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Welcome back, Orlando! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including news about...

• A local bar and restaurant had a fundraiser for the victims of the tragic Turkey and Syria earthquake this week
• Orlando City SC is hosting its annual jersey reveal party this Saturday
• Universal Orlando Resort is increasing worker pay to $17 an hour

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 83 Low: 61.

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Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Orlando City SC will be host its annual jersey reveal party for fans on Saturday, Feb. 18 at Exploria Stadium in Orlando. The festivities will kick off at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available online with proceeds going to the Orlando City Foundation. (Bungalower)
2. The friends and family of a victim tragically killed in a car crash last year are remembering their loved one by passing out free traffic emergency lights with the goal of preventing a future incident. Haley Boggs, a former student at UCF, died at the age of 21 years old in April of 2022. (Fox 35 Orlando)
3. Café 34 Istanbul on International Drive in Orlando held a fundraiser on Monday for the victims of the Turkey and Syria earthquake, where more than 36,000 people have been reported dead. Dozens of people attended the fundraiser. (WESH)
4. Universal Orlando Resort announced Tuesday that the theme park and entertainment company will raise base pay to $17 an hour. President and COO Karen Irwin announced in a letter to employees that the base pay rate will increase as of June 4, 2023. The company will also increase its 401K match and tuition reimbursement programs and boost a number of other employee benefits. (WFTV)
5. Orange County Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting at the 5600 block of Long Iron Drive on Monday at around 3:42 p.m, according to officials. Two people were reportedly injured in the incident. The victims declined to prosecute the alleged shooters. (Click Orlando)

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Today in Orlando:

• Public Skating at RDV Ice Den. (noon)
• $5 Family Films at Oviedo Mall. (1 p.m.)
• In-Person: Design With Canva at Southwest Branch Library. (1:30 p.m.)
• Osceola County Fair at Osceola Heritage Park. (5 p.m.)
• Family Time On The Farm at Wildflower Farm. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Creative City Project shared: "Great art this week from Orange County Regional History Center, Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, SAK Comedy Lab, Ligature Coffee and Timucua Arts Foundation. It's a week of history, visual art, music, comedy, film and so much more." (Creative City Project via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ridgemoore: "Carlos Sanchez is a great electrician at a great price. He is very knowledgeable and accessible when you need him. He is on my speed dial under Carlos Electrician. Call Carlos for all your electrical needs. 407-600-3667." (Nextdoor)
• Orlando Starbucks workers picketed on Valentine's Day to draw attention to bringing a collective bargaining agreement. Starbucks representatives could not confirm if or when a deal will be reached with union workers. (Orlando Weekly)

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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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