🌱 Patch AM: What’s known so far about the alleged Orlando psychiatric data breach

Hey there, Orlando! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What's known so far about the alleged Orlando psychiatric data breach
• What did Patrick Carr say about downtown Orlando and its library?

Also on today's calendar: BJ's Wholesale Club Pre-Opening Limited-Time Offer and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, temps: high: 85, low: 72.
• Monday: Thunderstorms possible, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Orlando Psychiatric Practice Allegedly Hit by Data Breach: Mental Health Records, Diagnoses and Insurance Documents at Risk + Video (undercodenews.com) — An Orlando psychiatric nurse practitioner practice is the subject of an unverified dark‑web claim that its electronic health records system was compromised, potentially exposing highly sensitive mental health and insurance information. While no official breach confirmation exists, the report outlines what data may be at risk and recommends steps local patients and providers can take to investigate and protect themselves.
   

• Episode 71: Special Guest Patrick Carr talks Downtown Orlando (orlandoshine.com) — A new episode of The Orlando Shine Show dives into downtown Orlando, featuring guest Patrick Carr discussing his views on the area and the downtown library. Recorded at a local studio, the show also highlights Orlando sponsors and invites local businesses to host future episodes while covering Central Florida headlines each week.
   

📸 Around Orlando

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Orlando

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 22
• BJ's Wholesale Club Pre-Opening Limited-Time Offer →
  6110 SW Hwy 200, Ocala, FL 34476,
  12:00 pm
Friday October 23
• Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
  Bloomingdale's, 4152 Conroy Rd, Orlando
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• Gather for Good: Orlando | Dinner Benefit for Wheels of Success →
  Restaurant of the Month, Orlando
  7:00 pm
• Rainbow To Your Door By Kenneth Brown →
  2000 S Summerlin Ave, Orlando
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Project Paddles Up: Pickleball For Prevention at Crush Yard →
  Crush Yard - Pickleball Bar & Lounge, 7840 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee
  2:00 pm
• Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer →
  The Abbey, 100 S Eola Dr, Orlando
  8:45 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Teen Fiber Arts: Weave Like a Spider →
  Washington Park Branch 5151 Raleigh St. Orlando, FL 32811
  4:00 pm
• Design Characters Using Tynker →
  South Creek Branch 1702 Deerfield Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837
  4:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Corduroy →
  Margeson Theater, 812 E Rollins St, Orlando, FL, 32803
  10:00 am
• BenAnna Band →
  Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E Plant St, Winter Garden
  10:30 am
• Mosaic Art Classes Orlando: Turkish Lamp Workshop →
  7081 Grand National Dr, Orlando
  11:00 am
Thursday October 15
• Jane Don't Does America! →
  Funny Bone Comedy Club, 9101 International Dr, Orlando
  7:00 pm

📣 Orlando Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi I just saw a large brown and white husky running loose on Rose Blvd.
  I couldn't get a picture but just letting you know if someone is looking for him. (Nextdoor Rose Blvd)
• Humming birds hanging on our patio lights all day, through all the rain.
  There is a feeder near by. I love watching them. (Nextdoor Hidden Oaks)

• Papa John's Pizza posted a job opening for Distribution Team Member II in Orlando. Apply here.
• VIP Hospitality, LLC posted a job opening for JFK Customer Service Lead in Orlando. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orlando here.

🗞 Nearby News

Winter Park

• Talking Central Florida: Could this plan transform Central Florida transit? (orlandosentinel.com)
• Sam Stark named new executive director of the Tiger Bay Club of Central Florida (wftv.com)
• Orthopedic Pre-Surgical Class (adventhealth.com)

Maitland

• "How do you balance grace and judgement?" (keylife.org)

Ok Orlando! 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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