🌱 Abortion Rights Protesters Rally On 4th Of July + Man's Body Found

Hello and happy Tuesday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening locally. Without further ado...

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 93 Low: 76.

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Here are the top five stories in Orlando today:

1. Two teens are recovering from gunshot wounds after being injured in a shooting near Apopka Sunday night. It happened when people were setting off fireworks in anticipation of the Fourth of July. (WESH)

2. Orange County Fire Rescue responded to a business fire at 6115 Old Cheney Highway Monday afternoon in Orlando. No one was injured and the fire was put out. An investigation is now underway to determine the cause of the fire. (WFTV)

3. Hundreds of people rallied together on Independence Day in front of the Orange County Courthouse to protest the Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Protesters could be heard chanting "My body, my choice. Their body, their choice." (Fox 35)

4. Dive teams in Lake County found the body of a boater who disappeared after an accident on Lake Yale Saturday, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The body was identified as Nicholas Kenly. (Click Orlando)

5. University of Central Florida hospitality researchers co-authored an international tourism report presented recently at the United Nations Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. The report focused on sustainable coastal and marine tourism as well as six trends that will impact tourism industry. (WFTV)

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Today in Orlando:

• 'Tap In' Tuesday Networking Event at The Lab Orlando. (11:30 a.m.)
• Happy Hour at Adega Gaucha Bar. (4:30 p.m.)
• Dips, Sauces, & Condiments at Publix Aprons Cooking School At The Marketplace At Dr. Phillips. (6 p.m.)
• Taco Tuesday at Sky New Orleans. (7 p.m.)
• Bioluminescence & Stargazing Paddle Tour at Parrish Park. (10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Walt Disney World horse-drawn carriages are now available for reservation on My Disney Experience. The rides cost $55 and include seating for four adults or two adults and three children. (WDW News Today)
• Central Florida restaurant owner, Steve Young, has been selected for a seat on a future Blue Origin rocket-capsule trip into space. Young owns Pineapples Restaurant in the EGAD art district in Melbourne, Fla., poses by a mural of himself in space painted on the stairwell of his restaurant. (Subscription: Orlando Sentinel)
• Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures is coming to Orlando's Amway Center from September 2 to 4, featuring Disney characters from around the world. Tickets are now available. (Attractions Magazine)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.

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