🌱 Police Seek Missing Woman + Ministry Concert Moved + Disney 50th LEGO

Happy Monday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 86 Low: 67.

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Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. An estimated 33,767 (16.4 percent) of Orange County rental households were behind in paying rents as of early August, according to Surgo Ventures. Delinquent Orange County households collectively owed $145,432,313 in back rent as of early August and the number of households behind is rising. (Orlando Patch)

2. Orange County deputies are searching for a 19-year-old woman who they say was last seen Friday evening at an apartment complex near University of Central Florida. Miya Marcano is 5 feet, 130 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes and was last seen at Arden Villas Apartments. (WESH)

3. Another concert cancellation: Metal band Ministry has postponed its October Orlando show until March 2022. Their reason is an "abundance of caution for the health and safety of the band, fans, and venue staff." (Orlando Weekly)

4. An additional 2,340 people were reported by Florida to have lost their lives to COVID-19 last week, bringing the total death toll in the state past 53,000 as the Delta variant continues to spread. Both cases and deaths are declining, although reported deaths only fell by 138 from the week prior. (WUSF)

5. Celebrate Disney's 50th Anniversary coming October 1st with a new LEGO Disney Mini Disney Castle. The set includes a mini Cinderella Castle that looks similar to decorations at the theme park for the celebration and a vintage-style Mickey Mouse mini-figure. It is now available and retails at $34.99. (Click Orlando)

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Today in Orlando:

• A La Cart Oktoberfest. (12:00 PM)
• Orlando City Council Meeting. (2:00 PM)
• Audubon Park's Community Market. (5:00 PM)
• Freshman Football vs. Olympia @ Home. (6:00 PM)
• Geoff Tate - The Plaza Live. (8:00 PM)

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Orlando Patch Notebook

• Disney Parks: "The Electrical Water Pageant joins the fun of "The World's Most Magical Celebration" with new celebratory scenes featuring a version of the celebration anthem song, "The Magic is Calling," bookending the full traditional show as it sails nightly. #DisneyWorld50" (Twitter)
• Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: "Support some local rising stars and secure the best seats for Elf The Musical November 12–14. bit.ly/3Etxqzs This pre-professional production is supported by AdventHealth Orlando." (Facebook)
• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer: "Jim Thomas was a selfless individual who cared more about others and our environment than himself. He was committed, until his final days, to environmental advocacy. Jim will certainly be missed, but his impact on Central Florida will co..." (Facebook)
• Orange County Parks and Recreation: "Construction is underway on the new eco-tourism center & other amenities at @OrangeCoParksFL #MagnoliaPark in Apopka! The area west of Binion Road, including the boat ramp, is closed until further notice, while the park & camping area remain open. Details.." (Twitter)

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— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.

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