🌱 'Cinco On The Street' Thornton Park + Kura Sushi Expanding

Good morning, everybody. It's Wednesday in Orlando and I'm Carlos Hernandez, back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally. In this issue, you'll learn about...

• A teenager from the Tampa area was killed on Saturday in Orlando at Dezerland Park. Two others were injured.
• "Cinco on the Street" is Friday in Thornton Park and is promising a great time.
• Kura Sushi, a conveyor belt sushi chain, is expanding in Orlando.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 83 Low: 61.

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Here are the top stories today in Orlando:

1. A 14-year-old teenager from Hillsborough County near Tampa was killed last weekend in Orlando at Dezerland Park during a shooting. Two other teens were injured in the shooting and survived. The shooting happened at around 11:45 p.m. on Saturday in the 5200 block of International Drive, according to authorities. An investigation is now underway. (Orlando Patch)
2. Thornton Park is hosting "Cinco on the Street" from 4 p.m. to midnight along East Washington Street on Friday, May 5 for Cinco de Mayo. Attendees to the fiesta can enjoy games, drink specials, local food, live entertainment, and more. (WFTV)
3. Kura Sushi, a conveyor belt concept from Japan, is planning to open a second location at Waterford Lakes Town Center, according to Orlando Business Journal. No opening date has been set at this time. Their current location is at Vineland Pointe shopping center. (Subscription: Orlando Business Journal, Free: Orlando Weekly)
4. Universal’s Annual Passholders have access to a new lounge at Toon Lagoon at Islands of Adventure as bonus benefits month gets underway at the Orlando theme park. The lounge is a bit smaller than the previous one according to Inside Universal. (Inside Universal)
5. The Orlando Tech Community Grant created by Orlando Economic Partnership’s Orlando Tech Community has provided more than $65,000 to four tech companies in the area. Awards were given to Tech Sassy Girlz, iBuild Central Florida, Orlando Science Center, and Social Employment & Educational Impact. (Subscription: Orlando INNO)

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Today in Orlando:

• Basecamp Fitness Grand Opening — Oviedo. (5 p.m.)
• The Alfond Inn Happy Hour Tour. (6 p.m.)
• 2023 State of the Village at Ivanhoe Village Main Street. (7 p.m.)
• Energy Wheel at Timucua Arts Foundation. (7:30 p.m.)
• Downtown Comedy Wednesdays at Bynx Orlando. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Orlando Weekly shared: "🚗 GIVEAWAY 💨 New allies. Old enemies. We've teamed up with Universal Pictures to give away 10 admit-two passes to the advance screening of the new Fast and Furious film "FAST X" on Monday, May 15." (Orlando Weekly via Instagram)
• Orlando Weekly shared: "Uber and Lyft drivers rallied outside airports in Orlando, Tampa and Miami on Friday to launch a campaign for fairer pay distribution and the right to negotiate for things such as better app policies and job protections." (Orlando Weekly via Instagram)
• Orlando Police Department shared: "Members of our Special Enforcement Division conducted a search warrant this week after an investigation into complaints received from the community. Three pounds of cannabis, MDMA, and two crime guns were recovered from a suspect." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
• Orlando Police Department shared: "Register for the Teen Police & Fire Academy. OPD & OFD offer students enrolled in grades 10-12 a free 9-day academy that aims to foster relationships between the city's public safety departments and our youth." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
• City of Orlando - Government shared: "You're invited to Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer's annual State of the City Address. Reflecting on the city’s recent accomplishments and look ahead to what’s next for Orlando. 🗓️ 5/24/23 ⏰ 10:30 a.m. 📍 Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre." (City of Orlando - Government via Facebook)

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That's it for today. 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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