Morning Notes for Nov. 5: Public safety, Today and this week, Around town

Weather: Today: Patchy fog then sunny, 86°F. Tonight: Mostly clear then patchy fog, 68°F. Friday: Patchy fog then slight chance of rain showers, 86°F. Friday Night: Slight chance of rain showers then partly cloudy, 68°F. (NWS forecast)

Public safety

• October 29, 2026 Swearing in Ceremony << Back to Event Photos (Orlando Police Department)
• October 2026 OCSO Awards << Back to Event Photos (Orlando Police Department)
• New E-Bike and E-Scooter Ordinance In September 2026, Orange County commissioners passed the Micromobility Ordinance, which set the rules for riding privately owned e-bikes, motorized scooters, and similar devices. (Orlando Police Department)

Today and this week

• Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibit 05 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 05 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)
• Call to Artists: Painted Payphone Kiosks 05 Nov 2026 The City of Orlando is calling on local artists to transform three retired payphone kiosks into one-of-a-kind public artworks. (City of Orlando calendar)
• Seniors First at Claudia Allen 05 Nov 2026 The Seniors First program offers a welcoming environment where older adults can enjoy nutritious meals, engaging activities, gentle exercise, games, and meaningful soci (City of Orlando calendar)
• All Day Senior Program at L. Claudia Allen 05 Nov 2026 Come and spend the day at the L. Claudia Allen Senior Center and enjoy the All Day Senior Program. (City of Orlando calendar)
• Gentle Be Moved (Thursday) 05 Nov 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)
• Water Aerobics for Claudia Allen Seniors 05 Nov 2026 Enjoy a refreshing, low-impact water workout designed to encourage movement, flexibility, endurance, and strength while being gentle on the joints. Offered at Smith Cen (City of Orlando calendar)
• Arts and Crafts Hangout 05 Nov 2026 Absolutely no agenda here but to have fun! Bring your own project and work on it with friends. (City of Orlando calendar)

Around town

• Always Asking Why: The Drive Behind UCF Nursing Leader’s Passion for Healthcare As the dean of the College of Nursing and Orlando Health Endowed Chair in Nursing, Sharon Tucker has transformed curiosity into discovery, leadership and new possibilities for the (University of Central Florida)
• UCF Researchers Developing AI Model to Help Physicians Improve Kidney Care The Florida Department of Health-funded Kidney-VLM project brings together UCF researchers and clinical partners to better evaluate patients with kidney cancer and stones. (University of Central Florida)
• UCF Launches Public Health Master’s Program to Tackle Nation’s Pressing Health Challenges Beginning Fall 2027, the new graduate degree will prepare students to prevent disease, shape policy and lead efforts to build healthier communities. (University of Central Florida)
• UCF Emergency Management Alum’s Career Takes Flight with JetBlue When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted her plans to become a commercial pilot, Kaylie Savitz ’22MECM charted a new course — preparing JetBlue to navigate emergencies and keep operati (University of Central Florida)
• UCF Grad Turns to Anthropology for Flood Mitigation Efforts Nilver Tovar-Ospina ’26PhD drew on his environmental engineering background in Colombia to become the first graduate of UCF’s integrative anthropological sciences doctoral program, (University of Central Florida)
• Zaby and Suree Vyas Investment Helps Shape the Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders This gift — which is recognized with a newly named tower and classroom honoring a legacy of service, opportunity and philanthropy — supports scholarships for future physicians. (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.