🌱 Chicken Guy! Launches Breakfast + Mediterranean Blue Shutting Down

Hello, hello. Carlos Hernandez here with your fresh copy of the Orlando Daily, full of everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 89 Low: 73.

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Here are the top five stories today in Orlando:

1. A long-standing settlement for a woman whose children suffered permanent injuries in a crash with a state trooper south of Ocala now awaits approval from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who received the authorizing bill Friday afternoon. Orlando woman Christeia Jones stands to receive $7.5 million, far less than original amount proposed by the state legislators. (Florida Politics)

2. Family-owned restaurant, Mediterranean Blue has announced that it will be shutting down at the end of the month. The popular Greek restaurant was founded by brother and sister team Bob and Gail Givoglu and was inspired by their mother, who hailed from Thessaloniki, Greece. (Bungalower)

3. When the new Terminal C at Orlando International Airport opens later this year, it will give travelers a local taste of what Orlando has to offer. The airport announced 24 food offerings coming to the new terminal, with several local businesses opening locations. (Click Orlando)

4. Orange County deputies are investigating a deadly shooting on Bentwood Street. According to the Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the 6500 block of Bentwood Street at 12:40 p.m. for a burglary in progress in a home and found a male in his 30s who had been shot by the homeowner. (Fox 35 Orlando)

5. Chicken Guy! is now serving breakfast in Winter Park, a test run for the brand ran by Guy Fieri. The menu includes a version of chicken and waffles, a pancake chicken tender sandwich, and breakfast classics. (Orlando Weekly)

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Today in Orlando:

• Raised Bed Vegetable Gardening at Harry P. Leu Gardens. (10 a.m.)
• Orange County School Board Meeting. (4 p.m.)
• The 31st Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival at Loch Haven Park. (6 p.m.)
• Blind Tasting Tuesday With Juan Valencia at Swirley Wine Bar. (6 p.m.)
• Tuesday Night Jam Session at RockPit Brewing. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• In Lake County, emergency responders reported a man carrying a fishing pole was injured during a lightning strike Saturday night. (Click Orlando)
• A Brevard County man has won one million dollars in Florida Lottery scratch-off win. (WFTV)
• Chance 2 Dance held its 5th annual showcase performance on Sunday, May 22 at at the Orlando Repertory Theater. The studio is handicap accessible and has a number of changes to fit more people. (WMFE)
• Former Lakeland city commissioner Michael Dunn was sentenced Monday to three years in state prison plus 10 years probation and 200 hours of community service for his role in a 2018 shooting. (Spectrum News 13)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow 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