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Coffee in hand, Orlando? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators say about three Orlando-area teens killed over the holiday
  • What Epic Universe’s blockbuster debut means for Orlando tourism next
  • Why a Tennessee football phenom is showcasing his talent in Orlando

Also on today's calendar: Naughty List Lounge at Kings Orlando and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 59.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Three Orlando-area teens, shot, killed in separate Christmas Eve, Day shootings (fox35orlando.com) — Orlando-area residents are reeling after three teenagers were shot and killed between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, including two cases in Orange County and one in nearby Deltona. Deputies are still searching for suspects in two of the shootings, while a 15-year-old has been arrested on a manslaughter charge in the Pine Hills case.
   

• Universal has epic year with launch of new Orlando theme park (wesh.com) — Universal Orlando Resort’s new Epic Universe theme park opened in May 2025, giving Central Florida its first full new park in 25 years and boosting local tourism. With three new on-site hotels and rave reviews for its immersive lands, the expansion signals even more growth ahead as fresh permits hint at future additions.
   

• Macc Chapin All-American Exposure Bowl date nears (tullahomanews.com) — A standout Tennessee middle school running back is heading to Orlando on January 18 to play in the All-American Exposure Bowl, bringing extra attention to the city’s youth football scene. His dominant eighth-grade season earned him a spot among top players nationwide, with the showcase game set to draw families, coaches, and visitors into Orlando.
   

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  • Merry Christmas to everyone.
    We hope you wake up with hearts full of love, homes full of good smells, and family time that creates lasting memories. (Nextdoor Ashington Park)
  • I carved this calla lily as a Christmas gift for my beautiful daughter .
    It’s about 14 inches tall and carved from a block of lime wood. She loved it. I hope you like it. Rob (Nextdoor Wadeview Park)
  • On Christmas Day, while many enjoy time at home with loved ones, OPD officers and our dedicated emergency communications specialist remain hard at... (X: OrlandoPolice)
  • Orange County leads Central Florida in Legionnaires’ Disease cases, 100 confirmed... (X: WFTV)
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Winter Park

  • Winter Park student sees her costume design come to life (wesh.com)
  • Central Florida woman celebrates 100th birthday on Christmas (wesh.com)
  • WWE's Roxanne Perez is living out her wildest dreams (orlandosentinel.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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