🌱 Happy 4th Of July + Volusia Seeks Beach Cleanup Volunteers

Hello, everybody. Happy 4th of July! Carlos Hernandez here with your fresh copy of the Orlando Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Here goes...

First, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 91 Low: 77.

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Here are the top five stories today in Orlando:

1. The Hope Partnership has received $500,000 in funding from the Florida Legislature. The funding will help in the group's mission of providing housing for the homeless and those who need aid in the community. The funds will primarily be used for a future motel conversion project. More funding is expected from Osceola County and the federal government soon. (Osceola News-Gazette)

2. Fredie Value, 47, is charged with attempted murder in Volusia County after swinging a hatchet at his landlord and shooting him in the face, according to deputies. Deputies said Vale drove away from the scene at a high speed, but was found nearly three hours later at a Deltona Walmart. (WFLA)

3. A 39-year-old Orlando woman was killed Saturday night when she attempted to walk across East Colonial Drive in Orange County and was struck by two vehicles, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. (Click Orlando)

4. Volusia County is encouraging residents and visitors to help with beach cleanup after the 4th of July weekend. Cleanups will be on July 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Tom Renick Park, Sun Splash Park and Mary McLeod Bethune Beach Park. Anyone wanting to volunteer at any of the locations is asked to register by calling (386) 736-5927. (WFTV)

5. The 3rd annual Orlando International Film Festival (OIFF Lions Club) is set to hit Orange County Convention Center next week. The festival will feature more than 300 films from over 40 countries. It will kick off July 9 with Youth Day and run through July 15. (Subscription: Orlando Sentinel)

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Today in Orlando:

• Fourth Of July at Highball & Harvest at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. (11:30 a.m.)
• 4th Of July Celebration: Freedom Fest 2022. (4 p.m.)
• 4th Of July Bike Parade at Avalon Park YMCA. (5 p.m.)
• Orlando City SC Vs. D.C. United at Exploria Stadium. (8 p.m.)
• July 4th Celebration Fireworks at Fun Spot America. (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Orlando Science Center will be open today. From explosive live stage shows to cool chemistry experiments, beat the heat (and learn something new) with four floors of indoor wonder and discovery this 4th of July weekend. (Orlando Science Center via Instagram)
• LEGOLAND Florida will open its new boat ride, Pirate River Quest, on November 2 during the park's 10th anniversary celebration. The boat will travel along Lake Eloise in the historic Cypress Gardens area. (Spectrum News 13)
• Silvestre Dangond will start his next tour from Orlando in late July with two nights of music at Hard Rock Live. Tickets are now available. (Orlando Weekly)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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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