Orange School Board Meeting Rules + Coco Scene + Pizza Frita Restaurant Milk District

Good day, neighbors! Carlos Hernandez here with today's issue of the Orlando Daily. Let's get this Thursday started.

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First, today's weather:

Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 87 Low: 70.

Here are the top stories today in Orlando:

1. The owners of Stasio's Italian Deli are opening a pizza frita restaurant in Orlando's Milk District. It is expected to open sometime in early 2022. (Orlando Weekly)

2. The new Florida Surgeon General appointed by Governor DeSantis, Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo, has passed a new rule that says students exposed to COVID can still go to school if asymptomatic and no COVID-19 test is needed for exposure to the virus. The rule has taken immediate effect. (WFLA)

3. An arrest has been made in a 2013 hit-and-run that killed Disney intern Mahmoud Arabi. Arabi's mother said she is still waiting for justice for her son and the accused driver, Jose Ruiz, faces at least 4 years in prison if convicted. (WFTV)

4. Orange County Public Schools leaders are planning to change public comment rules after a summer filled with heated meetings over COVID-19. It will reduce speaking time when there is a large amount of people waiting to speak and give priority to students and parents of children in the district. (WESH)

5. A new scene based on Disney-Pixar’s “Coco” will debut at Mickey’s PhilharMagic in Disney World's Magic Kingdom on November 12th. The new scene comes as Walt Disney World celebrates its 50th anniversary. (Spectrum News 13)

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Today in Orlando:

• Venetian Canal Tour & Paddleboard Lesson with Lake Life Paddle. (8:30 AM)
• Shen Yun 2021 at Dr. Phillips Center. (2:00 PM)
• Oviedo Oktoberfest at Oviedo Amphitheater and Cultural Center. (5:00 PM)
• Peppers – Some Like it Hot! - UF IFAS Extension Orange County Master Gardeners. (6:00 PM)
• 9th/JV Football vs. East River @ East River. (6:00 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Universal Orlando Resort: "Volcano Bay or Volcano Bae? (@diego_andres_demarco)" (Instagram)
• Orlando Weekly: "Orlando's Come Out With Pride organizers have announced two big-name headliners for the upcoming October celebration at Lake Eola Park, and they'll be very familiar to devotees of RuPaul's Drag Race: Gottmik and Kylie Sonique Love. . ..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Food & Travel Guide: "Save the Dates! The #swandolphinclassic returns to celebrate its 12th year on October 29-30, 2021 featuring a wide selection of food, wine, live entertainment, and fireworks under the stars at the world famous resort from 5:30 pm-9:00 pm ..." (Instagram)
• Yelp Orlando: "#MeetTheChef :: Continuing the celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, we’d like to introduce you to Wendy Lopez — the incredibly talented Executive Chef at @ReyesMezcaleria! “I joined forces with Reyes Mezcaleria in 2018. Working with ow..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer: "It’s great to see “Dazzling Nights” returning this year for an even longer run. This new Orlando holiday tradition gives residents a unique way to experience our beautiful Harry P. Leu Gardens." (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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