Morning Notes for Nov. 5: Public safety, Around town

Weather: Today: Patchy fog then slight chance of rain showers, 86°F. Tonight: Slight chance of rain showers 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 (Orange County Sheriff's Office)
• October 2026 OCSO Awards << Back to Event Photos (Orange County Sheriff's Office)
• 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. (Orange County Sheriff's Office)

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 Horizon West’s public bodies published, linked to the original. Have something for tomorrow’s Notes? Send a news tip.