🌱 Thornton Halloween Block Party + Booster Shot + Shaq Mansion Sale

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

First, today's weather:

A brief afternoon shower. High: 85 Low: 73.

Here are the top stories today in Orlando:

1. A judge will rule on the future of Florida's school mask mandate ban within the next two weeks. The lawsuit against the ban was filed by school boards in Alachua, Broward, Duval, Miami-Dade, Orange and Leon counties. A decision will be reached by November 5th. (Orlando Weekly)

2. Safer Streets: An Orlando crosswalk near Central Florida Leadership Academy is using infrared heat technology to detect pedestrians. It is part of City of Orlando's Vision Zero initiative to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2040. (Fox 35 Orlando)

3. Thornton Park Main Street will host its 8th Annual Halloween Block Party on Saturday, October 30th from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets are now on sale. (Bungalower)

4. Booster shots: Starting today eligible people can get the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson booster shot at Barnett Park, according to Orange County's social media channels. A filled vaccination card from 6 months prior is required for a booster shot. Barnett Park's vaccine and testing services are available 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 4801 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32808. (WESH)

5. Shaquille O’Neal sold his Windermere mansion for $11 million on Friday. He purchased the home for less than $4 million in 1993 after signing a contract with the Orlando Magic. (WFTV)

Today in Orlando:

• East Orlando Farmers Market & More at Waterford Lakes Town Center. (11:00 AM)
• Festival Calle Orange Downtown Orlando. (11:00 AM)
• Caribbean Brunch at Lava Lounge. (11:00 AM)
• Latin Jazz Brunch - The Jazz Orchestra at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. (12:00 PM)
• 2021 Strike Out Breast Cancer at Boardwalk Bowl Entertainment Center. (1:00 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Universal Orlando Resort: "We love Hogwarts Castle, day or night." (Instagram)
• Orlando City SC: "Making the spectacular look routine. @pedrogallese1 #VamosOrlando" (Instagram)
• Thornton Park: "Come celebrate Halloween with us over the next two weeks! We will have treats and mini flashlights available for the little ones as well as Spooky surprises from our wonderful Vendors! Every Thursday night from 6-10 PM!" (Instagram)
• Orange County FL: "Orange County Utilities has a new series to introduce viewers to their teams. This week’s Exploring Utilities video features the hardworking Field Services team! Check it out to learn about how they manage over 4,600 miles of underground pipe and more than 11,500 fire hydrants." (Twitter)
• Domu: "Thank you so much to all of our awesome and loyal customers. We wouldn’t be here without your continued support over the past 5 years. Here is a week of thanks just for you. Cheers to another year!" (Instagram)

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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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