Chicken Guy Expansion + Shaq Concert + Grand Avenue Park

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 Shaq coming to town, the reopening of Grand Avenue Park, a family fighting against a plea agreement in a shooting, and more. Now, let's get started.

Today’s weather: The high is 91 and the low is 74 with mostly cloudy skies. There is a 10% chance of rain.

Here are the top 5 stories happening around Orlando:

1. Around 3,000 attendees showed up to the fifth annual commUnity Rainbow Run at Wadeview Park to remember and honor the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting. The run is a 4.9K to honor each of the 49 people killed on June 12th, 2016. (Spectrum News 13)

2. Shaquille O'Neal, also known as DJ Diesel, is returning to downtown Orlando’s Vanguard club this summer with EDM giant Insomniac. Tickets are available and start at $19.99. (Orlando Weekly)

3. A grand reopening was held for historic Grand Avenue Park on Saturday. The park now includes a 70,000 square foot neighborhood center. (WESH)

4. The victim’s family from a 2019 shooting at a quinceañera outside Club Fenix are concerned that the accused shooter will be offered a plea deal. The Orange County State Attorney’s Office believes there could be a credible case for self-defense. (Click Orlando)

5. Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy restaurant concept has more locations planned for Orlando. There's been signage recently going up in Winter Park for a new location at 818 South Orange Avenue. State filings are revealing more on the way. (Orlando Business Journal)

Today in Orlando:

• Orlando City Council Workshop. The topic of this meeting is My Brother's Keeper (MBK) and Orlando Kidz Zones. (10 a.m.)
• MilitaryX Veterans Virtual Hiring event. (11 a.m.)
• Orlando City Council Meeting. (2 p.m.)
• Glow Paddle in Paradise Tour at Lake Ivanhoe boat ramp. The tour is beginner-friendly and a lesson is included before the tour. (7:30 p.m.)

Orlando Patch Notebook:

• An underground mixology bar is coming to Winter Park.
• Luisa's Cellar wine bar in downtown Sanford is closing after four years in business.

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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.