Orlando Museum of Art Temporarily Closing + OCPS Expands Testing

Happy Sunday, Orlando! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather: Rain in the morning and afternoon. High: 87 Low: 75.

Here are the top stories today in Orlando:

1. Growth of The Villages could influence new congressional maps. The community grew 39%, from about 93,000 people to about 130,000, since the last Census. (Spectrum News 13)

2. Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) will have weekly COVID-19 testing at seven different locations and it's for more than just kids. Parents and OCPS employees can also get a coronavirus test at any of the locations (Click Orlando)

3. Orlando Museum of Art is temporarily closing next week through mid-September to prepare for a new exhibit. New exhibits include Cathedrals of Florida, a photo collection from Clyde Butcher; and Luces y Sombras, a survey of works of photography from Mexico from the 1930 to the present. (Orlando Weekly)

4. COVID-19 cases were reported in dozens of Brevard County schools including 88 employees and 385 students. Community Health Director John Davis reported at a meeting there was an infection rate 14 times higher than earlier this summer. (Click Orlando)

5. U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, a 2022 gubernatorial candidate, is urging federal officials to intervene in the state's ban on school mask mandates, citing the Americans with Disabilities Act. (Florida Politics)

Today in Orlando

• Officer Training: Post 120 - The American Legion, Department of Florida. (9:00 AM)
• Baby Goat Yoga at Wildflower Farms. (9:00 AM)
• SeaWorld Beer Festival at SeaWorld Orlando. (9:00 AM)
• Maitland Farmer’s Market. (9:00 AM)
• Clermont Farmer’s Market at Historic Downtown Clermont. (9:00 AM)
• Celebration Farmers Market. (9:00 AM)
• Megacon Orlando at Convention Center. (10:00 AM)
• Raise the Roof Poker Tournament (Charity fund of Veterans). (11:00 AM)
• Celery City Craft Pig Roast and Music Festival. (12:00 PM)
• Pokemon Open Play at Coliseum of Comics. (1:00 PM)
• Family Swim Day at Goldfish Swim School. (2:15 PM)
• Avalon Park Food Truck Night. (5:00 PM)
• Live at Timucua: Aaron Johnson Quartet (in-person). (7:00 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Florida added 151,415 coronavirus cases and 1,071 deaths in the past week from August 6th to August 12th, according to the Tampa Bay Times. The total number of cases since the pandemic started in Florida is 2,877,214 and the death count has reached 40,766.
• Universal Orlando Resort: "Is there a better way to start the day? (: @withlovefromiami)" (Instagram)
• Universal Orlando Resort: "Universal is getting a little spooky too. Happy Friday the 13th from Islands of Adventure's All Hallows Eve Boutique. " (Instagram)
• Visit Orlando : "Vacation like a local. Explore Winter Park with @nakiesa_ and via the link in our bio!" (Instagram)
• Orlando City SC: "Sprinting into the weekend " (Instagram)
• The Florida Aquarium: "Water quality testing is an important way we keep our Aquarium habitats healthy for our animals and maintaining prime..." (Instagram)
• Pet Alliance Greater Orlando: "EXTRA! EXTRA! Read all about it! For this week's #FosterFriday, meet the #Newspaper trio! Chronicle (female | bla..." (Instagram)
• Nature Conservancy in Florida: "Tomorrow at 12:00 noon is your LAST CHANCE to enter the Nature Inspires Art Contest! Winners will be invited to have ..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Police Department: "OFFICERS OF THE MONTH: West Patrol Corporal Dustin Mueller & Officers Joshua McCue and Brandon Stahl displayed except..." (Facebook)
• Pet Alliance Greater Orlando: "AttentionNash the conehead has important offsite adoption info to share! Pet Alliance we will be hanging out with..." (Instagram)
• The Florida Aquarium: "It’s #WorldLizardDay! Tune in and learn something new that will undoubtedly warm you up to these cold blooded animals..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Police Department: "SELFIE SKILLS: In honor of #cityhallselfie Day nationwide, some of our officers with Patrol, Downtown Bikes, K9, SWAT..." (Facebook)
• Orlando Weekly: "Animals! Let's DO this bring your boogie feet and get ready to party with Kesha and special guest Betty Who at Har..." (Instagram)
• Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida: "This week we installed a new boiler at our Center for Women & Families. While hot water was shut off SALT Outreach In..." (Facebook)
• Orlando Health: "Orlando Health South Lake Hospital will soon start construction to expand its campus to provide South Lake County wit..." (Facebook)
• Orlando Police Department: "CLÍNICA MÓVIL: El Alcade de Orlando, Buddy Dyer y el Jefe de Policía Orlando Rolón visitaron esta mañana la clínica d..." (Facebook)
• Orlando Police Department: "DRIVE SAFE: If your weekend plans include a few adult beverages, make sure you #PlanAhead and have a way to get home ..." (Facebook)
• Creative City Project: "Have you checked out The Spot yet? Located in The Milk District, it’s a brand new space for vendors and makers to sho..." (Facebook)
• Melrose Center: "Understand the basics of creating a solid and flexible recording template.Audio Instructor Jonathan C.-O. will dissec..." (Instagram)
• Gateway Orlando District: "Yesterday we had the pleasure of electing our #ExecutiveBoard and introducing our new #BoardofDirectors. Please join ..." (Facebook)
• City of Orlando - Government: "Did you know August is National Black-Owned Business Month? We're proud to be home to a number of diverse Black-owned..." (Facebook)
• City of Orlando - Government: "Making sure your home and neighborhood are safe is a top priority for many community leaders. There are simple and in..." (Facebook)
• Thornton Park District: "Rain got you lazy on the couch? Island Time are back up and running with Grubhub and Uber Eats. Or just go on in and ..." (Facebook)
• Creative City Project: "Orlando Ballet Company and School Artistic Director steps down : “Creativity and leadership can be exhausting, especi..." (Facebook)
• YMCA of Central Florida: "Volunteer coaching at the Y allows you to make a difference in your own community. Become a mentor by teaching kids h..." (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.

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