Rent Aid Rejected + Orlando Magic Coach + Pizza Ghost Kitchen

Good Morning. My name is Carlos Hernandez and I am back to update you on the latest happening in the Orlando area.

In this issue, you’ll learn about the City of Orlando's scooter pilot program, a ransomware attack against a local news station, rent aid troubles, and more.

Today’s weather: The high is 91 and the low is 75 with scattered thunderstorms. The chance of rain is 40%.

Here are the top 5 stories happening around Orlando:

1. City of Orlando commissioners will vote on Monday, June 7th whether to extend the city’s scooter share pilot program. The most recent city data shows a fall in scooter ridership, partially due to the pandemic’s impact on Downtown Orlando traffic. (Orlando Business Journal)

2. Orlando’s WFTV Channel 9 is one of the local news stations swept up in a nationwide ransomware attack against several news outlets owned by Cox Media Group. This comes after recent attacks on beef producers and U.S. fuel pipelines. (Orlando Sentinel)

3. An Orange County renter who fell 12 months behind in rent during the pandemic is fighting to find housing after his apartment complex denied a $10,000 rent assistance payment from the county. The landlord said the funds did not cover the entire rent due. This highlights a major issue in helping the 11 million Americans who are behind on their rent and facing evictions. (Spectrum News 13)

4. Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford will not be returning next season, the team reported on Saturday. Clifford worked three seasons as coach of the Magic and made the NBA playoffs in his first two years, but failed this past season. (Associated Press)

5. A popular Instagram concept in Orlando called Brad’s Underground Pizza, is going brick-and-mortar with a ghost kitchen. It's part of a new concept called Collab Kitchens. (Click Orlando)

Today in Orlando:

• Sensory Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E. Cheese. (9 a.m.)
• Toylando Orlando 2021 at Avanti Palms Resort. (9 a.m.)
• Orlando Farmers Market at Lake Eola Park. (10 a.m.)
• 1984 - The Ultimate Van Halen Tribute at The Alley Sanford. (3 p.m.)
• Live Reggae & Soca Sunday Night Vibe at Kalalou Caribbean Bar & Grill. (5 p.m.)

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That's all for today. I will be back tomorrow with the latest happening in Orlando. My inbox is open if you have any tips to send or want to reach out: orlando@patch.com.

-Carlos Hernandez

About me: I have lived in Florida since 1999 and covered the Orlando area for nearly 10 years, mainly with a focus on food through my blog at CarlosEats.com.