🌱 New Orlando City SC Uniforms + Winter Garden Little League Grand Theft Charge

Hey, people of Orlando! It's me again, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Orlando Daily.

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Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 77 Low: 60.

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Here are the top five stories in Orlando today:

1. The state attorney's office has filed a grand theft charge against 42-year-old Jaclyn Lowe for allegedly stealing $3,474.27 from the Winter Garden Little League. The arrest report for Lowe is filled with bank statements and receipts going back two years ago. The report also says she is a nurse at Health Central Hospital in Ocoee, although Orlando Health does not have her listed as an employee. (WESH)

2. Orlando City SC recently shared a first look at the team's new sunshine-inspired uniforms. The MLS team was recently acquired by the Wilf family. The new "Sunshine Kit" is a special alternate uniform that moves from dark purple to bright yellow, evoking a sunrise. (Orlando Weekly)

3. Visitors are packing in to see the Orlando Museum of Art's new Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibit, as controversy swirls over the authenticity of the work. An article in the New York Times questioned the authenticity of the art at the museum, saying this art style was used six years after Basquiat died. The museum vehemently defends the authenticity of the work and is waging a public battle against New York City's paper of record. (WFTV)

4. Officials with the city of Apopka are lobbying to have a new SunRail station in their city within the next 10 years. Local business owners say the rail would bring a boost in economic activity to the area. However, leaders say they first need the approval of Volusia, Seminole, Orange, and Osceola counties, as well as city of Orlando. (Spectrum News 13)

5. University of Central Florida's new "Mission Control" subscription program grants fans access to youth camps, team updates, online chats, NFTs, stickers and "intimate private small gatherings with your favorite UCF athletes from all sports." The membership packages starts with a $10 a month "Pioneer" plan and can rise to up to $200 a month. (Florida Politics)

Today in Orlando:

• Universal Studios Mardi Gras Parade & Live Concert. (all day)
• Mount Dora's Highland Games Festival. (all day)
• Otronicon Science Festival at Orland Science Center. (10:00 AM)
• Nona Mini Jams 9 Competition at Nona Adventure Park Events.(10:00 AM)
• Open House: R&B Artist April Brown at Timucua Arts Foundation. (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The winner of the 2022 City Art Jam with Orlando City SC is Juan Torres. (Instagram)
• Orlando Fire Department has firefighter positions open. You can apply now to join their department if interested. (Facebook)
• Casting call: current and former Valencia College students, faculty and staff are needed for their upcoming photoshoot from March 21st to March 29th. Compensation will be provided to photoshoot participants. (Instagram)
• Orlando Health team members attended the American Heart Association Go Red for Women luncheon, an empowering gathering focusing on heart disease and stroke prevention, with stories shared from people impacted by cardiovascular disease. (Facebook)

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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.