🌱 Allegiant Airlines Adds MCO Routes + Orlando Fringe Lease Approved

Good morning, neighbors! Carlos Hernandez here with your Wednesday issue of the Orlando Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warm. High: 95 Low: 76.

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Here are the top five stories today in Orlando:

1. Chicken wing chain Wingstop is joining the chicken sandwich wars with a trial run in select markets, including Orlando. A total of 11 new chicken sandwiches are on the menu. The chain said the sandwiches would only be available for a limited time, but did not say when the test sales would conclude. (Click Orlando)

2. Governor Ron DeSantis said Monday that Florida, rather than any local government, would take control of a taxing district that benefits Walt Disney Co. when the district is dissolved next year. Florida lawmakers last month, at the governor's request, voted to dissolve Reedy Creek as of June 2023. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

3. The Orlando City Council voted unanimously on Monday to enter a multi-year lease for Orlando Fringe to operate the performance space at 54 W. Church Street in the former Mad Cow theatre space. (Bungalower)

4. A 20-year-old man was scheduled to face a judge on Tuesday afternoon after police said he shot a man in downtown Orlando. Mike Thomas is facing a second-degree attempted murder charge and burglary. Two teenagers were also arrested in connection with the shooting. (WFTV)

5. Allegiant Airlines announced Tuesday it will provide nonstop flights from Orlando Sanford International Airport to Akron, Ohio, beginning October 6 and to Provo, Utah, beginning December 15. One-way fares to the Ohio destination will be as low as $38 and at least $105 for one-way flights to Provo. (Fox 35 Orlando)

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Today in Orlando:

• Yoga in the Garden at Mead Botanical Garden. (7 a.m.)
• Haitian Flag Day Food Festival at Kann Caribbean Kithcen Rum Bar & Bakery. (2 p.m.)
• Mooby's Pop-Up Orlando 2022 at Tin Roof Orlando. (2 p.m.)
• Evening Makers Market at The House On Lang. (6 p.m.)
• Kitchen Fundamentals: Knife Skills at Publix Aprons Cooking School At The Marketplace At Dr. Phillips. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• SeaWorld’s Electric Ocean is returning starting May 25 and will run through September 5, including Memorial Day and Labor Day. (Positively Osceola)
• Orlando's planning board approved a set of proposals on Tuesday designed to deter crime and other problems downtown after a number of recent shootings. (Click Orlando)
• Winter Park's Public Art Advisory Board, along with the The Winter Park Chamber, selected and transported 9 pieces of art from the The Winter Park Sidewak Art Festival 'Best of Show' Collection. (Twitter)
• Disney's corporate move to Lake Nona from California will result in 2,000 jobs coming to the region. (Subscription: Orlando Business Journal)
• Registered guests staying at a Disney Deluxe Resort, Disney Deluxe Villa Resort or other select hotels will have an additional opportunity to request to join the Guardians of The Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind virtual queue at 6 p.m. on select dates during extended evening theme park hours. (ThrillGeek)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Orlando Daily? Contact me at carlosreportsnews@gmail.com