🌱 UCF 2020 Graduation + Vaccine Mandate Crackdown + SoDo Main Street Director

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's what's going on today in Orlando.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 87 Low: 74.

Here are the top stories today in Orlando:

1. Vaccine Mandate Crackdown: 100+ Florida entities, including businesses, municipalities and event venues, are facing review with the Florida Department of Health for vaccine passports in violation of a law pushed by Governor Ron DeSantis. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is also on the list. The fines could be $5,000 per violation. (Click Orlando)

2. SoDo Main Street has hired a new director, Misty Heath, who works with Bungalower. The second hire from the outlet. Heath is expected to start in November with a "Coming Out" party during Light Up SoDo on December 5th. (Bungalower)

3. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says the Southwest Airlines' mass cancellations over the weekend are not the agency's fault. The agency did admit to some issues on Friday. Southwest blamed the weather and the FAA leading to mass confusion at airports. The airline canceled 1,900 flights on Saturday and Sunday. (Spectrum News 13)

4. The University of Central Florida (UCF) Class of 2020 will return for a long-awaited in-person commencement ceremony on November 5th. The Florida Board of Governors required all of Florida’s state universities to hold virtual commencement ceremonies due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. (Space Coast Daily)

5. Osceola County School Board member Julius Melendez wants to see if LYNX buses can solve the district’s critical bus driver shortage. Some parents are complaining of two-hour waits for the bus. (WMFE)

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Today in Orlando:

• Finding Balance after the Pandemic - Orange County District. (10:00 AM)
• WPGC General Meeting - Winter Park Garden Club. (10:00 AM)
• OTC -East Branch 10% Design Community Meeting. (5:30 PM)
• Winter Park Wine & Dine. (6:30 PM)
• Art & Wellness: Tibetan Meditation with Puja Madan (In-Person). (7:30 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Universal Orlando Resort: "We can’t believe it’s been 20 years since we watched Harry Potter’s first sight of Hogwarts in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. You never forget your first sight of Hogwarts. @hecallsmepineappleprincess @deipbui @_gr..." (Instagram)
• Orlando City SC: "Last night @pedrogallese1 played all 90 minutes for Peru in @conmebol World Cup Qualifying La Blanquirroja wrap up their international break on Thursday against Argentina #WCQ | #ArribaPerú" (Instagram)
• Orange County, Florida: "Let's fill that orange! As of October 10, 2021: 74% of Orange County residents 12+ have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine - Orange County’s 14-day COVID-19 rolling positivity rate is 6.04% Visit ocfl.net/IGotMySho..." (Instagram)
• Valencia College: "It’s Spirit Week and President Plinske is ready for a challenge! We’re letting YOU decide how she kicks off Spirit Day this Thursday by voting on which @valenciacollegealumni branded socks she wears. Head to our IG Story and vote on ..." (Instagram)
• Yelp Orlando: "#MeetTheOwner :: As we celebrate the last week of Latinx Heritage Month, we’re excited to introduce you to Cat — owner of Wool and Indigo (@woolandindigo). You might recognize some of its small-batch products and textiles found locally..." (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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