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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Orlando industries are expected to hire most in 2026?
  • Could your downtown Orlando parking spot disappear before time runs out?
  • How Orlando police drones helped catch a rooftop burglary suspect

Also on today's calendar: OCLS Winter Craft and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Career expert offers job tips for 2026 (mynews13.com) — If you’re job hunting around Orlando, local experts say 2026 could bring steady growth, especially in technology, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and semiconductors. An Orlando chip-maker is already expanding its clean-room workforce, while CareerSource Central Florida urges residents to sharpen AI skills and tailor resumes to stand out in a competitive market.
   

• Orlando tow company accused of taking car before time expired (wftv.com) — A Lake County couple says their car was towed from a downtown Orlando lot before their paid parking time expired, despite city surveillance video supporting their claim. Orlando police initially treated the case as a civil tow, but the family plans to file a report with new evidence as they push the city to scrutinize towing practices that could affect many Orlando drivers.
   

• Drone captures arrest of Orlando burglary suspect hiding out on roof (wftv.com) — Orlando police used a drone to track and arrest a burglary suspect who allegedly stole cash and cigarettes from Annie’s Food Mart on the city’s east side. The Drone First Responder program’s thermal cameras helped officers find the man hiding on a nearby rooftop, recover the stolen items, and safely take him into custody while the department evaluates expanding its drone use.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday December 23
  • Together Time Tales
    City of Altamonte Meetings , 281 Maitland Avenue , Altamonte Springs
    11:00 am
    • Thursday December 25
  • City Hall Closed
    Ocoee City Hall - Ocoee FL 34761
  • Library Closed: Christmas Holiday
    Altamonte Springs, FL Calendar , 281 Maitland Avenue , Altamonte Springs
    10:00 am
  • Breathe with the Trees Relaxation Training
    Mead Botanical Garden , 1300 S. Denning Dr. , Winter Park
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • REUNITED!!
    Sweet little Frenchie girl—looks like she has pups. No collar or tags (collar is mine). 321-662-6144 (Nextdoor Park Manor at Green Tree)
  • This Christmas, for anyone who is able to, please consider fostering a shelter or rescue pet for the holiday.
    Shelters are closed on Christmas Day and many animals wake up with no warm home, no tree, no love. If you can open up your home even for a few days,… (Nextdoor Ashington Park)
  • Eyes in the sky. Check out this arrest involving OPD drone video! Officers were able to track a burglary suspect attempting to evade capture by... (X: OrlandoPolice)
  • Orange County commissioners have signaled they're open to putting an infrastructure sales tax before voters in 2026, but several hurdles could stand... (X: OBJUpdate)
  • FirstService Corporation posted a job opening for Porter in Orlando. Apply here.
  • Red Wing Shoe Company posted a job opening for Retail Support Associate PT in Orlando. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orlando here.

🗞 Nearby News

Winter Park

Maitland

  • UF/IFAS Extension offers January classes on money management, homebuying, health, and gardening (theapopkavoice.com)

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