🌱 Seminole County Board Seeks Custody Of Dogs + Main Street Director

Good morning, everybody. It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Orlando Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening locally. Today we'll cover...

• 🐕 A missing dog and its Texas family were recently reunited thanks to Orange County Animal Services.
• 🔔 The annual recognition of homeless people who died in 2022 will be held today in Orlando.
• 💼 Winter Park's Main Street district is hiring its first executive director.

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Some sun, then clouds. High: 80 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. A missing dog and her Texas family were recently reunited after 7 years of separation with help from Orange County Animal Services. Jazzy was 5 years old when she was spooked by fireworks and ran away from her Texas home, somehow making it all the way to Florida. The owners tearfully reunited with their dog. (Orlando Patch, WESH)

2. The Seminole County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to attempt to take permanent custody of 38 dogs seized from a Midway Kennel Operator. The owner of the home involved in the incident and caring for the dogs was arrested before Thanksgiving on multiple charges of animal cruelty. (WFTV)

3. Winter Park's Main Street district is moving forward with hiring its first executive director, according to Orlando Business Journal. The incoming executive would be in charge of promotion of the Park Avenue downtown and oversee 140 local businesses in the region. (Subscription: Orlando Business Journal)

4. IDignity and Homeless Services Network of Central Florida will host its annual recognition of homeless persons who passed away in 2022 today, Dec. 14 at Heritage Square Park in front of Orange County Regional History Center. The names of those who died will be read aloud and tribute will be paid to those lost. (Bungalower)

5. A former Kissimmee firefighter has been sentenced to life in prison in a child rape case. Argelio Pupo was sentenced on Dec. 1, according to court records. Pupo was arrested in November 2020 by Apopka police after the victim contacted authorities about the incident. (Click Orlando)

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Today in Orlando:

• "A Christmas Carol" at Orlando Shakes. (2 p.m.)
• Community Meeting: Winter Park High School at Orange County Public School District. (6 p.m.)
• Avalon MS Winter Chorus Concert at Timber Creek High School. (6:30 p.m.)
• Tibetan Meditation With Puja Madan at Timucua Arts Foundation. (7:30 p.m.)
• "Hadestown" at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Orlando Weekly shared: "Former University of Central Florida tight end Jake Hescock died of a sudden cardiac arrest while jogging earlier this month. He was 26 years old. Hescock's family shared that he passed away while jogging in Boston on Dec. 6." (Orlando Weekly via Instagram)
• Orlando Food & Travel Guide shared: "🚨 Did you know that Orlando has a brand-new Food & Wine Experience at Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Signia by Hilton Orlando at Bonnet Creek? This past Friday, they hosted their inaugural Epicurious: Sip & Savor event." (Orlando Food & Travel Guide via Instagram)
• Orlando Health shared: "Orlando Health spread holiday cheer throughout the community at local parades and events. We want to thank our team members for volunteering and participating and thank our community for trusting us with your care." (Orlando Health via Facebook)

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Alrighty, 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.

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