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Parents Win FL Mask Lawsuit + Halloween Horror Nights Treats + Volusia Judge Dies

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Happy Saturday, people of Orlando! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. These are the most important things happening today in town.

First, today's weather: Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 89 Low: 77.

Here are the top stories today in Orlando:

1. Families defeated Governor Ron DeSantis in litigation over Florida mask rules in a ruling on Friday. Judge John Cooper of Florida's Second Judicial Circuit ruled school systems may order mask mandates and that the Governor's ban on mandates overstepped his powers. (St. Pete Patch)

2. A judge in Volusia County has died from COVID-19, according to Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Judge Steven Henderson first served the area in 2012. He is survived by his six children and his wife. (Click Orlando)

3. The Timucua Arts Foundation will host its 1,000th concert today at 7 p.m. at its SoDo concert venue. It was originally launched by Benoit Glazer and his wife Elaine Corriveau. Glazer is a former Cirque du Soleil music director. (Bungalower)

4. Universal Orlando has revealed its special menu of more than 20 dishes and drinks focused on its haunted house themes to coincide with the opening of Halloween Horror Nights on September 3rd. Items are inspired by Netflix's "The Haunting of Hill House", "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre", Jack the Clown, and more. (Spectrum News 13)

5. A Florida doctor at Capital Regional Medical Center in Tallahassee has been fired after the hospital learned he was charging $50 to schedule a screening with families who don't want their children wearing masks at school. He said he would sign a medical opt-out letter for them. He operated his own business and was not working on behalf of the hospital. (Orlando Patch)

Today in Orlando

  • Breakfast at the Boathouse - Boone High School. (8:00 AM)
  • CFVA & CFCArts 2021 Vocal Intensive - Central Florida Community Arts. (9:00 AM)
  • Caffeine and Chrome -Classic Cars and Coffee at Gateway Classic Cars of Orlando. (9:00 AM)
  • Giant 50-cent Comic Book And Toy Tent Sale! (9:00 AM)
  • March On For Voting Rights Orlando - Orlando Carnival. (10:00 AM)
  • Live at Timucua: Britton-René Collins (in-person). (7:00 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

  • Orlando Police Department: "TRUST MATTERS: We wanted to let our community know that our officers have upgraded body worn cameras with new features that boost transparency, enhance accountability, and add a layer of safety and support for the guardians of our city. ..." (Facebook)
  • Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer: "One week from today, UCF Football opens the 2021 season at home against Boise State. The UCF flag is now flying high at City Hall, and our city is ready to cheer on Orlando's Hometown Team." (Facebook)
  • City of Orlando - Government: "If you need help catching up on rent, we can help. Emergency Rental Assistance for Orlando residents is still available for those impacted by COVID-19. The program allows City of Orlando households to get current on up to 12 months of un..." (Facebook)
  • Orlando Science Center: "RSVP for a Paleontology Party at Orlando Science Center! This weekend we're traveling back in time to learn all about dinosaurs from the inside out! Join us for dino-mite hands-on activities, live science shows and demos, and more! Take..." (Instagram)
  • Fiesta in the Park: "As we begin to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Fiesta in the Park, we want to introduce you to our founder, Col. Corbin Marquand Sarchet, III. Corb dedicated much of his life to serving others. He was a decorated military officer and l..." (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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