• Visit these pages for the most critical local health and government updates, as well as COVID-19 Testing Site Locations:
• City of Orlando: COVID-19 Homepage | Testing Sites
• Orange County: COVID-19 Homepage | Testing Sites
• Osceola County: COVID-19 Homepage | Testing Sites
• Lake County: COVID-19 Homepage | Testing Sites
• Seminole County: COVID-19 Homepage | Testing Sites
• City of Orlando Updates:
• In an effort to attract quality retail operators to the area, the City of Orlando's Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) created the Retail Stimulus Program. Applicants are eligible to receive up to $75,000 or 50% of the total cost of tenant improvement related costs, whichever is less. Improvement related costs include electrical upgrades, plumbing, flooring, lighting, and more. Applicants will also be able to receive a one-time award of up to $25,000 to cover rent expenses.
• The Downtown Development Board (DDB) and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) created a webpage to assist with identifying incentives that may be available to downtown businesses.
• Park DTO will end on June 13, 2021. The program was established in May of last year to increase visitation and spending in downtown Orlando by temporarily funding parking costs. The program was originally scheduled to end on September 1, 2020, or once allocated funding was expended, whichever occurred sooner. Click here to learn more about Park DTO.
• Orange County Updates:
• Mayor Demings lifts the mask mandate for Orange county.
• COVID-19 vaccinations are still available at Barnett Park. Any individual age 12 and up is eligible. For ages 12 through 17, a parent or guardian must register them for the appointment and be present during their vaccination. Please visit here for additional information.
• The #IGotMyShot mobile vaccination trailer continues to visit neighborhoods and businesses throughout Orange County. For next week’s schedule, or for more information about the #IGotMyShot campaign, visit ocfl.net/IGotMyShot.
• Orange County Public Schools will distribute free breakfast and lunch meals for individuals under the age of 18. See distribution sites and hours of operations here.
• Orange County has launched the Emergency Rental Assistance Program with more than $33 million in federal funds to help with rent assistance for predominantly low-income and qualified residents. Program and eligibility details can be found at ocfl.net/EmergencyRentalAssistance.
• CareerSource Central Florida is helping career seekers and displaced workers apply for the Reemployment Assistance program through the Department of Economic Opportunity.
• The Orange County Library System offers a free online tool, Right Service at the Right Time, which is a public resource that is particularly useful to those who have had their income affected by COVID-19. The service provides a platform to easily find information on government-assistance and community-support programs. 
• Osceola County Updates:
• Osceola County is currently accepting applications for emergency utility assistance for households impacted by COVID19. Funding is available for electric, gas, and water utilities only. If you reside in Osceola County and your household is impacted, please click here to complete the application.
• Lake County Updates:
• Lake County residents can reach out to the Lake County Department of Housing and Human Services for information on SHIP rental assistance. Click here for more information.
• Seminole County Updates
• Seminole County's COVID-responsible business listing site is live for business owners to begin promoting their businesses. Visit SeminoleSafeBusiness.com and click “Submit a Business” at the top of the page to begin. The site is intended to help promote businesses that are taking action to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
• Red Apple Dining and SummerBreakSpot will provide Seminole County students with free breakfast and lunch this summer. More details on the program can be found here.
• If you have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis and live in Seminole County, The Sharing Center is currently accepting applications for rent/mortgage and utilities assistance. Click here for program criteria and to learn how to apply.
• Covering Central Florida offers health coverage and a Special Enrollment Period for individuals who have been laid off related to COVID-19.
• Additional Resources:
• SBA launches $100M Community Navigator Pilot Program. Applications are being accepted through July 12th.
• The CDC has issued updated COVID-19 guidance, freeing fully-vaccinated Americans to gather indoors in small groups without masks or social distancing, even with unvaccinated people. 
• The US Small Business Association has compiled a database of private funding options to help small businesses. Browse the options available nationally, or input a zip code to explore location-specific funding.
• Orlando Health has a website specifically designed for the business community. The site features tips and best practices from medical experts, including facts about COVID-19.
• AdventHealth CentraCare's Employer Resources hub provides a vast number of resources to assist businesses. Their team of physicians and clinical experts can assist with business re-opening through consultation, comprehensive safety plan development and key services.
• OUC has a Small Business Assistance Fund which provides up to $2,500 in utility assistance for small businesses facing financial hardship due to COVID-19. Aid is in the form of a credit adjustment on your next OUC bill.
• The US Small Business Association is accepting applications for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, which provides critical economic relief program for live venues, museums, movie theatres and more. Businesses interested in seeking assistance can contact Orlando Economic Partnership's BRACE team for guidance.
• The African American Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Enterprise, Inc. to present an 11 session webinar series designed to educate minority and small businesses regarding information integral to growth and success. Each 1 hour long session will provide small business owners, staff and team members who support them with the resources needed to create, maintain and grow a successful business. Sessions are running now through August 25, 2021.

