🌱 Road Rage Repeat Offender Arrested + Otronicon Happening Now

Happy Saturday, Orlando! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and not as warm. High: 74 Low: 53.

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Here are the top five stories in Orlando today:

1. Otronicon, a science festival and tech expo, is now taking place at the Orlando Science Center through February 21st and is presented by the University of Central Florida's Office of Research. The event began in 2006 as an opportunity to explore how videogame technology impacts how we live, learn, work and play. (WFTV)

2. City of Winter Park will host its 43rd Annual Winter Park St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 6th at 2 p.m. in its central business district. A community festival will follow the parade at Central Park with live Irish music and step dancing on the main stage. Green clothing is encouraged. (Bungalower)

3. 19-year-old Emanuel Dandre Bullard, who bonded out of jail earlier this week after being charged in connection with several violent road rage incidents, was arrested again when another victim recognized him on the news, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. (Click Orlando)

4. Lake County officials are working to learn what caused a fire near Lady Lake on Wednesday night at The Sea-Shell Shack in Fruitland Park. Officials say the shop was unoccupied and did say the fire seems suspicious. (WESH)

5. Clothes collection bins provided by American Textile Recycling Service (ATRS) are now in place at four St. Cloud locations. ATRS collects all the clothing items, including shoes, and gets a price-per pound, which is then donated to Libby’s Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation. The locations are at Dunkin and Jiffy Food at 120 and 418 13th St., the 7-11 at Old Canoe Creek and Nolte Road, and at Levee Liquor and Gas at 718 13th St. (Osceola News-Gazette)

Today in Orlando:

• Backyard Bird Count at Bill Frederick Park At Turkey Lake. (all day)
• Tai Chi at 1st Unitarian Church of Orlando. (9:00 AM)
• 5th Annual Head for the Cure 5K at Harbor Park. (9:00 AM)
• Yoga in the Garden at Mead Botanical Garden. (9:00 AM)
• Rockin' Robinson Music Festival at The Milk District Spot. (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Ivanhoe Village Main Street's board of directors has announced Allex Englett as the new Executive Director of the district. (Bungalower)
• Mardi Gras season is in full swing at Tibby’s with a limited time Mardi Menu including crawfish empanadas, shrimp corn fritters, and king cake. (Instagram)
• Orlando Health is on Forbes’ America’s Best Large Employers list. This recognition makes the organization one of the top 20 healthcare employers nationwide and the highest ranking healthcare organization in Florida. (Facebook)
• Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida's annual Hearts of Gold fundraising event is back and in person. It is an opportunity to enjoy yourself and give back. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.