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Good morning Orlando! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What will happen to Pulse artifacts as demolition moves closer?
  • What investigators are looking for after Emerald Lane home inferno
  • How $3 million in new funds could reshape Orlando housing

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Monday: Partly sunny, breezy and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Nice with partial sunshine, temps: high: 79, low: 58.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pulse artifacts to be removed, preserved as building nears demolition date (clickorlando.com) — Orlando is beginning to remove and preserve artifacts from inside the Pulse nightclub building as it prepares for the site’s eventual demolition and a future permanent memorial. Items will be stored in a climate-controlled warehouse, while visitors should expect temporary no-parking zones and may need to walk farther to visit the memorial.
   

2. Dog killed, resident displaced in Orlando house fire on Emerald Lane (wftv.com) — Orlando firefighters battled a devastating house fire on Emerald Lane that displaced one resident and killed a dog after flames fully engulfed the home. Crews quickly contained the blaze, and local authorities are now assisting the resident while investigators work to determine what sparked the fire.
   

3. Orange County leaders approve $3 million for affordable housing (mynews13.com) — Orange County has approved $3 million to help Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando and Osceola County buy land and repair roofs, bringing more affordable homes to neighborhoods like Parramore and Holden Heights. The funding will support up to 35 new houses and free roof replacements on 80 existing homes for qualifying residents in unincorporated Orange County.
   

4. Beloved SeaWorld killer whale dies at 50, park says (fox35orlando.com) — SeaWorld Orlando is mourning Katina, a 50-year-old killer whale who died after her health declined with age. The orca, a fixture at the park for nearly 40 years and beloved for her playful tongue and speed swimming, inspired millions of visitors and staff who are now grieving her loss.
   

5. Holiday travel reaches record-breaking numbers as 122 million Americans hit the road (wptv.com) — Orlando is one of AAA’s three most popular U.S. holiday destinations this year, putting Central Florida squarely in the national travel spotlight. The report details record-breaking travel numbers, especially through Florida airports, and offers practical tips and road-closure alerts for Palm Beach International that may affect Orlando residents connecting through South Florida during the busy season.
   

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    Monday December 22
  • Merchant Monday in Partnership with Trustco Bank
    Trustco Bank Lake Nona , 9360 Narcoossee Road , Orlando
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    • Tuesday December 23
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    11:00 am
    • Thursday December 25
  • City Hall Closed
    Ocoee City Hall - Ocoee FL 34761
  • Breathe with the Trees Relaxation Training
    Mead Botanical Garden , 1300 S. Denning Dr. , Winter Park
    10:00 am

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  • Has anyone had a random person come to their door & say they were sent by a realtor to see the house??
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  • Last night, OPD’s DUI Enforcement Team participated in a county-wide operation focused on removing impaired drivers from our roadways. Officers... (X: OrlandoPolice)
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