Osceola Deputy Facing Charges + Orange County Moving Vaccine Site

Morning, Orlando! Let's get you started this Monday with everything you need to know going on today in Orlando.

In this issue, you'll learn about a shift to a vaccine site, the death of a legendary coach, an African art museum in need of help, an Osceola County deputy facing charges, and more. Now, let's get started.

First, today's weather: High 89. Low 75. 50% chance of rain with scattered thunderstorms.

Here are the top stories in Tampa today:

1. Former Florida State Football Coach Bobby Bowden has died at age 91. He had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier this summer. Bowden led the team to more than 300 victories and two national championships. (Patch)

2. An Osceola County deputy accused of punching a man handcuffed to a hospital bed is facing battery charges after admitting to it in May. (WESH)

3. Orange County is moving the vaccination site at Barnett Park to Camping World Stadium in an effort to free up traffic at the park. The site has been seeing long lines for the last several weeks and reaching its daily capacity more frequently as COVID-19 cases surge in the county and state. (Click Orlando)

4. African art museum Bronze Kingdom on International Drive is in danger of closing. It is accepting donations at its website for those who may want to help. (Orlando Weekly)

5. Orlando’s vegan food scene is thriving with restaurants such as 4 Rivers Barbeque and Dharma Fine Vittles. (Orlando Magazine)

Today in Orlando

• Summer Art Camp at Orlando Museum of Art. (6:00 AM)
• Enchanted Fairy Doors at Harry P. Leu Gardens. (10:00 AM)
• Hospitality Industry Day at Walk-On’s Orlando. (11:00 AM)
• Candies and Truffles Class at Confectionery Academy. (11:30 AM)
• Audubon Park's Community Market. (5:00 PM)
• GM and Corvette Night at Ace Cafe. (7:00 PM)
• Orlando Scrabble Club at Wirz Park. (7:00 PM)
• WWE Monday Night Raw at Amway Center. (7:30 PM)

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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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