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In today's newsletter:

  • Orlando community remembers Albert Wayne Pickering Sr.'s life and service
  • What UCF students and neighbors should expect as 7,500 move into campus
  • How Vision 2050 could change what's built near your Orlando neighborhood

Also on today's calendar: Henry Flagler and the Railroad That Built Florida and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 95, low: 77.
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Albert Wayne Pickering, Sr. (orlando-news.com) — An Orlando family is inviting friends to honor longtime resident Albert Wayne Pickering Sr. at a memorial service on September 12 at Newcomer Cremations on South Goldenrod Road. Pickering, an Army reservist and construction business owner who loved watching the Orlando Magic, is remembered by his wife of 62 years, children, and grandchildren.
   

2. UCF moves about 7,500 students into campus housing (mynews13.com) — Traffic and activity are ramping up around UCF as about 7,500 students move into campus housing using multiple check-in sites and a tightly coordinated two-hour process. University staff and volunteers are working to keep things smooth ahead of Monday's first day of classes and Pegasus Palooza, a week of welcome events starting with the Knighting ceremony at Addition Financial Arena.
   

3. Orange County's Vision 2050 plan could reshape where new development goes (wftv.com) — Orange County's Vision 2050 growth plan could soon change what gets built in and around Orlando, especially along corridors like Curry Ford Road where city and county rules now differ. Commissioners will revisit the plan on Sept. 29, potentially reshaping housing, business development, and land use across the region if it clears new state law requirements.
   

4. Match report: Antoine Griezmann scores brace as Orlando City SC rallies to 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake (orlandocitysc.com) — Orlando soccer fans just watched Antoine Griezmann power Orlando City SC to a 2-1 comeback win over Real Salt Lake at Inter.co Stadium, scoring twice in the second half. The match report breaks down the key goals, lineup changes, and player reactions, and also looks ahead to the Lions' upcoming road trip to Minnesota United.
   

5. Florida to consider rule restricting undocumented students from career programs (wftv.com) — Reported from Orlando, state education officials are weighing a rule that would block undocumented students from Florida's postsecondary career and technical programs, including fields like health care and construction. The Board of Education will consider the proposal on Sept. 2, a decision that could reshape who can access job-training pathways statewide.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 🍓🍑🍒🥑🍌🍒Waterford Lakes Commercial district 1444 N.
    Alafays trail - Trader Joe's coming soon ! Old Party City location https://locations.traderjoes.com/fl/orlando/876/ (Nextdoor Laureate Park)
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    All the responses and messages to my post about the job search are so appreciated. You all have proven that society hasn't completely lost its heart. (Nextdoor Little Lake Barton Shores)
  • J. C. Penney Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Stock Associate - Florida Mall in Orlando. Apply here.
  • Valvoline, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Training - Town Loop Blvd 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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