🌱 Boy Found Dead + Kaya Orlando Filipino Concept Now In Soft-Opening

Hello there, Orlando. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today we have these stories and more...

• 🚓 A 5-year-old boy was tragically found dead early Thanksgiving morning at around 12:30 a.m.
• 🍽️ A new Filipino concept called Kaya is now in soft-opening in Orlando.
• 🦃 The Orlando Magic gave back to the community through volunteering on Thanksgiving morning with the Coalition for the Homeless.

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Warm with periods of sun. High: 84 Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories today in Orlando:

1. The dead body of 5-year-old Central Florida boy was tragically found by authorities early Thanksgiving at around 12:30 a.m. in a pond near his Lake Nona home off Moss Park Road after missing for more than 12 hours. Neighbors said they are trying to help the family through this tragedy. (WFTV)

2. A new Filipino restaurant in Orlando called Kaya aims to bring casual fine dining to the masses. Owners said it is fine dining "because of the attention to detail and the intention" of sourcing ingredients and quality service. The restaurant is now in soft-opening. (Click Orlando)

3. Winter Park's Orlando Avenue Popeye's has closed permanently at S. Orlando Ave. and W. Fairbanks Ave. The fast-food giant was credited with helping to build the "chicken strip" in the area. The closure is reflective of a growing shift in the food options in Winter Park. (Orlando Weekly)

4. ICE! has returned to Gaylord Palms Resort and is running from now through Jan. 1, 2023. The theme this year is inspired by Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." The event will display ice sculptures of The Grinch, his dog Max, and the residents of Who-ville. (Spectrum News 13)

5. The Orlando Magic spent their Thanksgiving morning volunteering in Central Florida with the Coalition for the Homeless and served about 500 people there, spreading holiday cheer. Orlando Magic's Head Coach Jamahl Mosley sponsored the breakfast. (WESH)

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From my notebook:

• Orlando Police Department shared: "As we head into Thanksgiving weekend, remember that your loved ones want you around for years to come. If you plan to drink, do NOT drive." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
• Thornton Park District shared: "Happy Anniversary to Lambs Eat Ivy Salon! 🌟🐑 15 years as Lambs , 10 years as The Wave." (Thornton Park District via Facebook)
• High speed rail company Brightline has increased its ridership and revenue beyond pre-pandemic levels. Ticket revenue for October increased 72% to $2.1 million compared to two years ago during the pandemic. (Subscription: Orlando Business Journal)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. 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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