🌱 Woman Killed On Scooter In Orlando + Dance Competition Coming

Good morning, neighbors. Carlos Hernandez here with your fresh copy of the Orlando Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and seasonable. High: 95 Low: 76.

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Here are the top five stories today in Orlando:

1. A 29-year-old man, Corey Johnson of Ocala, was arrested Friday when he attempted to enter Patrick Space Force Base with a stolen truck so he could provide a warning to the government, according to court documents. Johnson told authorities that President Joe Biden told him "in his head" to steal the truck and to tell the government there were "US aliens fighting Chinese dragons," according to the affidavit. (Orlando Patch)

2. Daytona Beach lifeguards released new video on Thursday of a crash that injured five people over the weekend. Christian Rivera-Rosado, 28, the driver of the vehicle, has been cited with careless driving. (WFTV)

3. The Volusia County Marine Mammal Stranding team is working to rescue an injured manatee and bring it to care. The manatee was likely injured by a boat in Mosquito Lagoon. (WESH)

4. A woman is dead after being hit by a car while riding a scooter on Thursday in the Orlando metro. The incident happened at the intersection of S. Hiawassee Road and Metrowest Blvd., according to Orlando police. An investigation is underway. (Fox 35)

5. Orlando is hosting The Red Bull BC One Cypher USA finals dance competition from August 20 to August 22. It is the City Beautiful's first time hosting since 2015. The winner will represent the U.S. in the Last Chance Cypher at the Red Bull BC One World Final. (Click Orlando)

Today in Orlando:

• B Social Friday at B Resort & Spa's American Kitchen. (noon)
• 42nd Annual Elvis Presley Charity Festival And Ultimate Contest at Wyndham Orlando Resort & Conference Center Celebration Area. (5 p.m.)
• Grand Opening at MK Wellness Hydration Lounge. (5 p.m.)
• Catch Me If You Can: Pre-Professional Production at Dr. Phillips Center. (7 p.m.)
• Russian Ballet Presents La Bayadere at The Plaza Live. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Jeff's Bagel Run's second location in Orlando's College Park neighborhood is now in soft opening, according to social media posts from the business. It is located at 4339 Edgewater Drive. (Click Orlando)
• Universal's theme park revenue jumped 65% to $1.8 billion in the second quarter of 2022 with the U.S. and Japan leading the way. Universal Orlando also enjoyed its highest adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) on record for any quarter. (Spectrum News 13)
• Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Orlando has released its lineup for its EDM show in November. The lineup includes artists, such as Afrojack, Above & Beyond, DJ Snake, Martin Garrix, and more. (Bungalower)
• Orlando City SC is heading to Open Cup Final on September 7 after being the New York City Red Bulls. (Orlando City SC via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. 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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