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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:

  • Teen arrested after East Colonial Drive shooting leaves man wounded.
  • How new Colombia flights into Orlando could reshape this December's tourism rush
  • What's at stake when Orlando City hosts Toronto on Saturday?

Also on today's calendar: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Orlando-Conway and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 91, low: 76.
  • Sunday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 92 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 17-year-old accused of attempted murder in Orlando shooting, police say (wesh.com) — Orlando police have arrested a 17‑year‑old in connection with a shooting along East Colonial Drive that left a man hospitalized in stable condition. Investigators say the teen confronted the victim while armed, a fight broke out, and three shots were fired before the suspect fled; detectives later recovered the firearm after the teen shared its location.
   

• Frontier Announces New South America Flights to Orlando Before Disney World's December Rush (disneyfanatic.com) — New nonstop Frontier flights from three Colombian cities to Orlando International Airport are planned to start in mid-December 2026, pending government approval, giving local tourism another direct pipeline of visitors. While Disney World crowd impacts are uncertain, the added low-cost capacity could make Central Florida and Orlando attractions easier to reach for South American travelers during the busy holiday season.
   

• Orlando City takes on Toronto in conference matchup (seattlepi.com) — Orlando soccer fans can look ahead to Saturday night's home matchup as Orlando City SC hosts Toronto FC, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. in Orlando. The preview notes Orlando's conference record, key scorers like Martin Ojeda, betting line details, and which injured players are not expected to appear.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Missing brown lab - from Eastin Ave Area.
    Please call 407-252-3762. She is very friendly, no collar. (Nextdoor College Park)
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    ANIMALS DO NOT ACT THE SAME IN THE SHELTER ENVIRONMENT. IT IS HIGHLY STRESSFUL. MANY DOGS ARE LABELLED "SINGLE ANIMAL HOUSEHOLD, DOES NOT PAIR WELL… (Nextdoor Valencia Hills)
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🗞 Nearby News

Winter Park

  • Core Flooring Center Expands Flooring Solutions For Winter Park, FL Homeowners (pressreleasecc.com)
  • Global Peace Film Festival returns for 24th year across Winter Park and Orlando (orlandoshine.com)
  • Plans for First Synagogue Roil Winter Park (winterparkvoice.com)

Maitland

  • SESCO Lighting, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Thomas Harris & Co., Inc. (edisonreport.com)

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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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