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Good morning to you Orlando! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See the biggest moments from Lake Nona's Friday night showdown.
  • How could new data centers change power, water, and taxes here?
  • What Central Florida issues are spotlighted on this week's Orlando Shine episode?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Pictures: Lake Nona vs. St. Cloud Varsity Football (orlandosentinel.com) — Lake Nona and St. Cloud fans can relive Friday night's varsity football clash in Orlando through a full photo gallery highlighting touchdowns, big defensive plays, and sideline energy. From quarterback scrambles to band and cheer moments, the images spotlight Lake Nona's home-field atmosphere and the players and coaches your neighbors are talking about this weekend.
   

2. Can innovative solutions keep up with the impacts of data centers? (mynews13.com) — Residents near Orlando, especially in Eatonville and Orange County, are weighing the benefits and drawbacks of new data centers, including a planned HostDime facility and a temporary county moratorium. Locals and experts discuss potential impacts on power bills, water use, property values, and jobs, as well as emerging solutions like on-site renewable energy and advanced cooling that could even strengthen the electric grid.
   

3. Episode 69: Patrick Connolly, Smart Growth, Carlton Ward Jr. Exhibit (orlandoshine.com) — An Orlando-based podcast episode recorded downtown digs into how "smart growth" policies could shape future development around Central Florida, alongside updates on springs protection, OCPS layoffs, and UCF's rankings. It also touches on a high-dollar Disney fundraiser and points listeners to weekly broadcasts on Real Radio 104.1 or the podcast feed to stay on top of local headlines.
   

4. WESH 2 hears from Lindsey Isaacs, who testified before US Senate after Flock cameras led to wrongful arrest (wesh.com) — An Orlando-based WESH 2 segment features Lindsey Isaacs, who testified before the U.S. Senate about how license-plate reader technology contributed to her wrongful arrest after a deadly I-4 crash. She describes the emotional toll of spending nearly two weeks in jail and questions the fairness of widespread surveillance cameras now used across Central Florida.
   

5. Catching a WAVE out of Town — FTVLive (ftvlive.com) — An anchor from Louisville's WAVE is leaving her hometown station and appears to be relocating to Orlando, hinting at a new opportunity tied to the city's Mickey Mouse fame. She reflects on meaningful years reporting in Louisville and thanks that community, while teasing a fresh chapter that will soon make Orlando her new home base.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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