🌱 Health Insurance Subsidies + Brightline Progress + Fringe Winter Mini-Fest

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

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and nice. High: 89 Low: 69.

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Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. An Orlando woman is pleading for federal leaders to make the American Rescue Plan Act insurance subsidies permanent. The subsidies allowed over 300,000 Floridians to qualify for coverage. Congress is currently negotiating whether to include it in the Build Back Better Act, the reconciliation package House Democrats are pushing. People may have to drop coverage without subsidies or tax credits. (Spectrum News 13)

2. See you in court: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says he will challenge in federal court and through legislation any vaccine mandates placed on employers or others by President Joe Biden. DeSantis said, "I am offended that a police officer could potentially lose their job."(Politico)

3. Despite a recent closure in Winter Park, Bad As's Sandwich is planning to open a new restaurant at Holden Hub in Edgewood. Owner John Collazo says he is also planning to get his sauces into retail spaces. (Click Orlando)

4. The Orlando International Fringe Festival announced it will bring back its Winter Mini-Fest in January 2022. It will be held at multiple venues in downtown Orlando including Haos on Church and the historic train station. (Bungalower)

5. Officials say Brightline's connection from West Palm Beach to the Orlando International Airport is more than 60% complete and on track for a late 2022 completion. The extension is expected to create thousands of jobs. (Fox 35 Orlando)

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Today in Orlando:

• Craft Fair and Summerhaven Community Yard Sale. (8:00 AM)
• Saturday Yoga in the Garden. (9:00 AM)
• Owloween. (10:00 AM)
• 7th Annual Orlando Health and Wellness Gospel Fest. (3:00 PM)
• Great Gatsby Garden Gala - Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens. (6:00 PM)

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Orlando Patch Notebook

• Visit Orlando : "Magical moments await. Win a one-of-a-kind family event for 50 people during @WaltDisneyWorld Resort 50th anniversary celebration! Enter via the link in bio." (Instagram)
• Valencia College: "We had so much fun celebrating Spirit Day with you all! Thank you to everyone who participated across all of our campuses—it was great to see your smiling faces! . . #ValenciaCollege #SpiritDay #SpiritDay2021 #HigherEd #ValenciaPride" (Instagram)
• Yelp Orlando: "The #YelpElite Squad is FALL-ing for @nakedbarsoapco this weekend as they enjoy premium goodies and a sneak peek of their upcoming holiday soap collection. We're thrilled to be hosting this Elite Week experience with Natasha + Jennifer..." (Instagram)
• Central Florida Zoo: "On October 23, 24, 30 and 31, celebrate Halloween with us at Zoo Boo Bash! Wear a costume, play games, trick or treat and more. #CentralFloridaZoo #CFZ #ZooBooBash #H..." (Instagram)
• Downtown Orlando: "Know anyone that sells cozy blankets, handmade greetings cards, stickers, or other locally made items? Discover Downtown is seeking vendors to participate in a pop-up shop for the holiday season!⁠ ⁠ Link in bio for more info!" (Instagram)

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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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Orlando Daily? I'm all ears. You can email me at carlosreportsnews@gmail.com.