• Get a three course meal for only $30 with Downtown Orlando's Bite30 offer. The offer runs through August 1st.
• Universal Studios newest coaster, Jurassic World's VelociCoaster opens today!
• Creative City Project announces 2021-2022 season of immersive events starting in July.
• onePULSE Foundation Five-Year Pulse Remembrance Week continues with an Annual Remembrance Ceremony to take place on Wednesday, June 12th. Join them for a variety of community-wide activities all week. https://bit.ly/34bCnvN
• Join Mills 50 District as they celebrate Pride Month by wearing their "Love Wins" t-shirt! The shirts are available in adult and children's sizes- in black or white. Shipping is included in the price. Order yours at: bit.ly/LOVEWINSMILLS50
• Celebrate the Summer Olympics at Universal Studios! A new nighttime show featuring US athletes competing in the Tokyo Olympics will air before the parks Cinematic Celebration. In addition Olympics-themed food tents that have popped up by the Music Plaza Stage, featuring Japanese fare.
• Fireworks at the Fountain is back! The annual free event will be hosted July 4th at Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando and broadcasted live on ClickOrlando.com. Enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, and a 20-minute fireworks finale. 
• SeaWorld Orlando's debuts Howl-O-Scream. The theme park's first ever themed Halloween special.
• Walt Disney World' s Boo Bash tickets will go on sale June 15th. Read more about the Halloween-themed spectacular here.
• Orlando Business Journal is now accepting nominations for the 2021 CEOs of the Year. Nominations are due by June 24th. 
• Help the Orlando City SC license plate become a reality by purchasing your pre-sale voucher today! In order to be manufactured, the organization must sell at least 3,000 presale vouchers within 24 months.
• Florida residents can visit Walt Disney World Resort theme parks with the new Florida Resident Discover Disney Ticket. This special offer allows you to visit their four parks through June 18, 2021 (subject to blackout dates), for just under $50 per day + tax.

• 2022 Special Olympic USA Games Celebrate the One-Year-Out Countdown
• Orlando Makes it
• The Greater Orlando Sports Commission announced 52 finalists from 33 organizations for the 2021 SPORTYS: Greater Orlando's Night of Champions presented by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute. Click here to view the complete list of finalists by category, and watch the broadcast on Saturday, June 19 to find out who will take home the hardware!
• The summer of soccer continues! Visit Orlando covers the soccer events coming to Orlando next month.
• GrowingBolder, will host the BolderX I-Gen Among Us gaming tournament at Full Sail University's esports arena, The Fortress.
• Orlando Magic Head Coach Steve Clifford to leave the organization after three seasons.
• The 2021 Florida Cup returns to Camping World Stadium July 25 and July 28. The international line up includes Arsenal FC, Everton FC, Inter Milan, and Millonarios FC.
• WWE resumes live event touring with a 21-city tour through Labor Day. WWE Raw will return to the Amway Center on August 9, 2021. Tickets go on sale Friday June 11 at 10 am EST.
• College athletes may soon be able to be paid for their Name, Image and Likeliness (NIL). Read up on the new laws that could allow this to happen.
• USMNT win CONCACAF Nations League 3-2 over Mexico. The intense match went into 30 minutes of overtime.
• The 2021 MLS All Star Game will be hosted August 25th in Los Angeles.
• Florida Region of USA Volleyball announces 2021 Beach High Performing All Starts roster.
• Simone Biles wins seventh US title, now holding the record for most titles than any other woman in history.
• Professional golfer, Yuka Saso wins US Women's Open at only 19.
• Robert Kraft joins as an investor for the Premier Lacrosse League.
• Stetson University names new football head coach.

• Orlando makes WalletHub list at #2 in Best Cities for a staycation.
• Pulse Nightclub is now a National Memorial site.
• Guy Fieri's Chicken Guy, secures a Winter Park location.
• Sprouts Farmer's Market to open a distribution center near the Orlando International Airport.
• The City of Orlando's Parramore Kid Zone concept is expanding to three new Orlando neighborhoods.
• A South African tech firm, MFT Executive Advisory Services is establishing a new location in Maitland.
• More than 4,200 apartments are being built in the I-Drive tourism corridor.
• Autonomous mobility solutions company Beep, which is headquartered in Lake Nona, was awarded a $20 million grant continue the expansion of its autonomous fleet deployments. 

• Guess how much this 1914 Babe Ruth baseball card sold for.
• It's python hunting season in Florida. Read up on the state's annual Python Challenge contest for finding the largest pythons in the state.
• Meet Dash, Animal Kingdom's newest baby Zebra.