Morning Notes for Nov. 1: County, Today and this week, Around town

Weather: Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, 79°F. Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, 69°F. Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, 79°F. Monday Night: Chance of showers and thunderstorms, 70°F. (NWS forecast)

County

• Orange County Utilities Secures AAA Bond Ratings, Retains Level of Excellence The water and wastewater system of Orange County Utilities was awarded the prestigious AAA ratings by S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings for bonds issued in October 2026. These e (Orange County)

Today and this week

• Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibit 01 Nov 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 01 Nov 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)
• Turkey Trails Orlando 01 Nov 2026 Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. (City of Orlando calendar)
• Orlando Farmers Market 08 Nov 2026 The Orlando Farmers Market hosts vendors, live entertainment, an outdoor dining area and themed Sundays to promote pet-friendly, family-friendly, food and arts in the p (City of Orlando calendar)
• Wall Street Plaza Rolling 01 Nov 2026 Join us at Wall Street Plaza for a night of live music, food and beverages. (City of Orlando calendar)
• Crochet/Knit 02 Nov 2026 Come work on your craft project with friends. Any project, any skill level welcome! (City of Orlando calendar)
• Library Social Worker 02 Nov 2026 A friend from the Orange County Library system comes and generously donates their time to assist participants with a variety of personal and social needs. They are a va (City of Orlando calendar)
• Leah's Exercise Class 02 Nov 2026 Come join Leah as she leads participants in a fun and enjoyable workout class. These sessions fill up fast, so come early and bring your hand weights and small exercise (City of Orlando calendar)

Around town

• Beyond the Scare: What Dark Tourism Teaches Us About Experience Design This Halloween, Rosen College Assistant Professor Brianna Wyatt explores how storytelling, visitor interactions and the experiences we create shape the way people engage with histo (University of Central Florida)
• Transfer Student, First-Generation Graduate Proves It’s Never Too Late to Aim High Robin Marquez ’26 didn’t let dropping out of college define him. Inspired by his interest in entomology, he got his second chance at UCF and now has his sights set on a doctoral de (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.