Apt. Fire Displaces 13 + Goodwill Job Fair + Goblins and Giggles At Gaylord Palms

Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Orlando Daily.

In this issue, you'll learn about new shops coming to Walt Disney World, a pop-up food concept turned restaurant, local residents displaced by a fire, and more. Now, let's get started.

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First, today's weather:

Rain in the evening and overnight. High: 91 Low: 74.

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Here are the top stories today in Orlando:

1. JAM Hot Chicken transformed from a popular pop-up concept to a brick-and-mortar business in Winter Park's Hannibal Square over the last year. Owner Andrew Scala says it started off as a hobby that eventually became a passion that Scala utilized when the pandemic struck and he found himself out of work. (Click Orlando)

2. The Red Cross is helping 13 Orlando residents find a place to live after a fire broke out at Cadence Crossing Apartments on Curry Ford Road. No one was injured in the fire and no cause is currently known. (WESH)

3. Goodwill is hosting a job fair at its Goldenrod store today from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. It is seeking full-time and part-time workers and the pay starts at $11.50 an hour. The company is looking for cashiers, store clerks, and donation attendants. (WFTV)

4. "Goblins & Giggles" is returning to Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee and will run daily through October 31st. Guests can enjoy live shows, themed characters, costume contests, and plenty of candy. Tickets are now available. (Fox 35 Orlando)

5. A new flagship merchandise store at Epcot called Creations Shop and the new Club Cool will both open at Epcot on Wednesday, September 15th. Club Cool will feature different flavors of Coca-Cola from around the world for guests to sample. (Spectrum News 13)

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Today in Orlando:

• Angel Paws to Read with Winter Park Library. (3:30 PM)
• Soccer vs. Westridge- Home - Lake Nona Middle School. (5:00 PM)
• Goat Yoga at Alaska Farms Orlando. (6:00 PM)
• Diversitastic! Dining: Peru at FusionFest. (7:00 PM)
• Art N' Soul Music Experience: Featuring Tonya Phillips-Staples at CityArts. (8:30 PM)

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Orlando Patch Notebook

• Universal Orlando Resort: "HHN fans just ready for the gate to open... (: @samoftheparks)" (Instagram)
• Visit Orlando : "This is Halloween, this is Halloween. Pumpkins glow with a bit of light! : @erniewcarr" (Instagram)
• Orlando Fire Department: "All week we are lighting candles in memory of the fallen on September 11th 2001 leading up to our ceremony on Saturday. #NeverForget #20YearAnniversary : Station 7" (Facebook)
• Orlando Science Center: "FALL into science with NEW exhibits, events, movies, and more at Orlando Science Center! Flip through our digital magazine and get the full SCOPE of the latest happenings this autumn. Here's a sneak peek of what's in store: Get a f..." (Instagram)
• Downtown Orlando: "It's happening, The Monroe Orlando is now serving LUNCH! The Monroe, Creative Village's first full-service restaurant, serves fried chicken, salads, curly fries, and more for lunch. Check out their lunch menu - themonroeorlando.com/lunch" (Facebook)

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— 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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