Poozeum + Osceola Housing Insecurity + VelociCoaster Reaches 1M

Up and at 'em, Orlando! Let's get you started this Sunday with everything you need to know going on locally today.

First, today's weather: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 92 Low: 76.

Here are the top stories today in Orlando:

1. Orlando restaurants are hopeful the permit program for outdoor dining will be extended. The city will discuss the issue on Monday. (Click Orlando)

2. There is a "Poozeum" coming to Orlando. The exhibit exhibit features coprolites, also known as fossilized feces, on display at the Orlando Science Center. Admission to the exhibit is included with your entrance ticket. (WFTV)

3. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is "exploring all options" in case it becomes necessary to take action as coronavirus cases continue to swell. The mayor said he could potentially have the legal authority to enact a mandate. (Click Orlando)

4. Universal Orlando announced on Saturday that at least 1,000,000 people have ridden the Jurassic World: VelociCoaster. (Fox 35 Orlando)

5. An Osceola family has been battling housing insecurity for more than a year. The mother said she fled an abusive relationship in Illinois that almost killed her. (Spectrum News 13)

Today in Orlando

• Free Intro To Improv Workshop! (10:00 AM)
• National Ice Cream Day Celebration At Monkey Joe's Winter Park. (11:00 AM)
• National Ice Cream Day Celebration At Monkey Joe's Pointe Orlando. (11:00 AM)
• Titusville, FL Concealed Carry Class. (11:00 AM)
• Central Area: Installation Post 119 - The American Legion, Department of Florida. (1:00 PM)
• Central Area: Installation Post 147 - The American Legion, Department of Florida. (2:00 PM)
• Central Area: Installation Post 7 - The American Legion, Department of Florida. (4:00 PM)
• Mystic Grove Seeker Class - 1st Unitarian Church of Orlando. (7:00 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Orlando Weekly: "Every #Floridian knows that if you can hear thunder, it’s time to leave the #beach. But with new folks flooding into ..." (Instagram)
• Montgomery Biscuits: "These Kimchi Jerseys " (Instagram)
• Orlando Food & Travel Guide: "GIVEAWAY! Kroger @krogerco is bringing grocery delivery service to Florida - check out their fresh ingredients that w..." (Instagram)
• Downtown Orlando: "Ending the work week with a golden hour glow pripri915 via IG" (Facebook)
• Orlando Police Department: "LASTING RELATIONSHIPS: More than 300,000 Puerto Ricans live right here in Central Florida. And thanks to the commitme..." (Facebook)
• The Florida Aquarium: "Let’s dispel some snake myths on this #WorldSnakeDay! #FloridaAquarium #Snake #RatSnake" (Instagram)
• Ciudad de Orlando: "Hoy el alcalde de Orlando Buddy Dyer, el comisionado Tony Ortiz, el comisionado Robert F. Stuart, el jefe de la polic..." (Facebook)
• Orlando Weekly: "Giveaway! Been wondering if you qualify for a medical marijuana card? Marijuana Doctor, Florida’s leading provider..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Police Department: "PLEASE SHARE: Johnathan Schnell's family is very concerned. He was last seen Monday morning and could be driving a si..." (Facebook)
• Pet Alliance Greater Orlando: "@worldsbestcatlitter donated a ONE YEAR supply of cat litter for the felines at Pet Alliance! Our shelters use ..." (Instagram)
• Downtown Orlando: "We accept Kaka's and Florida Citrus Sports' challenge to rise up and show the world that Orlando deserves to be a #Wo..." (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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