🌱 Orlando City Council Fight + Weekend Shootings + Publix Kiosks

Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Orlando Daily.

First, today's weather:

Delightful with sunshine. High: 82 Low: 65.

Here are the top stories today in Orlando:

1. City of Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolón said on Monday there were several shootings over the weekend in Orlando including a downtown Orlando shooting on Halloween. A 16-year-old was shot after what the chief calls a social media feud with another teen. Another person involved shot the victim and 3 innocent bystanders. Police are asking the public for help gathering more information. (WESH)

2. Florida Virtual School has opened full-time enrollment options for the spring semester through November 12th for grades K-12. Students have access to more than 190 courses tuition-free for Florida residents. Courses are taught by state-certified teachers. (ABC Action News)

3. Orlando City Commissioner Robert Stuart is in a tough battle with Nicolette Springer to hold his seat representing Orlando’s north side. Stuart is seeking reelection to a fifth term and is an ally of the Orlando business community. The office and election are both nonpartisan. (Florida Politics)

4. Convenience: The Seminole County Tax Collector's Office opened up a kiosk last week at a Publix in Altamonte Springs, joining Polk, Hillsborough, Manatee, and Brevard counties in offering the service to residents. The kiosk allows you to renew your registration and print out a license plate sticker. More kiosks are coming soon. (Click Orlando)

5. Travel Woes: After a weekend filled with thousands of cancellations, American Airlines canceled hundreds of flights on Monday as well. They blamed the cancellations on weather and staffing. (WFTV)

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Today in Orlando:

• Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Site. (3:00 PM)
• Muerto Mercado. (5:00 PM)
• Blue Swan Boulders Rock Climbing Class. (6:30 PM)
• Woodwind Ensembles Concert at University of Central Florida Rehearsal Hall. (8:00 PM)
• Tootsie - Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. (8:00 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Thornton Park District: "Happy November!!! Huge thank-you to everyone who came out to support the Neighborhood for a Halloween Block Party! What an amazing evening....had a blast! Orlando Main Streets #TPD #thorntonparkdistrict #downtownforgrownups #itsavibe" (Facebook)
• Fiesta in the Park: Need gift ideas? Now that Halloween is behind us, it's time to start thinking about those Christmas lists! Come see us this weekend at the 50th Annual Fall Fiesta in the Park to find the perfect unique gifts for those on your "nice" list... (Facebook)
• Orange County Parks and Recreation: We want to hear from you! Join @OrangeCoParksFL & @Comm_Bonilla for the #WedgefieldPark virtual meeting about a new dog park today, 6-7 pm... (Twitter)
• Scott Evans: The countdown has begun for the 2021 broadcast of the Orlando Phil's Young People's Concert for all OCPS 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade students! Enjoy this teaser! #ImpactCDL @RobBixler_OCPS @CDLocps @OrlandoPhilOrch (Twitter)
• Orange County Public Schools (OCPS): November is Native American Heritage Month in OCPS, when we celebrate the culture and heritage of these remarkable Americans who deeply enrich the quality and character of our nation. (Twitter)

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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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