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Cheers Orlando! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did a 340,000-gallon sewage spill impact an Orlando neighborhood?
  • Why Orlando just beat Portland and Seattle as America's top coffee city
  • How Orlando's new flood rescue truck could save your neighborhood

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 72.
  • Monday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 340,000 gallon wastewater spill near Aquatica fixed (mynews13.com) — A major 340,000-gallon wastewater spill near Aquatica in Orlando has been repaired, but Orange County crews are still removing contaminated soil and hauling it to the landfill. Officials say the sewage never reached surface water, yet nearby Williamsburg residents reported strong odors and no direct notification, prompting an ongoing state environmental investigation.
   

2. Orlando named No. 1 coffee city in the country (orlandoweekly.com) — Orlando just snagged the top spot as the best coffee city in the country, with residents spending heavily on java and enjoying tons of Wi‑Fi‑equipped shops. Local favorites like Foxtail, Haan Coffee, and Lineage Coffee all earned top honors, highlighting how strong the city's specialty coffee scene has become for everyday caffeine runs and weekend meetups.
   

3. Orlando police unveil new high-water rescue truck (wesh.com) — Orlando residents now have a new layer of protection during major floods, with city police unveiling a high‑water rescue truck that can carry 20 people and handle nearly four feet of water. The wheelchair‑accessible vehicle joins existing rescue boats, giving first responders more options to reach neighborhoods quickly when hurricanes or sudden downpours inundate streets.
   

4. UCF maintenance man arrested in child sex sting (clickorlando.com) — An Orlando-based University of Central Florida maintenance worker was arrested after deputies say he traveled to meet someone he believed was a 13-year-old boy, who was actually an undercover detective. He now faces multiple felony charges, and investigators think there may be additional victims, urging anyone with information to contact the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
   

5. Orlando tourism giants test new AI features to streamline guest experiences (wftv.com) — Planning a trip around Orlando's theme parks could soon get a lot easier, as Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and Visit Orlando all test new AI trip‑planning tools. These systems aim to cut down on phone calls and research time by generating customized itineraries, prices, and hotel options, potentially reshaping how visitors organize their stays in and around the city.
   

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  • Making Every Minute Count: Time Management for Central Florida College Students —Reed Markham Read on Patch
  • Hello Everyone,
    Hope everyone is well!! I have FREE drywall sitting out in my yard. FULL PIECES if anyone needs it. It's laying out in my front yard now!!! Minute… (Nextdoor Williamsburg)
  • Have we just started posting pix of our animals here?
    I mean, I'm all for it! Schmarv the cat is gonna be 15, and his sister the dog, Starla Jean, is gonna be 12, both October babies. (Nextdoor Audubon Park)
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 1688 in Orlando. Apply here.
  • Aimbridge Hospitality posted a job opening for Four Points Orlando International Drive - Front Desk Agent in Orlando. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orlando here.

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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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