🌱 Shamrock The Block Coming + Apopka Volunteers For Ukraine

Happy Sunday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 86 Low: 65.

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Here are the top five stories today in Orlando:

1. The Florida Theatrical Association in downtown Orlando has announced that it will present the Tony Award-winning musical, “Assassins,” at the Cheyenne Saloon on Church Street from Friday, April 22 through Sunday, May 1. The musical explores the lives of people who either assassinated or tried to assassinate the President of the United States. (Bungalower)

2. Hundreds of volunteers at City of Destiny Church in Apopka joined on Saturday to make meals that will be sent to Ukraine to help those seeking refuge from war. The church is partnered with the nonprofit No Child Hungry to fill 1 million bags of food that will be delivered to Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees in Poland. (Click Orlando)

3. A Central Florida family is facing eviction for the second time after they said OUR Florida approved rental assistance then failed to follow through with payment. OUR Florida is a federally-funded program under the Florida Department of Children and Families designed to help pay rent and utilities. The family says they probably called around 300 times with none of their landlords ever receiving a check. (WESH)

4. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating how and when a man drove into a pond in Osceola County and died. Someone spotted an SUV completely submerged in a pond Thursday near a parking lot in the area of Hoagland Boulevard and Pug Mill Road, according to authorities. Investigators believe the man was driving in an old construction parking lot when he went into the pond. (WFTV)

5. Shamrock the Block is coming to Thornton Park on St. Patrick's Day, Thursday, March 17, from from noon to 10 p.m. Tickets are now available and come with three free drinks, TVs to watch March Madness, live music, and games to enjoy. Food vendors will also be present at the event. (Orlando Weekly)

Today in Orlando:

• Super Retro Con! at Osceola Heritage Park. (10:00 AM)
• UCF Knights Baseball Vs. Ole Miss Rebels Baseball at John Euliano Park. (1:00 PM)
• Love Fest at Quantum Leap Winery Orlando. (1:00 PM)
• Intro To Acro Yoga at the 8th Annual It's Just Yoga Festival at Lake Eola Park. (3:00 PM)
• Mardi Gras Celebration at Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando. (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• State wildlife experts say they think efforts to feed lettuce to starving manatees in the Indian River Lagoon are showing signs of providing relief after a record number of deaths last year of the sea cows.⁠ ⁠ (Instagram)
• Karen Frenier, senior vice president of Human Resources and chief nurse executive with Orlando Health, has been named one of Orlando Business Journal's Women Who Mean Business, recognizing initiatives that have had a life-changing impact on team members. (Facebook)
• The 110th Central Florida Fair is here. Enjoy⁠ ⁠fair foods, games, and rides, along with entertainment that includes Sea Lion Splash, Racing Pigs, a BMX Action show, and a Hi Flying Page Aerial Show. ⁠ (Instagram)
• Orlando Fire Department is celebrating OFD's newest civilian paramedic and EMTs who took an oath during their graduation ceremony this week to serve the residents of Orlando. (Facebook)
• Open House for Redistricting Map Assistance is happening on Monday, March 7 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. City of Orlando will be assisting residents on how to use the mapping software and create their own versions of redistricting maps. (Facebook)

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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.