🌱 DeSantis Central Florida Board Appointee Resigns + Ace Cafe Closes

Hello all. I'm Carlos Hernandez, back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Orlando Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now, including:

• One of the appointees to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board has resigned.
• Ace Cafe in Orlando has officially shut its doors.
• The Boys & Girls Club in Parramore held a remembrance for members killed in gun violence last Friday.

But first, today's weather: Nice with clouds and sun. High: 89 Low: 73.

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Here are the top stories today in Orlando:

1. One of the appointees to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has resigned. It was previously known as the Reedy Creek board and is a major part of the dispute between Walt Disney Company and Florida's government. The appointee's wife was recently appointed to the Florida Supreme Court. No reason was given for the resignation. (Click Orlando)
2. An Osceola County Sheriff's Office employee from Polk County is accused by authorities of filing a false police report, stalking, grand theft and accessing an electronic device without permission. Police allege she shared a couple's personal information on social media and allegedly lied about photos being taken of her. (WFTV)
3. The Boys & Girls Club in Parramore held a remembrance last Friday for three members killed in gun violence. The Orlando Police Department (OPD) is working to lower violence by holding weekend events this summer. Families of the victims attended the event. (Spectrum News 13)
4. Winter Park's local government is considering purchasing the Winter Park Playhouse property to try and keep the professional theater company in its current space. The property is currently on the market for $4.25 million. It was last sold for $98,000 in 1978, according to Orlando Business Journal. (WFTV)
5. Ace Cafe has shut its doors in Orlando, according to a social media post made on Facebook this past weekend. Several news outlets had announced earlier in the month that the property was being sold to a developer. It remains unclear what will happen to the building now. (Bungalower)

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• HCA Florida Osceola Hospital Hiring Event at HCA Florida Osceola Hospital. (10 a.m.)
• Vegan Street Party at Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company. (3 p.m.)
• Happy Hour at Adega Gaucha Bar. (4:30 p.m.)
• Jrogun MoveFit Camp at Lake Lorna Doone Park. (6:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Orlando Weekly shared: "Amid claims of understaffing, workers at 19 hospitals across Florida will refuse to volunteer for overtime for five days next month. The move comes in protest of workplace conditions that they say are unsafe." (Orlando Weekly via Instagram)
• Orlando Police Department shared: "Congratulations to the newest members of the Orlando Police Department. OPD added 12 new officers to our law enforcement family. These officers were sworn in by Chief Eric Smith during the Law Enforcement Academy Graduation Ceremony." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
• An Orlando woman is facing DUI and reckless driving charges after allegedly crashing her vehicle into Smyrna Dunes Park, according to police. Authorities said she nearly hit a child and was moving at 50 mph. (Click Orlando)
• The Citrus Tower has re-opened in Central Florida's Clermont. It was originally built in 1956. (Fox 35)

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— 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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