Tesla Driver Crash + COVID Strains Central Florida Schools + Annual Virginia Drive Live

Rise and shine, Orlando! Let's get you all caught up to start this Sunday off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.

First, today's weather: Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 90 Low: 74.

Here are the top stories today in Orlando:

1. Orange County Public Schools leaders were sent a letter from Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran threatening them over their mask mandate. The letter was sent after the ruling by a judge against Governor DeSantis that said the state overstepped its authority on mask mandates. The state is appealing the ruling by the judge to a higher court. (WFTV)

2. The Central Florida Disaster Medical Coalition is sending 14 portable morgues to area hospitals to help make room as deaths surge from the Delta variant of COVID-19 and overwhelm the local healthcare system. (WESH)

3. Mills 50 District and Ivanhoe Village Main Street will team up on Saturday, September 11th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the annual Virginia Drive Live event. Guests can enjoy live entertainment and food trucks as well as specials at local businesses with a wristband. (Bungalower)

4. Orange County Public School leaders said they saw the highest number of new COVID-19 infections this week, with almost 2,000 students and staff quarantined. The volume of infections is straining the staff attempting to contact trace and keep kids in schools safe. An investigation found Orange County and Lake County are the only school districts paying overtime to maintain data dashboards. (Click Orlando)

5. A Tesla driver was on autopilot mode and collided with a police car and a Mercedes SUV on Saturday morning at around 5 a.m. in Orlando. No injuries or fatalities were reported as a result of the impact. The crash comes as there is federal scrutiny of Tesla’s advanced driver assistance systems. (CNBC)

Today in Orlando

• Baby Goat Yoga at Wildflower Farms. (9:00 AM)
• Grand Opening of “Blessed Treasures” Gift Shop. (10:30 AM)
• Open House: 2021 Composer's Salon Concert (in-person). (7:30 PM)
• Bryce Vine - The Plaza Live. (7:30 PM)
• Movie Night: Shrek at Dr. Phillips Center. (7:30 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Downtown Orlando: "Indulge in downtown Orlando’s amazing culinary scene during Visit Orlando's Magical Dining Month! From now through October 3, be sure to visit the downtown restaurants that are participating. 310 Lakeside Artisan's Table The Bohem..." (Facebook)
• City of Orlando - Government: "Lake Lorna Doone Park is a special place. Not only for its ADA accessible playground, nature walk and more, but because it was envisioned by long-time West Lakes resident, Tangia Hill-Smikle, who saw a need in our community that brought ..." (Facebook)
• Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida: "August is National Road Victim Month, one of the most dangerous months on the roads. At the Coalition, our Housing Specialists work with clients that have been victims of car accidents, DUI drivers, or hit and runs. We help these guests ..." (Facebook)
• City of Orlando Neighborhood Relations: "As Orlando Police Department continues to make strides in strengthening the relationship between police officers and the people they serve, they are offering this incredible opportunity for parents across Orlando. Apply at orlando.gov/pa..." (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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