Trash Fees Rise + Black Friday In Orlando + Winter Park Lawsuit

Good Morning. My name is Carlos Hernandez and I am back to update you on the latest happening in the Orlando area.

In this issue, you’ll learn about an Orlando organization with plans for Juneteenth, trash fees increasing in Orange County, a sexual predator facing new charges, and more. Now, let's get started.

Today’s weather: The high is 91 and the low is 75 with scattered thunderstorms. The rain chance is 60%.

Here are the top 5 stories happening around Orlando:

1. Black Friday Orlando is working to raise awareness of Black-owned small businesses and has a plan for Juneteenth. (Spectrum News 13)

2. Trash fees are going up in Orange County in a proposed $5 hike to the $250 fee already paid. It would be the third increase since 2018 if approved by county commissioners. (Orlando Sentinel)

3. Investigators said an Orlando landlord found two men and one woman dead on Wednesday morning in an apartment. Foul play is not suspected. (Click Orlando)

4. A registered sexual predator who police say reported the death of a woman in a wooded area near a busy Orlando roadway earlier this year is now facing charges related to her death. (Spectrum News 13)

5. A Winter Park couple dropped their lawsuit against the city this month over their neighbor’s construction. (Orlando Sentinel)

Today in Orlando:

• Orlando Manatee Encounter at French Landing. (6 a.m.)
• 3rd Thursday at CityArts - Opening Night Reception. (6 p.m.)
• Sanford's Art & Jazz Night - Third Thursdays. (6 p.m.)
• Cocktails & Poetry at Mai Tai in Downtown Orlando. (7 p.m.)
• Orlando Comedy Presents - Christophe Jean at Mammoth Oak Brewing Company. (8 p.m.)

Orlando Patch Notebook:

• Scooter companies Lime and Wheels have launched an integrated system in Orlando through an app.
• Spirit Airlines has announced services from Orlando International Airport to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport starting October 7th.
• The Links, Inc. will be administering free COVID-19 vaccinations this Saturday. The event will also distribute free food packages.
• The third named storm of the 2021 hurricane season could form as soon as Friday.

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That's all for today. I will be back tomorrow with the latest happening in Orlando. My inbox is open if you have any tips to send or want to reach out: orlando@patch.com.

-Carlos Hernandez

About me: I have lived in Florida since 1999 and covered the Orlando area for nearly 10 years, mainly with a focus on food through my blog at CarlosEats.com.