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Also on today's calendar: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Orlando-Conway and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. UrbanFest 360 film festival returns to Orlando with Chadwick Boseman tribute, free panels (wftv.com) — Orlando residents can look forward to UrbanFest 360 returning Sept. 18–20 on International Drive, featuring films, fashion, music, and free community panels at AFRO TV Studios. The festival will honor Chadwick Boseman and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, spotlight local filmmakers, and offer youth mentorship programs, SAG-AFTRA workshops, and a full weekend of screenings and live entertainment.
2. Orange County Public Schools approves nearly $8 billion budget (mynews13.com) — Orange County Public Schools, based in Orlando, has approved a nearly $8 billion budget and a 6.3 millage rate, shaping funding for teacher pay, student services, safety, and major renovations. With enrollment declining and health costs rising, district leaders say they've trimmed vacant positions while still investing heavily in capital projects that affect campuses across the Orlando area.
3. Orlando police release surveillance video months after fatal officer-involved crash investigation (wftv.com) — Orlando police have released surveillance video from a January crash involving Officer Andrew McKuhen that killed 92-year-old Milagros Ortiz, now that the investigation is complete. Internal affairs found no law violation, but McKuhen received an 80-hour suspension, and Ortiz's family has filed a $92 million wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Orlando.
4. Central Florida's top 10 'neighborhood gem' restaurants, according to OpenTable (orlandoweekly.com) — Food lovers around Orlando get a handy snapshot of Central Florida's buzziest "neighborhood gem" restaurants, from Lake Nona and Curry Ford Road to Winter Park and Oviedo. The list shares exact Orlando-area addresses and diner reviews, helping you decide where to book your next pizza night, sushi splurge, or special-occasion dinner close to home.
5. Leaving Orlando: How to Plan a Move Out of Central Florida (newpelican.com) — If you're planning to leave Orlando or Central Florida, this guide walks you through timing your move around hurricane season, daily summer storms, and end-of-month rental crunches. It also flags Orlando-specific hurdles like condo insurance rules, gated community access, and elevator reservations, plus tips on long-distance mover pricing, humidity-sensitive packing, and canceling local accounts before you go.
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