🌱 Thanksgiving Restaurant Options + Amusement Trade Show + Veterans Ruck March Fundraiser

Morning, people of Orlando! Carlos Hernandez here with your Thursday issue of the Orlando Daily.

First, today's weather:

A couple of afternoon showers. High: 81 Low: 67.

Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Lawmakers in Florida's House of Representatives voted in favor of moving forward with plans to remove the state from the federal OSHA program. Democrats have reminded the public that if the plan is passed, the governor's plans would still need to receive federal approval, which would take 2 to 5 years, and must meet OSHA standards by law regardless. (WTSP)

2. Looking to avoid cooking this Thanksgiving? 10 restaurants in Central Florida are offering dine-in and takeout for the holiday. Restaurants on the list include Capital Grille, 4 Rivers Smokehouse, Ravenous Pig, Orlando Meats, and more. Reservations are recommended. (Click Orlando)

3. Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is returning to Orlando with their signature holiday show, Christmas Eve and Other Stories, at Amway Center on December 18th. Tickets are now available. TSO was forced to cancel last year's in-person concert due to the pandemic. (Orlando Weekly)

4. The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has 850 companies on display at this year's trade show at Orange County Convention Center and is running now through Friday. More than 25,000 attraction owners and operators are in town for the trade show. The show will boost the local economy by $80 million. (WESH)

5. A Florida-based veterans healing alternative non-profit organization, H.O.O.A.H., hosted its annual ruck march in Wisconsin as a fundraiser. The ruck march is meant to raise awareness about veteran suicide. Organizers are planning to include an in-person march in Florida simultaneously with Wisconsin's march next year in 2022. (Patch)

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Today in Orlando:

• 3rd Thursday Gallery Hop - Downtown Arts District. (6:00 PM)
• Lady Braves Soccer vs. Lake Nona @ Lake Nona. (6:00 PM)
• Thursday Night Market in Thornton Park. (6:00 PM)
• Orlando Sings Symphonic Chorus Presents "Joyful Beginnings". (7:00 PM)
• Live at Timucua: DeAndre Lettsome (In-Person). (7:30 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Visit Orlando: "This has to be close to what Harry saw when he battled that dragon, right? Islands of Adventure : @dronin.on" (Instagram)
• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer: "The Transgender Pride flag is flying high at City Hall. I was proud to join City of Orlando - Government employees, who are part of our Orlando Pride Committee, to raise the flag to recognize Transgender Awareness Week. During this week,..." (Facebook)
• Orlando Police Department: "Congratulations to the City of Orlando Police Chief Rolón on being selected as a finalist in the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Metro Orlando & Prospera USA Don Quijote Awards. Each year, these awards recognize excellence, dedication & out..." (Facebook)
• Orlando Main Streets: "Today we joined two @mills50district businesses celebrating their one-year anniversaries! Java Js offers all natural, specialty nitro cold brew coffee, while House on Lang is a boutique featuring carefully curated, locally-made products ..." (Instagram)
• City of Orlando - Government: "“Without this program, I don’t know what I would be doing. I would be out there. It saved my life.” Last year, after an abrupt change in her personal life, Marissa suddenly found herself homeless. Just like that, she no longer had a plac..." (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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Orlando Daily? You can reach me at carlosreportsnews@gmail.com.