Shark Week + New Orlando Magic Coach + Toxic Blue-Green Algae

Happy Monday, Orlando! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Orlando.

In this issue, you'll learn about an upcoming vote on mask policies, a man accused of robbery and home invasion, a new coach with Orlando Magic, and more. Now, let's get started.

First, today's weather: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 89 Low: 76.

Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Orange County School Board will make its final vote on the mask policy on Tuesday, July 13. If approved, it would go into effect no later than Aug. 2. Brevard, Osceola, Flagler, Lake, Marion, and Seminole counties all have optional mask policies in place. (Click Orlando)

2. A Volusia County man is accused of robbery and home invasion after a woman said he forced his way in to her home. Kyle McCormick, the accused, is now behind bars. (WESH)

3. Orlando Magic has announced Jamahl Mosley as new head coach. He has spent more than a dozen years as an assistant in the league and will be replacing Steve Clifford. (Spectrum News 13)

4. Lake Anderson is currently contaminated with dangerous blue-green algae that is dangerous for humans and animals in the lake. A local resident says she has been fighting to clean up the water and blames an expansion of the street system in the area by the county. (Fox 35 Orlando)

5. SeaWorld is now celebrating Shark Week. Guests visiting the theme park will have the opportunity to talk with a shark aquarist, shop merchandise, get close to sharks during a behind-the-scenes tour, enjoy shark-inspired drinks, and more. (Click Orlando)

Today in Orlando

• Chick-fil-A Spirit Week - Wetherbee Elementary School. (6:00 AM)
• Rising Senior Boot Camp - Lake Nona High School (8:00 AM)
• Tech Support - Cypress Creek High School (8:00 AM)
• Cheer Try-outs - Edgewater High School (10:00 AM)
• Jiggleman at Winter Park Library. (10:30 AM)
• Family Wheel at Super Awesome Cool Pottery. (12:00 PM)
• Kate & Mack's Summer Adventures at Wycliffe Discovery Center. (1:00 PM)
• Osceola County Board of Commissioners meeting. (1:30 PM)
• Audubon Park's Community Market. (5:00 PM)
• Free Live Music in The Courtyard at House of Blues. (5:00 PM)
• Orange County - Lake Anderson Advisory Board meeting. (5:00 PM)
• Planning and Zoning Meeting - Edgewood City Hall (6:30 PM)
• Orlando Scrabble Club at Wirz Park. (7:00 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Orlando Weekly: "Things are getting as back to normal as a city almost entirely predicated on theme parks can get. And that means it's..." (Instagram)
• Official Gatorland Instagram: "Good Morning! What an amazing photo by our good friend @shellsraccoonsandwildlife #florida #alligator #floridalife #..." (Instagram)
• Central Florida Zoo: "Friends that eat together, stay together! Grab your friends and enjoy a Sunday Funday at the Zoo today! : @mare..." (Instagram)
• The Florida Aquarium: "Stingray mothers produce histotroph, a uterine milk, full of nutrients to help stingray babies grow and develop befor..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer: "There’s no question that small businesses make our city more vibrant. The support that they receive is so appreciated..." (Facebook)
• Universal Orlando Resort: "This view makes us want a milkshake REAL bad. ( : @disneytraveltexan)" (Instagram)
• Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida: "We had another highly successful job fair this past month where our guests interviewed with employers and got connect..." (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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