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Coffee in hand, Orlando? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which downtown streets are closing for Orlando's $19 million sewer upgrade?
  • What a controversial free-speech lawsuit means for Orlando's Kia Center
  • How Orlando beat Salem and New Orleans for Halloween travel bragging rights

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

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 76.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Orlando begins $19 million project to modernize 80-year-old lift station (wftv.com) — Downtown Orlando drivers should expect long-term closures on North Garland Avenue between Marks Street and Orange Avenue as the city starts a $19 million overhaul of an 80-year-old sewer lift station. Officials say the multi-year project, running through summer 2028, will modernize aging wastewater infrastructure, reduce emergency outages, and support future growth, even though it brings short-term traffic headaches.
   

2. Florida man whose Nazi flag was confiscated at Kia Center event sues city of Orlando (heritagefl.com) — A Florida man is suing the city of Orlando, claiming his First Amendment rights were violated when staff at the city-owned Kia Center confiscated his Nazi flag during an August combat-sports event. The lawsuit argues the venue allowed other political displays while restricting his, while the city says it condemns hate but must still follow free-speech rules and venue policies.
   

3. Orlando Ranks Above Sleepy Hollow and New Orleans in Travel and Tour World Top Halloween Travel Destinations in United States (travelandtourworld.com) — Orlando is being celebrated as a top U.S. Halloween destination, outranking places like Sleepy Hollow and New Orleans thanks to blockbuster events at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights and Disney's family-friendly parties. The piece highlights how Central Florida's theme parks, hotels, and mega-malls work together to draw huge autumn crowds, boosting local tourism and retail well beyond October 31.
   

4. Pictures: Gatorland's 8th annual Gators, Ghosts and Goblins celebration (orlandosentinel.com) — Gatorland's 8th annual Gators, Ghosts and Goblins celebration is underway, offering family-friendly Halloween fun on weekends through October 25 at the Orlando-area park. Photos show costumed characters, monster museum scenes, and gators chomping pumpkins, giving Orlando families a look at what to expect if they're planning a seasonal outing close to home.
   

5. Orlando volunteers deploy as Hurricane Isaias nears the Florida Panhandle (wftv.com) — Orlando-area Red Cross volunteers are already heading to the Florida Panhandle as Hurricane Isaias approaches, with dozens more on standby from the city's North Bumby Avenue headquarters. While Central Florida isn't in the storm's path, state agencies, utilities, and the National Guard are fully activated, and residents here are being urged to stay prepared and consider ways to support relief efforts.
   

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  • Hey everyone, I wanna thank every single person that reached out to me and offered me a home in my time of need!
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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 did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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