Banana River Body Dumping + Orlando Health + New Chicken Sandwich

Good Morning. My name is Carlos Hernandez and I am back to update you on the latest happening in the Orlando area.

In this issue, you'll learn about a new chicken sandwich, Orlando Health building expansion, suspect arrested in Banana River body dumping, and more. Now, let's get started.

Today’s weather: The high is 90 and the low is 76 with scattered thunderstorms. There is a 40% chance of rain.

Here are the top 5 stories happening around Orlando:

1. President Joe Biden called Pulse a “hallowed ground” on Saturday and said he will sign the bipartisan legislation passed earlier this week. (Orlando Sentinel)

2. The suspect accused of dumping a Longwood man’s body at Banana River in Merritt Island was found driving the victim’s truck and detained, according to police. He was arrested on a warrant for aggravated battery, kidnapping, armed burglary, and grand theft. (WESH)

3. Orlando Health is expanding a building on its downtown campus. The project is called "ORMC Digestive Health Institute." (Orlando Business Journal)

4. Central Florida icons PDQ and 4 Rivers are joining for a new chicken sandwich. The sandwich will be available from June 15th to August 2nd for $6.99. Proceeds will benefit the non-profit 4Roots. (Orlando Weekly)

5. Soaring chicken wing prices are forcing Orlando restaurants to adjust and some to even close. A Papa Bees General Manager says the price of a 40-pound case of jumbo wings increased from between $70 and $90 to $154. (Orlando Sentinel)

Today in Orlando:

• Sunday Jazz Brunch at The Boheme. (9 a.m.)
• Sunflower Maze Orlando at Painted Oaks Orlando. (10 a.m.)
• The International Food On Wheels Festival at Lake Eola Park. (11 a.m.)
• Rock’n Tacos Festival at Nona Adventure Park (12 p.m.)
• Christian French at The Abbey. (7 p.m.)
• The Fernwood String Quartet at Timucua. (7 p.m.)

Orlando Patch Notebook:

• 600-plus places of worship around the world rang their bells 49 times yesterday to honor the lives taken at Pulse.
• Volusia County issued a rabies alert after several cats tested positive.
• A woman in The Villages says her HOA is suing her for displaying a cross and ornaments on her lawn.
• The City of Orlando is looking to replace existing docks at Lake Underhill Park in east Orlando.
• An SUV crashed into the window of a restaurant in Lake Mary.

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That's all for today. I will be back tomorrow with the latest happening in Orlando. My inbox is open if you have any tips to send or want to reach out: orlando@patch.com.

-Carlos Hernandez

About me: I have lived in Florida since 1999 and covered the Orlando area for nearly 10 years, mainly with a focus on food through my blog at CarlosEats.com.