Pet Alliance Fire + Scream n’ Stream + Tuscany Grill Closing

Happy Friday, Orlando! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Rain starting in the afternoon. High: 89 Low: 74.

Here are the top stories today in Orlando:

1. The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando's Orlando location caught fire last night at around 10:30 p.m. and led to the death of 23 cats. All surviving animals will be taken to the shelter's Sanford location. Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando is accepting donations on their website. (Orlando Weekly)

2. Scream n’ Stream, a drive-thru haunted event, is returning to Kissimmee in the Oviedo Mall starting today and will run through Halloween. The theme this year is clowns versus zombies. Admission starts at $47 per car. A portion of the proceeds will go to Second Harvest Food Bank. (Spectrum 13 News)

3. Tuscany Grill in Suntree is closing down after 21 years on October 22nd. Its lease was not renewed after the pandemic made it difficult to pay rent and communicate. Owner Gina Pierce hopes to find another location in Suntree to relocate to. (Click Orlando)

4. Orlando Solar Bears has announced a multi-year agreement with Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company as its official and exclusive craft beer partner. The partnership will bring a special “Bear Beer Florida Lager." (Bungalower)

5. Former Orlando police officer Jonathan Mills, a former Officer of the Year, has been charged with felony sexual battery and battery from a 2014 traffic stop. There is a warrant out for his arrest. (WFTV)

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Today in Orlando:

• 2021 POW-MIA Recognition Ceremony at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. (10:30 AM)
• CCA FL Martin County Chapter Luau on the Lagoon. (5:00 PM)
• Varsity Football vs. Freedom @ Home - Boone High School. (7:00 PM)
• The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe at Central Florida Community Arts. (7:00 PM)
• Rollins College Women's Volleyball at Barry University. (7:00 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Pet Alliance Greater Orlando: "Everyone saw hello to Purrcy! Purrcy is a 2 year old black cat who has made his home in our Orlando shelter’s cat colony. Purrcy was a stray before he was brought in by his first family; they surrendered Purrcy into the care of Pet Allia..." (Instagram)
• Valencia College: "As we start our celebrations for Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re proud that Valencia College is helping Hispanic students achieve their dreams with innovative programs like DirectConnect to UCF, which in 2012 was named America's top progr..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Food & Travel Guide: "September 20th is #NationalFriedRiceDay and @benihana is teaming up with @nokidhungry again this year to provide awareness and raise funds to help end childhood hunger in America. From Sept. 17-20, when guests order Hibachi Fried Rice ..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer: "There's no denying that women are leading the way in our community and I'm sure that it wasn't easy for Orange Appeal to select its "2021 Women of the Year" award winners. But I was glad to be there and help recognize Andrea Eliscu, who'..." (Facebook)

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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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