🌱 Orlando Police Evacuate Universal CityWalk + Kissimmee Train Crash

Hey, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Orlando Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town...

First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 91 Low: 77.

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Here are the top five stories today in Orlando:

1. A pedestrian died after directly colliding with a Kissimmee train on Sunday, troopers said. The crash happened around 3:15 a.m. in Osceola County, according to police. A report says the deceased victim was lying down on the train tracks before the collision. (WFTV)

2. There are three candidates attempting to unseat Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings. Demings can avoid a run-off election in November if he gets the majority of the votes in the primary. One candidate, Kelly Semrad, opposes the mayor's proposed transportation tax. (Click Orlando)

3. Orlando police responded to Universal Orlando's CityWalk on Saturday night following reports of a fight among "several juveniles," and evacuated the area out of an abundance of caution. No shots were fired nor were injuries reported, according to police. (Fox 35)

4. Orlando civil rights leader Rev. Nelson Pinder was laid to rest on Saturday. Pinder arrived in Orlando in 1959 and began organizing peaceful protests aimed at ending segregation. His photo hangs on the Civil Rights Wall of Fame at Orlando City Hall. (Click Orlando)

5. Longwood Mayor Matt Morgan spoke out as a community memorial grows for a 3-year-old girl allegedly stabbed to death by her father. "As parents, you're supposed to protect your children," he said. (WESH)

Today in Orlando:

• Christmas In July at Margaritaville Resort Orlando. (4 p.m.)
• Modern Marvel Art Show at Hourglass Brewing. (4 p.m.)
• Monday Fundays at Audubon Park Garden District. (4:30 p.m.)
• Sushi 101 at Publix Aprons Cooking School At The Marketplace At Dr. Phillips. (6 p.m.)
• Ghosts of Orlando: Haunting Stories & Legends Outdoor Game at Chinese Pagoda (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Pan American Behavioral Health Services of Florida is opening an office in Kissimmee to better serve the Osceola County community. (Spectrum News 13)
• Florida's Back to School Sales Tax Holiday returns from today to August 7. (City Surfing Orlando)
• Cathedrals of Florida: Masterworks by Clyde Butcher closes on August 7 at Orlando Museum of Art. (Twitter)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— 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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