

• Purple Heart Day - The American Legion, Department of Florida (all day)
• Dragon Boat Paddling with CHARGE. (7:45 AM)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (8:00 AM)
• Senior Parking Space Personalization. (8:00 AM)
• Post 111 Hawaiian Shirt Ride - The American Legion, Department of Florida. (8:00 AM)
• Gainesville Clot Trot - Hemophilia Foundation Greater Florida. (8:00 AM)
• Electronic Waste & Textile Recycling Collection Event. (9:00 AM)
• SAT/ACT Test Prep. (9:00 AM)
• Popsicle Social at Barber Park - Lake George Elementary School. (10:00 AM)
• Centro Cristiano's Back to School Fair. (10:00 AM)
• New Student Orientation - Lake Nona High School.(10:00 AM)
• Back to School & Food Drive - Memorial Middle School (12:00 PM)
• Kindness for Cats Kitten Adoptions - Kindness for Cats, Inc. (12:00 PM)
• Central Area: Installation Post 138 - The American Legion, Department of Florida. (1:00 PM)
• Central Area: Installation Post 139 - The American Legion, Department of Florida. (3:30 PM)
• Church of the Lakes Food Truck Night. (5:30 PM)
• Live at Timucua: The David Sánchez Group (Live Stream). (7:00 PM)
• Live at Timucua: The David Sánchez Group (In-Person). (7:00 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Universal Orlando Resort: "What's the most memorable experience you've had at Universal CityWalk? ( : @chrislostinflorida)" (Instagram)
• Universal Orlando Resort: "FEARLESSLY Coasting into the weekend. ( :@hameddowedar)" (Instagram)
• The Florida Aquarium: "One of the most beautiful habitats awaits you in the Waves of Wonder Gallery - A pastel rainbow of sea anemones and c..." (Instagram)
• The Florida Aquarium: "We recommend our ruddy duck try a different approach to 'flirting'…as the female is not impressed! #FloridaAquar..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Weekly: "THE BURGERS ARE HERE. @orlandoburgerweek is just around the corner and the crazy good $6 #specials have arrived. ..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Fire Department: "Congratulations to Lt. Hiler for his accomplishment of 20 years of service with the Orlando Fire Department." (Facebook)
• Pet Alliance Greater Orlando: "Peek-a-boo! This weekend (Saturday, August 7th) we are hosting an offsite adoption event at @PetSupermarket in Winter..." (Instagram)
• Nature Conservancy in Florida: "Calling all nature photographers: hurry! The 2021 Photo Contest runs through August 31. Have your work reviewed by ex..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Fire Department: "Here's a few more of our favorite moments from last month's Christmas in July Rappelling event with AdventHealth Orla..." (Facebook)
• Orlando Science Center: "Due to high transmission rates in our area, Orlando Science Center will require face coverings for all visitors ages ..." (Instagram)
• Valencia College: "Get to know our @Valencia_AST team! Sign up today for an in-person campus tour and familiarize yourself with our prog..." (Instagram)
• Orange County, Florida : " Sustainability Tip of the Week: Bring your old electronics and textiles to @thecitybeautiful's free recycling even..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Police Department: "WE REMEMBER: Officer Egbert C. Moore was 45 when he was shot while exchanging gunfire with a burglary suspect 88 year..." (Facebook)
• Orlando Police Department: "SAFE SCHOOLS: When children head back to school in City of Orlando - Government next week, you can be sure our 53 SRO..." (Facebook)
• City of Orlando - Government: "Help us Keep Orlando Beautiful! If you see graffiti on city property, let us know. Graffiti can be reported anonymous..." (Facebook)
• Orlando Health: "When you are sick or injured, the natural reaction can be to immediately go straight to the emergency room. In some c..." (Facebook)
• Orlando Health: "Here is what Otto's mother had to share about their experience with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Childre..." (Facebook)
• City of Orlando - Government: "School's about to start again, and we're ready to ramp up our Orlando Kidz Zones after-school programs to keep kids s..." (Facebook)
• Valencia College: "Challenge time! Using only emojis, tell us which classes you’re enrolled in for fall semester! . . Not enroll..." (Instagram)
• Gateway Orlando District: "Attention Gateway Orlando District business owners and residents! Free Electronics & Textile Recycling Event this S..." (Facebook)
• Melrose Center: "Congratulations to the Official Selections for the 4th Annual Melrose Film Festival! These films will be available ne..." (Instagram)
• Creative City Project: "Pop-up alert The wonderful David Lawrence will be snapping Polaroids at The House on Lang August 14th to celebrate..." (Facebook)
• Thornton Park District: "Let the weekend therapy begin Wine and Corks #supportlocal #thorntonparkdistrict #tpd #downtownforgrownups #..." (Facebook)
• ReThink Your Commute: "Working from home? You can earn points and redeem them for restaurant coupons, retailer discounts, gift card drawings..." (Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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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