Morning Notes for Oct. 29: County, Today and this week, Around town

Weather: Today: Chance of rain showers then slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, 84°F. Tonight: Slight chance of rain showers then partly cloudy, 72°F. Friday: Chance of rain showers then slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, 85°F. Friday Night: Partly clo (NWS forecast)

County

• Orange County Adopts New Safety Rules for E-Bikes and Electric Scooters New ordinance establishes speed limits, safety requirements and penalties. Electric bicycles and scooters are becoming an increasingly common sight throughout Orange County. Whethe (Orange County)

Today and this week

• Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibit 29 Oct 2026 The arts are an intrinsic part of the Hispanic heritage and culture, for this reason, the City of Orlando hosted an Open Call for local artists interested in showcasing (City of Orlando calendar)
• Call to Artists: Birds in Focus - District 3 29 Oct 2026 Orlando photographers are invited to submit images of birds captured within District 3 that reflect the district's distinctive natural character. (City of Orlando calendar)
• Gentle Be Moved (Thursday) 29 Oct 2026 Come join this Orlando Ballet instructor led class. Slow, graceful movements lead to BIG healing and refreshment. You won't be disappointed that you tried this! (City of Orlando calendar)
• Arts and Crafts Hangout 29 Oct 2026 Absolutely no agenda here but to have fun! Bring your own project and work on it with friends. (City of Orlando calendar)
• Red Hats 29 Oct 2026 Come meet some of the most fun ladies in all of Orlando! (City of Orlando calendar)
• Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) 29 Oct 2026 Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) empowers people with Parkinson’s disease to combat their condition through non-contact boxing-style fitness programs. (City of Orlando calendar)
• Game Time 29 Oct 2026 Bring a game, bring a snack and play for hours. (City of Orlando calendar)
• OPD Trunk or Treat 29 Oct 2026 Bring the family and your costumes for candy, decorated vehicles, and spooky fun! Meet OPD members and celebrate Halloween with us. (City of Orlando calendar)

Around town

• 7 Stellar Honorees Earn UCF’s 2026 SpaceU Awards As part of the second UCF Space Week, the honors celebrate individuals and organizations who are advancing development, discovery, exploration, and engagement in the field. (University of Central Florida)
• UCF Engineers Develop Digital Rover Twin to Help Navigate Future NASA Missions UCF researchers are exploring digital-twin technology that could help operators simulate rover movements in real time, with potential applications for future space missions. (University of Central Florida)
• UCF Alum ‘Returns to Earth’ After 378-Day Mars Mission Film production entrepreneur and electrical engineer Matthew Montgomery ’08 ’09MS recounts his experience as part of a four-person crew for NASA’s CHAPEA Mission 2 at Johnson Space (University of Central Florida) Morning Notes is a daily digest of what Orlando’s public bodies published, linked to the original. Have something for tomorrow’s Notes? Send a news tip.