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What's up Orlando! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Orlando police stopped a stabbing suspect fleeing to Brazil
  • How a new partnership could transform healthcare access for Orlando residents
  • What really happened overnight near Lakeville Road in Orange County?

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

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 73.
  • Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Orlando police arrest stabbing, carjacking suspect at airport before flight to Brazil (orlando-news.com) — Orlando residents should know that police arrested a suspect at Orlando International Airport accused of stabbing a man and carjacking his vehicle on Florida Holly Drive last month. Officers later found the stolen car with a knife and blood evidence, and the suspect now faces attempted murder and armed carjacking charges in Orange County Jail.
   

2. Nonprofit transporting residents to healthcare receives pivotal partnership (yourcommunitypaper.com) — Orlando residents with developmental disabilities could find it easier to reach medical appointments thanks to a new partnership between Quest Inc. and AdventHealth Central Florida. The grant-backed collaboration will expand Quest's accessible transportation fleet and support its residential, employment, and community programs that have served people in Orlando and Tampa for more than 60 years.
   

3. Law enforcement processes overnight incident near Lakeville Road (wftv.com) — Law enforcement spent the night processing a still-unexplained incident near Lakeville Road in Orange County, with Florida Highway Patrol and local officers on scene. Authorities have not confirmed reports that an FHP trooper was involved, and details on injuries or public danger remain unavailable as investigators continue gathering information.
   

4. Governor hopefuls Donalds, Jolly crisscross Florida — end up in Orlando at Onyx gala (orlandosentinel.com) — Two Florida governor candidates, Byron Donalds and David Jolly, separately worked the room at Onyx Magazine's Men of Honor Gala at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, courting influential community leaders a month before Election Day. The black-tie event also spotlighted local leadership, honoring outgoing Orange County Mayor and former Orlando police chief Jerry Demings with a lifetime achievement award.
   

5. (RV) Herd Men's Soccer Falls at UCF (herdzone.com) — College soccer fans in Orlando saw UCF's men's team shut out visiting Marshall 4–0 on Saturday night, with the Knights pulling away after a close first half. The match at UCF in Orlando featured multiple late saves and three second-half goals that sealed the decisive home win.
   

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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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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