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1. Orlando girl, 9, missing after not returning home from school: police (wesh.com subscription) — Orlando police are urgently asking for help finding 9-year-old Nalia Louis, who never made it home after leaving Eagle's Nest Elementary School on Friday. She usually walks along Metrowest Boulevard near President Barack Obama Parkway and was last seen in a yellow long-sleeve shirt, khaki pants, and white Nike shoes. Anyone with information is asked to contact Orlando police immediately.
2. Florida SNAP participation drops nearly 20% as Orlando groups see demand rise (mynews13.com) — Orlando families are feeling the squeeze as Florida SNAP participation drops nearly 20%, leaving local residents like Brianna Sawchuk suddenly ineligible for food assistance. Orlando-based groups such as United Against Poverty and Second Harvest of Central Florida report rising demand, stressing that food banks can't fully replace the scale of federal benefits for struggling households and children.
3. Author says some civil rights laws enacted due to Groveland Four publicity (mynews13.com) — Descendants of the Groveland Four gathered in Orlando at the Orange County Multicultural Center to reflect on their families' long fight for justice and recent state compensation. Local leaders and author Gilbert King highlighted how the case fueled national civil rights progress, including support for Brown v. Board and changes to death penalty laws. Attendees received commemorative cards to help keep the story alive.
4. Sasha Teman appointed as public relations manager for Salvation Army Orlando (wftv.com) — A new face is leading communications for The Salvation Army's Orlando Area Command, which serves residents across Orange and Osceola counties. Sasha Teman will handle media outreach, storytelling, and donor engagement to boost awareness of local shelters and assistance programs. Her background in journalism and prior volunteer work at the Men's Shelter are expected to strengthen community connections.
5. Spicer scores in stoppage time to rally Orlando City to 3-3 draw in Minnesota (orlandosentinel.com) — Orlando City fans saw late drama as Tyrese Spicer scored in second-half stoppage time to secure a 3–3 road draw against Minnesota United, keeping the Lions in the Eastern Conference playoff hunt. New star Antoine Griezmann and Daryl Dike also found the net in a wild second half. Orlando now turns its attention home, hosting San Diego FC next Saturday.
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