🌱 Bang Bang Noodle Co. Coming Soon + Orlando Abortion Clinic Incident

Good morning, Orlando! I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Let's do this.

First, upcoming weather:

• Hot; an afternoon t-storm. High: 94 Low: 78.

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Here are the top five stories today in Orlando:

1. The city of Orlando is investigating claims that a city employee blocked an entrance to an abortion clinic at Orlando Women's Center. Volunteers have taken photos of the car, which has a city logo with authorities. It is against the law to block people from entering an abortion clinic. (Fox 35)

2. Owen Siah, co-owner at Shakai Sushi Lounge in downtown Orlando, says he supports the changes to keep people safe in downtown Orlando after a recent shooting. Patrons will be required to go through metal detectors and a weapons check at checkpoints before walking into the access areas. (Click Orlando)

3. American Classical Charter Academy in Osceola County has been shuttered by the school board just days before the start of school. An order from a judge said the school "showed a lack of leadership and that they changed principals six times over the last year." Two hundred fifty students attended the school. (WESH)

4. Chef Huynh, the winner of Season 3 of "Top Chef," is opening Bang Bang Noodle Co. this fall at 114 East Colonial Drive next to Anh Hong. Huynh currently works with Omei Restaurant Group, the group behind Bento Asian Kitchen, Doshi and others. (Bungalower)

5. Orlando police are seeking information about a shooter after they say someone was hurt near Holden Heights Wednesday just after midnight along 19th Street off Parramore Avenue. Police say the victim who was hospitalized is in stable condition, but is not cooperating with their investigation. (WFTV)

Coming up in Orlando:

• Back 2 School Bash at WonderWorks Orlando. (9 a.m.)
• Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center Nursing Hiring Event. (4:30 p.m.)
• Couples Cooking: Inspired By Italy at Publix Aprons Cooking School At The Marketplace At Dr. Phillips. (6 p.m.)
• Theatre At St. Luke's Presents: "Oliver!" (7 p.m.)
• Movie Classic: "West Side Story" at The Ritz Theater Sanford. (7:26 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Melbourne Orlando International Airport, Orlando-Sanford Airport, and others are seeing more traffic as travelers try to escape some of the chaos at MCO. Perks include shorter security lines and less cancellations. (WESH)
• The Choco Taco is having a moment after its demise. Peterbrooke Chocolatier of Winter Park is selling their own version of the Choco Taco for the first time since the pandemic struck. (Subscription: Orlando Sentinel)
• El Potro Grill & Bar, a local Mexican restaurant chain in Central Florida, is opening a new location Friday in the Belle Isle Shopping Center near Orlando International Airport, according to a news release. (Click Orlando)
• The next Family Sunset at the Zoo is Friday, August 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Central Florida Zoo. (Central Florida Zoo via Instagram)

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That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early soon with a new 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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