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🌱 What could happen to Maitland’s license plate cameras this month?
Also check out Lectura Dramatizada: El Guernica de Dora Maar on the Maitland Patch calendar
Morning Maitland! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What could happen to Maitland's license plate cameras this month?
- How does Maitland's mayor stack up in campaign cash race?
Also on today's calendar: Lectura Dramatizada: El Guernica de Dora Maar and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 77.
- Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Maitland mayor seeks to remove Flock license plate cameras (wftv.com subscription) — Maitland's mayor wants the city's Flock license plate cameras removed and has asked the City Council to debate and vote on it September 14. His push follows a state order to take similar cameras off FDOT roads and centers on balancing crime-fighting tools with residents' privacy and civil liberties. 
• GOP candidates mostly outraise Democratic opponents in key legislative races (orlandosentinel.com) — Maitland Mayor John Lowndes is heading into a well-funded general election battle for a Central Florida state Senate seat, facing incumbent Sen. Jason Brodeur. A new fundraising breakdown shows Republicans generally outpacing Democrats in several key Florida legislative races, shaping the landscape voters will see in November.
📸 Around Maitland
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Maitland
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- A&H's Girl Scout Day with the Girl Scouts of Citrus
Art and History Museums Maitland Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
10:00 am - First Saturdays Open Studios
Art and History Museums Maitland Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
11:00 am - Education Studios Open House
Art and History Museums Maitland FL
11:00 am - Labor Day Holiday (Schools and District Offices Closed)
Arbor Ridge K-8 Orlando, FL 32817 - Membership Committee Meeting →
Greater Orlando Builders Association GOBA Office - Boardroom 1953 Clayton Heritage Way Maitland, FL
9:30 am - Soccer Match @ Lake Como Middle School
Arbor Ridge K-8, 450 E Gore St, Orlando
4:30 pm - Coffee Connections
New Hope for Kids, 544 Mayo Avenue, Maitland
8:30 am - Lectura Dramatizada: El Guernica de Dora Maar →
The Maitland Art Center, W Packwood Ave, Maitland
6:30 pm - The Art of the Portrait from Life
Maitland Art Center Studio 10, 210 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland
1:00 pm
Saturday September 5
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Midyear Construction & Housing ECONOMIC UPDATE - Thurs., Sept. 3 →
Greater Orlando Builders Association GOBA Great Hall 1953 Clayton Heritage Way Maitland, FL 32751
11:30 am - Virtual Mini-Academy | La IA en OCPS: Guía para las Familias →
Arbor Ridge K-8 Orlando, FL 32817
12:00 pm - GIRLS FRESHMAN VOLLEYBALL VS. HAGERTY (AWAY)
Lake Brantley High School Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
4:30 pm - Young Professionals Social @ Rock N Brews Oviedo
Greater Orlando Builders Association 1953 Clayton Heritage Way, Maitland, FL 32751
5:30 pm
Thursday September 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Premium Retail Services posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Altamonte Springs. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Altamonte Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Maitland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Winter Park
- Winter Park to Remove Flock Cameras Per State Order (winterparkvoice.com)
- Tea parties, hidden Florida, Black legacy, American road trip create a season of art (orlandosentinel.com)
- Free and Cheap Events in Orlando Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 4 - 6, 2026 (gottagoorlando.com)
Pine Hills
- Pine Hills church plans nearly 300 affordable housing units (mynews13.com)
Ok Maitland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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