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Greetings Orlando! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Friends seek answers after Orlando man's suspicious death at home
  • How Orlando's new meterless parking rules will change your next trip
  • How new drainage work could finally dry out Haralson Estates

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 90, low: 75.
  • Monday: A drenching t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. A beloved Orlando man was found dead in his home (wesh.com) — An Orlando running and arts community is reeling after 69-year-old resident Patrick Herman was found dead in his home on September 7, with the medical examiner citing blunt force neck injuries. Friends from groups like Orlando Front Runners and the Orlando Gay Chorus say they're heartbroken and frustrated by the lack of updates, while police stress they're actively investigating but can't yet share more details.
   

2. Orlando removes parking meters; more parking changes coming soon (mynews13.com) — If you park on Orlando streets, you now have to pay digitally as the city has removed its last parking meters and shifted to the ParkMobile system. A three-week grace period is in place while new rules roll out, including later free-parking hours, higher rates for longer stays, and event-based garage pricing to ease downtown congestion. Officials are also working on options for residents without smartphones or online access.
   

3. EPA helping to fund drainage improvements in Orlando neighborhood (mynews13.com) — Flood-weary residents of Orlando's Haralson Estates neighborhood are finally seeing major drainage upgrades, backed by nearly $1 million in EPA design funding and $8.7 million in HUD disaster relief. City and county crews are installing culverts, drains, and sidewalks, with Phase 2 design starting in early 2027 and a final phase expected by spring 2028 to reduce flooding and protect home values.
   

4. New Emirates A350 flights will offer Premium Economy to Orlando travelers (wftv.com) — Orlando travelers will soon get a more comfortable option on long-haul flights to Dubai, as Emirates is switching its Orlando route to a new Airbus A350 with a Premium Economy cabin starting Nov. 1. The daily service from Orlando International Airport will offer three cabin classes and convenient evening departures, opening easier connections to more than 90 destinations worldwide.
   

5. Orlando Science Center receives top recognition for its animal programs (wftv.com) — Orlando's own Science Center has earned prestigious accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, recognizing its high standards in animal care, education, and operations. The center is now one of just 15 institutions nationwide accredited by both AZA and the American Alliance of Museums, underscoring its role as a trusted local destination for conservation-focused learning.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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